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  • World Poetry Day: Release Your Inner Poet

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    Today is World Poetry Day, and as everyone knows, being a poet is not just about your lyrical prose, it’s also about the look. Helpful lot that we are, we’ve put together some quick tips to transform you into a modern-day bard in no time. Get a pair of glasses First off, the right pair…

  • It’s Mother’s Day – time for some mother loving glasses!

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    This coming Sunday is Mothering Sunday, and no Mother’s Day would be complete without due reference to the world’s most famous mother – Angelina Jolie, pictured here with some of her brood looking very trendy in her aviator sunglasses. I don’t know how she does it In between saving the world as a United Nations…

  • We Witnessed the Demolition of Richborough Power Station

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    Last Sunday morning, we got to witness the the demolition of our largest local landmark – The Richborough Power Station near Sandwich in Kent. The three massive cooling towers and giant chimney stack had stood solidly on the horizon for 50 years and were a major landmark, which could be seen from all over the…

  • Ommetaphobia – Fear of Eyes

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    Ommetaphobia (also Ommatophobia), is fear of eyes. This phobia can be experienced in a variety of ways, and while for some this can occur at the thought of touching one’s eyes, for others the fear is experienced just by having to look into someone else’s eyes. As with all phobias, the degree of fear and…

  • Oakley Legend Rory McIlroy World Number One Golfer

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    Oakley Legend Rory McIlroy became the new World Number One after winning The Honda Classic in Florida by two strokes at the weekend.  It’s incredible to think that this Golf genius from Northern Ireland is still only 22 years old.  Rory McIlroy had to withstand the pressure coming from a late charge by some guy…

  • Major Updates to our Ranges Every Single Month

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    Every single month at SelectSpecs.com we work incredibly hard to update our extensive ranges of budget and Designer Prescription Glasses & Designer Sunglasses to keep on bringing you the most up-to-date selection of fashion eyewear and accessories possible.  Updates to ranges can include new models to existing ranges, new colour options, or even entirely new brands altogether.…

  • David Starkey in Cool Glasses on Question Time

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    Any Question Time fans out there? David Starkey was present on last nights (1st March 2012) show rocking a cool pair of round style specs similar in style to the Persol PO3002V frames (below).  While many may not agree with his open minded opinions, we do think this frame style suits him remarkably well and…

  • Oakley Star Lindsey Vonn Hits 50

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    American skiing sensation Lindsey Vonn achieved her 50th World Cup victory earlier this month in Germany.  Lindsey Vonn is one of the biggest names in Alpine Skiing and has won events in Downhill, Super G, Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super Combined, making her one of only five women to have won World Cup races in…

  • Sharon Stone Wears Ed Hardy Sunglasses

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    Hollywood actress Sharon Stone is one of a growing list of celebrities who can now be seen wearing Ed Hardy Sunglasses.  Don Ed Hardy is an American artist who is best known for his work in the tattoo world with incredibly intricate and detailed designs.  Ed Hardy has branched out into the fashion world to…

  • The Mind’s Eye

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    So, is it really moving or not?  Well if you’re reading this, you’ve probably worked out that it’s not, that it’s just an optical illusion, created using perspective and colour to disorientate your mind and trick your senses into believing that it is really moving. In this instance, our mind’s eye, or our sense of…