Perhaps it's because I'm a bit of a nut about finishing my Christmas shopping months ahead of time (check out my post on charitable holiday gifts) or maybe it's because the lens just popped out of my trusty Ray Ban sunglasses, but I've been thinking about shades these days. Fortuitously enough, I just got wind of a few new styles from Costa Del Mar—a brand many boaters swear by. I may just have to head over to my nearest Costa retailer to check them out...

According to Costa's president Chas MacDonald, the company's "known for it's performance technology, and we build that functionality into sunglass styles that are on trend with what consumers are wearing today." That emphasis on trendiness is something a bit new for the brand, which has always been all abut performance, and its why the Gatun and Lago glasses (between $149 and $249) have a fresh, hip look. Don't fret though, they've still got classic Costa features, like no-slip Hydrolite nose pads and flexible spring hinges.

So, what do you think? Are these styles perfect for someone on your Christmas list? 

 The Lago (above):     
The Gatun (above):