Knowing when to change or replace your glasses can be quite tricky. It often depends on your personal circumstances, needs and whether you are in need of replacements or, alternatively, you’d just like a fresh pair. It’s recommended that you visit your optometrist once a year for a basic eye examination…
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Ray Charles: Genius behind the glasses
A Ray of light to the music world. Ray Charles was known to millions around the world as an award winning singer-songwriter and composer, whose career extended for well over fifty years and who’s musical style brought together Rhythm and Blues, Gospel, Jazz and who even transitioned to mainstream pop and Country…
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Smart Glasses: Hands-Free Technology
In 2013 Google released their prototype of Google Glass: eyewear which allows the user to be able to access the internet and other aspects of a computer through a set of glasses. Using a touchpad on the side arm to control the features, they could also take pictures and allow the…
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The Visions of Stevie Wonder
A wonder to behold. Soul Music Legend Stevie Wonder has always maintained the same type of dark shaded lenses for his eyewear, which have included red, orange, brown, black and metal frames throughout his career which has lasted over half a century and have become just as much a part of his trademark as his wondrous…
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Customer Takeover with #SELECTSPECSSELFIE
Shopping for cheap prescription glasses online has never been easier. With face shape compatibility guides to help you select the perfect pair, plus on-model product images for many of our budget collections (such as our Savannah range), it’s never hard to find a shape/style that suits you. But the best inspiration is…
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Gucci Eyewear 2017: Short Film by Petra Collins
If you haven’t heard of Petra Collins yet, where have you been? This Canadian photographer, model, “it girl”, and now director is definitely worth reading up on. Especially if you’re into fashion and the arts. This 23 year old icon may only be young, but she’s already achieved so much.…
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Trending: Clear/White Sunglasses for Women this Summer
We’re entering into the spring/summer season now and those big winter coats and knitted scarves and hats can soon go into storage. Festivals, holidays, cruises and summer events are at the forefront of our minds now. So it’s time to update our wardrobes. This includes accessories and your eyewear collection.…
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Top 5 Apps to Help You Measure Your Face for Glasses
When it comes to buying glasses for the first time, there are a few things you need to consider. From the look and feel of the frames or the style / colour to the shape of the lens or the options of full rim, half rim and rimless, there’s a…
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The Glasses that Powerful Women Wear
There are thousands of powerful women working in the world today, in politics, finance, business, health and many other areas. They work to make the world a better place, they strive to change prejudice and stop discrimination. Through their work they have changed the face of literature, pushed the boundaries of…
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Botanicals: A Trend that Brings Nature to Life in Eyewear
From bold florals and 3D flower embellishments to leafy prints and colours inspired by nature, there’s a lot of focus on botanicals this year. Whilst floral patterns aren’t exactly a groundbreaking new look for spring, the trend is definitely bolder, brighter, louder and more prominent than it’s ever been. This…