Some may categorise the ‘sexy librarian’ with ‘geek chic’. They’re basically the same, right? Well, not quite. The two styles may have some unequivocal similarities but the foundation of these trends are somewhat contrasting. Some of the style rules are the same but the origins differ greatly. Geek chic only emerged…
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Marilyn Monroe Eyewear: Get the Look of the Glamourous Icon
Marilyn Monroe, the glamorous 20th century icon known for her vulnerable on-screen persona and bold costumes, has inspired a new collection of eyewear by Brulimar. This summer you can steal her style and channel your inner Hollywood glamour with the three collections in the Marilyn Monroe eyewear range, that brilliantly…
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Cheryl Cole Brings Back Horn Rimmed Spectacles
The gorgeous Cheryl Cole, now officially just known as just “Cheryl” has been rocking a new pair of specs lately and we just can’t get enough of her new look. Horn rimmed glasses look stylishly vintage and they were a big fashion statement in the 1920s and 30s, as well…
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Miles Ahead: Don Cheadle Plays Miles Davis and Nails the Retro Sunglasses Look
Co-written and directed by himself, Don Cheadle also stars as the late and famous jazz legend, Miles Davis. In cinemas now, the movie has received good reviews from The Guardian, Empire Magazine, Hollywood Report and Vulture. Vulture’s David Edelstein wrote: This is probably Cheadle’s most electrified performance since the one…
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How to Reinvent Your Style with Glasses: 3 New Spectacle Styles to Try
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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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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Top 5 Prescription Glasses for Makeup Wearers
There are lots of tips out there on how to do your makeup if you wear glasses. And if you conduct a little research online, you’ll find plenty of clever makeup tips directed at glasses wearers from bloggers, vloggers, makeup artists and cosmetic experts. But how do you know what…
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Get Your Geek On: The Return of Geek-Chic Glasses in 2016
Geek chic isn’t a new notion. The look, which often centres around a pair of statement glasses, has been popular for a few years now. But what comes to mind when you think geek chic? Most people will associate the look with a pair of thick-framed wayfarer glasses, usually in black…
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SS16 Style Trends: 70s Sunglasses Comeback
70s boho fashion has been a favourite of mine since forever; a bit like 60s monochrome and 80s glam, it’s one of those trends which seems to have dipped in and out of the seasons like a pub regular. 1970s fringing, suede, floaty dresses, paisley prints and tassels have made an…
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Trend Focus on Vintage Glasses: A Look at the Roaring 20s
The twenties is a decade that I have slowly and steadily grown to love; I’m a 1970s chick at heart but once the roaring 1920s captured my attention, there really was no turning back. You see, fellow fashion friends, when you strip away the trends and the fabrics and all…