A few weekends ago I was out in the sun with some friends, but I forgot my sunglasses in my car (that happened to be back at home). I made a mad dash for the nearest store that had sunglasses with some friends to find some good (and cheap sunglasses) for the day.

I ended up picking up some fabulous $12 orange sunglasses that now are permanently attached to my face during the drive home. These glasses are fun, they’re gaudy, glitzy, and glam, but not the type that I usually pick up. I’m usually that girl that gets the black or brown sunglasses.

Neiman Marcus

But, you have to break from your mold every now and then! Have fun! Do something different! It’s summer time! Take a risk! Try out these Dior Diorissma Sunglasses from Neiman Marcus for $295. They’re plastic, so be careful that the dog doesn’t get a hold of them or they’ll break. The red is just fantastic for the risk taker in all of us.

Ashley Shute spends eight hours a day working as a blue jean and t-shirt wearing community organizer in San Antonio. The other 16 hours are dedicated to dreaming about and shopping for the latest luxury fashions. Her style icon is Jacqueline Kennedy; classic, clean, and always professional. You will never find a fake bag in her closet and she wants a collection of Manolo Blahnik shoes before she turns 30.