Oct

20

Celebrity Sunglasses Fashion

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Olivia Mum in Oliver Peoples. These sunglasses look like they were made for her face. This is the best example of a person really taking the time and energy to find a look that works so well for her that it appears the frames were built for her specifically. This kind of attention to detail is unique, but is doesn’t have to be. There are a few things that celebrities do when choosing frames to achieve this one-of-a-kind look.

First, like Olivia, you need to find frames that fit. That means finding frames for your gender and then looking at the shape of your head and trying to match that to your frames. For example, if you have a tiny head try kid’s designer sunglasses. They often have the same looks as adults but small enough for anyone to wear. Unless you have a giant head, that is. And for bigger skulls, try for frames that are solid and wrap around, which make the head look logically proportioned and not overly large. Simple, metal frames achieve the opposite, and make the head look bigger than it is. Knowing these few proportional things can help to give you a more customized look and style.

Another thing that celebrities do well is follow the trends and use the ones that work for them. Sometimes you’ll see someone in a style that is popular but isn’t flattering for them personally, this shows a total lack of creativity and attention to detail, and is a real shame because fads are simply that, flashes in the pan. Fashion is lasting.

Oct

14

Last Minute Wardrobe Savers

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If your wardrobe could use some help, then you need last minute savers, or final touches. A great wardrobe is about accessorizing in a great way. You can wear the same thing as Jennifer Anniston and look like a loser, mostly because her accessories signal her attention to detail and in fashion that’s the most important aspect of any look. She wears Tom Ford shades, Tiffany jewelry, and her shoes are likely Jimmy Choo. Those key elements are perhaps more important than what jeans or shirt she has on.

Accessories are the key. Here’s how you can accessorize like a celebrity. First, start at the top and work your way down. You can toss your hair in a haphazard ponytail and still look hot if you have the right accessories. For women, Tom Ford sunglasses are an easy look that works for most face shapes and hair and skin tones. For men, Serengeti or Police sunglasses are usually the top sellers for any face shape, and they come with street credit, too.

Working your way down, think about the jewelry you buy more than how fancy it looks. You need some subtle pieces, some simple ties, some complex layered pieces and so on. No wardrobe is complete with just a few necklaces, you need a collection. Second, bracelets are all the rage at the moment on what seems to be a more the merrier situation. So, layer those bad boys up and get jingling. Rings are not in fashion the way they used to be, so be sparing with them.

Jul

13

Teen Fashion Fabulous

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What are kids wearing these days? Every time I look at a high school kid I’m shocked to see even more skin than the year before. Even the designer Ralph Lauren polo shirts kids wear as part of their school uniforms have somehow become more revealing. Aside from the skin, new teen fashion seems to have gone pippie-longstockings on us. I continually see kids in knee-length socks of wild varieties from rainbow bars and stripes to an odd fascination with cartoon skulls—a contradiction that probably makes the Hells Angels scratch their beer-stained beards with confusion.

And when did it become popular to wear converse sneakers with dresses? When one or two people who are punk, alternative and cool do it then it remains interesting but when everyone and their mother (literally, I see soccer mom’s desperate for approval wearing Converse now) does it it becomes a sad and pathetic fad that we hope will die out quickly.

Along the same lines, MiuMiu sunglasses have swept teen fashion by storm, and that’s okay with us because Prada’s brainchild for youth is actually youth appropriate. The shades are a bit more fun and down-to-earth than normal Prada wear and they offer kids a mini starter-kit for high class fashion. The brand has gained notoriety as people start wearing them in Hollywood, but still it has stayed a youth fashion and that is appropriate because an older woman would look ridiculous and pathetic in MiuMiu sunglasses.

One final fashion tip- young men shouldn’t wear Police sunglasses or Serengeti sunglasses unless they have facial hair to shave. If you are too young to shave you can’t handle the fashion and masculinity of either of these weighty brands.

Apr

14

Beach Party Flare

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Summer brings beach parties, fun and yes the occasional bout of sunburn and eyestrain. Try as you might to avoid this with creams, designer Prada sunglasses and large brimmed hats, its sure to win out and you’ll have sun spots in old age and wrinkles that look like craters. But for now, is there anything you care about more than a fun game of volleyball, dancing in the sunset on the beach and drinking a few beers? Probably not, that’s why youth is wasted on the young.

If you don’t want to look like an old lady prematurely, you know what to do. So think about why it is that you haven’t taken the steps necessarily to protect yourself? Don’t you love your sunglasses? If the answer to that is no, one way to motivate yourself to carry and wear them as much as possible is to buy a pair you really love and want to have on. Designer sunglasses have a great effect on any outfit, and if you find a pair you really like you should be able to keep them at hand. Nothing adds sex appeal like sexy sunglasses, and that’s a known fact!

What about sun screen lotion? Did you know what in China women dye their skin year round to make it whiter? The same goes for most of Asia, where white skin represents pedigree and class. Meanwhile, in the West we’re busy boiling ourselves outdoors to look darker. Maybe in the end all whites will burn themselves darker and darker folks will dye themselves whiter. What would be most beneficial would be if everyone was happy with their skin tone. Look what happened to Michael Jackson when he dyed his? Or Jane Fonda, when she overly tans. Not good!

Apr

7

Amy Adams Sunglasses

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Adams in Prada looks delicious and chic, but normally, let’s face it, this Hollywood hottie just can’t keep up with Hollywood fashion.
The news is out! Amy Adams has signed on to play Lois Lane in the new Superman remake. This is shocking news because the fashion-less Adams was recently nominated for best supporting actress for The Fighter, where she was slightly over weight and had the worst look of any Hollywood star in the business. Jumping from that role to one of a high-end reporter is going to be quite the leap.
There is something about Adams that is distinctly not fashionable, not sexy and decidedly not Hollywood. Perhaps this is what attracts directors to her look. She comes across as the girl next door, and her acting is decent enough that she isn’t just a woman with no talent and the wrong look, but a powerhouse with a bit of a unique feel.
One thing we recommend for red heads is to avoid colors that clash with their hair. Dressing a red head can either be extremely easy, if you have bright hair, or difficult if your hair is dirty blonde, like Adams’ is. She has done everything wrong in this picture, from the orange sunnies with brown tinting to the pink shirt with red sleeves and pink lipstick. If the shirt were blue and the glasses brown instead of reddish she’d look Hollywood. Instead, her ridiculous look seems almost calculated. The shape and design of these Prada sunglasses fits her face and makes her look more childish than she is, a good think for her pointed features. In short, she has the right items on, but in the wrong colors.

Oct

11

Finding Identity in Fashion

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Many people try to find their identity through fashion. They use bright colors, designs, logos and print to express who they are and how they feel. Some people, like the woman in the image here, has taken self expression to a whole new level, but you can’t but feel happy that she seems content to be expressing herself. You may think that wearing designer clothing and accessories can’t change who you are, and that if it did it would make you shallow and pedantic. But, consider that self expression is an animalistic hangover surviving evolution. Bears preen, monkeys preen, even insects are concerned with their hygiene and appearance. Birds are notoriously self-conscious about their appearances, why not humans? Is it not counter-revolutionary to avoid thinking and working towards your best possible appearance?

Women dress to impress to secure a mate, find comfort and security long-term, and to please the mate and thus keep him interested in protecting, feeding and comforting the woman. This is obviously a base concept that operates on the subconscious level. Men are no different. They dress in such a way to inspire strength, show wealth or intellect, or demonstrate knowledge or aptitude and thus attract a mate, keep her interested and thus close by, and earn the respect of fellow (competing) males. So, when you think about it in this light, is it strange than men and women spend so much time thinking about fashion?

Designer accessories are a great way to demonstrate your knowledge of fashion, protect yourself from the idea that you may be forging your appearance (like fake sunglasses or fake designer clothing) which can only end up hurting your overall appearance.

May

12

Top five reasons to love Prada

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Prada has long been a kingpin in the fashion industry, and there are undoubtedly thousands of reasons to love Prada. We’re offering you the top five reasons we think Prada is an amazing design house with creative, fresh takes on traditional products.

1.) For the Love of Heels. Prada’s innovations in shoe designs, especially in high feels and taking the simple black shoe from an elegant must-have, to a daring and sexual accessory no city woman’s wardrobe would be complete without.

2.) For the Love of Sunnies. Whenever you think of Prada you are likely thinking of a modern woman, probably a successful one, in dark sunglasses and fashionable attire. The Prada love of innovative, powerful and yet elegant eyewear is renown in the highest circles of the fashion world.

3.) For the Love of Handbags. There has been no major innovation in the handbag category as big as Prada’s. They brought high-quality, tough and durable fabric into high fashion. A Prada bag should last a lifetime, with Kevlar-like toughness, these bags can be dropped, scraped, banged around and drenched and still look perfect.

4.) Even Hollywood Loves Prada. In the hit film, “The Devil Wears Prada” we learned that success in the world of high fashion is beyond cut throat. Nevertheless, we come away from that film loving Prada as much as we did before we found out it was Satin’s clothing of choice.

5.) Finally, the Fit is Perfect. While Prada may make clothing, the real reason for their fame has long been their wonderful, perfect accessories. They fit into any outfit, and into any lifestyle.

May

5

Australia’s Hottest Spring Fashions

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au0505.jpgWhile European fashion is more tailored and proper, and American fashion more cliché and predictable, Australian fashion is rugged and yet casual. Even when wearing designer glasses, like Serengeti or Rudy Project, Aussies know how to make each look really shine. It combines a beautiful medley of international fabrics and concepts with Australian outback flare. For example, rich Chinese and Japanese silks, and Egyptian cottons draped in distinctly Aussie ways, trimmed with beads or studs, and distinctly form-fitting yet loose, like a beautiful woman who does not have to show off her curves for spectators to know they are there.

When it comes to eyewear fashion, Australians really take the gold. They know how to wear the right fashions for their face color and shape, and how to match the eyewear to a delightful wardrobe. One of the ways Aussie women make their look so unique is the mix of designer clothing and high-fashion fabrics and textures with simple yet rugged eyewear looks like Serengeti. A casual pair of sunglasses can really make an entire look more approachable and delightful. While many in the USA and Europe go too far with high fashion, Aussies know where to draw the line, and they tend to use brown or gold tinted eyewear to achieve that aim. Another classy and intriguing way Aussie women keep it casual yet beautiful is to braid their hair, or add a simple hat and sandals to their higher fashion clothing, or a sensual scarf or oversized ear rings.

Apr

14

Vision Direct is a Powerseller in the Australian Market

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au0414.jpgHave you ever wondered what sets some companies above others? Vision Direct works hard to ensure their customers are satisfied, and guarantees all of their designer products, and does as much as possible to make sure the customer is smiling at the end of the day. The Vision Direct team is working hard day after day to make their name synonymous with quality service, designer products and happy customers.

To add to their already impressive collection of awards for customer service, Vision Direct has recently become an ebay Power seller in the Australian Market. This is no easy feat. Anyone who has ever ordered on ebay knows that the customers have to continuously rank a distributor very highly in order to achieve even passing stars as an ebay seller. One mishap and the whole carefully and patiently earned ranking can shatter. So, when a seller reaches power status, it is truly something to take note of. It signifies that all customers leave happy with their product, and happy with the seller. Vision Direct has worked tirelessly to attain this status when customers buy directly on their website, and now they have earned the same renown through ebay.

In addition to their impressive and ongoing status in the Australian Market, Vision Direct has also been helping those in need around the globe. Their partnership with Orbis International in 2009 provided eyewear to needy folks, and their 2010 partnership with Unite for Sight Inc., which provides eye exams and eyewear to help eliminate preventable blindness. So, while they are working hard to make you a happy customer, they are also working hard to help those in need with their first rate products and excellent service.

Apr

9

Help eliminate preventable blindness by shopping online!

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Now YOU can contribute to fighting blindness simply by shopping online at Vision Direct! For every pair of prescription eyewear sold on the site, Vision Direct will donate a pair to help eliminate preventable blindness around the globe. Unite for Sight is a charitable organization dedicated to leading the fight against preventable blindness, a curse that affects some 500 million people worldwide. All these people need are proper glasses, or simple medications and they could have their sight restored. Just imagine a world where you can’t work, can’t participate in your local community or help out at home—and it is all preventable and curable if only you had access to a simple eye exam and eyeglasses. Some parts of the developing world survive on crafts or farming, much of which sight is essential for. Lacking vision, a person not only suffers because they do not experience the world as fully, but they leave more work for those around them, which brings down their self worth. Vision Direct does not sit idly by! For every pair bought online, Vision Direct will now send a pair to a person in need through United for Sight, in the one-for-one campaign.

Here’s how it works. Simply check out all the amazing, designer prescription eyeglasses on the Vision Direct site, and when you and your friends need new glasses, simply buy them online here! Vision Direct automatically sends a pair of prescription glasses to United for Sight every time someone buys online! This is truly a win-win situation for everyone! Tell your friends about the one-for-one campaign and get them to buy their prescription eyeglasses online through Vision Direct now! Not only will they get the highest quality, designer eyeglasses, but an extra warm fuzzy feeling for helping out those in need!

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