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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70s Inspired Eyewear: Blue Ribbon by Marchon
If you’re a true vintage fan, then the Blue Ribbon collection is right up your alley. Think 1970s vibes, a time when eyewear became oversized and frames got experimental with colors. Gone were the bold blacks and classic brow line specs. Glasses started to incorporate Havana, nudes and mottled browns, as…
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2017 Trends: Round Cat Eye Frames
Taking the catwalks by storm, cat eye lenses are a hot new trend to look out for in 2017. This new style combines two popular trends to create an utterly unique design. It’s a frame made to get noticed. Bringing together round lenses and a cat-eye frame, these specs are…
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SS17 Trends: Channeling the ’80s with Oversized Lenses
Big glasses are back! We’re talking big frames, big lenses, and super big rims. All thanks to the 80s comeback, as seen on runways such as Balenciaga, Saint Laurent, Gucci, Isabel Marant, YSL and Alexander Wang. These high profile designers have reinvented the best from the punk-loving, shoulder pad wearing, disco…
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Barb from Stranger Things and Her Famous Glasses
Google “Barb Stranger Things” or simply just “Barb” and you’ll soon realise that this Netflix character is an internet sensation. Other than Madonna, Beyonce, and other mononymous celebs, no-one pulls up so many relevant search results on a first name basis. But Barb, she’s in a league of her own. Some would…
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Breakfast at Tiffany’s: How to Get the Vintage Sunglasses Look
If you’re a Breakfast at Tiffany’s fan, you will love the latest collection of Tiffany & Co. sunglasses. Featuring classic shapes, timeless styles, iconic colourways and late 50s / early 60s glamour, this entire collection is designed for vintage eyewear lovers. If you see yourself as a 50s pinup or a…
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How to Rock Granny Glasses: The Vintage Eyewear Trend
This look is not for everyone. The throwback granny glasses trend is a lot of things – it’s super hot, it’s right up to date, it’s bursting with girl power and it’s full of high end appeal – but it’s not easy. Granny glasses are certainly not easy to pull off. The trick is…
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Game of Thrones Star Maisie Williams Rocks Retro Specs
Game of Thrones fans finally got what they’ve been waiting when the premiere of season six aired this week. After months of eager anticipation, people around the world tuned in to see what dramatic storylines would unfold and find out the answer to the big question of the show so far:…
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Summer Eyewear Inspiration: Gucci’s 70s Style SS16 Campaign
Seventies style is set to be a huge trend next season and Gucci are leading the way with their recent advertising campaign. Since Alessandro Michele took over the label in 2015, the fashion house has taken on somewhat of a decadent, romantic look with a vintage twist and their latest offering is no different.…
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Emily Ratajkowski Glasses: Steal Her Style
The Emily Ratajkowski glasses look has become pretty iconic by now. Rocking the chic, hipster style with her trusty round specs, Emily Ratajkowski has created a true spectacle sensation across social media and celebrity news websites. From the Daily Mail to Vogue, Emily’s iconic glasses look has made prescription glasses hotter than…