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Hats + Sunglasses Combos to Level Up Your Winter Style

Written By Kara Keigan

The winter months can often feel cold, drab, and well, all-around uninspiring. But instead of bundling up in boring cold-weather accessories, this time of year is the perfect opportunity to infuse some style into your look—from the latest trendy topper to fashionable frames.

Sunglasses should be an integral part of your cold-weather uniform to help protect you from those bright winter rays. From a sunglasses-beret combination that sends you to Paris (in your dreams), to a pairing more fit for the ski slopes, we’ve rounded up 8 winter accessories combos you’ll be dying to add to your cart. Whether or not your winter style skews more functional or purely decorative, we’ve got the perfect pairing for you.

Is Mascara Bad for Your Eye Health? (And Other Makeup Issues)

Written By Louise Wood

When you put on makeup and apply facial cleansers, moisturizers, and sunscreen, have you ever thought about the effects the cosmetics can have on your eyes?

Using cosmetics such as these around your eyes can result in unpleasant consequences including allergy, infection, injury, and vision loss. You need to consider the ingredients in the product and its use-by date. Let’s examine some of the risks and tips for avoiding them.

Yes, Women Have More Eye Health Issues

Written By Michael Healy

When it comes down to simple biology, genders differ. Some differences make sense and some make you wonder.

One of the strange differences between men and women is that women tend to be at a higher risk for developing vision problems.

In fact, women aren’t just a little more likely to experience eye issues, they are nearly twice as likely as men to develop eye health issues.

You might ask yourself how that can be possible? How can the health of your eyes differ just based on gender? It’s a question deserving of a deeper dive.

Bling’s the Thing on These Fancy Sunglasses Temples

Written By Kara Keigan

If you’re not ready to take on sunglasses with front-facing bling, might I suggest trying its more subtle sister trend, embellished templates? From dangling charms to bedazzled frame templates (also known as arms), side style bling offers a glitzy upgrade to your sunglasses in a more subtle way.

Designers like Versace offer their iconic medallion embellishments, while Gucci has a charm that will replace your favorite earrings. If you’re looking for a glamorous upgrade to your sunglasses, shop some of our favorites below and shine from all angles.

Mom Sunglasses: The 10 Best Sunglasses for Mother’s Day

Written By Barry Silver

Do you have a great gift planned for Mother’s Day? Flowers? Nah. Instead, go for mom sunglasses!

Sunglasses are a great gift. Mom will love you for it—even if she already has a pair or two. Designer shades will give your mother a cool new look and keep her eyes protected from the sun’s rays.

You’ll find hundreds of brands and thousands of choices for women’s sunglasses at EZContacts. To give you some good ideas, we’ve created a list of ten popular choices, at various price points, from some of our most popular designer brands. This mom sunglasses gift guide is sure to help you find a great gift for your mom!