Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby are both this Saturday. Derby day Mayo? Cinco de Derby? The odds of this happening are pretty slim, considering it only occurs every six or seven years. (Granted, those chances are better than the odds of your horse winning the Derby.)

Betting aside, the coincidence that these two holidays are both this Saturday is a reason to celebrate.  We’re not saying you have to honor both events at one time (Although, we don’t see why you wouldn’t!). Whether you’re a Derby fan or more the margarita type, read on for classy and fun sunglass styles that are perfect for celebrating your favorite early-May occasion.

The Kentucky Derby

If you’ve been to the Kentucky Derby, you know it’s more than just a horse race. The “fastest two minutes in sports” has plenty of tradition dating back to the first running in 1875. No matter if you’re standing in the infield or being pampered in Millionaire’s Row,  both spectator groups will be sipping mint juleps on Saturday in their classiest duds. Men dapper up in seersucker suits and fedoras, while women don pastel dresses and  large, elaborate sun hats. So when finding a pair of sunglasses for the event, think retro, pastel,  flower-patterned, and chic.

pink pastel aviators

blue metal rimmed retros

polka dot wayfarer style

rounded gold rims

floral white retros

checkered flag wayfarer style

Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo, on the other hand, may not go hand-in-hand with fancy drinks and Millionair’s Row. This holiday might lack seersucker suits and pocket squares, but it makes up for it with cultural heritage. On May 5, 1862, the much-undermanned Mexican army fended off the respected French. A few years later, the neighboring United States helped Mexico defeat the French for good and solidify Mexico’s future. Today, in both Mexico and the U.S., Cinco de Mayo is a day of bold colors, dancing, and ceremonies. A pair of sunglasses must surely match the occasion.When it comes to choosing sunglasses for your Cinco de Mayo ensemble, think hues like red, green, and yellow, as well as flowers and Spanish-inspired patterns.

floral retros

green mirrored aviators

red celebrity style

yellow tribal print retros

Mexican Flag Aviators

How are you celebrating this double holiday?

As we gear up for the beginning of summer, it’s looking to be a season full of vibrant, and electric COLOR (you know, the kind of color your history term-paper textbooks only dream of being covered in)!

In case you missed it, the color craze has already started. Just check out this video of Utah’s “Festival of Colors,” where every inch of you is covered in nothing but bold colors that make your standard box of crayons melt with jealousy.

Don’t worry though, there’s still plenty of time to hop aboard the color train. The upcoming summer concert lineup hints that this trend has only just begun! Bonnaroo’s website is covered in bright colors, and there is even a 5k Color Run raving around the country this summer (check out the video!). In addition to summer’s brightest events, neons will be a necessity at your next 80s-themed party, cover band concert, and maybe even this year’s Halloween get-together.

Who says neons belong to the 80s? These electric colors will be appearing constantly this spring and summer, after making their mark at last November’s NYC Spring Fashion Show.

If you’re unsure how to approach such attention-getters, rest assured that both guys and girls can find a few easy ways to work brights into their wardrobe. Mix solid neutrals with a bright scarf or pair of shoes that can be subtracted from your look if you become self-conscious of all the (positive) attention you’re sure to receive.

Or you could grab some neutrals, blacks, or whites and dabble with a couple similarly colored pieces.

 Bolder still, take two (or maybe three if you’re feeling a little ambitious) bright colors and try some color blocking.

OR you could go on an all-out color barrage, like a kindergartner with highlighters, and steal a page from the style file of Nicki Minaj and the Color Run people.

No matter what the case, we have you covered when you’re ready to push things to the limit and rock your wardrobe with a little flair. From Darren Criss’s pink wayfarer-style to Katy Perry-like cat eyes, there’s something for everyone when it’s time to light up the summer with some fun.

bright orange aviators // hot pink cat eye sunglasses // bright blue retros // neon green tribal sunglasses

yellow oversized sunglasses // purple rockstar sunglasses

So whether you’re throwing something on for day or night, why not try something slightly outside your norm, and turn up the heat with some COLOR.

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It’s no secret that at Sunglass Warehouse we’ve caught fashion blogger fever. We adore their unique style so much that we crafted our own outfits based on the looks of these fabulous fashionistas!

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We think Kendi Everyday’s weekend style is spot-on for the season. Her pastel pants and lightweight sweater, paired with oversized sunnies is tailor-made for kicking off a dewy spring day.

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We love how Rachel from Pink Peonies  is not afraid to mix patterns and prints in her spring tricks ensemble.  Her mod bright clutch and retro shades put a youthful spin on a classic feminine style.

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Atlantic Pacific’s  navy yellow look is the ideal outfit for transitioning from spring to summer. The pops of yellow, cat eye frames, and bright white pants are summery perfection, while the denim jacket will keep you cozy on a chilly day.

For daily inspiration from our favorite stylistas, check out our fashion blogger board on Pinterest!