Sep

20

The Best Driving Sunglasses

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Driving for fun is a way not only to release stress but to hone in on your James Bond-like driving skills which will, doubtless, one day come in handy. To be a professional (albeit casual) driver, you’ll need a few accessories to complete the look and add a bit of fun to the experience. First, casual and sexy Serengeti driving sunglasses will keep the glare out of your eyes during daylight driving, and because of their limited tinting you can wear them at night to ease the transition from night to light when a car passes you at full speed. Serengeti sunglasses are the perfect look for a casual driver out for a weekend drive in the country or winding through the city at night. Professional stunt drivers wear them, part for the sex appeal and part because of their subtle performance-enhancing attributes.

Another key accessory for a man driving on the road of life are driving gloves. While some may think this is an unnecessary accessory, try driving long distances or on a fun and winding track without them after you’ve had the experience of trying them out. Casual driving gloves can make a great difference to a long trip. The added wheel grip is beneficial, to be sure, but they are also useful for keeping your hands clean while working on the car casually and for fueling up the car. Additionally, they look really, really cool.

For many people, decking out your car is an important part of being a casual weekend driver. I disagree. Let your assets speak for themselves, your skills will earn you driving respect and if you have a great pair of sunnies to keep you looking fresh on the road, no one will question your dedication to the road.

Sep

13

Best Ways to Stay Healthy Year-Round

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Few things are more important than your physical and mental health. To keep both up to shape takes a bit of work. Healthy people are not just lucky, they work hard to be that way. Instead of envying the next fit person you see, keep in mind that no matter your physical condition you can always improve and only your mental powers hold you back from being as fit as your body is capable of. Here are a few tips

First, protect what you already have. Sunglasses are necessary when outdoors, even in winter. You’ll want a high-quality and versatile pair of sunnies, perhaps something designer so that you love them enough to wear daily. For women, Bolle sunglasses are a great, protective and designer option. For men, Police sunglasses are sure to be something you never misplace. As with eyewear, you’ll want to protect your skin. Skin cancer rates (especially among men) are increasing, so slather on the sun screen even in winter, even if just a light coating as part of your morning routine.

Second, eat healthy. Even more important than exercise, what you put into your body determines your energy levels, your mood and your overall mental and physical health. Exercise is important, but its good to start out eating right and then, as your energy improves slowly, exercise will follow naturally.

Third, if you have a weight-loss or healthy related goal, tell someone who you can trust will keep you accountable. Having someone to motivate you and take an interest in your progress will help keep you interested, and if you manage to get them more focused on their personal health as well, all the better.

Sep

6

Oliver Peoples, Versatility in One Brand

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It is rare to find one brand that offers something that can appeal to a wide range of people. What other brand could both Rihanna and Zach Efron both adore but Oliver Peoples. Rihanna was photographed recently in the OP Wilder shades that give her look even more of an edge and traditional appeal. The size of the lenses is perfect on her petite face and the boldness of the colors and clean lines draws attention to the sunnies and actually makes her neon orange hair look normal.

She has long been experimental with fashion, and especially so with sunglasses. Whenever Rihanna leaves the house she makes it into the tabloids or fashion magazines because of her edgy look. Despite this, her sensual voice and soft, feminine features manage to shine through, even in these Oliver People’s sunglasses and despite her shaved, orange hair do.

Meanwhile, Zach Efron wears his OP Wilder shades to give himself an entirely different look. On him, they look edgy and clean, like a man on safari or about to jump on his motorcycle. Though a rising star in Hollywood, Efron need to make himself stand out as much as possible. With a simple dress shirt and unkempt hair, the Oliver People’s sunglasses give a bad boy image to the overall look. Because of his youthful and boyish features, Efron has to work hard to make himself look manly and more adult. His roles will become typecast in the same manner as the infamous Jonathan Taylor Thomas if he isn’t careful about how he markets himself off screen.

Sep

1

Sunglasses for Specific Sports

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Each type of performance-enhancing sunglasses on the market is designed with a specific sport in mind. For example, Rudy Project is the perfect designer brand for high quality, performance-enhancing sunglasses to enhance shooting. The Israeli military even uses Rudy Project eyewear in its sniper units, that’s how perfect they are for that specific spot. Take them outside of the shooting range and their usefulness begins to dwindle. You can use them for driving, or for day to day use, but they real features (and what you pay the big money for) are their ability to increase contrast thus enabling you to see your target in more depth. But, every type of sporting eyewear has the same issue. They are designed with only one sport in mind. For most people this isn’t an issue as they simply buy the eyewear that best suits their athletic choice, but for triathlons or other multi-event athletics there should be an pair of sunglasses that can do it all.

For biking and running, no one comes close to Nike. They excel at being both brand-specific and functional, making them one of the most prevalent performance-enhancing sunglasses on the market for professional and armature athletes alike. You’ll often find a basketball court full of people practicing or just shooting hoops. If they are anywhere near serious about their skills they’ll understand the importance of eyewear on the court, and they’ll most likely have Nike or Adidas sunglasses.

Whatever your sport, keep in mind that there is a perfect pair of sunglasses on the market for you. From driving, to golf to running and cycling to shooting or hunting, you’ll find something that works for you and really does enhance your performance.