Shades this summer
Photography: Noel Orsal
Additional photos from:
Melo Balingit
Updated: 05/12/2009
Views: 278251
From being called as "sun cheaters" in the early 20th century, shades or sunglasses have become more useful to the celebrities as a fashion accessory.

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Lucy Torres's pair of shades reveal her adventurous streak.
The uneven edges defy her feminine taste, and the subtle hues depart radically from the typical sporty look. It's both stylish and functional.
Photography: Noel Orsal
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Richard Gomez wears sporty shades with a wrap-around shape to prevent
damaging UV rays from getting in through the sides, top, and bottom. The style has an edge of attitude, plus the white frame gives it a clean, uncomplicated look.
Photography: Noel Orsal
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Martin Nievera shows off aviator-designed sunglasses, which have lenses two or three times bigger than the eye socket.
This type, which was originally designed for pilots, became popular when Hollywood celebs—like Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer—started wearing it in the '80s.
Photography: Noel Orsal
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Michelle Madrigal (left) and Bubble Paraiso look very fashionable in their aviator and navigator shades, respectively.
The latter is a smaller, rectangular version of the aviators.
Photography: Noel Orsal
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Senator Bong Revilla covered his eyes with sunglasses that have a classic metal style with rengular lenses and
double-bridge. It's a conservative yet convenient choice!
Photography: Melo Balingit
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Paolo Paraiso also uses the black wrap-around for his eyes.
Photography: Noel Orsal
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Yasmine's preferred eyepiece is vintage.
Hers is a Wayfarer accentuated by the red plastic frame.
Photography: Melo Balingit
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Former beauty queen Joanne Quintas wears a
rectangular frame that adds width to her face, balancing out its
length, and aligns with her eyebrows.
Photography: Noel Orsal
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Sports enthusiast Dyan Castillejo is comfortable in wrap-around sunglasses.
Photography: Noel Orsal
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"Star Patrol's" Ginger Conejero apparently likes oversized sunglasses, which attracted attention in the '60s when former U.S. first lady, the late Jackie Onassis, wore them.
Photography: Melo Balingit
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Andrew Wolff's protection for his eyes are rimless mirrorshades, so called because of the mirror-like surface coating.
Photography: Melo Balingit
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Pinoy Fear Factor participante Manuel Chua uses a stylish wrap for his eyes. It's sleek, flexible, lightweight and ready for any game!
Photography: Noel Orsal
