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How I Took The Tiny Sunglasses Trend from Instagram to Real Life

Taylor Thayer
Rachel Lewis

The sunglasses trends of summer 2018 have been memorable, to say the least. It’s been a summer of funky sunglasses – we’ve seen shades in all shapes, sizes, and colors and honestly, I’m living for it. After all, your fave sunglasses say a lot about you, and wearing trendy sunglasses can make you feel especially ~cool~.

With such a huge range of types and price ranges, it’s an easy accessory for the college girl to experiment with and really own in her own way. If you haven’t already tried to find your perfect fit, or are feeling a bit confused with how much sunglasses have shifted in the last few years (especially in this summer alone!) we’ve got you covered. 

Anything goes when it comes to sunnies these days, as evidenced by Kendall Jenner and all of her friends…

…except maybe the giant shades that we were all wearing a few years ago. Giant bug glasses are def a no-go these days. 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Of course, Bella Hadid has championed funny sunnies since the beginning.

Bella went ALL IN on the tiny sunglasses trend. And, obviously, she kills it, because she’s freaking Bella Hadid.

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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But what does this trend look like on normal/non-famous people?

Is it realistic or just something we like to look at on Instagram? I wanted to find out for myself, so I tried Covry’s Kuma sunglasses in Canary.

They’re a little on the small side, and the wire frames give them a cool, vintage look. I threw them on with a cropped t-shirt and jeans and honestly, I loved them! I don’t usually like how sunglasses look on me, but these were really cute. I felt very “fashion girl” wearing them.

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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I kinda feel like these were gateway sunnies – now I just wanna try more fun sunnies. Maybe some really tiny ones? Some with colored lenses? Funky frames?

The possibilities are truly endless.

If you liked these sunnies and want a pair of your own, enter the giveaway on @hercampusstyle on Instagram!

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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How to enter:

  1. Make sure you’re following both @hercampusstyle and @shopcovry on Instagram.
  2. Like our giveaway post.
  3. Tag a friend in the comments who lives for new trends.

The winner will be chosen at the end of the weekend and contacted via DM. Good luck!

Digging this trend and how influencer-ready it is? Here are even more super versatile summer pieces you kind of need in your wardrobe. Because we all want some ~influencer vibes~ to go along with our insta-ready looks! 

Want more style inspo? Follow @HerCampusStyle on Instagram, and use #MyStyleEmpowers to join a community where college fashion is extra, & also nbd.

Taylor Thayer is a student at the University of Florida studying advertising, with a concentration in art and art history. She has been writing for Her Campus UFL since January 2018 and has covered such topics as fashion, student life, and body image. After college, she aims to work in the fashion industry, in brand management or social media marketing. Her hobbies include spending time outside, pole dancing, and creating Instagram content.
Rachel is the Senior Editor at Her Campus. She graduated from Elon University in 2015 where she wrote for Her Campus's Elon chapter as well as the national LGBTQ+ section, and has since held editorial positions at Hello Giggles and Brit + Co along with running social media for several publishers. Her work has been published in Teen Vogue, Glamour, StyleCaster, and SELF, and she can be found in North Carolina smearing face masks on in the name of content. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram @RachelCharleneL.