I don’t know about you, but Mel and I are super picky about the shades we decide to rock with. You'd be surprised how many archived photos we have of Mel in her “signature” blue and gold Ray-Bans. Classic brands like Ray-Bans have a cult like following, as do most of the popular brands for this year that you can find any day in your closest Nordstrom. I have been braving the sun rocking a bare face for quite some time now, but I have finally found a good group of shades to choose from for this summer. Naturally, I gravitate towards a classic black-framed wayfarer, but after leaving agenda I have opened my eyes to newer, better, and edgier frames by lesser-known brands that are killing it on a international level. It is obvious that sunglasses are an everyday asset in most of our lives and that makes them the ultimate statement piece and clutchest accessory for the summertime in California. Below are some of the options that I have been juggling; I hope to get my hands on more than one of these beauties!