See In Style Blog http://www.seeinstyle.com/blog The latest news from SeeInStyle.com website! http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 blog-23 <![CDATA[Cheap Reading Glasses Bad For Eyesight]]> http://www.seeinstyle.com/blog/cheap-reading-glasses-bad-for-eyesight New research suggests that cheap reading glasses might be readily available, but in the long term they can cost you your eyesight.

By the age of 50, most adults have problems reading a book or newspaper without spectacles, so the arrival of the cheap glasses in supermarkets, high street stores and market stalls less than ten...

]]> 15th March 11 00:00:00 GMT blog-22 <![CDATA[Glasses Consigned to History??]]> http://www.seeinstyle.com/blog/glasses-consigned-to-history British researchers teamed up with colleagues around the world to pinpoint "variations" in DNA that make people more susceptible to myopia, the most common sight problem.

The breakthrough could lead to treatment in the next decade with eye drops or tablets that halt the distorted growth of the eyeball which causes the condition.

Shortsightedness is...

]]> 6th October 10 00:00:00 GMT blog-20 <![CDATA[Sunglasses And Designer Ranges Revealed!]]> http://www.seeinstyle.com/blog/sunglasses-and-designer-ranges-revealed After finding success with our own-brand of prescription eyewear, SeeInStyle.com has recently expanded our range to include cutting edge designers such as Gucci, Roberto Cavalli and Moscot and more recently Sunglasses from brands such as Tag Heuer, Gucci, Rayban and Prada to name but a few. We have handpicked our favourite frames from around...

]]> 13th August 10 00:00:00 GMT blog-19 <![CDATA[eyeglasses to help put the world in focus]]> http://www.seeinstyle.com/blog/eyeglasses-to-help-put-the-world-in-focus They’re no longer hip or modern; they no longer match your prescription or your style. Perhaps they just don’t fit or you never use them anymore?

For a person living in a developing country, used eyeglasses can help put the world in focus. For some, maybe even for the very first time.

SeeInStyle.com have...

]]> 13th July 10 00:00:00 GMT blog-18 <![CDATA[Choosing frames to suit your face shape]]> http://www.seeinstyle.com/blog/choosing-frames-to-suit-your-face-shape Choosing eyeglass frames can be a daunting task for many of us. One option to find the perfect set of frames is to try on as many pairs as we can get hold of. The other option is to understand the frame shapes and colours that will suit you best.

The Vision Council has advised...

]]> 8th June 10 00:00:00 GMT blog-17 <![CDATA[Choosing Mens Frame Styles]]> http://www.seeinstyle.com/blog/choosing-mens-frame-styles When looking for a new pair of glasses, it can get a little confusing with all the choices out there. There are many things that must be taken into consideration when buying new frames such as colour, style, shape, face shape, personal style and budget. With our busy lifestyles you may also opt for more...

]]> 1st June 10 00:00:00 GMT blog-16 <![CDATA[Blind Soldier 'See's' With His Tongue!]]> http://www.seeinstyle.com/blog/blind-soldier-see-s-with-his-tongue A soldier blinded in battle has become the first member of the armed forces to test a special pair of prescription glasses which allow him to 'see' using his tongue.

Lance Corporal Craig Lundberg, who was blinded in a grenade attack in Basra, is testing pr...

]]> 18th May 10 00:00:00 GMT blog-15 <![CDATA[5 Reasons To Buy Glasses Online]]> http://www.seeinstyle.com/blog/5-reasons-to-buy-glasses-online Currently most people buy their prescription glasses from their local opticians, but over the next few years more and more people will start buying their glasses online and here are the top 5 reasons shopping for glasses online is better.

1. Convenience - People live m...

]]> 20th April 10 00:00:00 GMT blog-14 <![CDATA[Glasses Help You Get A Job - FACT!]]> http://www.seeinstyle.com/blog/glasses-help-you-get-a-job-fact It seems that geek has truly become ‘chic’ with a new survey revealing some surprising statistics about New Zealanders attitude to glasses.

The online survey [The OPSM Style Review, Online Survey, February 2010], commissioned by OPSM and conducted by an independent research company, confirms that presc...

]]> 5th April 10 00:00:00 GMT blog-13 <![CDATA[Latest Trend - Eyeglasses Tattoos!]]> http://www.seeinstyle.com/blog/latest-trend-eyeglasses-tattoos I meant to start this post kind of like this: “Of all the idiotic things I’ve seen in my life…” But MatthewG15 has been picked-on enough on his Flickr profile. So while others call him a retard, I just want to point out that he didn’t actually hurt anyone (but himself).

Our boy Matthew probably...

]]> 12th March 10 00:00:00 GMT blog-12 <![CDATA[Dog Goggles = Doggles!]]> http://www.seeinstyle.com/blog/dog-goggles-doggles www.doggles.com.au sells fashionable eyewear for dogs; some of it is for fun, some is protective, says owner Jill Doyle. Doyle bought the distribution business three years ago, and while she says consumers are price sensitive, pet owners love the practical benefits.

W...

]]> 9th March 10 00:00:00 GMT blog-11 <![CDATA[WTF Of The Day: Bed Glasses]]> http://www.seeinstyle.com/blog/wtf-of-the-day-bed-glasses When it came to glasses frames, here at SeeInStyle.com we thought we’d seen it all. That was until we spotted these “Deluxe Prism Glasses” from www.bordersindependentliving.co.uk. Genius.

Apparently these babies are designed to fit over your regular glasses whilst allowing yo...

]]> 19th January 10 00:00:00 GMT blog-10 <![CDATA[Stylish Glasses for the Perfectly Sighted]]> http://www.seeinstyle.com/blog/stylish-glasses-for-the-perfectly-sighted In the last year or two, it has become more common to see celebrities – usually the ladies, but I’m sure not exclusively so – suddenly appearing in public wearing eyeglasses. In particular celebrities who have never been seen in glasses frames in the past....

]]> 12th January 10 00:00:00 GMT blog-9 <![CDATA[Trends for 2010 and into 2011]]> http://www.seeinstyle.com/blog/trends-for-2010-and-into-2011 If you love eyewear, then you might go a little bit crazy at Silmo. 45,000 visitors over four days to a vast exhibition complex in Paris - all just talking eyewear! But it's a must visit for anyone who wants to understand the hot trends in fashionable ey...

]]> 21st December 09 00:00:00 GMT blog-7 <![CDATA[Which glasses suit my face shape?]]> http://www.seeinstyle.com/blog/which-glasses-suit-my-face-shape The shape of your face is the most important factor when choosing any frames. The list below will give you some idea as to which fashion frames will suit your face shape.

Square face: blog-8 <![CDATA[Bang on trend: His'n'hers festive knitwear]]> http://www.seeinstyle.com/blog/bang-on-trend-his-n-hers-festive-knitwear This week we bring you the best of this season's Christmas clobber. We're thinking homemade-looking, 'Don't be so ungrateful darling! Granny spent six days knitting that' jumpers and cardigans.'

To kick things off we've found the most brilliant sheep jumper of all time. Now you too can own your very own piece of Wales for...

]]> 3rd December 09 00:00:00 GMT blog-6 <![CDATA[WTF of the day: Cyclops glasses]]> http://www.seeinstyle.com/blog/wtf-of-the-day-cyclops-glasses On sale from classiceyeglasses (via ebay) we found some eyeglasses for all you mythological Greek one-eyed beasts with vision problems. Bidding starts at $22.95. Hmmm, I see a problem.

So who would possibly want to buy such a thing?? Well, these glasses are for applying makeup. This 60's trend never really caught on so don't hurt...

]]> 10th November 09 00:00:00 GMT blog-5 <![CDATA[Feeling blue??]]> http://www.seeinstyle.com/blog/feeling-blue The RGB Glasses from designer Luís Porém are hollow and made to be filled with the ink colour of your choice. Want black glasses? Add black ink! Want pink glasses? Add pink ink! Want tortoiseshell glasses? Add brown, orange, and black ink! Want to frighten everyone you pass? Add the blood of your fallen enemies...

]]> 22nd September 09 00:00:00 GMT blog-4 <![CDATA[Penchant for Oliver Peoples glasses?]]> http://www.seeinstyle.com/blog/penchant-for-oliver-peoples-glasses Oliver Peoples' Emerson eyeglasses are the kind of item you'd likely find in the dressing room on the set of Mad Men. These are the glasses that Patrick Bateman makes reference to in American Psycho. Our favorite part about these retro-inspired glasses is the remarkable attention to detail. They're handmade using lightweight plastic and feature...

]]> 21st September 09 00:00:00 GMT blog-3 <![CDATA[Top 10 Superhero Eyewear]]> http://www.seeinstyle.com/blog/top-10-superhero-eyewear With the sunny weather still in full swing it’s important to keep eye health in mind, especially if you are spending your days out in the sun. Here is a list of some of the most famous superheros and super villains that pull off the sunglasses look all the time.

10. Cyclops – The only superhero that...

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