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.

Oct

8

The Many Fashion Trends of Hollywood

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Hollywood is a strange place. There’s no denying it’s a world unto itself. You’ll see things in the area that would be illegal everywhere else, or at least frowned upon with a giant, Bill Clinton-style upside-down smile. You’ll see people in giant, cartoon-like Prada sunglasses and baseball caps trying to hide their identity.

But there are probably more paparazzi and amateur photographers in Hollywood than there are stars, so these guys should stop trying to conceal their identity and just strut around dressed like ridiculous peacocks in what I can only assume they do as a joke to see how many idiots will follow their fashion just because they are famous. Sometimes when you see Brad Pitt’s grey beard in beads, or his ridiculous Carrera sunglasses, or his cloth shoes with bows, you start to wonder who is playing the joke on who.

One of the latest (and least great) trends we’ve seen in a while is a resurgence of the famous 1920’s hair styles. Katy Perry and Marilyn Manson’s wife are partly responsible for this, but so is the new fascination with vintage and retro looks. Rather than using the old hair styles the way they originally were, people are innovating them and making them apt for the 21st century by dying their hair ridiculous colors (aka: blue, pink, red) and then wearing it in traditional housewife styles. This started out as a cool look but now that every thirteen year old with an extra $12 and access to a sink has dyed their hair it isn’t punk, isn’t counterculture, and it just isn’t cool anymore. That makes you silly if you do follow the trend, you’re showing you have no personality of your own for developing your own variations of old or new fashion.

Aug

12

Sunnies for Celebs

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It isn’t every day that you see a celebrity, but when you do see them out in the wild they are usually in Tom Ford sunglasses, or else some form of Aviator and vintage-looking jeans. There seems to be a definite formula for celebrity fashion that is less innovative and more routine than people think at first glance.

For example, look at any rap music video and you’ll find a few key elements of fashion. One, there will be brand names and logos, or else recognizable art on clothing. You’ll see Carrera, Police or Dior, depending on the video. Mostly, this is because of the street credit afforded to those who can afford to wear, and who have the knowledge and style to purchase, name-brand apparel.

Then, on the opposite side of the spectrum, think about the “it” girls of the Hollywood scene. We’re talking the Jennifer Anniston and Angelina Jolie group of girls in the “it” crowd. These ladies all have a few key brands in common. The foremost for sunglasses is Tom Ford, where they seem to get models named after them. Tom Fords have the “Jennifer” “Whitney” and other models named after famous and classy movie stars and singers. This fashion trend isn’t without cliché.

For Caucasian males, the stereotype is to be overly ktich, as in Wayfarer sunglasses, or else totally cool which copies other ethnicities, or else wear sporty gear, which is what most white boys do to try to look cool. Serengeti are great for looking cool and sporty, while Nike are best for pure sport fashion.

Jul

27

Hottest celeb sunglasses

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Sunglasses are one of the few accessories that celebs don’t leave the house without. Well, that and an adopted African baby. Madonna very uncouthly showed up in Africa in Versace and Prada talking about equalizing wealth and other Kabalah principles of unity and oneness (although, to be fair, those are good principles). Perhaps a better charity would have been to pass out Prada sunnies to all of the children instead of school books, which will eventually be burned for fire starter because they don’t have teachers to read from them. Face slap time.

Still, some celebs manage to wear sunglasses without making themselves look too ridiculous. Surprisingly, Angelina Jolie wears high end fashion in a low-end way. By which I mean she is still accessible and aware of the general public’s perception of Hollywood stars and tries to play it down with laid-back fashion. She still adopted a black baby though, so while we love her in Ray Bans and Tom Fords we think that adopting all the children of the rainbow is a bit Rodeo Drive.

One of the celebrities out there doing it right is Kanye West. He’s been a top fashion star among men in Hollywood, and has been a huge fan of sunglasses. He has a nicely shaped face and skull so it isn’t like he is trying to hide an odd gourd. Kanye is paring with Jay Z have collaborated on a track (out soon!) so now you’ll get the chance to see and hear awesome tunes from two of Hollywood’s hottest rappers.

Jun

15

Finding Colors for YOU!

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Summer brings out all kinds of new colors and shapes, and is truly the time to experiment with creative sunglasses. Here, Gwen Steffani looks like the picture of sunshine in Christian Dior Chicago 1 style in white. With her pale skin and pale hair, wearing white manages to make her look tan, healthy and all aglow. This is hard to achieve for someone who is likely anemic and probably goes tanning weekly without any real pay off.

So, if you are overly pale and in need of a quick tan, don’t slather on fake orange goop—you always come off looking like a low budget extra in a slasher film. Instead, just slip into something white and pair it up with more white until you start to look like the tan diva you’ve always daydreamed you are. Wearing white is the simplest way to look tan. It’s a shame more people don’t skip the cancer-causing fake sun booths in favor of lighter threads.

There are a few other great colors for summer, including all pastel colors (unless you are super dark skinned in which case stick to bolder colors and earth tones) and of course fun floral prints. At fashion week we saw a lot more daisy florals and pinks than in many past years, and were shocked that champagne was still a popular summer color. Green and blue, at least the bold varieties, need to be avoided in summer as they make skin look paler and bring out any baggy eyes (which you hopefully have from a summer spent partying).

Jun

8

Celebrity Sunnies

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Okay, so celebrities are now fashion icons as well. Lady Gaga isn’t famous just for her music, we can all agree on that, she’s famous for her look. And what a definitive and bold look that is. We all have an image to cultivate, and sunglasses are one way that celebrities use to cultivate their image of cool. Try to picture Bon Jovi without his Serengeti-like sunglasses, or John Lennon without Oliver Peoples shades, or Aerosmith without something extravagant strapped to his skull. Real rockers and real celebrities wear sunnies, its plain and simple. So, to get a defined and clear look you need to do likewise!

The Olsen twins have done something that no one thought possible. They have made fashion seem empty and plain. No matter what these girls wear they still look sickly and overly young. We adored them growing up and then they morphed into coquettish, bulimic girls who have to hide their hunger by wearing giant Jackie O sunglasses. This has made sunglasses seem less cool and is a feat that only someone from Full House could do.

Try to imagine the Terminator (pre baby-daddy scandal) without his Ray Ban sunglasses, or the Blues Brothers without shades. Its impossible. So much of what these characters are is wrapped up in their fashion and in their identity as a bad-ass sunglasses wearing maniac. And its ironic that sunglasses are a sign of being tough since really what they do is block dangerous UV rays and keep wrinkles from forming. Are tough guys really that scared of crow’s feet?

Mar

30

Fashion Fun for Summer Sunnies

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Summer is finally here! And summer trends are the most fun fashion gets to have all year long! From Dior, to Prada and Tom Ford, everyone has launched new fun, relaxing looks that are sure to Harold in a great new season.
Summer is the time for cuteness, for delicate things, for silks, lace and ribbons and bows. Its not the time for high-fashion in black & white or for overly uptight looks. Clothes should feel loose, open and your skin should be bare and accessible to the slightest breeze. Summer is supposed to be fun, and the clothing needs to reflect this.
On the accessories side, belts, smaller bags and simpler sunglasses are all expected to be in fashion this summer. The giant bags of recent years are fading in popularity and smaller over-the-shoulder bags are taking their place. Sunglasses that are simple and timeless are replacing the oversized, bug-eyed sunglasses of the last five years. Tom Ford has a traditional line of winning sunglasses that all the celebrities and fashion stars love. Any of the timeless looks bring a touch of class and charm to any summer outfit.

This summer, expect to see pastels in full swing, with pinks and blues as the center pieces of ready-to-wear clothing. You’ll also find a lot of champagne and creative reds on the market to balance out the pinks. A new lingerie style of clothing has been slowly emerging on the market in recent summers, but this summer we expect it to stop hiding in the shadows and come out into the light.

Dec

22

How to Dress Like a Sexy Dork

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Sexiness isn’t about lace and leather, its about subtlety. Nothing says sexy like a librarian who knows bending over a shelf to restock a book is drawing longing glances from across the library. It isn’t pole dancing or stripping, which is crude and unrefined. Its living the sexy look from day to day, and refining sex appeal to fit your personality. Recently, the sexy geek look has taken hold! Look out men, ladies will be emerging in black Jimmy Choo glasses or Armani frames ready to party but looking like your old babysitter.

Sexiness isn’t always about going over the top with fashion. In fact, the most sexy women are the ones who don’t try too hard. Men see women who try too hard as difficult, demanding and high maintenance. Avoid this and make yourself approachable and accessible. Geeks are approachable, they are likable, they are smart, witty and bright.

Get the look by buying oversized glasses. I recommend a trendy but not over-the-top brand like Alexander McQueen. Simple clothing like a wife-beater shirt and jeans with these glasses make any look better. Make your punch with accessories instead of clothing and make statements with a few huge items like an over jacket or colorful bag.

For men, the geek chic look is also easily attainable. Flannel shirts are an easy way to bridge the gap and break into the geek world. Glasses are one of the most important accessories for men. Think square, thick-framed and abnormally large. Think of all the famous geeks and their famous and iconic eyewear and mimic the pros.

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.

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