Jul

22

Green Eyed Sunglasses Fashions

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Green eyes are the rarest eye color on the planet, and yet one of the most desirable and attractive colors. More and more people are getting green eyes via tinted contact lenses, like those by Bausch & Lomb, but for natural green eyes, you can expect lighter skin with red or blonde hair. Finding sunglasses that look good on a red head is not an easy feat. Here are a few tips to help the green-eyed beauties out there.

For red hair, you’ll want to do one of two things with your designer sunglasses options. For the eccentric and creative red heads, perhaps a nice pair of Alexander McQueen or Ed Hardy sunglasses would draw attention to your eyes so that when you do lower your shades the green emerald eyes beneath will stand out like a single tree on a prairie hill. This method is bold and creative, and for folks with red hair that is out of control wild perhaps it might draw too much attention to your head. For soft, gentle red heads this method, however, is perfect.

On the inverse, nothing can be more alluring than simplicity. A traditional pair of brown or copper-tinted sunglasses like those by Police (for men) or Bolle (for women) offer a slight bit of contract and really accent the green eyes beneath the sunnies. The simple approach is far more high brow, but can be played down with bright colored clothing or a fun hat.

Finally, to keep your green eyes looking bold, outline them in copper or brown shades of shadow and liner to make them really pop. If you wear contact lenses, a slight green enhancer in your lenses could really boost your color and give your whole look added pizzazz.

Jul

14

Ten Hottest Summer Sunglasses

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Carrera. These are, of course, always in style. But more recently Carrera shades have made it off the beaches and into cinema. You can see these shades, and similar ones, in such films as Iron Man, they have adapted from purely surfer’s wear to a chic urban option as well. (Paris Hilton seen in Carrera in image).

Emporio Armani. Always hot, Armani has made a splash this summer with their 2010 line. Not always the classy black shades you imagine, Armani has something for every style fanatic, and the diversity of the new line is a firm step in the right direction for Armani.

Versace. For women, there are very few designers more aware of the female form, or more focused on enhancing natural beauty with fashion. For the true diva, Versace has always been a top choice, this summer is no different.

Jimmy Choo. For the urban elite, Jimmy Choo has managed to steal some of the limelight only Prada used to enjoy. His shoe, purse and eyewear designs are legendary, bold and in high demand. Expect to see a lot of Jimmy Choo in the coming months.

Chloe. Always feminine, always cute. These summer shades are ideal for beach time, casual relaxing with friends or a first date. The designs are adorable, and because they are designed for women, they don’t overly crowd the face.

Bvlgari. For elegance, charm and simplicity, there is nothing more stable than Bvlgari for a nice yacht ride, a long summer drive, or even an elegant trip to the race track. The women’s line is simple and yet elegant while the men’s line infuses masculinity and rustic grace into a final product that is definitely lust worthy.

MiuMiu. Only an offshoot of Prada could have earned such fame and renown in such a short amount of time. MiuMiu is incredibly popular with a younger, more vibrant crowd of urban and rural dwellers. The simple designs of Prada have been infused with color and spunk.

Rudy Project. For men, especially serious athletes, military fanatics or sports fans, there is nothing on the market better than Rudy Project. The Israeli military even uses them in their sniper division! Pro athletes from around the globe adore them, and they are sure to be around for quite a while.

Marc Jacobs. The simple and yet memorable designs of Marc Jacobs have always been popular. This summer we expect to see more men then women following the Jacobs trend. The simple sophistication they offer is perfect for the workplace or business as well as casual sport.

Spy. A classical newbie to the summer hot list, these sunnies are a charming new favorite and we’re excited to see what new designs they produce this fall.

Jul

1

Bad asses and Eyeglasses

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What is scarier than a mad scientist with round eyeglasses and plastic gloves that extend past his elbows? Answer—nothing. For most villains and cinematic bas asses, glasses are simply an essential part of the bad ass wardrobe.

To get the bad ass look Matt Damon has here (image) you can pick up a tastefully similar pair of Oliver People eyeglasses. You’ll recall that Larry David from Curb Your Enthusiasm wears a very similar (and sinister) pair of round glasses throughout his HBO series.

To get the look of Antonio Bandaras in almost every film he stars in (other then Zoro, that is) you can pick up a pair of sexy Police sunglasses. Or, and he wore a similar pair in Spy Kids, Ralph Lauren eyeglasses in gold frames. What could be sexier than a Latin lover who is also intelligent, adventurous and has a designer wardrobe? Answer—again, nothing.

What about George Clooney, whose recent starring role in Up in the Air gave middle aged men hope for their romantic futures as well as a shameless look at the world of mid-range executives. His sunglasses are always classy, gold or brown tinting, and simple. Think Serengeti or Ray Ban, though I’m partial to the more adventurous look of Serengeti’s gentle gold tinting and gradient lens hues.

Finally, the ultimate box office bad ass recently was Iron Man, whose star- Robert Downey Jr., has long been in love with designer eyewear. You’ll find him in several custom designs that you can find similarly in the designer world for less than having them hand-crafted for you in Milan. Carrera is particularly good at making bad ass designs that could make even the cuddliest of men look like a superhero’s alter ego.