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Viva Magenta: The Best Glasses in Pantone’s Color of the Year

Written By Kara Keigan

Every December, Pantone announces a color for the upcoming year. Not only is the color meant to be a prediction for trending palettes, but the hue also reflects what is happening in the world around us. And this year, it’s bold Viva Magenta.

Pantone went on a journey to get to this color. After a year of chaos and upheaval in 2020, Pantone started the next year by announcing Ultimate Gray and Illuminating, a marriage of gray and sunshine yellow to convey the message of strength and hopefulness that feels enduring and uplifting.

Jump to 2023, and we get what Pantone called “An unconventional shade for an unconventional time.”

Pantone’s Color of the Year, Viva Magenta, vibrates with vim and vigor. It is a shade rooted in nature descending from the red family and expressive of a new signal of strength. Viva Magenta is brave and fearless, a pulsating color whose exuberance promotes a joyous and optimistic celebration, writing a new narrative. (Source)

In a year where conversations around artificial intelligence are omnipresent, it’s no surprise that this is also 2023’s Pantone Color of the Year. The shade itself was selected by human trend prognosticators who survey fashion, then interpreted by the A.I. tool to create a new ecosystem to be explored, aptly named “the Magentaverse.” Pantone also released various images of this make-believe world, of course dripping in the vivid magenta hue.

Ladies, These Sunglasses and Accessories Will Heat Up Your Summer

Written By Kara Keigan

As the winter melts away and the days start to get longer, it’s time to start thinking about your summertime accessories. Tried and true frames are that for a reason, but playing around with different sunglasses styles and trends can be the best part of getting dressed.

Utilize your sunnies as the finishing touch for styling your warm-weather looks. Whether you’re looking for an added touch of glam or a way to infuse a bit of nostalgia, sunglasses are a summer accessory you should have fun with. We’ve gathered seven warm weather accessories and perfect sunglasses pairings—whether you want your look to transport you to the coast of Italy or the streets of New York City.

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.

Can Mascara Damage Your Eyes? (And More Makeup & Cosmetics 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.