In 1975, Arthur Ashe Jr. became the first (and so far only) black male singles champion at Wimbledon when he defeated the then defending champion Jimmy Connors in four sets. He is also the only black male to win the Australian and US Open Tournaments. He was born in 1943 in…
There are certain wardrobe staples every woman needs. Trends change every season, but these 10 pieces will last you for years and become classics you cherish in no time. Instant vintage. The Trenchcoat https://www.instagram.com/p/BWF0kUGD49M/ Belted, beige and beautiful. Throw a trench over a T-shirt and jeans or a fancy dress, dress…
There are certain times when you don’t know what to choose when the fashion dilemma hits you. In a world full of vibrant colors, outrageous designs and magnificent lenses, you tend to be overwhelmed and give up on the battle. Let’s just think about how cool wearing Wayfarers is. You’re…
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…
For the lucky portion of the population who have 20/20 vision, it’s almost impossible to understand the struggles experienced by those who don’t; especially on a night on the town, where the dangers of alcohol-enthused hugs, jostling arms in clubs and uneven pavements are rife. For the regular functional-blind Joe…
Looking for a fresh new way to revive your eyewear collection for the summer? Want to add some new colours into the mix for a completely different look? This season, no colour is the new colour. That’s right, transparent acetate frames are the hottest street style trend of SS17, and…
As every fashion blogger will tell you, some trends will come and go faster than you can say, “Where can I get that?” But others have some serious staying power. Here are some of the blogger style trends that have stuck around in 2017. The ones that are simply refusing to…
Clear framed glasses and sunglasses are all the rage this year, but it’s not just colourless transparents that are super hot. There’s a lot of love for transparent pinks and purples, adding a feminine twist to this retro-inspired look. Here are some of our favourites, all available to buy online at…
A social activist through rap, a controversial figure by any means, with charges such as assault, and death by 4 gun shots in a drive by, but he still has an allure and wisdom in his lyrics. His fame and appeal still continue over 20 years after his death. His…
Having an office job, your days can get very repetitive. You may keep wearing the same things in the same ways just for ease, and the same can be said for your glasses, too! This is what I tend to do, anyway. Who has the time to choose a new…