Ryan Gosling, the man everybody is talking about / watching at the moment, is sporting the tortoise shell round eye frame in the most handsome manner. Even if you can't get the life and fame of one of the hottest actors at the moment, you can certainly get his look with these new beauties from Jeff Banks. Comes in tortoise shell and black. Good luck!
The GW18 from the Gok Wan Collection look great as sunglasses, don't you think? This is me, at the viaduct in Auckland harbour, looking snazzy in the black GW 18 with tinted, grey lenses. My favorites at the moment!
So, watched the x-factor last night and usually I just adore Ronan for everything he says and his attitude towards the contestants but last night he kinda gave the impression that one of the finalists should perhaps ditch his glasses... It was when Declan Sykes did his (A-MAZING) performance of David Bowies "Life on Mars", without his glasses on, that Ronan gave him praise for taking them off. I do agree that Declans styling was absolutely awesome, in a sleek hair look a'la "Bowie", and he is a real chameleon as he can change his look so drastically depending on the performance.
However, my thinking is that glasses can really help emphasize a certain look or style and if the most authentic look was best accomplished without glasses for this particular occasion, so be it, but next time they might well give the right x-factor! I do like Declan when he is wearing his black frames but perhaps next time a different colour, or style of glasses (instead of ditching them completely) will give Ronan a reason for praise again?
Going to the races this spring? Have you got your outfit ready yet? Make sure you include your glasses into the planning as there are great opportunities to mix and match with make-up, dress, scarve, fascinator, shoes... And, as we are all hoping to sun will shine on us, why not get transition lenses in your glasses. Turns them into sunnies as soon as the light hits your face! Happy race planning!
Heather in gorgeous blue/green fascinator, eye makeup and glasses with darker blue on the outside and turquoise layered acetate on the inside.
Spice it up with colour this spring with glasses in vibrating tones of red, purple, pink and a flash of orange. Match with other accessories or your outfit and you will most certainly make a real style statement. Divya is looking gorgeous in the red "Pineapple", the pinki "Alex Perry 06", purple "Alex Perry 03" and "Country Road 04".
Everybody, check out the new frame named after the fabulous city of Melbourne. It's confident, charming and very cosmopolitan. With influences from important previous decades of style in a contemporary shape. Out now in all Specsavers stores across Australia & New Zealand. Kat is looking beautiful in them, and she is also a real Melbourne girl:-)
Findings from a recent study shows that over 80% of American specswearers view glasses as a medical necessity rather than a fashion accessory. Now that is depressing... no wonder that those fabulous people sporting amazing style and fashion sense in a cool pair of glasses stand out from the crowd. Let's take today to celebrate style and those many stylish Aussies and Kiwis... and fellow Scandinavians (yes, I do feel that Swedes and Danes in particular are very stylish people - glasses are a true fashion accessory back home) that look fabulous in their eyewear!
(As an example of style, beautiful Sally above in the retro look wearing the frames "Grenville" in bold tortoise shell and "Osiris" in crystal acetate.)
Beautiful Patty in Purple jacket and Green Frame (S Anastasia). These shots are from our latest shoot for In the Frame Magazine - Retro Edition, outside Salfords Lads Club. Im really happy with these, loving the colours and smiles.
On Tuesday I went up to Sydney for a media event to launch the latest research findings on deteriorating eyesight and talk about glasses as a way to express your personality and build an individual look. This is when I met Jenny Kee for the first time, as she was there to share her amazing story and anecdotes from back in time in the 60s swinging London when she made her red cats eye glasses her style signature. What an amazing person she is, completely filled with goodness and positive energy and creativity. We bonded over the love of scarves - and glasses - and how fantastic it is to see people who is confident in their own style and just go for it wholeheartedly rather than being slaves of the latest trends.
Also, thanks to all the lovely girls who came to the event and tried on loads of glasses - hope you found inspiration for both your readers and yourselves:)
I wish that everyone would discover the fun and the opportunities that comes with wearing glasses as an accessory rather than a necessity... Dare to experiment a little with colours, shapes and styles to mix and match with other accessories and outfits and after mood and occations. Jenny's signature is the red and bold - what is yours?
I felt so happy and uplifted after spending time with Jenny - it felt like my soul had a very healthy facelift:-) xxx
In a campaign to encourage mature women (and men) to wear glasses as an accessory rather than as a necessity, the fabulous Jenny Kee is inspiring us to experiment with colours and shapes to find our own, personal signature style.
She says: "Don't be a slave to trends, some shapes and colours won't suit you. Instead, experiment with different options to see what best fits your own features and complexion".
This is something that Jenny herself has mastered with her fiery red colour as signature with red glasses, lipstick and accessories (such as her newly released collection of silk scarves in all shades of red, pink and orange).
She continues: "The greatest gift of the mature woman is being clear about who she is and what she likes. Make sure everthing you wear has a flavour of who you are".
The reason for campaigning about the style opportunities with glasses is that a recent survey commissioned by Specsavers shows that deteriorating eyesight is one of the biggest frustrations of getting older. Almost one quarter (23%) of Australians aged over 45 don't wear glasses, even though they need them, simply because it makes them feel old and ugly.
Jenny says she has over the years been encouraging her friends to be proud spec wearers and to select glasses that makes a fashion statement and express their personality. And unlike other celebrities, Jenny actually takes her glasses off when she wants to keep a low profile (whilst others would hide behind large sunglasses) as her own glasses has become such an important part of her appearance.
To help you on the way with finding your own signature style, here are some of Jenny Kee's hottest tips to success:
Be yourself: The greatest fashion gift of the mature woman is being clear about who she is and what she likes. Make sure everything you wear has a flavour of who you are.
Enjoy freedom: Don’t be a slave to trends, some shapes and colours will not suit you. Experiment with different options to see what best fits your shape and colouring.
Keep a balance: Embrace your individual flair, but utilise basics so as to not over do a specific look.
Stay current: Dressing age appropriate does not mean old. Be inspired by new styles and fashion movements. Don’t be afraid to change or re-invent your look.
Face first: When it comes to style, your face should come first. Focus on your hair and your glasses and everything else will fall into place.
* The research was conducted by Galaxy on behalf of Specsavers in April 2011, involving a representative sample of over 1020 respondents aged 45-69 years old.
My darlings, Rachael & Kendyl, looking gorgeous in their new retro specs a'la 60s. Moss green, translucent acetate and tortoise shell temples from Jasper Conran and two-tone acetate from Osiris.
This is Chris through the years, long before I knew him... in different outfits, hair styles and looks.... I think the look today (below) is much more balanced and natural but I do dig the groovy hair styles above:-)
Wanna have an impressive image portfolio of yourself? Yearbook yourself and see what you could have looked like through the decades. You will need a photo of yourself with a good angle and not too much hair covering your face...
Did you know that you can win your very own Alex Perry dress? Simply join Specsavers Australia & New Zealands fan page on Facebook and send in a photo of yourself wearing your favorite pair of Alex Perry glasses. Creativity and style in focus! Check out Yvonne Jones - this is her contribution and entry photos to win her own dress - and I think she look absolutely stunning! As taken from the French Riviera... or the Amalfi coast in Italy...
Alex Perry himself will select the stylish winner!
