This year, we’ve really seen the fashion of eyewear evolve. Glasses, shades and sunglasses are no longer just an afterthought in the world of accessories; they are now central to every outfit. And in 2017, the catwalks have shown us that bigger is better, more is more, and that colour…
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How To Make a Difficult Decision Easy When Selecting Specs
Making a decision when we are faced with many options, endless offers, different reviews and price tags, it becomes a bit of a challenge. We can get overwhelmed in which our decision making skills get clouded. Thanks to the internet and the introduction of online shopping, it’s now easier than ever…
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D&G ’17: Most Luxurious Collection Yet
Dolce and Gabbana’s new collection for AW17 is pretty stunning. This season, they are favouring florals, romantic elegance, and gorgeous colours to create an eyewear range which evokes feelings of real luxury. With this new collection, you will be certain you are making a big statement with your look. Their unique…
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Meet Hollywood Designer: Adam Saaks
Rather than designer, I would say artist. You have probably seen him on TV, or read about him in fashion magazines. The guy that transforms an ordinary piece of cloth into a tempting sexy statement? Yes, that is Adam Saaks. Recently, he was in Lisbon shooting his collection of slinky fashion, and I…
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Play Different Personas Through Your Eyewear
Nerd glasses, late-Seventies wire-frame aviators, futuristic glasses or esoteric specs. Eyewear can become part of your persona and style. It’s generally assumed that glasses make people appear more sophisticated and intelligent. But, what is the secret message you’re portraying through your optical wardrobe? Wearing lenses is like cosmetic surgery without the knife…
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Style Steal: Sir Patrick Stewart
Sir Patrick Stewart is one of the most iconic British male actors of the 20th century, and possibly one of the most down to earth. Famous friends with Lord of the Rings Actor Sir Ian McKellen, he is often seen in the media enjoying life with a tongue in cheek…
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Orange is the New Black: Eyewear Fashion
The only prison drama that has made wearing orange jumpsuits look good, is back for another season this June and excitement and expectation levels could not be higher. Following what was a harrowing end to last season we see the Litchfield inmates fight back against the establishment and their conditions,…
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Benjamin Franklin & The Bifocal Lens
Bifocal lenses are now a common type of spectacle that you can purchase if you have a combination of short and long sightedness and require glasses for both. They consist of two lenses moulded together. The top half of the lens is for short sightedness, allowing people to be able to see items…
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Fashion Via The Big Bang Theory
In September of this year, quirky, geek-chic American sitcom The Big Bang Theory will be celebrating 10 years of entertainment. Sometimes called the ‘Friends’ replacement show because of it’s light-hearted humor and the fact it is on E4 every evening, the comedy features four super-intelligent scientists and their friends. The…
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Style Steal: Samuel L Jackson
Samuel L Jackson is one of the best known names in Hollywood, having starred in over 150 different film & television projects. Some of the star’s most iconic works include: Goodfellas in 1990, Pulp Fiction in 1994, the Star Wars franchise and most recently Django Unchained. Born in Washington DC in 1948,…