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Sunglasses are an Affordable Way to Add Designer Fashion to Your Wardrobe

Whether we will admit it or not, just about every woman and quite a few men would love to be able to wear designer fashions. However, the price is usually beyond what we can justify spending for one item let alone a wardrobe.

Designer sunglasses are a hot item right now and every major designer has added them to their fashion line. Pictures of celebrities sporting suglasses by such designers as Chanel, Dior, Prada, Gucci, Versace, Luis Vitton, and Marc Jacobs are everywhere.

Ray Ban sunglasses have been popular for years and are still one of the top brands. One of their top styles the Ray Ban Aviator Sunglasses. Oakley sunglasses are another brand that have been around for a while and sought after today. Ray Ban and Oakley are very popular among men’s sunglasses.

Designer sunglasses are not cheap, but compared to clothing, shoes, and handbags, sunglasses are relatively inexpensive and can add a dramatic designer update to your everyday wardrobe. Finding discount designer sunglasses online is pretty easy, but you need to know what you want, and how to make sure they are authentic.

Things to Know Before You Buy

You may not be planning to wear your designer sunglasses while playing tennis or skiing down a slope, but there are things you should consider before you invest you money.

Designer sunglasses don’t demand the high price tags on the brand name only. They use only high quality materials for their frames, lens, and hardware unlike their cheaper counterparts. They are made to last for years and usually come with a guarantee.

Nylon or composite frames are stronger and will hold up better than plastic. Some frames have a wire core that makes them easy to adjust for comfort. As with sunglasses frames, glass lens have clearer vision and are more resistant to scratches than plastic.

Choose the Best Sunglasses for Your Face Shape

Oval Face Shape – If you have an oval face, you can wear just about any shape sunglasses as long as the size of the frame is appropriate for the size of your face.

Round Face Shape – To counter the roundness of the face, select angular frames such as straight lines, square, triangular. Dark colors such as black or tortoise shell also help to play down the roundness of the face.

Square Face Shape – Curved or rounded sunglasses compliment a square face best. They should fit high on the face to downplay the jawline.

Oblong Face Shape – An oblong face is similar to square in that it is just about the same width from top to bottom with the length being much greater than the width. To counter this, a good choice would be large sunglasses to cover as much of the center of the face as possible to minimize the length.

Triangle Face Shape/Heart Face Shape – A triangular or heart face shape has a broad forehead and narrow mouth and chin. Thin rimmed frames with vertical lines work well to help balance the top to the bottom part of the face and should not sit too high. If you have a triangular face shape try to avoid large frames, heavy nose bridges, bold colors and square shapes. Aviator sunglasses work well with either the triangle or heart face shape.

Diamond Face Shape – With a narrow forehead and chin and broad cheek bones, rimless sunglasses look best on a diamond shape face. To soften the angular shape, sunglasses that have an oval or slightly curved square shape work best.

Large Nose – If you have a large nose, choose a large frame for your sunglasses. Small frames will accentuate the size of the nose while large frames will make it look smaller.

Long Nose – Sunglasses that have frames that are high on the sides drawing attention upward will draw attention away from a long nose. A double nose bridge will also help to make a long nose appear shorter.

Small Nose – A good choice for sunglasses when the nose is small is a light color frame with a high bridge.

Before buying sunglasses, make sure you try them on and wear them for a while to be sure they are comfortable. Since you can’t try sunglasses on before buying online, find the pair you want in a store first?

It goes without saying that the lens should offer 100 % UV protection for your eyes. You may want to also consider a polarized lens to help prevent glare.

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Getting your eyes tested used to be something to be done as rarely as you could.  You knew that each new prescription would mean a huge bill from your optician for new glasses.

Not any longer.  You are under no obligation to buy glasses from your optician.  You are free to take your prescription away.  If you wear glasses all the time you will want to be able to afford the latest designer styling without breaking the bank.  In today’s recession hit times it pays to shop around and hunt for good quality glasses at bargain prices.

The internet is your friend. Check out what is on offer online.  With the internet you can shop around at your leisure without even leaving home. At Bargain specs direct you will find a range of prescription glasses at prices from as little as £10.  Yes, really, you can get glasses @ £10 plus postage.  If you fancy the latest designer styling check out the Designer glasses section at Fashion specs direct.  With prices starting from an amazing £25 you will be spoilt for choice.

When the sun comes out you will want to have a trendy pair of cheap prescription sunglasses to hand.  Fortunately Bargain specs direct can help you there too.  All their cheap prescription glasses can be glazed with tinted lenses.

Best of all, if your prescrition changes and your frames are still good – Bargain specs Direct will fit new lenses..

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Here’s a fact- over $2.5 million was spent in USA alone to purchase 270 million sunglasses. You might be a traffic cop, a student, a banker, or a biker, but those cool shades have become a part of you. Often times, sunglasses are bought because they look ‘cool’. With brands like Bausch & Lomb, Vuarnet, Oakley, Killy, Hobie, Serengeti and many more, offering sunglasses in all shapes, sizes, colors and designs… who can blame you? The trend has caught on and it looks like it is here to stay.

In all seriousness, sunglasses should be bought with the aim of protecting your eyes from ultraviolet (UV) radiation. When sunlight that is reflected of snow or sand hits your eyes you could get a case of ‘snow blindness’. In worse case scenarios, ultraviolet radiation can cause permanent retina damage and cataracts. UV rays can affect you even when you are not standing in broad daylight. These rays can come through even on a cloudy day. People who have a history of cataracts and retinal dystrophies should be extra careful to use suitable sunglasses.

Different people buy different sunglasses depending on their occupation, style, gender and general fancy. For example, people involved in high-impact sports may opt for the Polycarbonate lens, which does not shatter easily. Polarized sunglasses are chosen for those who love water sports because it takes care of the glare factor. Mirrored glasses are also a hot favorite for people skiing the slopes or swimming.

If you need to buy a pair, don’t judge the sunglasses by its price. An expensive pair may not protect your eyes but will only give you a glamorous look. When buying sunglasses it is wise to make sure that they have a UV coating. Also note if the brand tells you to what extent it blocks UV rays. Ideally UV rays should be blocked 99% to 100%. Mirror coated sunglasses look very trendy, however, not all mirror-coated glasses block harmful UV rays. Gradient tints also look fashionable and come in two varieties- single gradient and double gradient. Each is used for a different purpose but does not protect you from UV rays unless it has a UV coating.

Today’s market offers wrap around sunglasses, which allow complete protection for your eyes especially from wind and debris. Photochromic sunglasses adjust the darkness and lightness depending on the light outside, but could take about thirty seconds to adjust accordingly.

You can choose from a wide selection of sunglasses that come in different colors. Years ago, black was considered the standard and it is still very popular. With designer sunglasses sporting the stands, you now have reds, greens, blues, yellows and several other shades. The sunglasses you choose could be dependant on your social circle and personal preference. Some people believe dark black sunglasses will protect your eyes. It will not unless it has a UV coating, which happens to be colorless. If you already wear glasses you could get your doctor to prescribe prescription sunglasses or you could opt for photochromic glasses.