Archive for June, 2007
Choosing Designer Sunglasses
Choosing Designer Sunglasses
Choosing the right sunglasses can be fun if you find the ones that are best for the shape of your face. There are so many styles, shapes, colors, and designs that it can be a little difficult to choose just the right ones that compliment your face and give the look that you want.
We have a few tips that can help in narrowing your selections and can make your face look its best.
If you pick sunglasses that are right for your particular face shape, the results can be fantastic! In fact, the shape of your face may be the single most important consideration when selecting a flattering pair of sunglasses for you or anyone!
Choosing the Right Size The right size sunglasses is very important. Make sure that the top of the frames are at the eyebrow line and no higher.
Frames should not be wider than the overall width of your face at the temples or sides of the sunglasses.
Keep reading and you can select just the right style for your face and shape.
There are at least seven common face shapes:
- square
- round
- triangular
- oblong
- oval
- heart
- diamond
The Square Face shape has angles and is usually about as wide as it is long.
Oval or round sunglasses can soften the angles of the face such as the jaw line. Also, aviator or frames that wrap around the face such as shields are perfect for the square or angled face
Check out this link for more on Sunglasses for Square Faces.
The Round Face requires sunglasses that are as wide or slightly wider than the broadest part of your face. Rectangular frames or frames with soft edges (ovals) will help to define your face and give it the look that you want.
Click here for more info on Round Faces.
The Triangular Face is defined by a broad forehead, a dominant jaw line, and a narrow mouth and chin. If you have a triangular shaped face, it can be complemented with thin rims and vertical lines. The triangular shaped face almost appears to be the heart shaped face in reverse.
Sleek oval frames with colored lenses may also look fantastic on you.
The Oblong or Rectangular Face is similar to the square face but with a little more length. The shape of your face looks best with a frame that covers as much of the center of the face as possible.
Experiment on updated classics for a trendy look.
Pick large, over-size frames and avoid small frames which make your face appear larger. Also, wrap around frames shorten and widen the face to create balance.
The Oval Face is the most versatile type of face when choosing the perfect sunglasses. The sky is the limit and most any style of frames and colors will work for the oval face.
Hint: Jackie O’s are a great shape as they extend past the broadest part of face.
The Heart Shaped Face requires a frame that will add some width to the bottom of the face - choose one with a heavy lower edge.
Sunglasses that are rimless with rounded tops and squared bottoms are chic and provide the attitude that the heart-shaped face commands.
The Diamond Shaped Face usually has a small chin, a small forehead and a wider area at the temple (just like a diamond) with high cheekbones.
Although it is the rarest shape of the face, it is important to mention because high cheekbones are always in style and deserve to be accentuated!
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Choosing Sunglasses: Is UV protection important?
I was shopping for sunglasses recently, and I noticed that some say “100 percent UV protection” and others don’t. Is UV protection important for sunglasses?
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Answer
Yes. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can damage your eyes as well as your skin. Strong sunlight can burn the corneas and conjunctivas of your eyes. In addition, long-term exposure to UV radiation can contribute to eye disease, especially cataracts. So, choosing sunglasses that provide UV protection is very important.
In the United States, the government has recommended that all sunglasses - prescription and over-the-counter - block ultraviolet radiation. Ideally, sunglasses should block the two components of UV radiation - UVB and UVA - by 99 percent and 95 percent, respectively. This is in accordance with the American National Standards Institute, a nongovernmental body that has set standards for sunglasses and fashion eyewear. If no claim of UV protection is made, it is impossible to know how much UV protection is present. Remember, untreated plastic lenses do not adequately block UV radiation.
When choosing sunglasses, you have a wide array of options. Here are some tips on what to look for:
- Blue-blocking plastic lenses. Often promoted for sun protection, blue-blocking lenses also block red, amber and blue light - which makes it difficult to discriminate traffic light colors. Blue-blocking lenses fail the guidelines established by the American National Standards Institute.
- Polarized lenses. Although polarized lenses protect against glare, they don’t meet the criteria for UV protection unless they have additional UV-blocking material in the lenses.
- Photochromic lenses. This type of lens protects the eyes from glare, sun and UV radiation while also maintaining visual acuity. Also, photochromic lenses do not distort color.
- Polycarbonate lenses. A wise choice for children and athletes, polycarbonate lenses shield the eyes from UV radiation as well as protect the eyes against impact injuries that may be sustained during play and sports.
Standard glasses can also be treated with a material that absorbs UV radiation sufficiently to protect the eye while retaining a clear, nontinted appearance. In addition, UV protection can be obtained for most rigid contact lenses and many soft contact lenses.
Additional tips for protecting your eyes in the sun include:
- Choose sunglasses that fit close to your face or have wraparound frames.
- Wear a wide-brimmed hat or cap, which keeps out sunlight from directly overhead.
- Never look directly at the sun - even through sunglasses - because doing so can cause permanent eye damage.
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Discount Sunglasses, quality at a reasonable price!
When shopping online very often you can find name brand discount sunglasses. Often when people think of discount sunglasses they do not think they can get name brand high quality sunglasses at a discounted price. These discount sunglasses are usually last years models that are brand new and still “in style” yet they are not in as high demand as the latest and greatest styles that have just been released.
Significant savings is possible while still getting high quality stylish glasses that you can enjoy for years, yet saving you enough money that you can buy a second pair. Some great resources for sunglasses can be found here:
Many sunglasses manufacturers mark up prices on their glasses so after the “appeal” of getting the latest and greatest sunglasses wear off they can mark down the sunglasses at a discount and still make a great profit. With the following resources below they usually do not do this and offer great deals to you the consumer.
Designer Sunglasses Care Tips:
- Clean lenses with liquid soap and water - never use glass cleaner, they can ruin the finish. Dry with a microfiber cleaning cloth, not tissue or clothing to prevent scratches.
- Always store sunglasses in a microfiber or hard case.
- Never clip them to your shirt; it can stretch the temples.
- Visit optician yearly for reshaping and tightening.
Latest News:
You may be seeing sun glasses with blue tooth very soon. Some designer brands are even working on sun glasses with mp3 players!
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Debunking 9 Common Myths About Sunglasses
Debunking 9 common myths about sunglasses
From UV protection to tinted lenses, how to choose the right pair of shades
With the spring of 2007 in full bloom and the dog days of summer looming on the horizon, now may be the perfect time to pick up a new pair of sunglasses. But in our quest to scoop up the latest designer frames or the hippest wrap-around reflective shades, safety often takes a backseat to style. It is easy to forget that the most important job of our sunglasses is to protect our eyes from the harmful UV rays of the sun. Thankfully, it is pretty easy to find a pair of sunglasses that looks good and protects your eyes - no matter what your budget is.
When shopping for shades, the most important thing to look for is the level of UV protection offered by the lens. The safest bet is to buy sunglasses that provide 100% UV protection, or UV 400 protection. That means that the glasses protect your eyes from both UVA and UVB radiation. Most expensive sunglasses offer this level of protection on all models. However, there is a wide selection of glasses for $29.99, $19.99, and even $4.99 that provided 100% UV protection.
That being said, you shouldn’t confuse lens quality with UV protection. While a pair of $5 sunglasses may protect your eyes just as well as a $200 dollar pair, the quality of the lens may differ widely. Generally, when you buy a more expensive pair of sunglasses, you will be getting a higher quality lens that will provide a clearer, sharper, more pleasing image with less distortion.
To help make the experience of buying a pair of sunglasses a little less confusing, here’s the truth about some of the most common myths about sunglasses:
Myth #1: Sunglasses with 100% UV protection are expensive
False: You do not have to pay a premium for proper UV protection. While more expensive sunglasses may offer more stylish frames, higher quality lenses, sharper images and less glare, it is very easy to find inexpensive glasses that offer 100% UV protection. The TODAY show purchased several pairs of glasses for $19.99 at a national sporting goods store. When tested, they lived up to their claim of 100% UV protection.
Even two pairs of $5 glasses from a Times Square souvenirs shop also made good on their 100% UV protection claim. However, one of the $5 pair of sunglasses had a “100%” sticker on the lens and turned out to not offer the advertised level of protection. So if you do buy an inexpensive pair of glasses, you might want to have them tested by an optometrist.
Myth #2: Lenses with darker tints are more protective than lenses with a lighter tint
False: The tint of the lens has nothing to do with the UV protection of the glasses. A clear lens with no tint and 100% UV protection is better for your eyes than dark, heavily tinted sunglasses without UV protection. In fact, dark lenses without adequate UV protection are actually worse for your eyes than not wearing glasses at all, because the dark tint causes your pupils to become dilated, thus exposing your eyes to more harmful UV light.
Myth #3: You should have UV coating put on your lenses for extra protection
False: If your glasses already have UV protection, they do not need to have added protection put on them.
Myth #4: Photochromic lenses don’t block out UV rays as well as regular sunglasses
False: As long as they offer 100% UV protection, photochromic (such as Transitions-brand lenses) lenses provide the same level of UV protection as regular sunglasses.
Myth #5: Polarized, anti-glare lenses are all you need to protect your eyes from UV rays
False: While polarized and anti-glare lenses may offer better image clarity, a more comfortable viewing experience and give you better vision when driving or playing sports, they have nothing to do with UV protection. That being said, most polarized lenses also offer adequate UV protection. Again, if you are in doubt, have your sunglasses checked by an optometrist.
Myth #6: Lens color is important when it comes to blocking UV rays
False: Just like lens tint, lens color has nothing to do with protecting your eyes from UV rays.
Myth #7: Yellow- or amber-tinted “Blue Blocker” lenses offer more protection than regular sunglasses
False: While some experts argue that the so-called “Blue Blocker” lenses block additional light waves that are harmful, research has yet to prove this for certain, and “Blue Blockers” are currently viewed by most experts as a personal preference choice.
Myth #8: Children don’t need sunglasses as much as adults
False: Children often spend even more time in the sun than adults, and need proper UV protection just as much. It is also far more common to find cheap children’s sunglasses that do not provide adequate UV protection. Always have your children’s sunglasses tested for proper UV protection.
Myth #9: You don’t need sunglasses on a cloudy day
False: UV rays are just as potent on a cloudy day as they are on a clear day, and proper eye and skin protection is always needed.
Source: Today Show Article - Debunking 9 Common Myths About Sunglasses
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A Great Option - Pay By PayPal!
A great and convenient option for shopping with us. Pay By PayPal! We are PayPal Verified with a business account. So if you’d rather do your purchase with us as payment by Paypal, it’s a great and safe option with a secure website. And it’s free for consumers. Rather than writing a check, you can pay from your PayPal account simply, easily and electronically, all without the hassle of having to get out the pen and checkbook.
If this sounds great, open up your account today and happy shopping with us!
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Check out our Testimonials and see why shoppers are pleased!
Take a peek at our testimonials and you’ll see why people are pleased to shop with us. We’ve gotten lots of thumbs up, but especially for the service. And we’ve had returning customers to our site since the beginning. If they’re happy customers and they come back, that’s a good thing and shows the consistency in our business. And these customers are telling their friends about us too. Nothing like having a group of happy customers who are wearing great shades!
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Gift Certificate - A Perfect Gift Anytime!
A perfect gift anytime! How about a Gift Certificate for the person on your list who you’re never quite sure what to get them? A person can always use sunglasses anytime! And it couldn’t be easier to get this gift to them.
Just fill out the recipient’s information, special message, the amount (from $10 and up) and the delivery method whether email or postal mail. And we’ll take care of the rest!
And the person receiving the gift will too…once they get to shop with your generous gift! Sunglasses make a great gift for any occasion so pick up a gift certificate today!
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The Beauty of Replica Sunglasses!
Replica Sunglasses are a perfect choice for those who have a small budget but big tastes. If you like classy-looking designer styles, but find them unaffordable, you’ve come to the right place.
We have all of your favorite makers at prices that you’ll absolutely love. The quality of our eyewear is superior. They eyewear offers UV400 Protection, shatterproof lenses and optical quality.
Additionally if you are fashion conscious, there’s lots of great styles and colors to choose from, to keep you in the “know” when it comes to fashion, without being tough on your wallet!
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Protect Your Investment with Sunglass Accessories!
Protect the beautiful Eyewear that you’ve purchased from us with terrific Sunglass Accessories. You’ll surely be thrilled with your purchase and you’ll want to preserve and extend the life of it with accessories. That can be in the form of a sunglass cord to keep your pair handy and nearby. That can also be thanks to a sunglass holder, meaning a tin case or a durable microfiber bag. Nothing like a soft microfiber bag to keep the eyewear purchase protected in softness and style. There’s also a sunglass holder with a clip to keep your sunglasses nearby on your beltloop and always within reach.
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Yves Saint-Laurent Replica Sunglasses - A Legacy Of Style - For Less!
Yves Saint Laurent Replica Sunglasses are sure to create a legacy of style. Like the originals, they are beautiful and chic and reflect high-class style. The styles that we offer are so reasonable, more than one pair is a must for yourself or matching styles for you and your significant other. Your wallet will especially love what we can offer to you because it’s way less than the originals. Get your eyes suited up for the beach or for whereever life takes you this summer.
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