Halloween is coming up and while dressing up is fun, some people feel like their glasses take away from their costume. Not every character wears glasses, so many get frustrated and self-conscious because they feel like they will not look “right” in their costume. In a child’s eye what vampire or witch wears corrective lenses! […]
Jul 21 2015
What Does Your Eye Color Say About YOU
Back in May we had an article about the variation in eye color and what they say about your health, but there is research that suggests that there is also a correlation between your eye color and your personality traits. It’s amazing that these discoveries help show us that our eyes are really the windows […]
Jan 18 2015
Sunglasses Make History : The 2015 Winter Classics
Sunglasses have made history during the recent 2015 Winter Classic ice hockey game at Nationals Park in Washington, as Karl Alzner of the Washington Capitals became the first NHL player to sport a pair of sunglasses during a hockey game, indoors or outdoors. The sun was a major concern heading into the game between the […]
Dec 27 2014
The History of New Year’s Eve Glasses
Did you know that those plastic novelty glasses adorned with the numerical shape of the New Year, the ones typically worn at New Year’s Eve parties, have only been around since the 1990’s? It was only a few weeks after New Year’s Day, on the night of January 27th, 1990, when two Seattle musicians, Peter […]
Oct 26 2014
Halloween Costumes That Look Better With Sunglasses
You might have a killer Halloween costume, but there is no doubt that it would be better looking with a nifty pair of shades. Don’t take my word for it? Here are 5 costumes that instantly look more awesome with the addition of a pair of sunglasses. Cop Without Sunglasses Cop With Sunglasses Bono Without […]
Oct 23 2014
The Real Reason Bono Wears Sunglasses
Irish rock band U2’s front man, Bono is known for his raw sounding voice, and his signature trademark: funky tinted sunglasses. But Bono wants the world to know he’s not an aloof rock star who wears shades indoors just because — he wears them for an eye condition that he was diagnosed with 20 years ago. On […]
Sep 24 2014
Celebrities With Eyewear Lines
These three celebrities are crossing over into the world of fashion. Sunglasses have maintained a strong presence in the celebrity world since the beginning of Hollywood – once for the purpose of disguise, and now, simply for the fashion statement. Tons of celebrities are launching sunglass lines of their own! Take a look: Will.I.Am – ill.i […]
Aug 25 2014
5 Best Sunglass Appearances in Movie History
Since the invention of motion pictures, movie stars have turned to sunglasses to transform them from ordinary to celebrity status. These movies were good to begin with, but these 5 pairs of sunglasses made them really stick out. Here are the 5 best sunglass appearances in movie history. 1. Breakfast at Tiffany’s This pair of […]
Jul 7 2014
Andy Warhol’s “Selfie-Portraits Collection”
Leave it to the Andy Warhol Foundation to co-create this summer’s hippest sunglasses. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts has collaborated with RETROSUPERFUTURE for their new line of sunglasses, titled “Self-Portraits Collection.” These shades are decorated with a collage of photo-booth self-portraits of the Pop artist, along with his signature on the inner-side […]
Jun 10 2014
These 8 Celebrities Wear Flip Ups – So Should You!
Time for a new pair of sunglasses? This year, consider a pair of flip-up shades! They are chic, they are convenient, and they are IN! Flip-up sunglasses have made a vicious comeback in the world of fashion, and we are here to provide proof. These are EIGHT celebrities who are way ahead of the trends! […]
