Style experts Constance White and Joy Adaeze stopped by NBC’s LXTV studios yesterday to talk to viewers about how to pull off mixing designer labels with chain-store basics. In the video below, our Mercat Convertible Messenger is featured in look #1. Take the Mercat from day to night by removing the chain and folding it over to wear it as an oversized clutch. Shop the 5 bags in 1, Mercat Convertible Messenger here.

Look 1
Alternative Apparel top, $14.99, and vest, $58. Nyla Noor bag, $495, and Herve Leger by Max Azria shoes, $525.

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The heat is on and the sun has been unrelenting this summer. Other than taking in plenty of fluids, the best way to guard against the strength of the summer’s rays is to don an equally chic pair of sunglasses. As an admitted sunnies addict myself, I can’t help but fawn over the latest looks and trends of the moment. But before buying, it’s always best to understand your face structure and the best silhouette for you. Below are our tips on the types of frames you’ll want to try and the ones you’ll want to avoid.

Oval Shape

Oval shaped faces, like that of Beyonce's have largely balanced proportions. The chin is slightly narrower than the forehead and cheekbones are high.

You’ll Look Beyond In: These are the lucky people. Most frame shapes work with oval faces. Square, rectangular and geometric shapes will add angles to soft curves.

You’ll Want to Run Away From: Frames that are too large and overpowering for your features.

Square

Jessica Simpson's square shaped facial structure is angular with a strong jaw line, broad forehead and a square chin. Length and width are proportional.

You’ll Look Beyond In: Oval and round frames, glasses with temples that are center set or that connect at the top of the frame. Butterfly shaped sunnies.

You’ll Want to Run Away From: Anything geometric or square shaped. These frames will only accentuate angles of the face. Low-set temples or color accents on the bottom of the frames that draw emphasis to the chin are also to be avoided.

Round

Cameron has full cheeks and a rounded chin with few angles. Her width and length are in same proportions.

You’ll Look Beyond In: Angular and geometric frames that sharpen facial features. Rectangular and horizontal styles make faces appear longer and thinner. Upswept frames that draw attention to top of face. Glasses with temples that connect at the top of the frame add length.

You’ll Want to Run Away From: Round frames that make your face look rounder and large frames that shorten your face.

Heart Shaped

Jen's heart-shaped face has a broad forehead and wide cheek bones that narrow to a small chin.

You’ll Look Beyond In: Bottom-heavy frames that add width to lower face. Styles with low-set temples to draw attention downward. Narrow, round frames that soften the forehead.

You’ll Want to Run Away From: Top-heavy styles that draw attention upward. Decorative temples that accentuate the broad upper face.

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