Mixed with the little bit of the ridiculous, there's a little bit of the sensible. Fashion rules; the unwritten code that governs our sense of style. We follow them to the best of our abilities, fearing the repercussions of the fashion police, or those snarky girls who laugh behind your back.

So while fashion continue evolves, the rules are updated. Here's six rules had how they stand up in today's fashion climate.

Jewelry should always be the same color
This is one of the older rules that jewelry designers themselves have begun to ignore. Sure, not mixing the elements gives a more traditional look, but isn't modern always better? You can always pair a piece that combines silver with gold detailing to pull the look together if you plan to wear both.

Fashion Rules Stockings should be flesh toned or match your shoes
Hello, fishnets. Hello, colored tights? While it's uncertain how long these trends will last, the funky daring look many tights now take make this rule immaterial. Although, I must admit to be a big advocate of sheer, flesh toned stockings--if stockings must be worn. Fishnets and colorful tights, however, can add a funky splash of fun to any outfit.

Every woman should own a traditional suit
This is one rule that will never expire. Most professional settings still endorse the suit, and while the rules are roomy in terms of what bottom to pair with that jacket, a suit is always a great investment. Pants add a modern feel to the traditional suit, but designers have attempted to update skirts with interesting detailing. Moderately priced suits are available from good designers (hello Ann Taylor), or go for the classic with a timeless Armani suit. Pair with a great button down shirt (white is always a good bet) to create that clean silhouette.

Fashion Rules With makeup, less is more
A lesson I first learned on Full House. We all remember that episode when DJ eager to fit into her new junior high put on makeup fit for stage dancer. Thankfully Aunt Becky came to the rescue and taught a generation of young girls, that too much eyeliner does not necessarily make you cool. That early nineties lesson is still applicable today. Day time makeup is still basic and neutral. Night time is when the glam gods come out. And you can always follow this basic rule: for day wear play up either your eyes or mouth for evening wear feel free to do both.

Sunglasses are more than just a fashion statement they also help to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays that have been known to cause several serious eye problems. Healthcare professionals have recommended that you should wear a good pair of sunglasses that are able to block up to 100% of harmful UV rays whenever outdoors and a good pair of sunglasses does not always mean an expensive pair of designer glasses.

Although fashion usually dictates what different types of sunglasses are trendy, there are always other options to purchase affordable sunglasses that are similar in style but for a fraction of the cost. There have been many styles that have gone in and out of fashion over the last few decades. The following 5 models of sunglasses have been fashionable at multiple times throughout our modern history.

1-Teashades
Teashades, also known as John Lennon glasses, were very popular in the 1960's, but have largely fallen out of fashion since then. It is rumoured that they are making a comeback with recent paparazzi photos of famous actresses and musicians sporting the teashade frames.

2-Aviators
The Aviator design was introduced in 1936 specifically for U.S. military pilots and was not made available to the public until a few years later. In 1986 Tom Cruise popularized Aviators as ace pilot Maverick in the movie Top Gun.

3-Oversized Sunglasses
Oversized sunglasses first became popular in the 1960's when women purchased them to mimic the ones famously worn by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. They have recently made a comeback once again in the 21st century and their popularity is largely due to fashionistas like Paris Hilton.

4-Wraparounds
Largely first made popular in the early 1990s wraparound sunglasses are the number one choice for athletes, from regular teams sports to extreme sports.

5-Ray-Ban Wayfarer
Created in 1952 Ray-Ban's Wayfarer sunglasses opted for plastic frames rather than the tradition metal ones. Originally developed for pilots, Wayfarers quickly became popular amongst Hollywood stars like Marilyn Monroe and James Dean. In 1961 Audrey Hepburn wore them in the film Breakfast at Tiffany's and Tom Cruise sported them in the 1983 film Risky Business. Even today the Wayfarer is still a popular model of sunglasses.