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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.

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.

Eye Glasses for Students: The Ultimate Styling Guide

Written By Shorey Andrews

Class is almost back in session. It’s time to go shopping for items that will set you apart from your classmates. Shopping for new eye glasses for students is an opportunity to reinvent your look and express your personality.

With so many exciting frames to choose from, it’s the perfect time to find a pair that will bring you straight to the top of your class.

Fine Tune Your Vision Outdoors with Performance Sunglasses

Written By Oliver Torres

There was a time when a car stereo only had one knob to control the sound coming through the speakers: volume. Eventually, stereo makers designed systems which allowed the listener to tune the sound to their liking with frequency control options and more.

The next evolution came in the form of presets. Listening to rock? There’s a preset for that. Jazz? Here you go.

In much the same way, sunglass lenses have evolved past the three basic colors of grey, brown and G-15 (Green). These essential colors are certainly not obsolete, but for those that want optimal vision for a specific activity there are now new and exciting lens colors and coatings to choose from.

In order to better comprehend the innovative new options, let me explain how sunglasses work at the most basic level.