Rimless Frames

Rimless glasses are held to the ear pieces and the nose pieces by tightly-strung, nearly invisible wire, giving the glasses an airy, almost floating look. When you want the absolute minimum interference around your face, these are the frames for you. They make any makeup that you wear more obvious, and they can be worn by people with any face shape. You’ll discover that these glasses are perfect for someone who likes a minimalist look.

Cat’s Eye frames

Cat’s eye frames are oval in shape and slightly up-tilted at the outer corners. This gives you a rather feline look, and these frames are a fantastic choice when you want to complement a round or an oval face. People with triangular faces may want to avoid them, as the can make the top of the face seem wider and the bottom of the face seem even narrower. When you want a very playful feminine look, choose cat’s eye frames that are colored red or pink, and which have a few sparkly attachments on the frames and on the ear pieces.

Semi-Rimless Frames

Semi-rimless frames are for people who want less hardware around their face but still don’t mind a hint of sparkle or a glint of steel. These frames are partially wired, leaving the rest of the frame present. Depending on the glasses, the metal frame may cover the top, the bottom or the sides, leaving the other parts wired. These frames have some fantastic potential when it comes to pairing them with a retro-futuristic look or even when you want an ironic, hipster look.

Circular Frames

It takes a certain face shape to pull off circular glasses; most people who can, have angular faces, but if you can get away with these, they make a fantastic statement.  With the current trend for Victorian-influenced fashion and media, these glasses give any face a retro, scholarly appeal. You will find that these frames are available in both plastic and metal varieties; metal has a more classic feel to them, while plastic frames offer you a great way to add some color and variety to your clothing.

Tortoiseshell Frames

For the person who loves a classic, choose tortoiseshell frames. These frames are lovely, with a hint of orange and red in the brown faux tortoiseshell, and they add a little bit of weight to the set of glasses as well. If you want to make sure that you make a subtle, sensual look, choose these glasses. Pair this look with a modern, sensual librarian style of dress or with a comfortable casual outfit.

Jeweled Frames

If you want to make sure that you are getting plenty of attention with the most flash frames around, look for thicker plastic frames which have small rhinestones embedded at the other edge or on the bar of the ear pieces. These frames are perfect for someone who is planning to go all out this spring, and they add a touch of pizzazz to any outfit. You may choose gems that are clear and sparkling like diamonds, or even gems that are a mix of colors. Think about what kind of colors you like for your outfit, and choose frames with gems that match.

Narrow Rectangle Frames

If you are looking for an interesting set of frames for this spring, why not look into the ultra-narrow rectangular frames that are currently in the offering? These frames suit a wide variety of face shapes, and they have a classic touch all their own. It is important to remember that these frames may take some getting used to if you were using taller frames for a while, but the fashion statement that they make is typically worth it!

Octagonal Frames

When you really want to stand out, try some octagonal frames. These frames give you a vintage touch without going overboard, and whether you are filling out your auto insurance forms or heading out for a night on the town, these frames will suit any outfit. The octagon is typically squashed, and despite the edges, it remains a fairly subtle shape.

Square Frames

When you want some serious weight at the top your face, consider purchasing a pair of square frames. Square frames tend to be chunky and blocky, and they are usually made out of fairly thick plastic or metal. These frames are a great choice when you are thinking about acquiring a more retro or vintage look, and they are a perfect choice for both men and women.

Horn-Rimmed Frames

For someone who is interested in a very masculine, very fifties look, there are horn-rimmed glasses frames. These frames have a small segment where the glasses end and where the ear pieces hook to the glasses, giving the frame a more angular look. These glasses are perfect for people who are looking for a style that is playful and that does not take itself too seriously.

When you are ready for a new look this spring, consider how your glasses frames can give you what you are looking for. You wear your glasses all the time, and they definitely add to your look whether you think about them or not. Choose frames that suit your face and your style, and remember that you can always switch them out at need!

This guest post was written by Jessica T. from the USA who works in Auto/Car Insurance and helps people to fill out their SR-22 car insurance forms.

SelectSpecs Glasses Style Tip

We just thought we would add, that it goes without saying that a Wayfarer style frame will always be in our minds when it comes to fashion, but this is only a Top 10 and Wayfarer glasses would always be near the top of a list like this, so it's nice on this occasion to give some other style frames the chance they deserve.  After all, you probably already have a Wayfarer frame by now, don't you?

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 little more attention grabbing or just a bit different from your average pair of glasses.

Antares 3006 feature an interesting Australian theme with the Sydney Oprah House and Kangaroos on the transparent arms, available in four different colours.  These are made from TR-90 plastic which is an incredibly lightweight and strong material with just enough flex to survive some pretty serious day-to-day abuse, making it a great material for people who are especially active or sporty.

Similar to the Antares 3006 with the Sydney Oprah House above, these Antares 3031 also feature the lightweight and flexibly strong TR-90 plastic, but with an interesting urban cityscape vibe and parkour runners soaring through the air as they free-run their way around these awesome glasses.  It's as if they were made for Free Runners or something.

Be loud and proud with these Antares 3109 prescription glasses, which come in three bright colours that will lift anyone's spirits for 2012.  These are a fashionable and popular style frame shape this year, which is not too dissimilar from a Ray-Ban Wayfarer style frame.

Antares 1188 are an assertive and bold Wayfarer style frame shape available in several colour options, some of which feature a tartan plaid pattern on the semi-transparent arms making them quite unique indeed, just like you

You can make a real statement with these fun Antares 26860 frames in colour C38 – Transparent Red.  Featuring the extreme lightweight and flexible TR-90 plastic, you wont even feel these frames on the bridge of your nose.  The interesting colour and patterns on the arm make these a rare kind of frame that should suit anyone with an outgoing and fun-filled personality.

If you like metal frames, these Semi-Rimless Stainless Steel Stellar F189 prescription glasses are an ultra-modern, almost futuristic design with sections punched out of the metal arms as if to save weight.  These lightweight Steel frames are also available in bright red or traditional black, if you would rather a slightly more conservative look.

Stand out with this bold square rimmed frame available in various bright colours from The SS Collection – Model 910.  You could even mix it up a bit and wear a different colour frame every day of the week – just to keep your work colleagues on their toes.  There are no rules here, you can do what you like.

Novus 1002 are a stunning square-rimmed frame with Bamboo arms that will look especially good with that new hairstyle you promised yourself.  Why not check out some of these other Bamboo or Wooden prescription glasses too.

These thick-rimmed acetate Orion SD2033 glasses are a popular frame shape and style right now, but you can bet no one has seen them looking like this before!

If you've ever seen anyone wearing anything like these semi-transparent Orion 26880 frames before I'll eat my own gym kit after a spin class.  With these unique and lightweight TR-90 sport frames you'll be the centre of attention at your local health club and you won't even know you've got them on.  The lightweight and flexible TR-90 plastic of these frames is deceptively strong, making them perfect if you need to wear glasses during a gym class or general workout session.

The Orion 3038 is a brilliant little wayfarer style frame with some great extra features.  Unlike the standard heavy wayfarers, these are made from lightweight TR-90 plastic making them tough with just enough flex to withstand the odd accident or two – especially for those who are musically inclined or in a band.  You know how it is, moving all your amps or drum kit from one venue to another.  This frame, with music themed imagery is available in a couple of different colour options and is an absolute bargain at under £20.

These metal Orion 3177 semi-rimless glasses will be sure to turn a few heads with their intricate pattern and styling.

Cat-Eye style glasses are in vogue right now, so why not try something like these Giorgio Armani GA 873 prescription glasses.  Other brands such as Tom Ford also seem to "own" the Cat-Eye style frame which is making an impressive comeback and it's damn sexy too. 

If you want to change the look of your frames during the course of the day, without actually changing your frames, then these Juicy Couture Berkin glasses are probably perfect for you.  Simply rotate the temple pieces to change their colour.  Got an important meeting or interview?  Just rotate the temples back to black and you're away. 

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 Series – Musical or Comedy’ and one for Zooey Deschanel herself – ‘Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy’ so it should be well worth a look when it hits UK goggle-boxes tonight.

Here is a brief synopsis of the show from the Channel 4 website: -

US smash hit comedy featuring Zooey Deschanel as Jess Daly, an adorable and charming girl in her late 20s.  After splitting up with her boyfriend, she moves in with three single guys she has never met before.

She's not used to hanging with the boys, especially at home, but as their relationships progress, Jess and the boys realise they need each other more than they ever thought they would, and form a charmingly dysfunctional family.

Jess has been described as Adorkable – dorkish while at the same time being completely adorable – and apparently fits the bill perfectly for the term Manic Pixie Dream Girl, so it sounds like fans of Zooey Deschanel's previous work (and who isn't?) should love this.

Geek Chic

In the show, Zooey Deschanel wears Oliver Peoples Wacks prescription glasses in a tortoiseshell colour.  Oliver Peoples describe this frame as a feminine design inspired by the styles worn by Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison.  They are handcrafted acetate material and features dual plaques on the front with substantial temples.  They also include the Oliver Peoples logo plaque laminated at the temple end.

If you're looking for something similar, why not try one of these styles (click the images to find the glasses): -

Stellar 8855 – Colour C14: Brown

Ray-Ban RX5228 – Colour: 2012 Dark Havana

The SS Collection – 92002B

*Manic Pixie Dream Girl

Manic Pixie Dream Girl (MPDG) is a stock character in films.  Film critic Nathan Rabin, who coined the term after seeing Kirsten Dunst in Elizabethtown (2005), describes the MPDG as "that bubbly, shallow cinematic creature that exists solely in the fevered imaginations of sensitive writer-directors to teach broodingly soulful young men to embrace life and its infinite mysteries and adventures".  MPDGs are said to help their men without pursuing their own happiness, and such characters never grow up, thus their men never grow up.

MPDGs are usually static characters who have eccentric personality quirks and are unabashedly girlish.  They often serve as the romantic interest for a (usually brooding or depressed) leading male protagonist.  Prime examples are Natalie Portman's character in the movie Garden State or Zooey Deschanel's role in (500) Days of Summer.  Similar roles in other films, and the TV show New Girl have also been typified MPDG.

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.

Survey Results

On average our models were said to be:

• 14% more attractive with glasses
• 22% more intelligent with glasses
• 17% more trustworthy with glasses
• 23% more employable with glasses
• 27% more sexy with glasses

Women were asked to rate two male models both with, and without, their glasses.  Women said the two male models appeared, on average:

• 38% more attractive
• 35% more intelligent
• 60% sexier

…while wearing glasses.
 

Women said that one of our male models was:

• 48% more attractive
• 49% more intelligent
• 75% sexier

…while wearing glasses.

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 elevation and glare from snow, eye damage can be severe. Not all sports eye wear offers protection on ski slopes. Light, whether natural or sunlight, is comprised of violet, green, blue, orange, red and yellow light in various wavelengths. Understanding the way sunglasses protect the eyes through colored lenses is important. You are safer while you are maneuvering down a slope that is easy to see and analyze. Colored lenses filter out specific colors to augment vision. For instance, shadows, dips or mounds — terrain characteristics — are emphasized with rose or amber colored lenses. Furthermore, the three most common types of skiing days require different colored lenses:

• Sunny: to increase visual perception and contrast, brown, grey or copper lenses are recommended
• Overcast or hazy: The blue light within shadows is filtered out with yellow or orange lenses
• Partly Cloudy: Red, amber or rose colored lenses are best

If you often ski under numerous sky conditions, you may consider purchasing a pair of sunglasses that have interchangeable colored lenses. Be aware that removing your goggles and sunglasses to exchange lenses may result in the fogging up of your lenses. Perhaps you would prefer sunglasses with lenses in a general color range of brown, amber, orange and yellow which works well in lights of low to moderate intensity.

About Polarized Sunglasses

Glare distorts the color of objects, which makes them more difficult to detect. Polarized sunglasses block the glare from the surface of water, glass and snow instead of merely dimming the entire field of vision as standard sunglasses do. Purchasing sunglasses with polarization will reduce glare, prevent eyestrain and enable a skier to "read" the terrain. However, ice on the slopes may not be obvious through polarized glasses.

Why Polarized Sunglasses Are Effective

Sunlight can be reflected from various angles. Glare is usually reflected horizontally from surfaces such as water, shiny objects and snow. Polarized lenses are laminated with a filter that permits only vertically-directed light to pass through. Since the horizontally angled light is blocked, glare is nearly eliminated. Brown and grey are the best colors for polarized lenses.

About Goggles

Goggles protect the eyes of skiers from flying ice and snow, wind, small branches and debris. They also offer more protection to the face than sunglasses do. Goggles are worn over sunglasses and are available in two shapes:

• Spherical: These lenses curve vertically and horizontally, somewhat like a fish bowl. They furnish more protection from glare and distortion than flat goggles, since the surface of the lenses is curved, preventing the sun from striking them consistently in one place. The thinner frames permit a wider peripheral vision. Spherical lenses are more expensive than goggles with flat lenses.
• Flat: Flat lenses fit the face because they curve horizontally, although the lens surface is a flat, vertical plane. Glare is more common in flat-lens goggles, and peripheral vision is somewhat reduced. Although they cost less than spherical goggles, they are still quite effective.

Fogging Up

Body heat and cold air create the moist phenomenon that reduces visibility through your goggles. Many features prevent the buildup of condensation or fog in your goggles:

• Anti-fogging preparations that can be sprayed on as needed. Also, anti-fog coatings are incorporated into nearly all expensive goggle lenses.
• Nearly all goggles have double lenses and do not fog up as quickly as single lenses, due to the seal that creates a thermal barrier.
• Vents are strategically placed at the sides, top and bottom of goggles to prevent a moisture build-up.
• More costly goggles may have battery-operated fans that disperse moisture by several settings than can be adjusted.

Safety

Look for sports goggles and sunglasses with hardy frames, shatterproof lenses, and polarized to avoid harmful UV rays. Goggles should fit comfortably on your face with the wide strap circling the entire helmet. Since skiing involves great speed on a slope, clear vision is crucial in the prevention of snow blindness, accidents or death. Goggles and sunglasses are available in many styles and protective features. Don’t take chances with your vision. Eye damage can be prevented if you make quality sunglasses and goggles the most important part of eye protection.

Author Bio: CoriAnne M. works online answering questions about car insurance requirements. When she has free time, she loves to ride horses and also hit the slopes in her home state of Wyoming.

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 shown that the sun's UV rays contribute to the diseases we usually associate with aging. This includes cataracts as well as macular degeneration.

Dr. Taub also warns about snow and glare stating: "in reality people need sunglasses all year long. Anyone who has driven with snow on the ground knows even when there isn't snow on the ground, the glare off the road can be very intense, causing risk to your eyes."

Snow is reflective.  According to the Vision Council of America: 85% of the sun's UV rays are reflected upward. This means that the reflective qualities of snow make vision difficult and skiers speeding down slopes have difficulty seeing. It leads to very dangerous situations.

Snow Blindness

Snow blindness is a term used to describe what happens once the eyes have become burned by the sun's UV rays in reflective glare when no sunglasses are being worn. Without sunglasses, snow blindness can effect the cornea for up to a week. Dr. Taub states that this occurring is very painful, yet it does heal. The condition can be viewed literally as the eyes becoming sunburned.

Sunglasses are a necessary protection just like sunblock for the skin is very important. Some medications can also make the eyes more sensitive to the suns UV rays. These drugs include sulfa antibiotics, birth control pills, diuretics, tranquilizers. Under the influence of these drugs, the eyes can become burned in one-third or one-tenth of the time.

When taking photo-sensitizing medications a person can be in the glare of snow or the heat of summer sun for a hour, and end up with huge red welts on the skin, regardless if the person is wearing sunblock or not.

Children Need Protection

Studies have also shown that children and teenagers are more susceptible to UV related problems. This is usually due to the fact that kids spend a lot of time outdoors. It is a very good idea to have eyes checked every six months or so, especially since the ozone layers have increased the amounts of UV that are getting through our atmosphere, and causing greater levels of UV exposure in general. Teens love sunglasses. It is actually a great idea to encourage this.

On average adults should see an eye doctor once every other year and much sooner if any problems arise. Sunglasses that block 100% of UV radiation are the best to own. Always be sure your sunglasses have the anti-reflective, polarized lenses. This means making sure you check the UV protection code that should be posted on every pair for sale.

For future reference, if you have a concern about the amount of sun exposure you or a loved one are getting on a regular basis, get a good pair of sunglasses. Don't be shy about wearing them in the winter, because this glare and extended exposure has long ranging effects if damage is done. For loved ones they make a great gift, and can be very exciting for some people who truly value the style and look they provide. If anyone you care about complains of eye issues–refer them to their eye specialist.

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Article is courtesy by:

Viktoria from Los Angeles, CA. Viktoria is an SEO and Internet Marketing Manager At Guardian Pool Fence Systems. Her goal is to protect children from drowning and bring awareness to pool safety.

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!

Tom Ford said:-
"I could not be happier to be dressing Daniel Craig again in the next James Bond film" said Ford, " James Bond epitomises the Tom Ford man in his elegance, style and love of luxury”.

This is not the first time Tom Ford have been called upon to provide Sunglasses for the suarve Mr Bond with Daniel Craig sporting the stunning FT108S in The Quantum of Solace as displayed below.

We're already looking forward to seeing what Mr Bond will be wearing in the first trailer, likely to be screened early next year.  More to follow…

Send us your Pets in Specs or Pets in Sunglasses pictures to be in with a chance of winning these POLO Ralph Lauren sunglasses.

We want to see all your pictures whether they are funny or cute, or downright ridiculous, just post them to our facebook page or tweet them to @SelectSpecs and include the hashtag #PetzInSpecs. 

Competition Rules

• Upload your images to SelectSpecs facebook page or tweet them to @SelectSpecs and include the hashtag #PetzInSpecs
• The competition name "Pets in Specs" is an open term, the use of your imagination is encouraged
  • Sunglasses or fake glasses including making glasses from materials such as paper or cardboard are fine
  • 'Pets' can include almost any animal as long as the animal is not harmed in any way.  This may include farmyard animals or even Tigers and Polar Bears – assuming they will let you near them without killing you
  • We don't recommend using real Tigers or Polar Bears and will not be held responsible if your are killed or maimed placing sunglasses on such dangerous animals
  • Images may be edited, cropped or Photoshopped
  • Hand-drawn or computer generated images including cartoon images will be accepted as valid entries as long as the images are your own designs
• You must be the original owner of the image and have the rights to distribute or use the image as your own
• You must be following us on facebook at the time of the competition closing date
• Competition closing date is the end of the day on the 1st January 2012
  • A winner will be chosen from our favourite entries after this date
  • The winner will be announced on our facebook page

Terms & Conditions

By sending us your images to enter this competition you are confirming that you are the original owner of the image and that you have the rights to distribute the image as your own.  You are also giving SelectSpecs permission to re-use the image which may include but not limited to, posting the image to the SelectSpecs main website, SelectSpecs Blog, SelectSpecs facebook page, SelectSpecs twitter profile, SelectSpecs YouTube channel or other similar uses.

While it is difficult to identify them from the very short sequence we see, they do look quite similar in style to the Persol PO2935S.

Watch the latest trailer below.

We're pleased to announce that we've launched a new version of our website!  In between countless cans of Dr Pepper, doughnuts and other sweet things, our developers have been hard at work making some big changes to our website, some noticeable and others not so. The changes include:-

Improved drop down navigation

We've given our drop down menus some jiggery pokery to make them easier to use and to help you find exactly what you're looking for.  We've also added a new "Brands" drop down menu so you can quickly find your favourite brands.

New 'Virtual Dispenser' – Easy to use prescription system

Our new prescription system, dubbed the Virtual Dispenser, is our new party piece and is what we feel going to "change the way customers buy prescription glasses online".

Based on your chosen glasses use and entered prescription values, we can present you with a list of lenses and personalised pricing.  We can also recommend you the lens we feel is the most suitable for your prescription.  Our Virtual Dispenser system is sure to make buying prescription glasses online a far more enjoyable experience.

Our new Virtual Dispenser system now caters for those with prisms and double value pupillary distance values (ie, 32/31), something our previous system was missing.

Our Virtual Dispenser will be developed further with new features and lens options becoming available over the coming months.

Saving prescriptions

A feature that many customers having been requesting is the ability to save prescriptions for later use.  We've listened to these requests and implemented a solution that will allow customers to do just this!  All prescriptions are saved automatically to the customers account so these can be used for any future transactions.

Lower pricing – Lens price list

To remain competitive and to offer a better value product, we have cut the prices of many of our stock lenses.  If your prescription falls outside of our stock ranges then we can offer you lenses (if available) on special order at a slightly higher price.

You can see an 'at a glance' chart of the lenses we offer, complete with pricing here.

Here are some price comparisons from our old to new site.

Friendly "Live Chat" service

We're now offering a friendly Live Chat service from 9am to 5pm GMT.  Our customer service advisors are standing by to assist you with any questions you may have about a product, an order you are about to place or an existing order.  Simply click on the "Ask a Question" box at the top right hand corner of your screen.

WorldPay payments

We now offer payments through RBS WorldPay's 100% secure system.  We'll still happilly accept payments via cheque (drawn on UK bank accounts) and offer a 5% discount for using this payment method.

Back end developments

We've made some significant changes to way our website functions, these changes will help to ensure our website is much snappier to use.

What does the future hold?

We have further exciting plans to develop the SelectSpecs.com brand and website and we will announce these changes in due course.

I finally got round to watching my Blu-Ray copy of Scre4m the other night, having picked it up during the Halloween weekend.  The fun and games of Halloween may have been and gone, but there's always time for a scary movie in my book.

I couldn't watch this movie and let this little blog post slip; its part of our passion for fashion eyewear that every time we watch a movie, we just can't ignore a good bit of glasses appreciation, especially when it comes to the Geek Chic look on someone as hot as Courteney Cox.

The Friends and Cougar Town star reprises her role as reporter-come-author Gale Weathers-Riley in the fourth Scream movie, 15 years after the original and looks as sexy as ever in her geeky Wayfarer style glasses, despite the fact that she's now into her mid-40's.

Courteney Cox apparently sports the geek chic look in her everyday life too, here she's seen enjoying an LA Lakers game in her Ray-Ban Wayfarer style prescription glasses.

If you're after the Courteney Cox look too, why not try these glasses: -

Ray-Ban Prescription Wayfarers

The official Ray-Ban Wayfarers are the style that everyone else tries to copy.  Well built, tough frames that never go out of fashion.

Wayfarer Style glasses on a Budget

If you're on a very tight budget, try the Savannah 2249 available from just £6 and yes, that does include prescription lenses with all the coatings.

Or try one of our best selling wayfarer styled frames, the SS Collection 92002b.

Or click here to see a larger selection of Wayfarer Style frames.

So what about the movie?

The movie was good fun, its so great to get all the surviving cast back together again, lets face it, the original was a groundbreaking genre defining moment in cinema that revived the whole horror movement, which was pretty much dead and buried at the time.  In truth though, horror is such a hard thing to pull off well, and after the first movie in any series, its hard to keep generating the same kind of shocks with each successive movie.  Scream 4 ends up being an entertaining popcorn thriller (in my view), yes it's clichéd, but fans of the series will love it.

See the trailer for Scream 4 below: -

• 4562 – Total new items added to site
  
• 7058 – New images uploaded to site
  
• 3479 – Old or discontinued models removed
  
• 49 – Different ranges updated with the latest models, colours and prices
  
• 1 – New designer brand
  
• 2 – New budget brands
  

More to come

Each and every month we are pushing to add more choice to our (already massive) selection, which grows literally by the day, so you're sure to find something new every time you visit our site.  If you follow our facebook page you may have seen that we have just taken delivery of yet another new Designer Brand.

This new luxury brand looks to have some real quality and stylish pieces to keep an eye out for.  TOD's Eyewear will be on our site in the very near future.

In the mean time, why not check out some of our recently updated ranges, which include: -

• Just Cavalli
• Miss Sixty
• Mont Blanc
• Roberto Cavalli
• Tom Ford
• Alexander McQueen
• BOSS Hugo Boss
• Emporio Armani
• Giorgio Armani
• Ermenegildo Zegna
• Givenchy

…to name but a few.

Or if you're on a budget, check out our new Antares and Orion ranges.

WIN this Ferrari F430 Upgraded and Race Tuned to the top of S Class in Forza Motorsport 4

• Just head over to the Official SelectSpecs Facebook Page and leave a comment on this Picture:
• "I want that @SelectSpecs.com Ferrari"

Simple.

Up to 5 winners will be chosen and announced on the official SelectSpecs facebook page after the closing date: Monday 14th November.  You must own the game and be an Xbox Live member in order for us to gift you your prize car.

Link to Competition Entry Photo: -

http://tinyurl.com/3rt2nxb

Good luck everyone.

Closing Date: Monday 14^th November 2011

Prize: A SelectSpecs.com Ferrari F430 Upgraded and Race Tuned to top of S Class (in-game car for Forza Motorsport 4).

If you've ever wondered if the gorgeous Anne Hathaway could ever become more beautiful than she already is, then wonder no more, as these pictures show us just what a great pair of glasses can do for your look.

The Batman: Dark Knight Rises star, Anne Hathaway, has been photographed out and about in New York City wearing a stylish pair of aviator styled oversized geeky glasses.

All of us at SelectSpecs agree that this style of frame really suits Anne Hathaway's facial features and helps to accentuate her natural beauty.

What do you think?

British racing driver Dan Wheldon was tragically killed in the final race of the IndyCar series yesterday in Las Vegas.  Dan Wheldon was one of Britain's finest and most talented of racing drivers having won the IndyCar Series in 2005 and the greatest race of them all – The Indianapolis 500 in 2005 and again in 2011 with a thrilling finish in which he took the lead coming out of the final turn of the final lap.

Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton sent tributes to Dan Wheldon on his twitter page:

"This is an extremely sad day.
Dan was a racer I’d followed throughout my career, as I often followed in his footsteps as we climbed the motorsport ladder in the UK
He was an extremely talented driver. As a British guy, who not only went over to the States but who twice won the Indy 500,
This is a tragic loss at such a young age. My heart goes out to his family and friends during this extremely difficult time"

McLaren teammate Jenson Button also sent tributes on his twitter page:

"Just woken up to the most horrific news.. Dan Wheldon RIP…
I have so many good memories of racing with Dan in the early 90's, a true fighter. We've lost a legend in our sport but also a great guy…
I can't begin to imagine what his family are going through and my thoughts are with them at this very difficult time"

All our thoughts go out to his wife and two young sons. Rest In Peace Dan Wheldon – a great Champion and double Indy 500 winner, you will be missed.

More photos of Dan Wheldon.

The drivers paid an emotional 5 lap salute to Dan Wheldon with the scoreboard being wiped, displaying only the number 77 – Dan Wheldon's car number.

Daniel Craig who is best known for sporting a pair of either Persol or Tom Ford Sunglasses in his two James Bond movies (Casino Royale & Quantum of Solace) swaps in the suave image for the role of a journalist wearing a classic pair of specs in The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.  Unfortunately we're unable to identify the glasses that Daniel Craig wears as there are no clear identifying marks on the frames, so if you know what these are please drop a comment below.  The closest style we could find were these fantastic Tom Ford FT5150 spectacles.

Tom Ford FT5150

If past David Fincher films are anything to go by, (Fight Club, Se7en, Social Network, the list goes on…) then The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo is sure to be a classic must see.  I certainly know of one David Fincher fan in the SelectSpecs office that will be most eager to see it!

Watch "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" trailer below.

At SelectSpecs.com, we would love to know what you most like and dislike about our website to help us build a better SelectSpecs.com.  If you have around 10 minutes spare, we would love you to have your say on where we can improve our website to give you a better shopping experience.

Just so you're aware, we have the following improvements coming up in the near future, these include:

• A top notch prescription and lens selection system…
• Virtual mirror functionality…
• More promo's…

More details on these will be posted closer to the time of launch.

As a website and blog all about eyewear, we like to keep up-to-date with the latest fashion trends, and that means always thinking ahead to NEXT season's line up, after all, who would want to be seen wearing last year's sunglasses? 

This week is London Fashion Week, so with the help of our latest guest writer, we thought we'd take a look at the event, it's brief history and what it has become today.

How London Fashion Week Became the Show it is Today

London is considered one of the “Big Four” fashion week sites, along with Milan, New York and Paris. London Fashion Week celebrates its 26^th year in 2011; from its origins in 1984, this show has been a “must do” event for fashionistas and designers from around the world.

Origins:

The first London Fashion Week event was produced in 1984, and featured a diverse group of designers, including David Fielden, Ghost and John Galliano. The week featured catwalk shows and fashion industry booths and events, and was produced by the British Fashion Council.

Early Years:

• Designer Katherine Hammet becomes the first to receive the newly minted Designer of the Year Award, offered in 1984 by the British Fashion Council.
• In 1985 the British government agrees to sponsor London Fashion Week and British designers, thanks to prompting by the editor of the UK version of Vogue and a select group of established. designers.
• In 1989, supermodel Kate Moss heads down the catwalk for the first time at the age of 15; her first appearance is at a Galliano show during London Fashion Week.
• The Princess of Wales, Diana, attends the British Fashion Awards and shows for the first time in 1990; her attendance brings worldwide attention to the British fashion industry.

1990s:

• London Fashion Week changes venues several times, ending up in the National History Museum. The show adds more exhibition space and press space during this time as well.
• In 1993, the British Fashion Council reaches out to educate and give recognition to new and upcoming designers by offering the opportunity to show during Fashion Week. Designer Alexander McQueen is one of the first to participate in the program, which will continue to encourage and include new designers and labels each year.
• Like many fashion-related businesses and events worldwide, London Fashion Weeks suffers setbacks in the early-1990s, thanks to an overall recession.
• Many fashion houses and designers are criticized in the mid-1990s for using near-anorexic models to showcase couture. Several initiatives and funds designed to promote healthy body image are founded in response by the late 1990s, including the Model Health Enquiry.
• Some of Britain’s most fashion forward designers are lured from London Fashion Week to larger shows in Paris, New York and Milan. It will take almost a decade for London Fashion Week to rebound from this defection.

2000-Today:

• In 2009, the British Fashion Council moves a revitalized London Fashion Week to its current venue in Somerset House.
• By 2010, London Fashion Week was responsible for almost £ 100 million in orders, including garments, shoes, handbags and accessories like sunglasses and eyeglasses.
• The current day London Fashion Week has grown exponentially to include 68 “official” catwalk shows and numerous unofficial offsite events as well. London Fashion Week currently draws in excess of 5,000 industry visitors per year, including designers, students, press and buyers.
• In 2010, London Fashion Week became the first major fashion event to fully embrace the Internet; the entire weeks’ worth of catwalk shows are broadcast to a worldwide audience over the web.

Steven Elias is a freelance writer from Dallas, TX and currently runs a site on wedding photographers in Dallas TX and wedding photography prices. Visit his site at www.thedallasweddingphotographers.net

One film I'm particularly looking forward to seeing at our local Vue cinema when I get a chance has to be 'Drive' staring Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Ron Perlman and Christina Hendricks,  an action packed car chase heist thriller guaranteed to be a box office smash and up for gaining a SelectSpecs film of the year award!

Synopsis from Apple:

"Ryan Gosling stars as a Los Angeles wheelman for hire, stunt driving for movie productions by day and steering getaway vehicles for armed heists by night. Though a loner by nature, Driver can't help falling in love with his beautiful neighbor Irene (Carey Mulligan), a vulnerable young mother dragged into a dangerous underworld by the return of her ex-convict husband Standard (Oscar Isaac). After a heist intended to pay off Standard's protection money spins unpredictably out of control, Driver finds himself driving defense for the girl he loves, tailgated by a syndicate of deadly serious criminals (Albert Brooks and Ron Perlman). But when he realizes that the gangsters are after more than the bag of cash in his trunk-that they're coming straight for Irene and her son-Driver is forced to shift gears and go on offense."

The trailer indeed looks promising with Ryan Gosling taking the wheel wearing a particularly cool pair of plastic rimmed aviators by Selima Optique, the Money 2 Aviator.

Selima Optique Money 2 Aviator Sunglasses, as worn by Ryan Gosling in Drive

Watch the trailer for 'Drive' now.

Having healthy eyes is something that is often overlooked by those of us who have good enough vision to not think twice about it. For some people however, eye health is as much a concern as heart health or any other vital part of the body. Though we may overlook eye issues, it is important to be aware of eye disorders that can affect your window to the world, your eyes.

This list outlines our top 5 eye disorders to watch out for today.  As with any part of the body, if you are experiencing great discomfort or just have a general feeling of something being wrong, always make an appointment with your doctor, your health depends on you and the actions you take.

Glaucoma

One of the more serious eye disorders of today affecting an estimated 1-2% of adults over the age of 40, glaucoma can lead to blindness if it is left untreated. Feeling a fast stabbing pressure or a gradually built up pressure to the eye can be a sign of Glaucoma and it is suggested to see your doctor if you have any pain in the eye area. The pressure is felt because there is an interruption in the flow of fluid so the result is feeling the pressure being pushed through the optic nerve in the eye. Medication or surgery to alleviate the pressure in the eye and fix the blockage of fluid will usually help and seeing your doctor early on can avert loss of vision.

Diabetic Retinopathy

An eye disorder with a variation linked directly to having Diabetes, Diabetic Retinopathy affects a staggering 80% of people with diabetes who have had diabetes for a period of 10 years or more. It is specific damage caused to the retina of the eye by complications of diabetes. Spikes in blood sugar directly affect the nerves in the eyes, causing them to bleed. For those who have diabetes, it is very important to pay attention to their eye health as doing so can help to prevent Retinopathy, which can lead to blindness.

Cataracts

One of the most common eye disorders of today that can lead to blindness, cataracts is caused by the crystalline lens of the eye being clouded. There are many factors that can stimulate the growth such as having diabetes, being a smoker, age related, extended exposure to ultra violet radiation or trauma to the eye. Cataract in its late forms can be treated surgically and this is usually a great way to remove it and prevent blindness or blurred vision in extreme cases.

Conjunctivitis

More commonly known as “Pink Eye”, conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the protective thin layer around the eye that can be brought on by an infection, whether bacterial or viral or something as common as chlorine in pool water. If it is brought on with a more serious infection such as Herpes or Chlamydia, a specialist should be seen immediately. In any case of suspected pink eye, treatment should be sought out right away as it could go from something simple to a deeper infection that spreads to the cornea, causing vision impairment.

Subconjunctival Hemorrhage

This is when bleeding occurs under the protective layer of the eye, usually when a blood vessel in the eye ruptures. Generally a mild case requires no medical treatment and will clear itself up within two weeks. The best thing to do is allow the eye to rest without applying any eye drops or taking any medications which have blood thinning agents in them such as aspirin. They can be brought on by something simple as coughing too hard or something as serious as trauma to the eyes. This is a very common condition of the eye however, it can be a scary one as when a blood vessel ruptures, it causes a bloody look around the white part of the eye. If you have more symptoms or are worried it can be something more serious, always visit your doctor.  

Disorders of the eyes can come in many forms and will often either affect the way your eye looks from the outside or your vision. Vision is a crucial part of our lives, so keeping our eyes healthy and in top form is of great importance.  

This guest article was written by Missy Diaz who works from home as a freelance writer, when she’s not writing for various clients she enjoys biking, taking a good jog, walking lakeside and generally anything outdoorsy.

As this film was shot during the time of the Cold War era it goes to show how the Aviator style has remained at the pinnacle of popularity over the past 50+ years.

If you are looking for a similar style, we highly recommend a look at the ever popular Ray-Ban range of Aviator Sunglasses including these popular Aviator options:

Ray-Ban 3025 Aviator Sunglasses

Ray-Ban 3029 Aviator Outdoorsman

See Tom Hardy in the classic Aviator sunglasses in the Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Trailer

Oakley star Sam Stosur dominated Serena Williams to win the US Open Tennis Grand Slam Tournament in the American's back yard in New York on Sunday.  The Australian underdog Sam Stosur beat the 13-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams in two sets 6-2, 6-3 to win her first-ever Grand Slam tournament (the last of the year) and become the first Australian woman to win a major since Evonne Goolagong at Wimbledon in 1980.

Sam Stosur is one of the few top-level tennis players on the tour who can often be seen wearing sunglasses on court; Sam tends to wear the sporty Oakley Ladies Enduring Edge model as seen in these images.  Sam sometimes changes the colour of the model she wears depending on her mood, style or the tournament she's playing in.  Sometimes she may even select a custom design, rather than an off-the-shelf option.

The Oakley Enduring Edge shield-style sunglasses are a great choice for women of a sporty nature; the single lens can be easily swapped to suit the lighting conditions or the type of sport being played.  Enduring Edge are designed specifically for women and includes two sizes of nose pieces that can be easily changed to suit the size and shape of your face.  Oakley's Three-Point Fit holds the sunglasses firmly in place making them perfect for the fast pace and quick direction changes required on the tennis court or in fact many other sports. 

Gary Oldman (Batman Trilogy) stars as George Smiley alongside Oscar winner Colin Firth (Kings Speech) and Tom Hardy (Inception, Dark Knight Rises) in the guaranteed blockbuster (as well as a possible Oscar winner) movie Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, a movie based on the novel and BBC TV series by John Le Carré.

Gary Oldman who stars as George Smiley is forced from semi-retirement to uncover a Soviet agent within the MI6 echelons is seen during the Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy trailer wearing an old fashion pair of plastic rimmed frames very similar in style to those worn by Alec Guinness in the 1979 BBC TV series.  The closest match we could find to this style was by Blue Ribbon, and the BR5.

Alec Guinness as George Smiley in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, the BBC TV series.

Catch Gary Oldman in his old fashion specs in the Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Trailer

Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp stars alongside Aaron Eckhart and Amber Heard in the new film "Rum Diary".

Brief synopsis from IMDB.

Paul Kemp (Johnny Depp) is a freelance journalist who finds himself at a critical turning point in his life while writing for a run-down newspaper in the Caribbean. Paul is challenged on many levels as he tries to carve out a more secure niche for himself amidst a group of lost souls all bent on self-destruction.

As we can see in the trailer, Johnny Depp is featured wearing a classic pair of semi-rimless sunglasses.  Unfortunately we're unable to identify who the designer of this stylish pair is although there are rumours on the internet that they are by a French designer from the 1950's called "Raleigh".  Looking at the style I can see a brand like Oliver Peoples offering a very similar style in the future, we'll have to wait and see if they bring anything similar to the table.

If you're looking for something very similar to the style Johnny Depp wears, why not try these Ray-ban RB4109 Olympian Sunglasses.

View the trailer to Johnny Depp's new film, Rum Diary, below.

When buying new prescription glasses, you will need to know your Pupillary Distance (PD) measurement. Simply put, this is the distance between the centre of your pupils. To help you understand the process of measuring your PD we have put together a short video showing you (with the help of another person) how to measure both your reading and distance Pupillary Distance measurement.

Here is a recap of the points in the video for measuring your PD:-

How to measure a friend's distance PD:
1. Sit opposite your friend at arm's distance apart.
2. Place the PD ruler on the bridge of your friend's nose.
3. Close your right eye and look directly into your friend's right eye. Your friend should look into your open eye.
4. Note the measurement from the centre of the ruler to the centre of your friend's pupil in millimeters.
5. Repeat with your other eye open.
6. Add the numbers together to work out your friend's PD measurement.

How to measure a friend's reading PD:
1. Sit opposite your friend at arm's distance apart.
2. Place the PD ruler on the bridge of your friend's nose.
3. Your friend should hold a pen around 30cm in front of their face and focus on it with both eyes.
4. Note the measurement from the centre of the ruler to the centre of each of your friend's pupils in millimeters.
5. Add the numbers together to work out your friend's PD measurement.

Can I measure my PD myself using a mirror?
No, this will give you an inaccurate reading as your eyes will converge. We always recommend asking for help from a friend, family member or colleague to get an accurate reading.

I need a PD Ruler, where can I find one?
You can order a PD Ruler from our website for a small fee.  This item is shipped next day from our UK office. See here to buy a PD Ruler.

Good luck everyone.

Closing date: 1st September 2011

Prize winner must be following us at time of competition closing date.
 

Thanks to everyone who submitted a photo of their baby or child wearing glasses or sunglasses for our latest competition to win a pair of Cébé Kanga Sunglasses.  There were some brilliant competition entries submitted and our cute-ness gauge topped out at 2,500 quebits of cute-ness before it broke and could no longer produce accurate measurements of cute-ness… needless to say, it was un-measurable.

Here is a selection of entries in no particular order.  It was incredibly difficult to pick a winner from all these fantastic entries, sadly we could only pick one; scroll to the bottom to find out who the lucky winner is.

Entry submitted by: Debbie Pickett

Entry submitted by: Emma Andersson

Entry submitted by: Geri Gibson

Entry submitted by: Helen Harris

Entry submitted by: Kelly Padwick

Entry submitted by: Lisa Snow White Prince

Entry submitted by: Rach Woodcock

Entry submitted by: Richard Bevis

Entry submitted by: Sarah Mse Gilbert

Entry submitted by: Star Heather

Entry submitted by: Stephanie Barklam

Entry submitted by: Tony Anthony Michael

Entry submitted by: Brita Bevis

Entry submitted by: Crystal Mse

And the Winner is…

Submitted by: Helen Harris

Well done Helen, we love this photo, it has a special natural quality to it.  You have won a pair of Cébé Kanga Sunglasses of your choice for your daughter; we'll be in touch shortly.

Once again, thanks for all your entries, and look out for another competition very soon.

Unbeknown to us folks here at SelectSpecs, Nicole Scherzinger also happens to be a singer and not just former Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton's current girlfriend, apparently before going solo she also used to be in a girl group known as the Pussycat Dolls….

Anyway, the interesting thing for us here is that Nicole Scherzinger is wearing a cool pair of Carrera Champions in her new music video "Wet".  This is the same style also worn by Lady Gaga in her music video "Bad Romance", Usher in "Daddy's Home", and Christina Aguilera in "Not Myself Tonight".

Carrera Champions available from £71

You can listen to Nicole's new tune below.

Warner Brothers has released the first official photographs of Anne Hathaway as Catwoman from the latest Batman film – The Dark Knight Rises (staring Christian Bale, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Tom Hardy).

We don't know if this will be her final costume in the film, or an earlier stage development of the character, but it's hard to see the details in this first photo anyway; what is clear however is the eyewear.  Christopher Nolan's interpretation of Catwoman appears to more based on a “tactical” look rather than the sexy costumes worn by Halle Berry and Michelle Pfeiffer in previous movies, which felt more like a fantasy universe in comparison to the newer, grittier, and more realistic Batman films.

It looks like Anne Hathaway's Catwoman will be wearing some kind of cross between high-tech sunglasses and tactical goggles; I'd put my house on these having some kind of awesome features that give her excellent night vision, or Infrared heat-sensing visibility and possibly even the ability to see-through-walls!

We're big fan's of Anne Hathaway here and think she is an absolute quality actress, but it remains to be seen if she will have the gymnastic ability to pull off some of Catwoman's moves, but if anyone has the acting ability to surprise us, it's Anne.  Just like The Amazing Spider-Man, we cannot wait for this film and I'm dying to see how, or why Catwoman ends up on Batman's Bike in the shot above.

Let us know what your thoughts are in the comments below.

Check out The Dark Knight teaser trailer below.