Grinning Like a Cheshire Cat in Cat Eye Glasses

Meow! Summer isn't over just yet, so there's still plenty of time to find that perfect pair of sunglasses. If you're at a loss when it comes to what style to purchase, look no further than the family pet - the cat, that is.

"Well, aren't we just a bunch of cool cats?" The Owls Go on Flickr.com.

For women in the 1940s-60s, cat eye sunglasses were, well, the cat's pajamas. However, most people recognize the frames solely from the 1950s, when teenagers and adults alike wore the glasses in every shade of color imaginable and with embellishments of all shapes and sizes.

It was during this decade and the 1960s when eyewear began turning into more than merely protection from the sun - many people went by the philosophy of, if you're going to have to wear a pair, why not make it flashy and fun?

Tom Ford's take on cat eye sunglasses, in a style called 'Anouk.' Sunglasses-Direct.co.uk.

Fifty years ago, during the famously glamorous 1950s, these shades only cost you around $3. Nowadays, designers like Tom Ford and Gucci charge upwards of $250 for their modern take on the cat's eye. There's something else from the past I wouldn't taking back - reasonable prices!

Where to find cat eye sunglasses:
- Hey Viv!, $10 (Available in black, red, white, black/white, and pink/white)
- GoJane, $5 (Available in black, blue, pink, purple, white, and yellow)
- Hot Topic, $13 (Available in leopard print)