Top Specs to Make You Stand Out From the Crowd in 2012
By Chris (SelectSpecs) | January 26, 2012 | Fashion, Other, Tips & Advice | No Comments
The New Year might be well under way now, but it's not too late to get a new look to go with it, that's why we've created a page of specially selected prescription glasses to help you stand out from the crowd in 2012. Why not try something completely different this year, make a statement about the way you look, or simply dare to wear something crazy like it's your last year on Earth.
Here are some great examples of styles that are a...
Zooey Deschanel is Adorkable in Glasses in New Girl
By Chris (SelectSpecs) | January 6, 2012 | Entertainment, Prescription Glasses | No Comments
Everyone's favourite Manic Pixie Dream Girl* – Zooey Deschanel stars in a new television show called New Girl wearing geeky glasses starting on Ch 4 in the UK tonight at 8:30pm. There has always been something about the lovely Zooey that is so quirky and adorable and its great to see that the (500) Days of Summer actress has at last landed the leading role in a successful new TV series.
New Girl has been nominated for two Golden Globes in the US – ‘Best Television...
Street Survey Says Wearing Glasses Makes You Up To 75% MORE Sexy to The Opposite Sex
By Chris (SelectSpecs) | December 16, 2011 | Fashion, Survey, Tips & Advice | 1 CommentOn the 23rd November 2011 we carried out a Street Survey to find out if wearing glasses changes the way people see you. With photos of five different people (both with and without their glasses) we asked passers by to rate a selection of the images based on the following traits: -
- Attractiveness
- Intelligence
- Trustworthiness
- Employability
- Sex Appeal
Even we were amazed by the results.
100% of the models were considered by the public to be sexier, more employable, trustworthy AND intelligent when wearing their specs. But even more interestingly, our study found that it was men who benefited most from embracing their specs.
Women considered the male models on average 38% more attractive and 35% more intelligent when wearing glasses. One male model was perceived as a whopping 75% sexier when seen in specs. Men in general were considered to be 60% MORE SEXY by women. With figures like that it seems like a no-brainer - If you want to turn heads, you've got to make a 'spectacle' of yourself.
Take a look at our video from the day (above) and see what people really had to say about glasses wearers. Or bask in the glory of our study results from our Infographic below.
Click "More" to see the full results
Eye Protection for the Ski Slopes
By CoriAnne M (Guest) | December 13, 2011 | Health & Information, Sports Eyewear, Tips & Advice | 2 Comments
Eye protection while on the ski slopes is crucial. Your eyes can be damaged by the snow, wind, cold, sun and glare. Unexpected circumstances, such as whipping tree branches, falling ice and thrown snowballs can also injure eyes. Because your eyes require a high level of protection, what are some of the things you should consider when looking for the proper protective eye gear?
Protection in a Variety of Lights
Your eyes are not safe from ultraviolet (UV) rays on an overcast or cloudy day. Because of...
Reasons To Wear Sunglasses in the Winter
By Viktoria A (Guest) | December 9, 2011 | Health & Information | No Comments
In winter months, the sun is sitting lower in the sky. It is also arching across the sky at a completely different angle than during warmer months. This can give your eyes more sun exposure during the day if you are outside for extended periods of time.
According to Dr. Susan Taub, MD, assistant professor of ophthalmology at Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago: "This can be damaging to various layers within the eye."
Recent Reports
Studies have...
Holly Willoughby – Geek Chic or Deirdre Barlow?
By Chris (SelectSpecs) | December 1, 2011 | Celebrity Glasses, Entertainment | No Comments
Holly Willoughby's new look?
The lovely Holly Willoughby donned these massive specs for a segment on the This Morning show with co-presenter Philip Schofield. What do you think – Geek Chic or a bit Deirdre Barlow?
Either way, there is still something very alluring about Holly Willoughby, despite the somewhat out-dated glasses. Here she is seen on screen with Philip Schofield also in character with some "slightly" smaller rounder specs.
We think Holly would look amazing in some nice Tom Ford
Daniel Craig to wear Tom Ford Sunglasses in James Bond: Skyfall
By James (SelectSpecs) | December 1, 2011 | Celebrity Glasses, Designer Sunglasses, Entertainment | 2 Comments
Well well well, it's been officially confirmed that Daniel Craig will be wearing Tom Ford Sunglasses in the next installment of the James Bond franchise, Skyfall, to be released on the 26th October 2012 in UK cinemas.
When the Skyfall announcment was made on the 3rd November 2011 we did ponder whether Daniel Craig would be wearing Persol's or Tom Ford's, or something completely different (I think he would look marvellous in a pair of sparkly Chopards myself!). It looks like our ponderings were proved to be correct!...
