Step Into Summer With This Insider-Favorite Accessory

New York-based content creator Barbie Brignoni knows that sunglasses complete any look. “They set the vibe and make an outfit feel so much chicer,” she says. For the sunnier months, she’s considering new ways to incorporate trend-forward shades into her wardrobe. With Cole Haan’s stylish assortment of eyewear, she’s found herself gravitating toward two new aesthetics. The first: “I’m starting to get excited about sporty silhouettes mixed with dressier outfits,” she says. The second: “I love how chic silhouettes and big frames glamorize any casual outfit and take it to the next level.” The latest Cole Haan collection, of course, has both.

With her preference for timeless apparel (think: white button-up shirts or tailored blazers), Brignoni uses sunglasses to not only elevate a look, but transform it. Cat-eyes dress up an oversized vintage T-shirt, slim shades make a black tank feel more nuanced, and cool clear shades lend a little edge to a flirty floral dress. Her styling approach is all about juxtapositions — and highlighting the power that eyewear has to make even the most casual pieces feel elegant.

Below, Brignoni shares her favorite styles from Cole Haan’s newest eyewear line.