These DIY Sunglasses Are Basically the Best Shades For Summer

By Rebecca Brown

Updated on 6/22/2015 at 6:00 AM

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POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff

POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Heading out for the weekend in catchy eyewear is the best, so we partnered with POPSUGAR Must Have to create a fun pair of sunglasses from our Must Have boxes! Hurry and get your July box now before they sell out!

Sure, plain black sunglasses get the job done, but with Summer and weekend festivities right around the corner, you should kick your eyewear up a notch. Ahead is a supersimple DIY that will update any frames you have.

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Gather Your Supplies

Here's what you need:

Two contrasting shades of matte nail polish (glitter or pearl finishes don't work well)
Paper tape
Cotton-tip applicators for cleanup
Sunglasses (we used Mandate Sunglasses from Quay Australia, available in the July Must Have Box)

Separate Your Painting Surface

Using paper tape, separate the top and bottom of sunglasses. Press firmly along the frames so that the tape is tight.

Paint Top of Glasses

Using your lighter polish, paint the top half of sunglasses. Wait for coat to try, and apply a second.

Apply Second Color

After top color has dried, carefully remove tape and apply second color. You can paint freehand or use paper tape again.

Flash Your New Sunnies

Once your glasses have completely dried, put them on and head out the door — you're all set!

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