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Black Sunglasses: A Must Have for Every Man

August 4th, 2011

With the summer proceeding to the mount of its hotness and the sun shining throughout the day, you need a pair of sunglasses to help you get through the rest of the season. Out of the many styles and color options that you can choose from, black sunglasses are one of the most classic and longest lasting styles out there on the market. These glasses are either all black ones with black frames and lenses tinted black or partially black ones with black frames and darkly tinted lenses, such as, lenses tinted in silver or dark yellow. In either case, these classic black sunglasses have always been a favorite on men’s wardrobe list.
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As a functional device to protect eyes from the harmful UV rays given out by the sun, black sunglasses are one of the best models to choose from. The black or dark tint on the lenses block UV rays well. To have further glare protection, these black sunglasses can easily be made polarized as well, making them the most functional sunglasses out there. As a fashion accessory, no other style speaks simplicity and sophistication at the same time like black sunglasses do. These sunglasses adds to the depth and sophistication of a man, which for some female equals directly sexiness, and at the same time avoid the impression of desperately craving for attention and notice like some of the more bolder designs. This somewhat conservative concept may not attract those who are constantly seeking the novelty, but for the most of us who care more about depth than the surface, they definitely fit the bill.

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With all the merits stated above, I’m sure your next question is where to buy black sunglasses. Well, there are certainly designer models and glamorous brands you can look at. Everyone from Ray Ban to Oakley to Gucci to LV all have their own lines of black sunglasses, and if you don’t care about spending extra money on it, go ahead and get one. However, for those of us who may have a tight budget when it comes to accessories like sunglasses, cheap black sunglasses are a better alternative. These sunglasses provide the same protection as top notch designer ones do, and they look just as cool as their brand counterparts do, too. The only thing they lack is that logo, and if you don’t care about that, go and pick one pair up online or at your nearest drug store.

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Retro Vintage Sunglasses: Adding Retro style to Your Shades

August 3rd, 2011

Sunglasses have come a long way, from the pure functional device in the beginning to today’s fashion statements. Nowadays, styles and trends in the sunglasses world are changing faster than any other time in history. However, in this colorful and rich fusion of styles and trends, retro vintage sunglasses have endured the test of time. You don’t even have to go back to the still images or motion pictures of the 60s, 70s or 80s to find those classic shades. These styles can still be found on people’s faces around us everyday. Renovations on Ray Ban’s Aviators and Wayfarers dominate the sunglasses scene up to this very day, while the trace of Carrere and Persol can still be found on the latest launched designer sunglasses. As it turns out, when it comes to sunglasses fashion, some things will never pass away.

Retro Vintage Sunglasses

One of the most longevous styles of retro sunglasses for men is aviator sunglasses. Originally, those shades were specially designed by Ray Ban for the U.S. Air force in the 1930s. Later the model garnered huge love from male consumers since it really gives out that masculine hunky and macho man look. In the 80s, aviator sunglasses embraced its heydays as smash hit action flicks like Top Gun and Tie Hard and those bad ass characters in those movies made it sweeping every man’s wardrobe. Today, the classic 80s vintage look are still very much around. Although renovated on some details, the model’s typical thin wire frames and teardrop dripping shape have remained the same, claiming its dominance in the fashion world.

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Although not typically called wrap-arounds, aviator sunglasses belong to the large retro sunglasses category. After all, they do usually cover about three times larger than the average human eye socket. Beside aviators, other classic vintage sunglasses that are exceptionally large are Carrera sunglasses. In addition to being large enough to cover about half of your faces, which is really what the fashion taste today is all about, masculine and bold, and these glasses add a much more sporty and sturdy design.  No wonder they can keep selling like hotcakes for decades.


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Retro vintage sunglasses are the latest trends in the sunglasses world. If you want a pair of those, you may first ask the elders in your family and see if any of them have kept some of the most exclusive and obscure ones in their days. These are the real valuable ones and they rock on your face. If not, you can always go online and find some cheap vintage sunglasses. They may not valuable as much as those real ones, but they can function just as fine when it comes to creating the cool look.



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Wraparound Sunglasses: A Trend Striking Back Half a Century Later

July 23rd, 2011

It is no secret that sunglasses now have more than one usage. Fundamentally, they are used in weakening the glare caused by excessive sunlight and reflection and blocking out harmful UV rays to offer protection for your eyes. Besides that, they serve as an important fashion accessory. Furthermore, it is a good way to hide natural emotions and facial expression to prevent over-exposure to the ubiquitous paparazzi. OK, that last one might only apply to celebrities. But what I am saying is that they can’t be taken only as your old eye protection tool any more. There is more to them than just sunlight protection. And sometimes their fashion value rides over their actual function and becomes the No. 1 feature of a certain type of sunglasses.

When it comes to fashion, the trends are always like a cycle, meaning one trend that was prevalent twenty years ago could be hot unexpectedly at any time. Wraparound sunglass is one of those trends. These glasses belong to the oversized sunglasses category since they have some of the biggest frames ever. In the mean time, they are called Onassis sunglasses by insiders and glasses savvy people. There is a nice story behind the nickname, which is derived from the former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the wife of President Kennedy. Because of her passion about wraparound sunglasses and wearing them in public, those chic glasses got extremely popular during the 60s. And now they are striking back.

Being on the top of the wardrobe lists of many Hollywood superstars including Anne Hathaway and Catherine Zeta-Jones, designer wraparound sunglasses are creating another craze among glasses lovers all over the world. However, from a regular glasses purchaser’s point of view, these designer international brands may come across as too expensive. For them, those replica ones inspired by the designer sunglasses are a good option. They are tagged with relatively cheaper prices and can offer similar styles as well as quality. Besides, they can provide you with as many choices as their authentic counterparts. Take colors as an example. There are such colors like black metallic, black silver, brown clear and lavender clear among these replica sunglasses for you to choose from. No less than any top brand models that might be sold at a price a couple of hundreds bucks higher.

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Specialty Eyewear: Glasses for Special Occasions and Tasks

July 22nd, 2011

While “one size fits all” might be true with some other products, it’s rare that one pair of eyeglasses is suitable for all occasions. You may need to put on your reading glasses to read a novel and switch to some protective eyewear when you decide to go out with a punch of buddies to shoot hoods. And when you are working in front of a computer for long hours, those regular eyeglasses don’t really do anything in cutting off the eye strain. With eyeglasses, you need to put on the right pair for the right occasion and task. Specialty eyewear, eyeglasses designed specially for certain tasks can help you optimize your vision for almost any scenario.



Computer Glasses

Do you often spend long hours in front of a computer working on your soon overdue reports? If you do, you must be familiar with the agony. Computer vision syndrome has become a major job-related complaint as these machines have taken over the workplace all together in the last few decades. You may not be able to escape computers, but you can put on some specially designed eyewear for computer work to make you feel better. Designed specifically for intermediate and close-up distances, the zones most associated with computer use, computer-specific eyewear gives you the best correction for these distances and helps you avoid eye strain.


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Driving Glasses

Driving-specific glasses basically fall into two categories: sunglasses designed specifically for driving and prescription eyeglasses. Sunglasses for driving feature polarized lenses that reduce glare and make it easier to see in bright sunlight. Many accidents occur because the drivers couldn’t see other cars or a pedestrian because of glare reflecting off the road or the sun burning in their eyes. Polarized sunglass can reduce glare and make it easier to see in bright conditions. Besides, polarized lenses tinted specifically for driving can increase contrast for sharper vision, giving the driver a clearer view to navigate. Prescription eyewear for driving on the other hand includes an appropriate distance prescription and lenses with an anti-reflective coating. This special coating reduces glare reflecting off the front and back surfaces of your lenses. They also allow more light to enter your eyes for better vision when driving at night.

Safety Eyewear

To protect their eyes from potential eye injuries, many people buy specialty eyewear that are designed for safety functions. This type of glasses is usually made of ultra-durable materials and provides more coverage than regular glasses. The frame usually features a wraparound design or includes top and side shields. Spring hinges are often included for adding durability. In terms of lenses, most of these glasses choose lightweight, impact-resistant polycarbonate or Trivex lenses to achieve comfort and extra eye protection.


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Get to Know More about John Lennon Sunglasses

July 21st, 2011

When it comes to sunglasses, every one may say that sunglasses are eye wares which are broadly used to protect our eyes from UV rays and glare, especially in hot summer. Maybe, some of us have got some knowledge about sunglasses such as prescription sunglasses, aviator sunglasses, and retro sunglasses. However, when referring to John Lennon Sunglasses, few people know about this kind of sunglasses. And this passage will mainly introduce something about John Lennon Sunglasses, a classic style of sunglasses.

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John Lennon Sunglasses are a kind of unique retro round sunglasses. The most obvious character of this type of sunglasses is their large, circular lenses and thin wire frame. Such round sunglasses are originally known as Teashades. At the very beginning, they were often worn by members of the sixties counterculture or hippie movement hence the use of the term hippie sunglasses. The original Teashade design was made up of medium-sized, perfectly round lenses, supported by pads at the bridge of the nose and a thin wire frame. It was the famous band the Beatles member, John Lennon that made these round sunglasses become popular in the 1960s. John Lennon was known as a solo musician, political activist, artist, actor and author, who often wore these special round sunglasses. As a result, these round style sunglasses were named after John Lennon sunglasses to monumentalize this great musician. After that, rock stars such as Mick Jagger, Jerry Garcia and Ozzy Osbourne all wore them. Besides, John Lennon sunglasses also appeared on the faces of movie stars such as Johnny Depp and in films such as “Natural Born Killers.” And most recently, Mary-Kate Olsen, Amber Le Bon and “Gossip Girl” Taylor Mommsen have further revived interest in them by frequently wearing classically styled round sunglasses.

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John Lennon sunglasses are darkened glasses. Of course, as a type of sunglasses, their basic function is to provide protection against ultraviolet rays. Keeping up with the fashion, the color of the lenses of such sunglasses varies such as green, grey or brown. Just like other kind of sunglasses, John Lennon sunglasses lenses are typically made from materials including glass, plastic and polycarbonate. And the frame of this kind of sunglasses is generally made from plastic, nylon, metal or metal alloy.

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John Lennon sunglasses are a classic style of retro sunglasses. Recently the glasses are enjoying a surge in popularity brought on by the recent swing towards retro fashion. They are especially the favorite eyewear for many established and aspiring rock stars. If you are a rock fan, you may like this kind of sunglasses.

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Oversized Sunglasses: the Fashion Choice for the Summer

July 20th, 2011

When it comes to fashion, nothing is more important than the little accessories that you put on. In this season of the year, with the hot sun making more and more of its presence during the day, one of the things that we’ll surely be seeing more and more of are sunglasses. Oversized sunglass in particular is one style that is gaining more and more love and followers throughout the years. Ever since the glamorous first lady, Jackie Kennedy, wore them in public during the 60s, they have been popular with the public. And now they have even become the single most popular sunglass style in the industry.

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Putting on a pair of oversized sunglasses instantly makes you feel like the world is in your oyster, giving you that confidence you need in any occasion of your life, whether it being in the office place or at a party. They attract people’s attention and immediately put you in the center of the spotlight everywhere. The exaggerated shape always gives out that bold and passionate vibe is reflected in so many celebrity personalities. Superstars love them. They can be spotted worn by some of the biggest names in Hollywood any time of the week. And because of these celebrities’ huge publicity and influence, it’s getting more and more common to see regular people on the street wearing a pair of super huge sunglasses as well.

Just who has worn the largest oversized sunglasses? You may ask. Well, there is the always luscious Paris Hilton. The hotel heiress is almost a spokeswoman for this type of sunglasses. Paris’ childhood friend and also a celebrity on her own part Nicole Richie is also an oversized sunglasses maniac. She is certainly not afraid to put on those glasses that cross over her eyebrows to her cheeks.  Besides those two, Jessica Simpson and Mary-Kate Olsen (shown below) have both been seen wearing some of the most ridiculously large sunglasses, too. When it comes to wearing up for fashion, these women are certainly not afraid to take risks.

Oversized sunglasses are available in almost every designer sunglass label from Gucci to Louis Vuitton. People should choose oversized sunglasses according to their personal preferences. However, no matter what brand you choose in the end, these glasses will surely be fun to put on. After all, they are the most popular sunglass style for the season. So, if you’re looking for sunglasses that will spice up your summer this year, oversized models are the way to go.

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Novelty Sunglasses: Fun and Creative Sunglasses for Many Occasions

July 19th, 2011

Are you tired of those conventionally shaped sunglasses or intending to spice up the vibe for a special occasion? Novelty sunglasses may come in handy. They are a great way to spice up your wardrobe, enhance the theme of a party or show your festive spirit.

What exactly are novelty sunglasses, you may ask. Well, basically, they are sunglasses in fun and exciting shapes, usually designed for a specific theme. Sunglasses with specific logos from companies who are trying to advertise their own products can be categorized as novelty sunglasses as well. For example sunglasses are shaped like beer bottles or cars. Endless styles are available when it comes to novelty sunglasses. However, Bright colors, outstanding shapes and creative designs are the general elements that most novelty sunglasses feature.

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So when exactly do people need sunglasses like these?  Well, as it turns out, quite a number of occasions call for this type of fun and exciting sunglasses.

Halloween

When it comes to occasions for novelty sunglasses, Halloween hit our minds firstly.  It is the time of year to dress up and have fun. During the Halloween period, novelty sunglasses in the shape of pumpkins, witches and ghosts become especially popular among kids and sometimes adults alike. Putting these glasses on immediately enhances the wearer’s overall costume and turns the atmosphere of the holiday up. Just image a couple of kids running around in those pumpkin-shaped sunglasses and you know that it’s Halloween time.

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St. Patrick’s Day

As the celebration for Irish people all over the world, St. Patrick’s Day is a day to dress in green and drink beer. With a stunning pair of shamrock sunglasses, you can enhance your outfit and show your love for the Irish at the same time. If you happen to be in Irish or any Irish community in the States, it will the perfect way to start a conversation as soon as you step into a local pub.

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Birthdays

For kids, birthdays are always the best day of the year, and you only get one birthday a year. As a result, many parents have a headache in trying to think of ways to make their little prince or princess happy that day. If you are a parent who is having this problem, why not try some novelty sunglasses. All kids love dressing up, whether them being boys or girls. There are a number of birthday sunglasses available which will make the best day of the year even better for your kids. For girls, glasses shaped in fruits or cute flowers are good choices and with boys, you can never go wrong with frames shaped like little crowns. Whether you choose them to tell a message to your kids or just to make them feel your love, novelty sunglasses are always the perfect addition to any birthday party.

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Bring Out the Sunglasses When the Sun Goes Up

July 15th, 2011

To protect against the sun on these hot July days, it becomes just as important to take care of your eyes as it does your skin. Sunglasses are more than just a very popular summertime fashion accessory, as they are necessary in shielding your eyes against the sun’s harmful rays.

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Like sunscreen, sunglasses protect your eyes from harmful UVA and UVB radiation, which can cause damage over the long term. The level of sensitivity to UV rays varies with each person, and sensitivity can also be increased with certain types of mediation. Most pairs of sunglasses nowadays have 100 percent UV protection, even the cheap plastic kind. The different between those and higher priced designer pairs is in quality. A more expensive pair will have better quality lenses that do not distort the wearer’s view.

The most recommended type of sunglasses is ones with brown or amber lenses, which eliminates “blue light.” Blue light is highly visible light that causes macular degeneration, a break down of the important back part of the retinas which takes in light and translates that to the brain. Other options include sunglasses with polarized lenses, also called polarized sunglasses. Although they can be more expensive, polarized lenses filter out other reflected light from shiny surfaces, such as water or snow. The experts strongly recommend them for boaters or for driving long distances on hot days. Moreover, transition lenses, lenses that go darker based on the light, are very popular for budget reason. But the experts point out that they are not “true sunglasses,” as they do not go as dark as regular shades.

The experts also remind parents that eye protection is just as important for children as it is for adults. As it is difficult to keep sunglasses on a baby, however, he said a large brimmed hat will do the trick.

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Top Celebrities Own Their Own Eyewear Lines

July 14th, 2011

Celebrities, especially Hollywood stars, are fashion enthusiasts, who are the spokesman of the latest fashion trend. Crazy about fashion items, they like joining various kinds of fashion shows. It is natural that top fashion designers befriend the hottest star. As fashion icon, many celebrities show special talents towards fashion and even make their own fashion lines. For example, they may design their own brand of clothes, perfume or other fashion accessories. When it comes to fashion accessories, almost every celebrities will not miss out a must-have cool fashion accessory- sunglasses, which play an important role in their daily life.

There are many celebrities who try their hands to make their own collection of sunglasses to show their fashion perspective and talent. Here are some examples as follows:

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The Olsen twins show us their distinctive fashion talent. As they are obsessed with the oversized sunglasses, which is the main fashion stream, the pretty twins made great contribution to the popularity of the oversized sunglasses due to the great love for the oversized sunglasses. So, it is natural that they made their own fashion line of oversized sunglasses.

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Another one fashion icon as well as cool designer comes to Victoria Beckham. It is easy to find that she always wear sunglasses. People are impressive not only by her stylish dress but also cool sunglasses. She designs her sunglasses collection 2011 and shows her sensitive taste about fashion. It offers a variety of different frame styles and shapes with stylish designs.

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IT girl Paris Hilton is another one star owing their own lines of eyewear. There is no denying that she is a manic for sunglasses. She is always spotted wearing various kinds of oversized sunglasses.  She has favored traditionally the oversized glasses, but has branched out into more boxy shapes and wild patterns on the frames.

As stars become interested in wearing various kinds of eyewear, more and more celebrities will make their own line of eyewear to make eyewear that they like most and show their trendy fashion taste to the world.

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Polarized Sunglasses: A Better Way to Block Glare

July 9th, 2011

Having been popular for years with boaters and fishermen who need to reduce glare reflected from the water around them when they are working, polarized sunglasses are getting more and more attention from people of all walks of life as their benefits are being discovered by more and more people.

Outdoor sports enthusiasts, including skiers, golfers, bikers and joggers are all rushing out to get their hands on these sunglasses. Besides, almost anyone who has to drive on a sunny day finds these sunglasses helpful in that they can reduce glare from smooth surfaces like the hood of a car or the road’s surface. Light-sensitive people, like post-cataract surgery patients and others who suffer continual exposure to bright light through windows can even wear them indoors to see clearer.

“How exactly do polarized sunglasses work” you may ask. To answer that , we need to first be aware of the fact that light reflected from a smooth surface such as snow or water tends to be horizontally polarized, which means that instead of scattered in all directions, light travels in a more horizontal direction. This usually creates a rather annoying and sometimes even dangerous intensity of light that we know of as glare. A vertical polarizing lens thus can reduce the brightness of the light waves and at the same time let optical information through. Depending on the angle, polarized sunglasses can be made to filter out no light or all of the light, catering to different needs.

An advantage of polarized sunglasses over traditional sunglasses is that they let useful detailed optical information through while blocking out glare that might hurt your eyes. Traditional sunglasses block everything, which can be sometimes extremely dangerous especially when you need information of your environment to navigate.

There are, however, some instances when polarized sunglasses are not advised. One is when you are looking at those liquid crystal displays (LCDs). Polarized lenses may reduce the visibility of images produced by those displays. So, you might have to take off your glasses when you are reading the numbers on an automatic teller machine or trying to look at your cell phone screen or GPS device. Another occasion is when you are downhill skiing. After all, you don’t want to block light reflected from icy patches that tells where the danger zones are.

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