It is almost that time of year again where daffodils are popping up everywhere, the sun is starting to shyly peek out from behind the clouds, and you’ve started abandoning your big winter coat quite frequently. Yes, we’re talking about spring time. And what better way to hurry along the warmer months…
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The Great Gatsby: Vintage Sunglasses
The “Great Gatsby ” is one of the most loved and successful movies of our generation. A perfect combination of romantic drama and visual effects, onlookers swooned, laughed and cried throughout this epic film starring heartthrob Leonardo Dicaprio. The movie is set in the roaring twenties where a fast growing economy…
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Gucci’s New SS17 Eyewear Film
Ever since Alessandro Michele was appointed creative director of the high end label in 2015, Gucci’s creations and overall image have considerably taken a rather unconventional leap. While keeping the original aesthetic, such as Gucci’s much-loved logo, Alessandro has successfully blurred the lines of traditional and contemporary. As a result, these…
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Top 5 Celebrities in Trendy Glasses
We all know that geek chic has become massively popular over the coming years. Which must be a relief for the short sighted. But yet, in some way, that still doesn’t change the pre-conceptions of those who wear glasses. Maybe we do have contacts to blame for this, but rarely…
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Style Profile: Solange Knowles
She may be the sister of one of the most well-known and influential international pop star, but that certainly hasn’t stopped her from finding her own identity. Whether that’s through her own soulful music, choreography or unique fashion sense, it’s safe to say that 30-year-old singer-songwriter Solange Knowles has a rare…
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Moschino Inspired Eyewear For 2017
Moschino’s crazy cool style is a hot topic of the moment, and creative director Jeremy Scott is the fashion genius behind it all. Scott uses the brand to play with fashion and pop culture. Thanks to him, the Italian fashion house has regained old prestige. He has been named by “New…
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2017 Trend Alert: Green Glasses
Green. A colour symbolising the earth, finances, growth, renewal & fertility. A popular staple coming in many shades, this colour tends to suit almost anyone and any season. This year, green is the new black, and we’ve spotted green lenses popping up everywhere from the streets to high fashion. To get…
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All About NASA’s Dorothy Vaughan
Dorothy Vaughan spent twenty eight years working for NASA, during which time she worked as one of the “Human Computers” by becoming their first black supervisor. She helped develop the first electrical computer at NASA. With her choice of eyewear being that of the old school headmistress type: think thick black frames on…
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Top 5 Ways to Protect Eyes From Computer Screens
In today’s working world it is rare that a job does not involve the use of a computer or mobile device. And I’m not just talking about desk jobs. Jobs that involve working at a till or in manufacturing now include regular display screen work, so it’s not surprising that…
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Eyewear Maintenance 101
There is nothing better than keeping your pair of glasses in good shape than going back and forth to the opticians to have them adjusted. With all these measures taken into consideration you should find your glasses are kept in good condition for however long you wish for them to…