A-listers always seem to look fabulous in their shades. Wonder why? They choose frames that suit their face shape. Take your style cues from the stars and find your perfect pair with our handy guide.

Celebrity sunglasses for your face shape

  • Round
    <p> Large, slightly angular frames visually elongate and narrow a round face, so make like Christina and snap up these oversized wayfarers.<br /> &nbsp;<br /> <a href="http://aolshopping.aol.co.uk/search_getprod.php/masterid=991147589/search=heavy+wayfarer ">Get the Viva La Diva Oversized Wayfarers now for &pound;18.99</a></p>
    Round
  • Heart
    <p> Heart-shaped faces are wide at the forehead, tapering down to a point at the chin. As Nicole Scherzinger clearly knows, nothing works better on hearts than a pair of cool, classic <a href="http://aolshopping.aol.co.uk/search_attrib.php/page_id=1429/form_keyword=aviator">aviators</a> -&nbsp; the teardrop shape, rimless frame and sharp angles at the brim soften the chin and give a more balanced, oval look.</p>
    Heart
  • Heart
    <p> If designer aviators are beyond your budget, get the look with this bargain pair by Icon Eyewear.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://aolshopping.aol.co.uk/search_getprod.php/masterid=994704904/search=aviator ">Get the Icon Eyewear Aviators now for &pound;15</a></p>
    Heart
  • Oval
    <p> You&rsquo;re one lucky lady if you&rsquo;ve been blessed with an oval-shaped face like Gwen Stefani. With symmetry, high cheekbones and a tapered chin and jaw line, you can pull off just about any pair of sunnies. So why not work this summer's top eyewear trend and plump for a pair of sassy <a href="http://aolshopping.aol.co.uk/search_attrib.php/page_id=1429/form_keyword=cat%27s+eye">cat's eyes</a>?</p>
    Oval
  • Oval
    <p> Nod to retro glamour and turn heads in these old Hollywood-style cat's eyes by Spitfire.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.spitfire-design.com/">Get the Spitfire Daxx Sunglasses now for &pound;22</a></p>
    Oval
  • Square
    <p> Square-shaped faces are equally wide at the forehead and cheeks with a strongly defined jaw line. If like Nicole Richie you&rsquo;re keen to take the edge off your angles, bag a pair of this season's curved, <a href="http://aolshopping.aol.co.uk/search_attrib.php/page_id=1429/form_keyword=round+sunglasses/rd=1">round</a> or <a href="http://aolshopping.aol.co.uk/search_attrib.php/page_id=1429/form_keyword=oval+sunglasses/rd=1/skd=1">oval</a> frames, <a href="http://aolshopping.aol.co.uk/search_attrib.php/page_id=1429/form_keyword=jackie+o">Jackie O</a> or even <a href="http://aolshopping.aol.co.uk/search_attrib.php/page_id=1429/form_keyword=round+metal+sunglasses/rd=1/skd=1">John Lennon-style</a>.</p>
    Square
  • Square
    <p> Ape Nicole's chic and snap up these jaw-softening shades by Aussie eyewear brand Quay.<br /> <a href="http://aolshopping.aol.co.uk/search_getprod.php/masterid=1021650014/search=round+sunglasses "><br /> Get the Quay Round Sunglasses now for &pound;19</a></p>
    Square
  • Long
    <p> Similar to the oval shape, but with higher cheekbones, an aquiline nose and a high forehead, the long face shape is best complimented by large <a href="http://aolshopping.aol.co.uk/search_attrib.php/page_id=1429/form_keyword=wraparound+sunglasses">wraparound</a> frames. Sarah Jessica Parker plays down the length of her face with a pair of supersized <a href="http://aolshopping.aol.co.uk/search_attrib.php/page_id=1429/form_keyword=visor">visors</a>.</p>
    Long
  • Long
    <p> Splash just a bit of cash on these super-affordable wrap visors by Jacamo to nail that SJP look on the cheap.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://aolshopping.aol.co.uk/search_getprod.php/masterid=991240954/search=visor+sunglasses ">Get the Jacamo Wrap Visors now for &pound;19.99</a></p>
    Long
  • Round
    <p> If you're rocking a round face shape like Christina Ricci &ndash;&nbsp; full cheeks and softly curved forehead, jawline and chin &ndash; step away from narrow, circular frames and opt for <a href="http://aolshopping.aol.co.uk/search_attrib.php/page_id=1429/form_keyword=square+sunglasses/rd=1/skd=1">boxy shades</a> that are slightly wider than the broadest part of the face.</p>
    Round