Even if the temperature is still zero, we’re all looking forward to when Spring arrives. Now is a great time to be thinking about sunnies, while you have time to browse and get your order in before the busy season starts. So dust off  last season’s sunglasses and take a look, before you move on to the first summer of the new decade.

The recession has had an impact on design this year, and two trends seem to be emerging. For the classic dresser there are the very wearable, simple styles that are an investment for future seasons. For the trend setters amongst you who want to celebrate the first tentative steps towards the economic recovery there are the fashion forward, highly funky shapes.

Sizes are still big, a trend that’s stayed from last season. With sunnies this is a practical fashion, as large frames cut out more glare and UV. Visor styles, where the two lenses form a shield are appearing again, as are rimless mounts with gaps between the lenses and the frame. Retro cat’s eyes are always in vogue, and are a flattering shape for lots of women.

Colour is everywhere, but if you fall into the camp of classic dresser, there is still plenty of black and tortoiseshell. You can go for one with a brighter colour laminated on the back of the rim if you fancy an understated flash of colour. If you want obvious colour them you might want to wait until summer clothes are on the racks, and then choose a frame that will tone with your new season wardrobe. Red and strong green are taking centre stage this year, a refreshing change from the berry tones of 2009.

Small amounts of bling is still in evidence, and the subtle logos of last years credit crunch style are being replaced by more conspicuous displays of your designer’s name. Simply stamped names are being woven into floral or more embellished logos this year, to refresh the look, so don’t think you can get away with digging out last year’s sunnies – splash the cash and cut a dash!