After sitting on my three-year-old, scuffed-up Ray Ban aviators for the last time, I’m in the market for a new pair of sunglasses. Carrera remains a sorta au courant option, which usually means I won’t go anywhere near said choice (love Lady Gaga; not sure I’d buy anything product placement-oriented in her Bad Romance video, except maybe the Burberry trench).

But I may make an exception on a pair of Carrera shades this summer. Solstice Sunglass Boutique has a promotion through July 15 for a free pair of flip-flops or beach towel with purchase — plus a $25 gift card for purchases of $125. —Paul Dexter