Sep

26

Celebrity Shades

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Celebrities have coaches who keep them in the latest and greatest of fashions. It’s not by pure charm that they know what to wear and what fashionable looks work. That Tom Ford is always in season but Ray Bans ebb and wane. So, don’t beat yourself up if you don’t have as much time to commit to each day’s outfit or to fixing your hair, make up or other aspects of your wardrobe. When not filming, celebrities look every bit as normal and fashionable confused as the rest of us. That’s why so many magazines can survive solely on printing pictures of celebrities in civilian garb.

If you are interested in celebrity fashion there are a few celebrities who do it well, and do it with the best coaches in the business. Look at Angelina Jolie before she hit the big time. She was a model, so she knew fashion, but she was also wearing clothing that didn’t make her look sexy. She didn’t have a specific look figured out until later, when she had professional help. The same goes for her hubby Brad Pitt, whose fashion sense has taken a more serious and focuses turn in recent years.

Jennifer Aniston is another celebrity to watch. She is conservative and alluring, but she manages to be sexy and bold at the same time. She walks the thin line between beautiful and boring without breaking a sweat. That takes a lot of talent. You can also look at big shots like Adam Sandler. Not normally seen as a fashionable man, his look takes some work. He is sporty and carefree without looking like a frat boy. Not an easy task.

Sep

21

Fashionable Sunglasses for Autumn

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Fall is the best season for high fashion. Scarves, boots, darker makeup, and even bigger sunglasses and more fun. It’s the ideal season for everything high fashion. Prada shades look richer and healthier in autumn, and you can get away with doing more in terms of unique and creative combos.

Big boots, in fall, are sexy and sleek, and have a slimming affect that contrasts well with bigger sweaters and thicker clothing. In effect, you add slimming elements to the bottom when wearing thicker elements on top, letting people know you are not chubby only in autumn and fall, but the same sexy creature you always have been.

Summer shades are colorful and fun, fall shades are more professional, more natural or more earthy. Gold, silver, black and brown colors are all in style in autumn while in summer these hues are hardly stunning and only serve to distract.

One of the best things about autumn are the scarves. You can drape beautiful colors all around your body and around your face. You can add charm and fun designs all around your face. This allows you to pull in more color in your makeup and in your glasses and sunglasses. This makes fall a lot of fun.

The last great thing about fall is that it’s easy to be wilder, more punk or gothic than normal without looking like a fool or without appearing to overly change your wardrobe or general fashion sense. Sunglasses with studs or silver and graffiti designs are all popular in autumn and yet look silly in summer.

Aug

17

Childish and Fun Fashion

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Just because you’ve grown up doesn’t mean you can’t still be childish. Relive your youth through fashion with fun and wild MiuMiu sunglasses, or the crazy tattooed look of Ed Hardy. Whatever your childhood was like, there are sunglasses on the market to make you smile from nostalgia and glee.

Sunglasses are not the only way to get a flash back to your past. You can also slip into some Converse shoes and get the same look you loved when you were a tot. Or, for those ladies amongst us who loved to play dress up, Jimmy Choo shoes can still inspire glee and awe, and give the feeling that we’re playing dress up, playing princes or simply indulging in a secret form of fun that has no explanation.

So many accessories are grown up and functional, like briefcases, watches, cell phones and clothing, that it really does pay off to slip in your childish bits of fun whenever possible. Spiderman underwear are sold to adults as well, and you’ll find Hello Kitty accessories for grown ups, even when outside Japan. It’s these hidden joys that make life sweet and fulfilling, at least in the short spurts of smiles and shrieks that make life amazing.

You’ll also find a few key items can help you look more youthful, sunglasses being primary among that list. Sunglasses were once seen as cool, not functional, and only the coolest had designer shades to complete their already cool outfits. This fashion accessory is one of the best ways to look and feel younger and more childish.

Jul

9

High class Beauty and Charm

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Everyone wants to spend a day as royalty. To wake up to breakfast in bed with a servant reading the newspaper in a sultry, Anthony Hopkins voice. To have slippers so fluffy they feel like walking on air, and to have a wardrobe of all the best designer labels like Dior, Prada, Versace and Serengeti. To stroll into every room and have music start or stop at a glance, and to sit on chairs that feel like they were molded to your form. Alas, this isn’t a likely scenario for most.

Most of us struggle to have a wardrobe that is classy without breaking the piggy bank. We scour the racks for deals and discounts so we can look like we spent more then we did. We work hard for our cash and we can’t afford to spend it on things that are not necessities. Most of us will never know what its like to open the closet and see items we’ve never worn or, for that matter, even want to wear.

But beauty and high-class charm can’t be bought. You are beautiful and charming based on your personality and your heart. People are attracted to warmth, and they seek comfort from friendly people. Some of the wealthiest and most high class people are annoying to be around, and thus not beautiful. Finding beauty is as simple for a sweet person and smiling into the mirror. You don’t need to have an entirely high-end wardrobe, just pick out a few key accessories to spend your money on and you’ll start looking like a million bucks. Designer glasses are a great key accessory to make you look great- MiuMiu are a great brand for this for women and Police for men.

Feb

28

Fashion from Fundamentalists

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With the wild success of the TV shows: Big Love and Sister Wives, the Mormon religion’s fundamentalists groups have been in the forefront of American culture yet again. Only this time, we’re seeing inside the religion in a way that Hollywood created, giving us a unique view that isn’t all together an honest portrayal of all polygamists, but still an interesting and riveting drama. And as a result of this new highlighting, we’re finding bits and pieces of their culture and fashion infiltrating American fashion. Versace, for example, has recently released a line of clothing that is neck to ankle, and the sleeves cover the entire arms.

Madonna (image) looks extremely well covered considering she was once the premiere sex symbol in the country. You’ll also find bits and pieces of the look in everyday fashion over the last few years in the form of the hairstyle, the wispy top-head bun, and the tightness of the sleeves around the wrist, which has become a staple in high-end fashion in recent years.

Whatever your opinions about the groups, their fashion is an interesting blend of femininity, charm and a throwback to a simpler time. The clothing are durable, high on utility and easy on the eyes, a great combination for any woman. This is an area the Mormons have in common with the Amish, whose clothing can also stand the test of time. Prada, who have since become a major designer brand, set out originally to make a high-end product that was durable and could withstand daily wear and tear, like the Amish clothing.

Jan

11

Sunglasses for a More Youthful Vibe

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I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but its now 2011 and that means another year has passed and alas, you’ve aged. 2011 sounds so futuristic. It sounds so far away, and yet here it is, and you’ll be writing it on your checks for the next 300+ odd days. So, take the fountain of youth into consideration and start purchasing clothing and accessories that give you a more youthful (but not childish or age inappropriate) look. Accessories are the easiest way to achieve this. We’re not talking about wearing your baseball cap backwards, but designer MiuMiu sunglasses will add a touch of youth without making you look like a hipster.

Youth is a hard thing to capture again once its gone. It is a general attitude, a way of looking at the world with wonder, awe and constant curiosity—traits that adults lose. Adult fashion is bland, expected and pre-packaged and lacks that curiosity and excitement that youthful wardrobes have. Sunglasses are a great and easy way to start bridging your way back into a youthful look. You don’t have to have Ed Hardy sunglasses to be young looking. Serengeti, if worn right, will add a sense of youth without looking like you are trying too hard.

So, if you want to start 2011 off with a new way of viewing the world, start by rearranging how you view yourself. Keep your youthful sense of awe and start dressing with more attention to youthful details, like sunglasses, jewelry and shoes.

Jan

6

Fresh Sunglasses for the New Year

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Happy New Year! Welcome to 2011, the year you are going to rock your own world, achieve all your resolutions and end up in January 2012 smiling at a job well done. You’re going to jazz up your look by adding designer accessories to pump up your sex appeal. Miu Miu sunglasses are a great way to achieve this new look. Jimmy Choo sunglasses are also hot right now, and will be throughout 2011, but the Jimmy Choo shoes are especially beautiful and exquisite. In addition, you’ll be looking great in new clothing that, even on a budget, if done right, can add amazing appeal and give a whole-new-you look.

Here’s a tip for shopping high class on a budget. Take a line from Johnny Depp, whose fashionable clothing is ripped up, retro and out-of-date. Apparently the best and easiest way to have a hot new wardrobe is to head to your local Thrift Shop and starting looking for what the old folks recently dropped off. You’ll be looking for dress jackets with padded elbows, ripped jeans and a tight band T-shirt. Add to this a few high-class accessories and you’ll have a whole new and totally affordable look that is unique, fresh and yet has amazing depth.

Another tip to high class fashion on a budget is to put all of your cash into accessories rather than clothing. Clothes are breakable, rip easily, stain easily and in general don’t last that long. Accessories stay in fashion longer than clothing and are more affordable often than clothing.

Dec

30

How Polycarbonate Lenses Could Save your Life

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Have you every thought, even for a moment, that those sexy Prada sunglasses perched upon your nose could save your life? Aside from being one of the most visible and cost-effective fashion accessories, sunglasses and eyeglasses could save your life, as well as your vision. Whenever you purchase eyeglasses or sunglasses, check the box that says ‘polycarbonate lenses’ and you’ll thank yourself for making your eyes the most protected spot on your body.

In warfare, one in three injuries on the battlefield is eye related. 1 in 3 is a staggeringly high number. As a result of these statistics, the US military has made sunglasses a mandatory part of the uniform. Only certain sunglasses are accepted, and all of them have polycarbonate lenses. Here’s why:

Polycarbonate reflects BB pellets in a test done with glass lenses and polycarbonate. You can find the study online or try it yourself if you have the required materials. A direct hit with a bullet will not stop with polycarbonate lenses, but most shrapnel will flatten, deflect or rebound off the lenses, as proven by the pellet test. Shrapnel was one of the largest factors in eye injuries, so this easy protective measure is meaningful and cost effective.

Polycarbonate s the same stuff that F16 cockpits are made out of. You don’t use this material on a fighter jet unless its tough, tough stuff. A crack or fissure in an F16 cockpit hood could result in the cabin losing pressure at a high altitude and the pilot passing out (and thus crashing). Polycarbonate doesn’t shatter like glass and can resist speedy temperature transitions. Its tough stuff, is the point.

In addition to being touch, it reflects 99% of the sun’s harmful UV rays. In a warzone, the flashes from a muzzle or explosion can temporarily blind a warrior. With sunglasses, this effect is minimized and the soldier has precious seconds extra to react.

Since you are able to manipulate coloring on polycarbonate lenses, you can tint them to your specifications, making them an essential tool for hunting, sniping or warfare.

Dec

28

The Sniper’s Friend

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Few sunglasses are as important as those used by hunters, snipers and men and women in uniform—be they military, police or special unit. Sunglasses for professionals are high quality, with years of research and development backing the designs and functions. They have tinted lenses scientifically designed to enhance visual contrast and decrease peripheral glare or light refraction. Although an everyday brand you already know and love, Nike makes excellent hunting sunglasses.

The orange-yellow tinting of the lenses increases contrast. When focusing on minute details or quick changes and movement, orange and yellow are the best tint colors. For snipers, this is essential because a sniper is looking at an object roughly 100 yards or more away. Slight changes in distance can be more easily perceived with tinted lenses, they make the human eye stronger and better than it could otherwise be in the natural light spectrum in normal conditions.

Hunting, sniper and military glasses also need to be made of polycarbonate lenses and sturdy, durable temple bar material. Polycarbonate lenses can save a life, they don’t shatter in the way glass lenses would, nor do they break sharply like plastic. Should shrapnel hit your eye wearing polycarbonate lenses it should, in theory, block everything and merely scratch (if that) the lenses. With a strong recoil on some weapons, soldiers, snipers and police need to have sturdy lenses incase the scope kicks back into the eye. That’s why these folks choose the best possible lenses and frames for their sunglasses—nothing is more important than vision.

Dec

19

Adidas Verses Nike Eyewear

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Adidas versus Nike eyewear, this is one question many people find themselves asking. When it comes to sports eyewear, these kinds of questions are only natural. Try to embrace the quandary and consider that at least you are asking the important questions about your sportswear fashion.

Let’s consider the important points. Nike sunglasses are active, friendly eyewear that have technologically advanced features as well as creative design and a very cool look. Nike knows how to up your cool points through fashion, and yet their primary goals are to protect your eyes during high impact or outdoor sports. Nike indicates an entirely focused attention and dedication to your sport. A voluptuous woman nearly nude on the sidelines of your sporting event is impossible to you. Nike logos on your eyewear indicate focus, adrenaline and passion—to sport. You are advertising to the world that you are interested in only one thing while wearing the logo. Enjoy playing basketball with a few friends?—then don’t wear Nike as that’s not for half-timers.

Adidas sunglasses, although similar, represent a different type and style of athletics. When you wear Adidas and not Nike you are saying that you are an athlete, but that your focus isn’t entirely on sports. You also notice fashion, quality and other aspects of life besides whatever sport you participate in. Remember that blonde on the sidelines?—You’d notice her and your Nike wearing friends would not. They’d be focused on the fact that the score is not in their favor while you’d be figuring out how to make your lose look like a win to the blonde.

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