Trend Report :Cat Eye Sunglasses Get a Modern Makeover

We understand why Wayfarers have been the go-to shades for the past few seasons—the shape is classic and it suits so many faces. But we are more than ready to see things a little differently. Cat eye frames are the newest (oldest!) shape du jour, and designers are definitely having some fun playing around with this classic '50s staple. For their spring 2010 shows, Alexander Wang, Giles Deacon, and Miuccia Prada revealed oversized versions of the frames in statement-making colors like gold, hot pink, and orange. Model and It-girl Dree Hemingway wasted no time sporting the Deacon specs right off the runway. Christian Dior and Proenza Schouler are now offering pared-down sleeker versions, and we're happy to see Mary-Kate Olsen in something that doesn't entirely overwhelm her pretty face. But if you like that bug-eyed Rachel Zoe look, Betsey Johnson and Balenciaga have some vintage-inspired options. Yes, looking like a Pink Lady just got a bit easier.

Above, from left: Modern cat eyes on the Prada spring 2010 runway, photo via Style.com; Dree Hemingway wore Giles Deacon's spring 2010 fall shades off the runway, photo by Craig Arend/Altamira NYC.

Above, from left: Cat eye frames on the spring 2010 runway at Giles, photo via Style.com; Mary Kate Olsen in Dior's Diorette sunglasses, photo via Olsens Anonymous; the runway at Giles, photo via Style.com.

Above, clockwise from bottom left: 2456 Anouk Sunglasses, $14.80, available at Bleu Dame; Christian Dior Diorette Sunglasses, $214.99, available at Popular Glasses; Balenciaga Sunglasses, $438, available at Madison Los Angeles; Cynthia Rowley Cat Eye Sunglasses, $175, available at Cynthia Rowley. 

Fashion Report:Promoting Elizabeth & James at Holt Renfrew in Toronto

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were at the Holt Renfrew in Toronto this week, to present their Elizabeth and James collection.

Mary-Kate wore a black coat/dress worn with a leather belt, and a stand out pair of bejeweled pair Miu Miu Cabachon heels.

Ashley opted for a simple sweater and white Elizabeth and James Edith shorts, paired with a few necklaces and stunning Prada studded t-bar sandals.

The girls looked great, but it was their heels that stood out for me.

Fashion Report:Ashley and Mary-Kate's Laced Ears

Girls just wanna have fun. That's exactly what Ashley and Mary-Kate did this past weekend at the Opening Ceremony reception in Japan, when they paired Maison Michel's laced ears with their LBDs — was Madonna on to something? Check out Ashley donning quirky lace Mickey Mouse ears with an LBD from The Row collection, cream coat, Ralph Lauren tortoise sunglasses, studded sandals, and funky red handbag — both from Prada.
Mary-Kate complemented her rabbit ears with a ruffly Toga frock, Prada ankle wrap platforms, and a studded bag from the same designer. No doubt, the two are known for their unique style — play this game to see if you can tell the two apart — and kudos to them for making fashion fun. What do you make of their latest fashion statement?