Sunglasses Archives

5 Reasons to Invest in Designer Sunglasses

Written By Shorey Andrews

Popping on your favorite pair of sunnies in the warm weather is a powerful feeling. Not only are you shielding yourself from the sun’s harmful rays, you can look super stylish, too.

Prescription sunglasses can often feel like a burden to purchase, but investing in a proper pair of sunglasses is a smart decision. If you choose wisely and take care of the pair you buy you won’t have to go through the process again for quite some time. Unless, of course, you are a collector. Then, by all means, purchase as many as you can.

Designer sunglasses have a price tag that floats slightly higher than a regular pair of shades but what you need to know is you’re paying for quality. If you’re not yet convinced, check out the below reasons why designer sunglasses are the right choice for you.

Sport Some Spectacular Sunglasses at the Summer Festivals

Written By Destiny Hagest

It’s summer. Music festival season is here.

Whether you’re hot on the heels of an unforgettable Coachella or waiting with bated breath for Lollapalooza, don’t go without a giant bottle of water and the perfect set of shades.

Protecting Your Eyes in the Summer Sun

Written By Michael Healy

During the warmer months we have an easy time remembering to apply sunscreen or wear protective clothing to prevent sun damage to our skin. But how often are you taking precautions to prevent sun damage to your eyes? Ultraviolet (UV) rays can be just as harmful to your eyes as they can to your skin.

Why is protecting your eyes during summer important?

There are two types of UV rays—UVA and UVB—that can prove harmful to your eyes. UVA rays can cause damage to the retina and the lens of the eye. UVB rays can cause even more damage because they are absorbed by the cornea, the outermost layer of the eye.

Selecting Shades: Your Guide to Choosing Sunglasses

Written By Barry Silver

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.

Are Your Designer Glasses Authentic?

Written By Barry Silver

You ordered and paid for name brand eyeglasses or sunglasses. How can you be sure they’re authentic?

Given how often eyeglasses and sunglasses purported to be name brands are actually knockoffs, you’ll want to know how to spot the fakes.

Let’s start with how the glasses are described.

Some sellers are “sneaky honest” in the way they describe the item. Look to sniff-out such tactics when descriptions say “inspired by [brand name]” or the like. For sure, don’t let the word “replica” slip past you. Also, look for misspellings, perhaps subtle ones: Pradda, or Guci, for instance.