There’s something so refined about champagne coloured accessories. A luxurious, glamorous twist on nude, and a fizzy reminder of the finer things in life, champagne frames are the ultimate choice for the modern lady. The finished look is effortless, elegant and a picture of sophistication. Softer than black, subtler than…
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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…
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Extra Chunky: Thick Rimmed Glasses for Bold Style
We’ve had it all so far…..chunky knits, chunky sweaters, chunky socks, chunky jewellery, and even chunky handbag chains from the likes of Chanel, Gucci and Burberry. And now we’re turning our attention to chunky eyewear. That’s right, specs and shades are getting in on the chunky trend too. From all-black…
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All About NASA’s Dorothy Vaughan
Dorothy Vaughan spent twenty eight years working for NASA, during which time she worked as one of the “Human Computers” by becoming their first black supervisor. She helped develop the first electrical computer at NASA. With her choice of eyewear being that of the old school headmistress type: think thick black frames on…
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Holiday Guide: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Think beach holiday – relax on the sun lounger and soak up as much sun as you possibly can, while reading your Kindle loaded with books and a freshly squeezed juice sitting poolside. If you cannot wait for summer to arrive in Britain – then how about going on a…
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Favourite Brand: INVU Swiss Sunglasses
With Spring on its way and Summer in the not too distant future, it’s about that time to start considering eyewear pieces you are going to wear. Our suggestion: why not consider INVU glasses? INVU glasses apply nine layers of technology to their lenses for ensured high quality and performance. These specially designed lenses offer…
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NASA Legend: Katherine Johnson
With the recent release of the film Hidden Figures: a previously unknown story about three Black American female mathematicians who became the first to work for NASA, has been brought to public attention. But with most Hollywood films that deal with Black History, this film has to have a “white savior,” making…
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Top 10 Glasses for Outdoors
Whether you’re a rambler, hiker, climber, or just a simple dog walker, finding the right pair of specs for wearing comfortably everyday is important. Active women need glasses that can live up to their busy lifestyle. If you’re constantly on the go, quality and performance will often trump style (although…
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Trend Spotting: Geometric Square Sunglasses
One of the biggest themes in eyewear in recent seasons has been geometrics. From retro and oversized to clean, minimalistic lines and futuristic contours, the trend has manifested itself in many different forms. Geometrics is all about celebrating the simplicity of shapes and the unique architecture of lenses, as well as understanding…
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AW17 Fashion Week Trends
Fashion Week A/W17 is over and done. From London to Paris, New York to Milan, there have been some incredible collections taken to the catwalk. We’ve chosen and rounded up our favourite trends from each Fashion Week. Here’s what’s currently hot and some trend tidbits for next season. Feminine Lace at New York…