Author: arnfox
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Contact Lenses and Glasses: A Match Made in Heaven?
There are a lot of articles floating around the web which try to compare contact lenses and glasses. But do they miss the point? Contact lenses and glasses have different qualities, making them well suited for different situations. But really they work great together. Even if someone prefers to wear their contacts all the time,…
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Movies That Wouldn’t Be the Same Without Sunglasses
“You got your hair combed back and your sunglasses on, baby”. This breezy lyric, taken from Don Henley’s 1985 song “Boys of Summer” is not only part of a nostalgic tune about love, loss and sunny California, but an ode to Ray-Bans. From hit songs and Parisian runways to blockbuster movies, sunglasses might be our…
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Summer Bling: Trendy Diamond Sunglasses
This Summer Accessorize Yourself! Summer is here at last. When it comes to fashion, we need to think one step ahead of the game in order to make a statement. Let’s take a look at some summer bling: diamond sunglasses! There are diamond shoes, bags, and belts, so why not diamond sunglasses? Looking for alternative…
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Designer Sunglasses Competition Winners Announced!
It’s been a busy week in the Selectspecs office as we cut the ribbon to open the doors of our first high street store in Kent! Not only that, the virtual mailbag has been overflowing with entries to our online competitions to win the Police and Ray-Ban sunglasses. Here’s a selection of some of the…
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Two Pairs of Designer Sunglasses to be Won!
We’re getting very excited about the opening of our first ‘bricks and mortar’ store in Kent later this month. We’re looking forward to offering our ‘offline’ customers the same great savings on designer and own brand glasses and sunglasses that we’ve been retailing for years via our website. In addition to great prices, and let’s…
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Four Trends in Celebrity Eyewear
1. Frames Are Shrinking Remember looking at Nicole Richie a few years ago and wondering if her head might just turn into a giant pair of sunglasses? (It came pretty close.) Well, it looks like that trend is finally reversing itself, as we’ve begun noticing smaller and smaller frames on our favorite celebs’ faces. Even…
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Eye Protection for the Ski Slopes
Eye protection while on the ski slopes is crucial. Your eyes can be damaged by the snow, wind, cold, sun and glare. Unexpected circumstances, such as whipping tree branches, falling ice and thrown snowballs can also injure eyes. Because your eyes require a high level of protection, what are some of the things you should…
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Reasons To Wear Sunglasses in the Winter
In winter months, the sun is sitting lower in the sky. It is also arching across the sky at a completely different angle than during warmer months. This can give your eyes more sun exposure during the day if you are outside for extended periods of time. According to Dr. Susan Taub, MD, assistant professor…
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The History of London Fashion Week
As a website and blog all about eyewear, we like to keep up-to-date with the latest fashion trends, and that means always thinking ahead to NEXT season’s line up, after all, who would want to be seen wearing last year’s sunglasses? 😉 This week is London Fashion Week, so with the help of our latest…
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Our Top 5 Eye Disorders to Look Out For
Having healthy eyes is something that is often overlooked by those of us who have good enough vision to not think twice about it. For some people however, eye health is as much a concern as heart health or any other vital part of the body. Though we may overlook eye issues, it is important…