Feb

24

Retro Sunglasses for Modern Women

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Katy Perry, who was recently in the news for her behavior on American Idol as well as her appearance and performance at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards, is a diva in many ways, especially in terms of retro fashion. She rocked a pair of retro-inspired Oliver Peoples Alina sunglasses with a sleek white streamline look across slightly horn-rimmed frames and very Ray-Ban-looking lenses.

Another great retro design was achieved by Chanel, with their Chanel- 5120 model which features large round lenses and frames with a white streamline bar across the brow. Checkered pattern temple bars add extra spice while the lens’ slight bulging gives a very fish-eye appearance.

Miu Miu designs several retro-inspired designs, the most interesting of which is the Miu Miu 02IS design in white, with round lenses framed in square plastic, giving a retro traditional look with modern flare. The white temple bars hoist the whole design higher on the face than traditional bug-eye frames, and the gradient tinting of the lenses adds extra retro flare. Both Katie Holmes and Paris Hilton sport these classy retro-modern shades.

Chloe also designs a retro set of sunglasses with a bit of eyebrow intensity, the Chloe 2180. These rounded, gradient-tinted lenses are supported by large horn-rimmed black frames with white ‘eyebrows’ along the top. The small temple bars stay obscure leaving the focus on the frontal design. Christina Aguilera loves these Chloe sunglasses, and the tiny logo on the temple bar is so unobtrusive its almost an understatement on a star as designer-friendly as Aguilera.

Feb

19

The Sudden Death of Alexander McQueen

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ca0219.JPGSadly, Mr. Lee Alexander McQueen, born 16 March 1969, was pronounced dead 11 February at his home in London. McQueen appears to have committed suicide after the tragic death of his mother, Joyce, a mere nine days prior. His mother’s funeral was scheduled for the following day, the 12th. McQueen was renowned for his close relationship with his mother, whom he said was a supreme source of joy in his life, and the person he was most proud of. It appears McQueen could not handle the loss of his mother, nor deal with attending her funeral, and chose rather to take his own life than live without her. McQueen was no stranger to death, his longtime friend in the fashion industry, Isabella Blow, committed suicide in 2007 after battling severe depression for years. Blow is credited with ‘discovering’ McQueen and helping to elevate his career.

McQueen has long been in the spotlight for his antics. Openly gay, he claims his family came to accept his homosexuality quickly after he announced it at age 18. While there was some hesitation initially, he says he has always known he was gay, and once his family came to accept and support his decision, he became a bit of a spokesman for the gay community. He even unofficially married his partner George Forsyth, though the relationship ended in an even more unofficial divorce and the two remained friends until McQueen’s death.

McQueen is well known for his innovative and fresh designs, and has created clothing for Bjork, Prince Charles, Lady Gaga, Mikhail Gorbachev and many others.

Feb

17

Katy Perry Fashion

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Katy Perry—people either love her or hate her, but her sense of fashion is unique in Hollywood in a way that is a bit more risky than most new musicians are willing to go. Her eyewear trends include the classic but remade looks of the Ray Ban Clubmaster.

Katy has come a long way since her gospel upbringing in Santa Barbara. That’s right folks, this crude, sexy minx known for outlandish statements, drunkenness and songs with titles like “I kissed a girl” was raised by a pastor. Her first album was a gospel album that flopped, and she continued to flounder until the release of “One of the Boys,” her first hit album. It makes you wonder what happens to people inside the dirty confines of Hollywood. Katy seems to suffer from the same thing that made Avril Lavigne turn from a punk-rock princess into a pink, froo-froo ditz, and what made Amy Grant turn from a Christian rock singer into a best-selling agnostic songstress. Let’s hope Katy can find a middle ground between pastor’s daughter and party girl.


Katy’s clothing fashion is bright in color and drawing from several decades, specifically the 1920s and 1960s, which feature frills, clean lines and a hyper-feminine form. Her sunglasses are always fun and playful, with cool shapes like hearts or stars, and bright colors like those on Ray Ban Wayfarers and Clubmasters, which she has brought back into style.

Feb

11

Illness-specific contact lenses

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For those of us with eye related illnesses, finding contact lenses online can be more of a pain than it is worth. However, with medical and technological advances this is now easier than ever to achieve. With contact lenses designed specifically to cure or alleviate eye-related illnesses, buying contacts online is a synch. Here are the best contact lenses available for a plethora of eye-related illnesses.

For astigmatism, oftentimes expensive custom-made contact lenses or eyeglasses are required. Acuvue takes away that necessity by offering Acuvue 1-Day for Astigmatism contacts, which correct blurred vision without custom-made contacts because they combine an accelerated stabilization design with etafilcon A materials to result in the best possible contact for your astigmatism. PureVision also offers a similar product, the PureVision Toric for Astigmatism.

Acuvue doesn’t stop there. For those suffering from presbyopia, Acuvue offers Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia contacts, which combines stereo precision technology with a unique optical design to allow the natural depth of your eye to achieve greater focus.

With age comes the natural deterioration of the eyes. Luckily technology is here to stall this transition with Focus Dailies Progressive Lenses, which offer all-day moisture, enhanced comfort and assisted vision—the perfect blend for over 40s looking to transition into contact lenses from eyeglasses.

Like the contact lenses above, Proclear Multifocal lenses focus on fighting eye dryness and presbyopia—two common conditions in senior’s eyes. Proclear does this by layering a unique blend of materials that concentrate light from near and far into your eye—giving you clear vision up close and far away.

Feb

4

Top Four Springtime Eyewear Designs

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Spring is upon us, and spring clothing is being unpacked across the nation. Now is the best time to consider buying fresh new eyewear as the season changes from drab, cold and bleak to bright, fresh and renewed.

Ermenegildo Zegna sunglasses are great for standing out in a crowd, especially during spring when everyone flocks toward unique and new fashion trends in the accessory field. Great designs by Zegna defy the norm with shape, scale, color and even texture. You’ll love the way everyone starts to take notice of you as a fashion forward thinker with a pair of Zegna sunglasses on.

Fendi sunglasses are a staple in the fashion diet of Hollywood elites. While the designs have remained relatively unique to Fendi, the colors and shapes have followed fashion trends of recent years so Fendi remains one of the few designers that can blend a unique vision with what is currently in style. The upside is that Fendi is a well known brand, which makes this a relatively risk-free fashion choice that will earn you kudos on the street.

Mikli sunglasses, especially the designs for women, are a great and fun way to spring into the new season with brighter and more unique eyewear. Mikli sunglasses will shock and wow your friends, and place you on a pedestal in your fashion circles.

Pierre Cardin sunnies are a great new way to broaden your fashion horizons and scoop up fresh accessories from a hot and valuable designer. Great restructuring of the temple bars and simple but elegant lines make this a great springtime pick for anyone already established as a fashion follower.