Nov

27

Michael Jackson, THIS IS IT

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As Michael Jackson’s “This is it” tour film opens around the world in conjunction with a roving museum of his artifacts, for the next two weeks only, we are reminded of the star’s accomplishments, fame and style. The King of Pop, clad in Ray Ban Wayfarers, took the stage in his final rehearsals in high energy, with even higher expectations of what his comeback UK tour would be. For the ailing and down-on-his-luck star, this tour would signify a return to the limelight, but also a resurgence of the message Mr. Jackson so adamantly pushed during his lifetime.

A bridge between the black and white communities, Michael Jackson was an activist who sent his message to the masses through music. Perhaps the most recognizable musician since the Beatles, Jackson holds several billboard chart-topping titles in addition to soundtracks, guest appearances, charitable donations and more.

Many will remember the departed star as a philanthropist, while others crave his music as the music they grew up with. Thriller, Annie, Beat It, Billy Jean, Black or White and many, many more titles make his catalog of hits one that very few on the planet can say they do not recognize.

His sense of fashion was unrivaled and outrageous at the time, and many thought it was a phase he would “phase-out” in time. Not so! This star kept his look until the end, with dark sunglasses by Ray Ban, Dior and Versace, Jackson kept himself semi-secluded from the paparazzi. With short, black pants, white socks and dress shoes, he looked always ready to dance, and always ready to smile.

Nov

24

Sunglasses and Your Health

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As everyone by now knows, it is imperative that you wear high-quality, designer sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays. Designer shades, like those offered by Ray Ban and Bolle, offer much more than their cheaper counterparts because the lenses come with added beneficial protective coatings like complete UV protection, rain and streak resistance coatings and scratch resistance. All of which, combined result in healthier overall eyes.

Cheaper glasses that do not have scratch resistant lenses (as most designer sunnies do) can easily be ruined, thus incurring more cost to replace them. Even if the scratch is small, your eye is straining to look through it, thus causing undue stress on an already busy organ.

Glasses that are not rain and streak resistant result in eye strain and fatigued eyes because whether it is perceptible to the naked eye or not, small streaks are always visible on the lenses of cheaper glasses. Each time you wipe your cheap glasses to clean them you are leaving small streaks where the fibers of the cloth come together, your eye may not see them because they are straining to look past the streaks, thus forcing your eyes to constantly refocus.

Designer eyewear is healthier in the end, and in some cases the cost differential is not extreme considering how many pairs of cheap glasses you will have to replace due to the poor quality of construction materials, streaks, scratches and other problems with the lenses, not to mention discomfort. When it comes to your health, you shouldn’t skimp!

Nov

18

How to Clean Contact Lenses

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With the winter season in full swing, the flu season is upon us. Keep yourself healthy this year by staying as clean as possible. One often overlooked aspect of cleanliness if eye care.

If you wear glasses, keep them clean buy soaking the lenses overnight in water and cleaning them gently with soft fabric.

If you wear contact lenses, like Biofinity, ClearSight or Vertex you should remove them from your eyes every night and place them in their appropriate containers with contact solution, which removed attached dust and grime. Even the smallest particle of dust trapped between your contact lens and your eye can scratch your eye and leave the door open for infection. Likewise, many viruses can enter the body through the eye. It is suggested that you not use towels or pillows belonging to other people for just this reason.

After you have soaked your contacts through the night, you should still use additional (fresh) contact solution in the morning to rinse the lenses and remove any remaining particles. Wash your hands thoroughly and then drop the contact lens into the palm of your hand. Squirt contact solution into your palm and rotate your wrist so that the solution covers the entire lens. Use your opposite index finger to touch the exterior of the lens and examine it to ensure there are no lingering particles. Many people squirt more solution onto the lens at this point to make putting it in the eye easier. Once in your eye, look in all directions and be mindful of even the slightest scratching feeling. If you feel discomfort take out the lens and do the entire process again.

Nov

13

Being the It Girl

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Have you ever looked at a woman with designer sunglasses and noticed only after seeing them that the woman was very fashionable and chic? Designer eyewear from companies like Gucci and Prada make an entire outfit look fashionable, and give the woman the appearance of being in the know. This winter, accessorize your wardrobe with a pair of new, designer eyewear that will leave others noticing how fashion forward you are.

The first step in selecting designer eyewear to give yourself the fashionable look is to determine only to buy designer. Fakes will not work as people can easily see the difference between real frames and lenses and cheap knock-offs. You can get affordable designer eyewear if you purchase online, as in-store sales are notoriously overpriced and commission costs factor into each purchase.

Second, instead of latching on to whatever style is popular the day you begin shopping, take a long look in the mirror and think about what colors you look good in. If brown is not your shade, then don’t follow the tan trend that has emerged recently in designer eyewear. If you have a broad chin, then larger frames will give your face proportional balance. Likewise, if your face is top-heavy, then smaller frames will not draw too much attention to the lack of scale. Work with what you have instead of buying blind and you’ll be overjoyed at the results.

Being the it girl takes time and planning, it isn’t a look people just happen to pull off. Spend time putting together a concise look. Shopping online is one way to try out every design available instead of just what is available in the store. Online you have access to everything the fashion world has to offer, good luck, future it girl!

Nov

4

Fall Fashion

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uk1104.JPGWith the autumn season upon us, fashion becomes ever more important with the addition of accessories like Miu Miu sunglasses, vintage outerwear and scarves galore. Here are a few steps to making your fall wardrobe more memorable this year.

Throw out your autumn colors, the sense of fashion that matches the season to the colors it exudes is long past its prime. This season, go bold and stick to brighter, more energetic colors. Not only will this up your mood, but you’ll find it better received than your normal brown and maroon autumn wardrobe.

Bolder looks are better for fall, pick out a pair of larger-than-life sunglasses from Prada or Miu Miu, the best fashion this season. The bigger the eyewear, the better. And you’ll find this especially helpful when driving as the trees lose their leaves and the sun penetrates more of the earth’s surface.

Vintage looks are always in style, but with the autumn fashion, you have the opportunity to really impress with vintage jackets and international scarves. Up your look with the addition of risky hats and large sunglasses, like the flamboyant and creative designs from Alexander McQueen.

Rather than just checking a box this season, make the needed items work for you with gloves, hats and scarves that say something about your personality and temperament. Make every accessory a story, a scarf from your travels abroad, a home-knitted hat, gloves with special features like snap-off fingers. Anything can be a conversation piece, and inspire fashion in others.