If you’re a bit confused about which colour is the new black, or if you’re a cool or a warm colouring, then you may like to try a new neutral this season, in a piece of eyewear that flatter every face, and will go with absolutely everything! So what is this wonder colour, we hear you cry?! Crystal of course, for sparkle, cool chic, and go everywhere simplicity.

Crystal has been around for many years, as those of us who remember the good old NHS specs will remember! It’s at its best in clear, sharp, white tones of transparency, and very cool fading into other colours, like smoky grey or rosy pink. Adding other tones gives you a little warmth if you’re not sure about the stark icy effect.

It’s also good with a patterned layer inlaid in it, retaining the clear finish with a touch of interest. Or look for frames with added sparkle, in the form of stones or metal decoration.

For the boys crystal works well as an accent colour on a plastic frame. The traditional Geek look of heavy plastic frames fading to clear at the lower rim is always in fashion, and lightens the look of a solid frame. Black, grey or tortoiseshell brown is perfect fading to clear.

A word of warning however, if you smoke, steer clear of clear! It will discolour to yellow, so either give up the evil weed or be prepared to have frames that change colour. If you dye your hair you may find that crystal sides will discolour behind the ears, so opt for a crystal front with coloured sides.

With summer brights or cool nude tones, crystal will suit beautifully this season, so the way ahead is totally clear!