March 16th, 2007 by statuseyecare
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Stylish Sunglasses
Looking stylish means looking tasteful from head to toe. Your whole appearance should demonstrate that you have style, which means that wearing those expensive and trendy shoes is pretty much useless when you’re wearing them with white socks.
Sunglasses have become a lot more than lenses and frames. It is true that with the sun’s UV rays, it’s important to don sunglasses to protect our eyes, but sunglasses can be the finishing touch to any stylish summer outfit.
I wear My Sunglasses at Night
Don’t get me wrong; I’m not suggesting that you wear your sunglasses indoors or at night because you think your sunglasses are so hip that you need to show them off to the world. Absolutely not — doing this will make you look weird rather than hip.
You’re better off buying a pair of sunglasses that are better quality to last you a couple of years, rather than a pair that lasts only until you get home. Remember, sunglasses are also used in the winter months, especially on those extremely sunny days while driving.
Stylish sunglasses seem to be everywhere these days — on TV, at the movies, in magazines — the variety is endless. The following is a list of the different styles of sunglasses available to help you on your search for the perfect pair.
Stay Wired
Many sunglasses have frames and arms made of wire, as opposed to plastic. This style has been around for a while now, and isn’t considered too trendy.
Wire frame glasses look great with any outfit, the only disadvantage is that they may be a little more fragile and delicate than plastic glasses.
Going Into Plastics
Plastic glasses are usually more casual, geared more towards your everyday look. The advantage of these is that if you accidentally sit on them after leaving them on the front seat of your car, chances are they won’t break. But that also depends on the quality of the glasses.
Wrap it up.
No, you haven’t accidentally stumbled into the food section . Rather, I’m referring to the type of sunglasses that wrap around your face as wraps (hence the name).
Usually made of plastic, the frames of these glasses practically stick to your face thanks to their shape and design.
Inspired by the surf/skate/snowboard culture, these sunglasses can be seen in funkier colors in addition to the regular black and gray. For a more classic look, you may want to stick to black, gray or brown.
You can find this style under brand names such as Bollé, Revo and Arnette. But let’s not forget Ray-Ban and Dolce & Gabbana.
I want to fly away
Ray-Ban released its aviator line of sunglasses a couple of years ago, which is still seen in stores and fashion magazines. A popular look in the seventies, aviator sunglasses usually have larger frames made of gold wire.
Although this look can be considered trendier, the style keeps returning and is considered highly fashionable. This style looks great with everything from a pair of jeans to a stylish suit.
Color Your World
Want to see the world through rose-colored glasses every day? A popular style of sunglasses is color-tinted lenses, in hues such as amber, yellow, blue, and purple. These clear, slightly tinted lenses mean that your eyes stay visible while wearing your glasses. Another disadvantage is that this style seems more like a passing fad than a stable look in the fashion industry.
Designers such as Dolce and Gabbana have a line of color-tinted sunglasses, but you can surely find them for a less expensive price.
Different Shades
There are many other styles that are fashionable today: If you want to go for super-trendy, check out Oakley’s recent line of sunglasses, similar to the ones Tom Cruise wore in Mission: Impossible 2.
It’s hard to say which style of sunglasses suits each person; buying a pair without trying them on first is like buying a pair of shoes without trying them on. Every fit and style is different for every face and person.
Prepurchase Specs
When purchasing a pair of sunglasses, there are a few things to consider:
Why you need Sunglasses
Different sunglasses serve different purposes. If you happen to play many outdoor sports, “wraps” may be more practical since they are assured to remain comfortably on your face.
If you hike, then look for a pair of glasses that have protectors on the side to prevent wind and dust from getting in your eyes. Don’t buy a pair of Ralph Lauren or other designer name sunglasses if you are buying them for the sole purpose of outdoor activities.
Your style
If you know that your style varies from casual to classy, try to find a pair of sunglasses that will go well with both styles — especially if you plan to buy just one pair.
The shape of your face
Like eyeglasses, the lenses of sunglasses come in different shapes, from oval and rectangular to square. Try on different pairs at the store to see which lens shape best suits your face.
A stylish pair of sunglasses is an added touch to any man’s look. Accessorizing isn’t only for women who need the perfect shoes, purse, belt, scarf, and whatever else they find an excuse to spend money on.
So find that pair of shades that’ll complete your look and will make you want to stare at the sun all day long
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March 16th, 2007 by statuseyecare
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If anybody knows color, it’s women. They are experts in wearing all black; the black work suit, the black dress, the black purse. They are also masters of wearing white, whether it’s for a wedding gown, a summer party dress, or in a golf outfit. Then there are all the colors in between that they know how to mix and match. The pastel greens and pinks of spring, the oranges, yellows and browns of fall, and the reds and blues of summer–every color under the sun becomes their palette when they are preparing an outfit to wear.
Why is it any different when it comes to sunglasses? After all, women know how to look good in color, and sunglasses come in all shades of good looking colors. If we put two and two together, women should be having a ball when it comes to mixing and matching sunglasses to match their moods, their outfits, or the time of day. By looking at pictures in fashion magazines, and women on the street, it seems women are taking full advantage of the best fashion accessory your face–sunglasses.
Of course, not all colors look the same on all women. The key is knowing which colors work best with your tastes, as well as your natural appearance.
Basically, this relationship breaks down to matching a woman’s natural color tones to the colors that she wears in her sunglasses. For example, a woman should know whether she has a cool skin complexion, or a warm complexion. Warm complexions tend to have yellow, orange, or peach colored skin tones, while cooler skin tones lean toward blue, olive, or pink undertones.
Your hair color can also help you determine the best color of shades for you. Bright blonds, vivid browns, fiery reds, and jet blacks are all warm colors for hair. Hay colored blonds, shiny blacks, whites, grays, and mixed browns are more on the cool side of hair colors. If you are unsure on where your hair falls on the warm-cool spectrum, let your skin tones guide you to the perfect color.
Ladies with warm complexions and/or warm hair colors may look best in frames in colors like, gold, bronze, tortoise, off-white, brown and aqua. Ladies with cool complexions and/or cool hair tones may look best frames with colors like white, silver, blue, pink, charcoal, violet and black. However, there are exceptions to every rule, and personal preference plays a big part in the color of sunglasses that are right for you. If you are still unsure on what frame color complements you, try the trendy rimless sunglasses that direct the focus on your face, not your sunglasses.
Most women already have an idea of what colors look best on them. But it never hurts to know there is a little fashion science behind your exquisite fashion sense, especially when the end result is a great pair of sunglasses.
About the Author Angie Stocklin is the co-founder of Sunglass Warehouse. Sunglass Warehouse carries the hottest trends in women’s discount sunglasses. For more information about Sunglass Warehouse please visit http://www.sunglasswarehouse.com/ .
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March 16th, 2007 by statuseyecare
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Picture yourself driving a car or lying on a beach blanket on a hot, sunny day. If you had less than 20/20 vision and if this scenario was set decades ago, chances are you would be rummaging in your bag for tinted prescription lenses to clip on to your eye glasses. Fast-forward to the 21st century where things are done differently…
Picture yourself driving a car or lying on a beach blanket on a hot, sunny day. If you had less than 20/20 vision and if this scenario was set decades ago, chances are you would be rummaging in your bag for tinted prescription lenses to clip on to your eye glasses. Fast-forward to the 21st century where things are done differently. Sure, clip-ons are still widely available, but they’re hardly the only choice anymore. Today, with prescription sunglasses, people with less than perfect vision can look cool but not compromise their need for visual clarity.
There are many types of prescription sunglasses to suit any individual’s taste and style. Those who prefer clip-ons may consider fitovers, which are separate sun glasses designed to “fit over” existing prescription eyewear. Then there are devices called “adapters.” Adapters are prescription lenses designed to snap on the bridge of a pair of sunglasses - thereby transforming them into corrective sunglasses. And of course, there are prescription sunglasses whose lenses are ground to the user’s specifications. Usually, the frame and prescription lenses are purchased from the same manufacturer. Famous brands offer this service - among them Oakley and Costa del Mar.
Corrective sunglasses are also a necessity for a number of people who engage in sports. If you’ve ever watched a professional basketball game (such as those held by the NBA), you’ve probably seen some of the players wearing snug goggles - these are pretty much like prescription sunglasses, but the latter are geared for outdoor use. So, corrective sunglasses are very popular among athletes such as bikers, race car drivers, snow sports enthusiasts, and many others. And as can be expected, there are numerous popular styles, such as Ray-Ban’s classic aviator style and the snug, wrap-around style. Prescription lenses used to be difficult to fit into wrap-around shades; the curve of the frame would require the lenses to be bent, thus distorting images. But quite a number of manufacturers nowadays are able to work around this difficulty and provide corrective lenses for trendy wrap-around shades.
Lenses are available in a wide variety of materials. Even though glass used to be the material of choice because of the optics quality it provides, many people are eschewing it now because of its weight and its propensity to break when hit. Today, prescription lenses are usually made from polycarbonate, high-index, and CR-39 (regular plastic). There is even something called a photochromic lens. This kind of lens is dark in bright sunlight, but turns lighter and more translucent when sunlight is reduced - for instance, when the wearer goes indoors. It may be very convenient because the user doesn’t have to remove his or her corrective sunglasses to put on regular glasses. But remember that some photochromic lenses are not designed for ultraviolet (UV) ray protection. And one of the prerequisites of good quality sunglasses, corrective or otherwise, is that they should be at least 90 percent effective in blocking UVA and UVB rays.
People with more complicated vision problems than astigmatism or myopia - such as presbyopia - can also benefit from the wide variety of prescription sunglasses out there today. Those with presbyopic vision oftentimes need bifocals or progressive lenses, which are available in sunglass version. Bifocal sunglasses that are ready to wear (if you already know your prescription) are available from brands such as Action Tropics.
Another innovation in optical wear that are of great benefit to those with vision problems has to do with polarized lenses. This type of lens can be used for corrective sunglasses. The main benefit of polarized sunglasses is that they block the glare that results from sunlight bouncing on surfaces like water, pavement, and snow. They filter the light waves that cause the glare, but allow other types of light wave in, so the wearer gets to enjoy sights under a bright sun naturally, but without having to strain the eyes by squinting against sunlight.
Before going out to purchase a pair of prescription sunglasses, it would be best to visit an eye expert to determine the grade of glasses you need. If you wear contact lenses, remember that your contact lens grade may be different from your spectacles grade. Remember also that certain types of frames may not be suitable for you - either because they are not suited to your face, or because the lenses you need are too thick to fit into the frame you want. In any case, an optician or another eye professional can give you advice and help you choose the right pair of prescription sunglasses for you.
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