These sunglasses features:

Brown tinted graduated lens

Crystal encrusted detail along sides

Crystal encrusted inlay at stems

$312 at bluefly.com

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We’ve heard it all before, men are from red planet pixie dust of Mars and women are from the fiery sulfuric mists of Venus. We couldn’t be more different even if we wore the same skeletons. We think different, feel different emotionally, speak differently and execute tasks differently. We’re worlds apart. So, why would we ever wear the same clothes? As the worlds of fashion and androgyny evolve, we sit back at the edge of the catwalk and watch designers and fashionistas bridge the gap between manly-man maschismo and superwoman feminism on the runway. Here is a list of the most celebrated unisex threads, accessories and trends that we are still going gaga over.

1. The Rihanna Mohawk

If you walk throughout any fashion-forward megacity cosmopolitan metropolis or even an small urban college town, we’re sure you will see young women with asymmetrical tresses. But, the pop princess ready made her mark on the indie androgynous male glitterati type, gay or straight, this summer. And the look—depending on the face, of course—is a win-win.

2.The P-Funk Pumps

What do you call vibrant nigh knee-high laced boots that look remarkably futuristic? We don’t know either, but it recalls a certain pioneering soulful, funk punk rock group if we do say ourselves.

3.Michael Jackson’s Rhinestone Jacket

Once upon a time on a now celebrated televised special known as Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever featured a former boy soprano who would later blossom into the premier pop megastar of the 20th and 21st centuries, Michael Jackson. Introduced by comedic legend Richard Pryor, Jackson and his band brothers shimmered and shined, singing Jackson 5 classics. Then, his iconic performance of his signature “Billie Jean” came. Jackson may have wowed the cheering audience, but fashionistas everywhere took notes on his trademark threads. The King of Pop’s glimmering black rhinestone jacket was taken and worn by women alike. In modern-day, only a year after his passing, Jackson devotee Chris Brown rocked out on stage with a mock rhinestone jacket and H&M has also a designed a similar jacket for their women’s summer 2010 line.

4.Kanye West’s Alain Mikli Shutter Shades

Seriously, was there anything bigger than these shades in 2008? Introduced to the public by one of the greatest producer emcees of the 21st century, Mr. West created a trend of offbeat shades starting with the famous shades by Armenian-Lebenese France-based designer Alain Mikli. When West’s Graduation hit “Stronger” launched around the globe, fashion outlets had sold out and bootlegging kiosk owners their hiked prices.

5.Africana Dashikis

During the late 80s and early-90s, there was a short and unsung movement that involved rappers and celebrities rooting to return back to the motherland. Among the ghettoblaster summer anthems like “Fight The Power” and a powerful shift in hip-hop music, people were donning dashikis everywhere. Regardless of color, these African staples are still more powerful and more visible than ever.

6.The Button-up Vest

There once was a time when the line between menswear tailoring and female haute was as divided as the republicans and democrats on healthcare reform. Now, its for the birds and fashion Berlin Wall is beginning to crumble. Worn by Usher, Trey Songz, Mario, Beyonce and Rihanna alike, the opened button-up vest is in full-effect, sparking the ultimate fashion question: Who wears it better, the boys or the girls?

7.The Disco Ball Pants

Year 3000, here we come! We thought Studio 54 chic had long since been in its twilight days: Less people tap razors on mirrors for their latest fix, no one wears boots with goldfish swimming in their glass heels, and bell bottoms have become more specific to women than to men. But recently, male fashion models have been seen on runaways in bow-chicka-wow-wow shattered mirror pants and with Lady Gaga bringing back the glitterball bra and pants on tour and in her videos, we’re seeing a truly unique rehash that we hope doesn’t go away anytime soon.

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Mary J. Blige is set to expand her empire with a new sunglasses line. Named ‘Melodies by MJB’, the shades are set to hit retailers before the year is out. Peep Blige and her new artist Starshell modeling them above, in the line’s first promo shot.

“Starshell” – real name Laneah – was reportedly the reason for Mary and Kendu’s past marital problems.

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FROM REFINERY29: It used to be that a mere flash of mirrored sunglasses instantly recalled Erik Estrada in an ’80s scene from Chips. Well, that cheesy stigma is mostly gone, but the bit of glossy Hollywood that remains makes mirrored shades all the more appealing this summer. Especially after seeing them in the opening scene of “Sex and The City 2″!

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SLIDE 1 (clockwise from top left):
Mykita Franz Metal-Frame Aviator Sunglasses, $525, available at Net-A-Porter
ASOS Clear Frame Mirrored Retro Sunglasses, $16.91, available at ASOS
Alexandra Cassaniti Face-It Sunglasses, $80, available at Creatures of Comfort

SLIDE 2 (from left):
Ray-Ban Rose Mirror Wayfarers, $145, available at Ray-Ban.
Marni Mirrored Shades, $305, available at My Theresa

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SLIDE 3 (from top to bottom):
Elizabeth and James Mirrored Sunglasses, $425, available next spring, image via Fashionista
ASOS Mirrored Aviator Sunglasses, $20.29, available at ASOS
Super Retro Future Flat Top Sunglasses, $190, available at Blue & Cream

SLIDE 4 (from top to bottom):
Super Retro Future Flat Top Sunglasses, $190, available at Blue & Cream
Spitfire Babet Sunglasses, $33, available at Revolve Clothing
Elizabeth and James Mirrored Sunglasses, $425, available next spring, image via Fashionista

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Mary J. Blige and her record label’s Chairman, Jimmy Iovine, have joined forces with Orange 21 Inc. to develop Melodies by MJB, a signature line of fashion sunglasses set to debut in Fall 2010. The first collection features four styles with a total of 20 color options. Each unique style will represent a specific facet of Mary’s life. Select retail partners for the sunglasses will be announced soon.

A second, more extensive, collection for Melodies by MJB will launch in Spring 2011.

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Oversized and on-trend, the “Beatrice” from Derek Lam is one serious stunner. The design itself is not too overwhelming and would look cute on the beach or in the mall.

$275 at dereklam.com

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“Stomp the Yard” star Columbus Short took a long walk off a short stage this weekend — and crashed down to the ground in front of a packed house. This is what happens when you wear sunglasses indoors!!

Watch the video:

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Steven “Stevie Boi” Strawder may not be on your radar yet, but rest assure, this young man will be a force to be reckoned with.

The 20 year-old army brat has been more places, seen more faces than most of us can ever expect to in this lifetime, and has the fashion sense to prove it!

He is the founder and creator of “SB Accessories,” a blend of metal, spikes, and fabric designs guaranteed to appease even the most undercover fashion lover.

His style, as couchsessions.com puts it, is a “cutting edge, militaristic with industrial glamour style that brings attention and iconic notoriety to the wearer” that draws upon Stevie Boi’s “unerring vision and belief in his own conceptualizations, creating something that is obviously form over function and vastly entertaining.”

Rest assure, I am definitely about to grab a pair of these before he gets to big to reach because he is definitely on his way to the top!

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The bright days are upon us and with the start of long weekends, and summer fun there is nothing more practical and glam than a fabulous pair of sunglasses.

Check out our bold sunglasses gallery below:

1) Blue demi sunglasses, $11 from fredflare.com

2) Large striped plastic framed sunglasses, $5.80 at forever21.com

3) Candy colored oversized sunglasses, $26 at victoriasecret.com

4) Steve  Madden’s “Colors” oversized sunglasses $40 at dillards.com

5) Rimless shield sunglasses $5.99 at charlotterusse.com

6) White striped sunglasses $5.80 at forever21.com

I personally think it’s hilarious when stars get all dressed up for a basketball game. Yea, you’re sitting courtside, yea, the paparazzi’s probably going to be checking up on you, but they get much more respect from me when they’re dressed like they’re actually there for the game, and not for publicity.

So what’s with the glasses, Ms. Milian? It ain’t sunny in an indoor arena. Especially at night. And I’m feeling the rest of her outfit too tough either, but it’s the glasses and her new CoCo-esque hair that’s really killing me.

What do you think?

My style is my own. Depending on the day, about one third of my 5 foot, 3 inch frame floats between the 1950′s and the 1980′s, while the rest of me, though I’m never afraid to cram my foot into a pair of stilettos, is into the male aesthetic: oversized t-shirts, loose-fitting jeans, limited edition high-tops, and anything similar. I’m the type of shopper who only hesitates when buying a piece of clothing or footwear for fear that someone else already owns what I want to buy. And, if I do choose to buy an item that I know has already been (or could potentially be) in heavy circulation, you can bet your bottom dollar that I will physically alter that item in some way to make it my own.

So, if you covet the original, the individualistic, the glamorous, the artistic, and the exclusive, take note of the following two words: MERCURA Eye-wear.

Here’s the rundown:

MERCURA: Trade name in use by Mercura sunglasses. Signature eye-wear designed and sculpted by acclaimed jewelry designers Merrilee Lichtenstein Cohen and Rachel Cohen-Lunning in limited editions.

Celebrities that have worn MERCURA eye-wear: Cher. Grace Jones. Drew Barrymore. Candice Bergen. Kathleen Turner. Debbie Gibson. Goldie Hawn. Naomi Campbell. Danielle Steele. Ivana Trump. Joan Collins. Geena Davis. Madonna. Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Sharon Stone. David Bowie. Barbra Streisand. Nancy Glass. Tia Carrere. Paula Abdul. New Kids on the Block. Cindy Crawford. Elton John. Kelly LeBrock. Lil Kim. Iman

So, to those who still find their brand unfamiliar, get familiar.

From the 1970′s to the present, Mercura has consistently gone against the grain to create “Art to wear” fashions for those who aren’t afraid to stand out and be an individual.

Movie stars loved them, conservatives feared them, adventurers craved them, fellow artists applauded them… and in 2008, the works of MERCURA are made in limited editions moving full speed into our culture to meet the demands of the individualist.
~Mercura press release

Though their work was originally built for the “strong, well-exercised woman of the new millenium,” Mercura designers Merrilee and Rachel Cohen have found their eyewear to be gender-nonspecific, as men are equally intrigued by their craft.

All eyewear is handmade to order as a means to preserve that which the brand is dedicated to: originality.

Turn your person into a personality. Only if you dare, that is.

For more information on Mercura eyewear, contact mercurany@aol.com

Want to know more about Mercura? Stay tuned for an exclusive Hello Beautiful Q&A!

All photographs by Eric Martin
Models provided by Hilory Beckford Management