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For us, there's no accessory that changes the mood of an outfit faster (or more effectively) than a stellar pair of sunglasses. Adding instant too-cool-for-school cred to even the most understated of ensemble, a pair of well-chosen shades are top of our must-update-seasonally shopping list. Taking inspiration from the international Spring/Summer '13 runways, we've rounded up the most au courant trends and found their sunlass-equivalents via Sunglass Hut. Keen on the sports-luxe look? Try these graphic avaitors. Borderline-fanatical about bordeaux? We've got the Prada frames for you! Step on in to see the hottest sunglass styles for this Summer. The runways told us so.

Like your trusty cossie, your sunnies should ideally be updated every Summer. Styles, colours and silhouettes change dramatically every season and there's no accessory that will change the mood of an outfit faster than a statement-making pair of shades. Agree? We do. Which is why we roadtested the latest and greatest sunnies styles from Sunglass Hut. Flip through to see a) the top five eyewear trends to invest in for Summer '12/'13 and b) how we wear our specs of choice. Five styles in fives days — see our shady lady diary.

Trust Kate Bosworth to remind us how effortlessly cool a pair of aviators can look. During her recent Sydney sojourn, she was snapped not once but twice in her classic, gold-rimmed shades — proving that this timeless style is not immune to the trend-time-cycle, but also mighty versatile. Be you frocking up for a day at the races or just heading down to the beach — a pair of aviator sunglasses will always add a side serving of '70s swagger. We've rounded up five of the most fab, for your perusal.

Meet the newest kid on the sunglasses block; the geo-frame. A graphic shape will separate you from the pack this season, just ask Rihanna! Forget gilded arms or glitterfied frames — a strong geometric shape is the easiest way to make a statement without saying a word. It's one part unexpected to two parts fun, especially if you pick a solid colour to really make the shape pop. Wanna give it a whirl? Keep clicking to see five of our favourites . . .

If Kate Moss is an expert on anything, it's how to look cool. Capital C-cool. Sure a rockstar hubby, wardrobe filled with perfectly distressed denim and a slew of fabulously famous friends help — but we think it might be in some part due to her trusty wayfarer shades. Popularised by the original Brat Pack back in the '50s, then taken up by the pop-star-types of Madonna and Michael Jackson in the '80s, these sharp-edged shades give a back-of-the-bus attitude to any ensemble. Wanna run with the cool kids? Then think of the following five styles as your ticket in.

If there was any doubt that cats-eye sunglasses still had relevance, we'd like you to take a look at exhibit A: Olivia Palermo. Ms P frocked up for her front row duties back in July at Valentino's haute couture fashion show in Paris looking the biz in these killer shades, and we're still thinking about them. This season the cats-eye shape is even more exaggerated — with contrast tips and glitter frames drawing attention to the alluring flick. Sold? Then step right this way to see five of our favourite feline styles.

Oh Alexa, do you ever get it wrong? We put this pic of you on file for when it comes time to invest in a pair of new season shades. Now that the sun is out (hooray!), we can give your killer taste in eyewear the attention it deserves. The slightly oversize dimensions of your round sunnies makes the retro shape somehow modern, with just the right amount of quirk-factor to keep things fun. Like Lex's shades too? Shop our top five. . .