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Pink Glasses Frames: Our Favorite Picks

Written By Kara Keigan

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so we’re thinking pink. Pink glasses frames, that is!

Millennial pink has been a standout trend from the fashion crowds to the interior design world in the past few years. Boasting the perfect neutral pastel, pink tinted glasses are now trending in the eyewear world as well.

So what is “millennial pink?”

It is described as not quite bubble gum pink, yet somewhere between a grapefruit and salmon color. With this universally flattering shade, it’s a great trend to adopt if you’re looking to try something new—whether you are looking for an understated accessory or a focal point to your look.

4 Ways to Sport Oversized Sunglasses Frames

Written By Kara Keigan

Tiny sunglasses were trending last summer, but even as the weather cools, oversized glasses frames appear to be heating up. Whether you’re leaning into ‘70s inspired square shapes, grandma-chic aesthetics, or sporty shields, you may want to swap out your latest shades for the oversized glasses frames look.

Here are four different ways to rock oversized frames.

Dive into sporty elements with an oversized shield-style frame

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Photo credit: Glowsly

Features like mirrored lenses, neon brights, or performance-inspired details add a cool touch to any outfit and provide the most sun protection. Shield sunglasses are characterized by the lack of bi-frames like most sunglasses have. Instead, the frames are comprised of a protective lens that covers the eyes and over the bridge of the nose.

6 Incredibly Creative Halloween Costumes With Glasses

Written By Haley Fritz

It’s Halloween time. You have one shot—at least until next year—of putting together the perfect costume.
So you need to wear glasses to go trick-or-treating or make an impression at at the office party? Don’t be frightened. You can still slay October 31st without going blind! Even if you refuse to wear contacts, you need not sacrifice your eyesight for the sake of All Hallow’s Eve. Here are some of our favorite Halloween costumes with glasses!

Aviator Sunglasses: Why This Classic Style Still Endures

Written By Kara Keigan

Aviator sunglasses debuted in 1937 but gained notoriety five years later when General Douglas MacArthur landed on the beach in the Philippines.

A photo of the MacArthur wearing the aviator-style shades was splashed across the front page of newspapers everywhere. It became the go-to “wartime” look for Hollywood productions.

But it wasn’t fashion only that inspired pilots, policemen, and sportsmen to gravitate to the style. Aviator sunglasses did the job.

A little aviator history…

Bausch & Lomb was originally asked by the U.S. Army Air Corps to design sunglasses for pilots to prevent sun glare because they found it often caused nausea and headaches. The result were sunglasses originally called “anti-glares,” since they were intended to ban rays of sun. They were rebranded as “Ray-Ban” when they were released.

Hot Hairstyles to Go With Your Glasses

Written By Kara Keigan

Have you ever considered how your hairstyle and glasses work together to complete your look?

Your frames should match the ethos of your style while complimenting your hairstyle. In fact, there are a couple of things to consider when purchasing glasses. Have you assessed your face shape? What color frames look best with your eye color?

An easy place to start is by taking your glasses to your hairdresser. If you already own a pair and are debating switching up your hairstyle to compliment them, your hairdresser can assess your face shape and go from there.

Your hairdresser can help make real-time adjustments to your cut to ensure they are flattering to your frames. The same goes for getting your brows done. Your esthetician can help determine the shape and color of your brows to ensure they are complimenting your look behind your frames.

Consider using your hair as a tool to balance out your frames. The easiest hairstyles to compliment your frames are styles that pull your hair out of your face. A bun or a ponytail is a great way to show off your frames, knowing that there will be extra focus on your face and glasses. They can be used as a tool to divert attention or draw attention, so go for a bold frame when rocking a soft look and vice versa.