Dame Helen Mirren, the esteemed British actor, was born in Hammersmith in London on 26 July 1945 as Helen Lydia Mironoff. Her father was Vasily Mironoff, a Russian-born musician and civil servant whose father had settled in London in the early 20th century following the Russian revolution. Her mother Kathleen…
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Sir Elton John’s Recent Eyewear Style
I’m sure that almost everyone knows who Sir Elton John is. Even if you might not recognise his face, his songs are infamous and will be recognisable to all such as Rocket Man, Candle in the Wind and I’m Still Standing, as well as his Disney success with songs for The Lion…
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The Great British Bake Off: Prue Leith’s Eyewear Style
It’s that time of the year again when the Summer begins to draw to a close and we look towards the Autumn and a time of bringing out the cosy jumpers, getting the hot chocolate kits ready, and looking forward to the new season’s television. One of the programmes which…
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Tom Davies: The Making of Clark Kent’s Glasses
Superman’s alter ego, Clark Kent, is one of the most celebrated nerds in movie history…..and his glasses are perhaps one of the most recognised accessories of all time. Symbolic of the switch from nerd to hero, they are an integral part of the character and they have shaped the trend…
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Reese Witherspoon Eyewear Style and Draper James News
When it comes to specs and sunnies, Reese Witherspoon has the look nailed. From glamorous shades and nerd chic glasses for reading, she’s no stranger to looking after her eyes. They are the body’s most important sensory organ after all. But it’s not just her instagram that is filled with eyewear inspo…..she’s taking…
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Lily Cole Style Steal + Her New Eco Friendly Glasses Launch
As one of the most famous models of the 2000s, Lily Cole is perhaps best known for her many runway appearances. Having walked for the biggest names in fashion, from likes of Chanel to Alexander McQueen, she’s become a household name. And a face that you recognise instantly. No-one else looks quite as…
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Comedian’s Eyewear Styles
Comedy is more popular now than ever before – we have comedic movies, television shows, theatre performances, stand up comedy and more. One reason for comedy being so popular is because of the growth in accessible media and the internet. With just a few taps into Google, you can find…
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Celebrities Styling Glasses and Headscarves
Celebrities are often setting style trends, giving us new combinations of fashion items, and generally showing us unique and unusual ways to style our outfits. One of the most beautiful fashion combinations is a headscarf with glasses. Immortalised by actresses such as Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe, the humble scarf…
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Trend Alert: Cycling Sunglasses As Seen on Celebs
It seems that everyone is experiencing cycle fever, and celebs everywhere are donning a pair of cycling shades during July, the month of Tour de France. It’s hard to say who started this trend…..Moschino took ‘cycling casual’ to the catwalks back in 2015, whilst cycling shorts were all the rage…
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Insta Style: Kitty Cotten’s Glasses Style
When it comes to chic Instagram accounts, when I’m looking for interior inspiration or just a lovely calm space to reflect in, I often think of Kitty Cotten’s account. She is a lovely, down to earth American who lives in Minneapolis and lives in a stylish suburban home with her…