Trends, they come and go. But key looks, they seem to have a knack of sticking around for seasons. Years. Decades even. It was Yves Saint Laurent himself who once said, “fashion fades, style is eternal” so when it comes to keeping your eyes peeled for good fashion buys, it’s in…
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Steal his Style: Eyewear Icon Eric Rutherford
Have you heard of Eric Rutherford? The silver-haired star is a regular on the fashion scene, not only as Contributing Editor of At Large magazine but also as a model for a range of in vogue menswear designers such as Lorenzo Martone and Nick Graham. Eric is a style icon…
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Girls Aloud Style Inspo: Cheryl, Sarah & Nicola Show off their Favourite Shades
Girls Aloud may be a distance memory, but Cheryl and the gang are still very much around and providing us with unlimited style inspiration. This week alone, Cheryl, Sarah and Nicola shared Instagram snaps of themselves wearing some amazing pairs of sunglasses. Each girl has their own unique look and chose sunglasses to…
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5 Sexy Prescription Glasses for Your Hot Date on Valentine’s Day
You’ve got a hot Valentine’s date, the perfect dress, the perfect heels and you’ve booked a table at the hottest venue in town. You’ve got your make-up routine down to perfection and your hair game is on point. But what about your specs? Will those jaded prescription frames that you…
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The Best Celebrity Sunglasses Spotted at Super Bowl 50
If you watched the Super Bowl (or read our recent article) you’ll know that THE eyewear moment of the night was Bruno Mars’ amazing retro-inspired look. The singer stole the show during his half-time appearance in which he wore head to toe Versace and a pair of round-frames glasses with gold frames.…
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Valentine’s Style Inspiration: 3 Ways to Wear Glasses on a Date
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and if you’ve got a hot date planned, it’s probably a good time to starting thinking about what you’ll wear. Dressing for a date is difficult at the best of times, but it can be even harder than normal when you wear glasses. You’ll need…
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Katie Lynch Gives SelectSpecs her Favourite Style Tips
Bubbly, straight to the point and very funny; Katie Lynch, the fashionable 22 year old, Vogue approved entrepreneur from Kent, created her online boutique whilst studying (and graduating) from Kingston University and hasn’t looked back since. What started out as a pastime to create a little extra income, turned into…
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5 Makeup Tips for Glasses Wearers By Bobbi Brown
Bobbi Brown, goddess of makeup and designer glasses. We bow down. You are the queen of all things beautiful and anything makeup / specs related, and here at Select Specs we applaud your amazing efforts. Since the launch of your Bobbi Brown eyewear range, spectacle senoritas (like us) have been worshipping the…
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5 Essential Sunglasses Styles Every Woman Should Own
Sunglasses are a must-have item for every woman’s wardrobe. Not only do they protect your eyes from harmful UV Rays but they’re a staple fashion accessory, adding a fabulous finishing touch to any outfit. Whether you’re a sunglasses hoarder or just prefer to have the basics, there are a few…
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How to Get the Preppy Look with Prescription Glasses
Preppy fashion is one of those trends that never really goes away. Revolving around classic pieces and a wholesome vibe, it’s easy to wear and eternally stylish. The preppy look originated from American universities including Harvard, Princeton and Yale and was popular with wealthy students who enjoyed upper-class activities such…