Top Specs to Make You Stand Out From the Crowd in 2012

By Chris (SelectSpecs) - January 26, 2012   |   Fashion, Other, Tips & Advice   |   1 Comment

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...

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 Comment

On 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.

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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...

Eye Color Facts & Choosing Specs that Enhance Eye Color

By Stephanie Teskers (Guest) - April 5, 2011   |   Health & Information, Tips & Advice   |   No Comments

Have you ever thought about choosing a frame color for your eyeglasses according to beauty guidelines for eye makeup?  Whether you’re male or female, choosing your frames based on your eye color is a sensible yet stylish approach to framing your peepers.  Here are a few facts about eye colors and some color-coded guidelines for helping in choosing your next frames.

Brown Eyes

Brown eyes are most common in regions where there is greater year-around exposure to the sun.  In a survey by CyberPulse linking eye color to personality...

Get Your Glasses On for Valentine’s Day – Specs ARE Sexy!

By Cathy - February 14, 2011   |   Fashion, Tips & Advice   |   2 Comments

FAR FROM being a turn-off, girls who wear glasses are MORE likely to stoke up a steamy session with the man of their dreams, according to the results of our Sexy Specs Survey.

The overwhelming majority – 92.7% – of men questioned said they find women who wear glasses sexy, proving that specs aren’t the barrier to passion, as so commonly perceived.

And – not surprisingly – the “sexy librarian/school mistress/secretary in glasses” image remains a firm fantasy-fueller with over 80% agreeing that the look floats...

Makeup Tips for Glasses Wearers

By Robin Merrill (Guest) - February 11, 2011   |   Fashion, Tips & Advice   |   1 Comment

Ladies (and adventurous gentlemen), you have probably noticed by now that eye makeup becomes much more difficult when glasses are in play. Eyes can become dwarfed behind stylish frames, but we still want the best of both worlds – gorgeous frames and gorgeous eyes.

Here are some tips to help your eyes stand out, even when they are behind the glass.
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