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Clear Frames: Style Tips and Face Shape Guide

Written By Kara Keigan

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From runways to celebrities to fashion trendsetters, clear frames appear to be everywhere. And though they may be trending, the truth is they’ve been popular for quite some time.

The subtle, clean aesthetic of transparent eyewear makes it a staple that has been popular for years.

Have you found yourself growing tired of traditional glasses?

Translucent frames are a modern and fresh take on statement eyewear and perfect for anyone looking to stand out from the crowd. Clear frames are an understated way to add a fun and interesting take to any look.

Selecting Shades: Your Guide to Choosing Sunglasses

Written By Barry Silver

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Of course, it’s hard to see when the sun shines in your eyes. But make no mistake, first and foremost, wearing sunglasses is the healthy thing to do for oh-so-many reasons…

Beyond improving your vision in bright light, sunglasses prevent long-term health conditions, reduce eye strain and the headaches it causes and protect your eyes from elements including wind, dirt, dust and sand.

Sunglasses help make things look sharp—and you can look sharp too. Let’s look at what you should be looking for when selecting your shades through the lens of both practicality and fashion.

Two-Toned Eyeglass Frames are Hot

Written By Elvira Derhovsepian

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Two-toned eyeglass frames are bold, hot and trending with people of all ages.

This style of frames usually features a dark and bold color at the top and a lighter look underneath to balance the bold look. However, the styles vary a lot. Sometimes, the two-toned look’s front-facing, however, other times, the frames and arms may be different colors, styles, or even, materials.

Two-toned glasses usually appear in the traditional range of black and brown colors, but you can find many contrasting frames that incorporate colors such as blue, green, tortoiseshell, and more.

Let’s examine some of the color combinations that have been trending in two-toned eyeglass frames.

4 Unique Eyewear Trends Straight Off the Runway

Written By Kara Keigan

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As I watched what came down the runway during the four weeks of fashion month—from New York to London to Milan to Paris—I was amazed at how often the looks included trendy eyewear. While we fashion folks are introduced to new things every fall and spring, some eyewear trends continue to pop up.

Whether it’s introducing a new trend or reminding us that an old trend is here to stay for another season, runway shows serve as an idea of what’s to come.

I rounded up the best of the best from the four weeks of fashion month to show you some exciting eyewear trends.

Presidents and Their Famous Frames: Glasses Inspired by American Greats

Written By Kara Keigan

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In celebration of Presidents Day, let’s look back at some well-known Presidents and their famous glasses.

Did you know almost all of the Presidents needed at least a reading prescription, but nearly none of them were photographed or documented wearing them? Most say it’s because it exuded a sign of weakness (something you don’t want when you are the highest power of the land). Although in the case of one of our presidents, his use of glasses actually saved his life.

In 1912 Teddy Roosevelt was on his way to give a speech when an assassination attempt occurred, but because of his 50 pages of notes and steel reinforced glasses case the bullet was slowed down and saved his life. Roosevelt went on to give over an 84-minute speech with a shot wound to his chest.