Mar

17

Great Outdoor Active Eyewear

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If you are an outdoorsman or woman, then you’ll love the fact that many sunglasses designers are creating new looks especially for you, looks that are both fashionable and chic while durable and sports ready.

Oakley sunglasses are becoming more accessible. Instead of the somewhat unfashionable plastic frames that can cause a casual athlete to look like Lance Armstrong, you’ll find Oakley designs that are fashionable as well as functional, and made of the highest quality materials.

Arnette sunglasses are the perfect mix of fashion and fun as well as sporty functionality. You’ll love the sleek designs, looks you can wear with a suit to the office as well as parasailing off the gulf. For women who have never been fond of the Oakley look, Arnette sunglasses are a great alternative that offer amazing new looks yet don’t over-feminize their female line to the point of pink puke and faux diamonds, which is a mistake many design houses make when designing for women. Hey, not all women like to look like powder puffs!

For the casual enthusiast of a more slow-passed sport, Timberland sunglasses are a great way to stay fashionable and high brow while still looking slightly athletic and outdoors-like. For yachters, hikers and drivers these sunglasses offer comfort, lightweight durability and straight forward, Indiana Jones-style eyewear that won’t break your piggy bank or make you look like you try too hard, which is exactly what you want while outdoors.

Other great outdoor brands include: Bolle (especially for women who love the outdoors and athletics), Ray Ban, Diesel, Carrera. You’ll find that all of these brands offer something unique in terms of style, but the same level of craftsmanship and durability while exploring and enjoying the great outdoors.

Feb

4

How to Buy Good Contacts

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With so many brands on the market, how do you know which contact lens brands will be right for you. A good start is to talk with your optometrist, but below is a bit of information on whether Acuvue or Proclear contacts would better suit your specific condition and needs.

Acuvue contacts are a great brand with a reputation for quality products that aim to please customers with comfort, reliability and unique one-day and reusable contacts.

Proclear contact lenses lead the market in the multifocal arena, for those of you who have dual prescriptions for distance and up close. With an increase in TV watching, computer use and video gaming this category of vision-impaired individuals is growing, and proclear is there with multifocal lenses that lead the market.

Focus contact lenses are great for buying in bulk. Their high-quality value packs make this perfect for people witch stable prescription who want to buy the contact lenses they will need for several months so they don’t have to worry about reordering contacts for a while. Meanwhile, Focus contacts are well known for both the reusable and one-day contacts, making them a great company to buy from if you prefer a mix of reusable and single use contact lenses.

Bausch and Lomb contact lenses are well known among those who need extra help for stigmatisms or glaucoma. If you suffer from more than just poor vision, than Bausch and Lomb may have the contact lenses that are right for you and your ailment.

Jan

27

Sunglasses Deals

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au0127.JPGIf you are like many other Australians and are feeling the weight of the recession on your shoulders, then you’re always on the lookout for a great deal. Vision Direct is the best online store for finding great deals on authentic, designer brands at affordable prices. Vision Direct even has a discount eyewear page with deals ranging up to 70% off! If you are on the market for designer eyewear but don’t have the purse to back up the look, then this is definitely the venue for you.

I took a peak at the special deals items and discovered a wonderful blend of men’s and women’s eyewear ranging from the ultra chic to the incredibly sporty. With brands like Adidas, Oakley and Burberry to Prada and beyond, you will find a design and brand that is perfect for you. Regardless of the fashion house you have in mind, you’ll be shocked at the variety and selection available at a discount price online. Some styles may be from 2007 or 2008, but the classy looks available from Vision Direct are always in style.

The great thing about discount eyewear bought online are twofold. First, shopping on line is fun and rewarding. You can pull up a picture of yourself while looking at pictures of the sunglasses and find the ones that best suit your face and skin tones. Secondly, no one else will know that your designer, brand-name eyewear was bought at a discount price. None is the wiser and you come out ahead with a savvy new pair of sunnies for an unbeatable price!

Dec

3

Giving the Gift of Sight

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As Christmas approaches and the weather improves, keep these fashionable designer eyewear ideas in mind for creative and fun holiday gifts:

Ray Bans – these classy shades are always in style. For men, the Aviator style is perfect for an edgy and yet professional look that is as tried and true as the holidays themselves. For women, the recently resurgent Wayfarer style is all the modern rage. Brighter colors are in this year than in years past, so Wayfarers in pink, yellow, red and blue are flying off the shelves this season.

Go for Broke – For that special someone, there is nothing higher on the fashion food chain that Prada. Prada sunglasses this holiday are a great way to say you care and have been listening to her recent rants about fashion. If she isn’t a Prada fan, then the bet is on Versace or Gucci, both reputable names in the world of high fashion.

For Him – If you are looking for the hottest gift for your special beau, then look no further. Police sunglasses for men have been endorsed by only the hottest celebrities across the globe, and are the definitive “it” item for 2010. From George Clooney to Hugh Jackman to Antonio Bandaras, Police sunglasses are all they wear, and for good reason. Give the gift of cool to your man and show him you think he is a star.

Apr

17

Update on the Go West Rowing Team Sponsored by Vision Direct

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The Go West team has completed their first round of compulsory equipment testing for the pan-Indian race set to launch later this month. The boat, named the “Whatever it Takes” will complete its inspection phase soon and needs to be in top condition to handle the rough waters ahead.


After passing their RYA Yacht master Theory courses on the 1st of April the crew have given several interviews and have now begun to mentally prepare themselves for the arduous task ahead. While training has dwindled in intensity due to boat preparations and yacht theory training courses, the crew feels they are ready to take on the Indian Ocean.


Vision Direct sponsors the Go West team and applauds their dedication to extreme sporting. Vision Direct has also supplied the four crew members with the best in designer sporting eyewear, including Rudy Project, Oakley, Burberry and more.

Apr

12

What the Pros Wear, the Indian Ocean Rowing Race

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Four lads from Perth set out across the Indian Ocean with little more than food, water, a firm boat and the best gear in the industry (provided by Vision Direct) to protect their bodies. With extreme sporting, such as this, protecting one’s eyes is of the utmost importance. Here is how two of the team mates protect themselves in style. The Go West team is comprised of Andrew, Pete, Matt and Dave.


Like his teammates Andrew and Pete, Matt has chosen his eyewear for the Indian Ocean race very carefully. After carefully perusing through Vision Direct’s vast collection, Matt settled on two pairs of sunglasses – Serenget Bromo’s and Oakley Radar Range sunglasses. The Serengeti Bromo’s are perfect for low hassle eyewear across multiple weather and terrain conditions while the Oakley Radar Range sunglasses will be donned whenever Matt encounters rough waters. With rimless bottoms and a firm fit, the Radar’s stay in place and allow optimal peripheral vision in dangerous situations.

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Dave, perhaps, chose his eyewear the most carefully, for he ultimately went with a pair of the finest eyewear in the industry, something spoken of only in whispers by athletes lucky enough to land a pair- Rudy Project Zyon’s. These sunglasses have experienced more stages of R&D than some space shuttles, their designs are simple in their intricacy, and leave nothing to chance. The very shape of the lenses was designed for optimal speed, safety and performance enhancement. Dave will not be disappointed to find these bad boys carrying their share. For a back up pair, Dave is bringing Oakley Conducts, which are stylish and cool for light rowing in minimal sunlight or clam waters.


The Go West team launches their boat April 19th, keep checking back for further updates as the team pushes out into the great wide beyond!

Apr

1

Australia’s Best Gear up for Serious Rowing

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For the toughest rowing race in the world the Perth team has chosen the best of the competitive sunglasses designs for intense sporting. From Adidas to Serengeti to Armani, the team has decked themselves out in style, athleticism and protection. Throughout the 6000k race the team of four will be confronted with variations in weather, intensity and jarring. They have chosen their sunglasses with precision and care. Here is what the best of the best are wearing for eyewear protection while rowing across the Indian Ocean.

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Pete, who has been rowing since age 14, has chosen the extreme sporting designs of Adidas to optimize his performance in the trans Indian voyage. Adidas Elevation Climacool sunglasses are perfect for Pete, who is powered by passion, determination and facing rough challenges head on. With a thin foam layer similar to ski goggles (and an optional head strap to keep these bad boys in place) the Climacool are a smart choice. With additional inserts for those in need of prescription lenses, the Climacool’s are perfect for protection and vision on long rowing races across rough waters, and can come with various coatings like rain proofing and anti-scratch for extremely rough terrain. For security, Pete has chosen to bring along three pairs of eyewear for the race, his second choice- the Adidas Ramone sunglasses, which are perfect for calmer waters and dawn/dusk rowing. For photo ops and other moments where the team will want to look their finest, Pete chose a third pair of eyewear, Giorgio Armani GA’s, sunglasses with definite style! This design features thick temple bars that will be perfect for rowing in calm water when the sun is at its strongest and Pete will want his peripheral vision protected from reflection and glare.


Andrew, a rowing coach and lifelong rower, chose one pair of sunglasses that are stylish, protective, sporty and practical. Serengeti Bromo’s offer the best of all worlds, and Andrew will be wearing them through some of the roughest ocean waters on the planet. These prescription ready sunglasses have great athletic reviews and allow optimal vision with minimal weight and discomfort.


Matt and Dave have also decked themselves out in Vision Direct eyewear, for more on what the rowing pros choose, check back next week! Meanwhile, the Go West team launched April 19th and we’ll be there to follow along with updates and eyewear gear reviews.

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