Showing posts with label sunglasses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sunglasses. Show all posts

Monday, 2 January 2012

Oakley Sunglasses Polarized


Oakley Sunglasses Polarized is a reason in them for the fact why sport fishermen prefer polarized sunglasses! This is a frequently asked question. And the most common answer to this question is that it completely depends on what type of fishing is preferred. Do you even need any polarized sunglasses? These are worn for several reasons. These sunglasses help in looking into the water to catch fish. These sunglasses are becoming popular day by day. It makes you see things very clearly. So, it also depends on which type of fishes you are fishing.

The association of the Oakley brand with high performers is one of the reasons for the brand's popularity. Of course top class athletes choose Oakley because of the durability of the products and their safety record. The sunglasses are made to resist the impact of heavy objects and will remain intact even after a fall. The glasses are not just good for the wearer's physical appearance but also for the protection they provide against the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays.
Sunglasses other than being a fashion accessory are important for protecting your eyes. Give your eyes the best protection with Oakley sunglasses. The sunglasses are designed with a philosophy called sculptural physics, which combines scientific methods with art for designing every Oakley eyewear. The designer sunglasses also use high definition optics technology in their ophthalmic lenses, which prevents any dust or moisture from sticking on to the lens. All this so that your eyes get all round protection.

To give you that impeccable look, Oakley designer sunglasses sport some of the most inventive designs, colors and shape. Choose from Sports, Active, Polarized, Asian Fit, Photochromatic, Signature Series and Special Edition available for both men and women. In the men's sunglass section you can try these latest models. The Polarized Split Jacket with lightweight frames and switch lock technology that makes lens changing easy and fast or the M Frame Striker in Jet Black offering the comfort of a perfect three-point fit. Also you can pick the Oakley Half Jacket sunglasses perfect for a casual look or the Oakley Jawbone Sunglasses that are high on performance. And if you want to preserve a slice of history go for the Artist Series Edition sunglasses inspired by music, art, fashion and sports.
Many a time, it is seen that anglers wear Oakley sunglasses polarized when they even do not need it. These glasses also help as high definition optics. This facility helps in enhancing the vision. This helps in catching a fish much easier. It makes you see clearly inside the water. Thus, sport fishermen wear these to enhance their performance. Oakley is the perfect company which helps in enhancing the vision while fishing. Thus, sportsmen find it a great advantage while fishing. These are great advantages to various fishermen to catch fish.

These are extremely helpful to bass fishermen, angler fishermen, and fly fishermen and also for wading fishermen as well as for sport fishermen. As these Oakley polarized sunglasses have a good power to see inside the water to get estimation about the size and species of the fish. Oakley's sunglasses are very fashionable and look too good on anyone. These glares also help in refracting sun rays. So, you can see into the water clearly in broad day light as well. So, it makes fishing safer and easier. Thus, fishing has become simple and easy.

Oakley's glare enables to see right through water. You can see under water rocks and pebbles as well as fishes. These Oakley sunglasses polarized are made up of good technology. It also neutralizes your eyes. With water surface and sun rays. Oakley was founded in 1975. This company not only manufactures polarized sunglasses. They also produce watches, backpacks, ski goggles and many other accessories. You will be able to find these glares at various places. You can find in nearest stores and also online. If you visit online stores then you can read comments and ratings about them. These polarized glares are available in various colors.

These glares are completely available at affordable prices. Sport fishermen are professional players who look for good polarized sunglasses. All these sportsmen heavily depend on Oakley's polarized sunglasses. Fishing plus boating on surface of water is possible with these sunglasses. These glares also lower the painful and harmful brightness of the sun rays. So, sport events like snow sports, car racing, fishing, boating and sailing. Thus, these are some of the reasons why sport fishermen prefer Oakley sunglasses polarized.

Sunglasses For Face Type


I'm sure we've all had this experience before: we go into a department or boutique store, try on 30 different pairs of sunglasses, then leave empty handed. With so many styles of sunglasses out there, it can be difficult to find the right style, if not overwhelming. But there are some tips that you can use to find the right pair of sunglasses based on the shape of your face. This way, you can choose from just a few pairs of sunglasses based on the frame size and shape, making the process much easier.




Round:



If you have a round face (a full face with a round hairline and chin), your goal is to find a sunglasses frame that will help to elongate it. Look for frames that are equal to or just slightly wider than the broadest part of your face. Square-ish or angular frames can help to give you a longer, leaner profile. Avoid very round frames. An additional accessory that can help lengthen your face is a fedora or panama hat.



Square:



A square face shape (a strong, square jaw line and a square hairline) can be softened with the right pair of sunglasses. Look for frames with a curve on the lower part, and a frame that is thicker on the top than on the bottom. The frame should, ideally, be wider than the widest part of your face. Avoid rectangular shaped frames, as this will make it look wider. Frames with a light pattern, such as tortoise shell, can help to add subtle curved lines. Another accessory that can help to compliment a strong square shaped face is tie in a classic Windsor tie knot.A bowler hat can also help to add a bit of roundness to your look.


Oval:



If you have an oval face, this means that the shape is very nice and balanced. You can get away with most sunglasses shapes and styles, but your goal should be to maintain the symmetry of your face. You can wear round, square, or rectangular shapes. Look for frames that are at least as wide as the broadest part of your face. If your ears are more prominent, try adding a gambler hat or a wide-brimmed fedora to your accessories wardrobe.


Oblong:



A face that is either long and narrow or rectangular can benefit from a sunglasses style that will make it appear a little bit fuller. Look for frames that will create visual interest at the sides of your face, such as ones with decorative or contrasting color temples. Avoid frames that have too much weight on the bottom, or where the frame is thicker on the bottom than on the top. If you are oblong, avoid wearing vertical lines close to your face. Look for a hat such as a fedora or derby with a wide band in a contrasting color, which will make your face appear shorter.


Heart shaped or triangular:



If your face is triangular or heart shaped, meaning that your face is widest at the forehead and narrowest at the jaw, you should select frames that add balance to the lower half. Frames with a straight top line, such as classic aviators, are a good choice. Rectangular frames are also a nice choice. Look for complimentary accessories that accent your cheekbones, such as a fedora, bowler hat, or panama hat. A skinny tie can also help elongate the face by drawing the eye up and down.

Thursday, 15 December 2011

The Color of Women's Sunglasses


If anybody knows color, its women. They are experts in wearing all black; the black work suit, the black dress, the black purse. They are also masters of wearing white, whether its for a wedding gown, a summer party dress, or in a golf outfit. Then there are all the colors in between that they know how to mix and match. The pastel greens and pinks of spring, the oranges, yellows and browns of fall, and the reds and blues of summerevery color under the sun becomes their palette when they are preparing an outfit to wear.

Why is it any different when it comes to sunglasses? After all, women know how to look good in color, and sunglasses come in all shades of good looking colors. If we put two and two together, women should be having a ball when it comes to mixing and matching sunglasses to match their moods, their outfits, or the time of day. By looking at pictures in fashion magazines, and women on the street, it seems women are taking full advantage of the best fashion accessory your facesunglasses.

Of course, not all colors look the same on all women. The key is knowing which colors work best with your tastes, as well as your natural appearance.

Basically, this relationship breaks down to matching a womans natural color tones to the colors that she wears in her sunglasses. For example, a woman should know whether she has a cool skin complexion, or a warm complexion. Warm complexions tend to have yellow, orange, or peach colored skin tones, while cooler skin tones lean toward blue, olive, or pink undertones.

Your hair color can also help you determine the best color of shades for you. Bright blonds, vivid browns, fiery reds, and jet blacks are all warm colors for hair. Hay colored blonds, shiny blacks, whites, grays, and mixed browns are more on the cool side of hair colors. If you are unsure on where your hair falls on the warm-cool spectrum, let your skin tones guide you to the perfect color.

Ladies with warm complexions and/or warm hair colors may look best in frames in colors like, gold, bronze, tortoise, off-white, brown and aqua. Ladies with cool complexions and/or cool hair tones may look best frames with colors like white, silver, blue, pink, charcoal, violet and black. However, there are exceptions to every rule, and personal preference plays a big part in the color of sunglasses that are right for you. If you are still unsure on what frame color complements you, try the trendy rimless sunglasses that direct the focus on your face, not your sunglasses.

Most women already have an idea of what colors look best on them. But it never hurts to know there is a little fashion science behind your exquisite fashion sense, especially when the end result is a great pair of sunglasses.

Saturday, 19 November 2011

Brief History of Sunglasses

One should never leave home without your trusty pair of sunglasses, especially on a sunny day, no matter what season. Although fashion tends to dictate which styles of sunglasses are trendy, you should look to make sure that the sunglasses you decide to purchase are able to block out 100% of harmful UV rays. This article will explain a brief history of sunglasses starting off with the five most popular models of sunglasses that have been worn throughout the last 70 years.




Wraparound Shades




Largely first made popular in the early 1990s wraparound sunglasses are the number one choice for athletes, from regular teams sports to extreme sports.




Oversized Sunglasses




Oversized sunglasses first became popular in the 1960's when women purchased them to mimic the ones famously worn by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. They have recently made a comeback once again in the 21st century and their popularity is largely due to fashionistas like Paris Hilton.




Teashade Sunglasses




Teashades, also known as John Lennon glasses, were very popular in the 1960's, but have largely fallen out of fashion since then. It is rumoured that they are making a comeback with recent paparazzi photos of famous actresses and musicians sporting the teashade frames.




Aviators




The Aviator design was introduced in 1936 specifically for U.S. military pilots and was not made available to the public until a few years later. In 1986 Tom Cruise popularized Aviators as ace pilot Maverick in the movie Top Gun.




Ray-Ban Wayfarer




Created in 1952 Ray-Ban's Wayfarer sunglasses opted for plastic frames rather than the tradition metal ones. Originally developed for pilots, Wayfarers quickly became popular amongst Hollywood stars like Marilyn Monroe and James Dean. In 1961 Audrey Hepburn wore them in the film Breakfast at Tiffany's and Tom Cruise sported them in the 1983 film Risky Business. Even today the Wayfarer is still a popular model of sunglasses.




Although sunglasses have been a popular fashion accessory in the last 70 years, sunglasses actually date back much further in history. The first ever 'sunglasses' were made from walrus ivory and date back to prehistoric times. Inuit peoples fashioned flattened walrus ivory with narrow slits to help protect their eyes from the harmful rays of the sun. In arctic regions unprotected eyes will be affected by what is known as snow blindness.




It wasn't until the 12th century that we have written evidence of sunglasses being used in China. These first sunglasses where comprised of flat panes of smoky quartz and were used to protect the eyes from the sun. The 20th century is when the use of sunglasses really took off. In 1929 Sam Foster began mass-producing sunglasses for the American public and from there many companies flourished by simply making sunglasses.




So whether your choice of wearing sunglasses is due to fashion or simply a choice to protect your eyes from the sun, remember that sunglasses do not have to be expensive to work properly. They should however be able to protect your eyes from UV rays. A good pair of sunglasses, whether they are a designer pair or cheap knockoffs, should be able to block out 100% of harmful UV rays

Thursday, 21 July 2011

Tom Ford TF0034 JOHN Sunglasses


 THE ASKMEN TAKE

Do something a little different this year: Trade in your standardblack sunglasses for something a little more unusual and eye-catching.

Favored by celebs like Brad Pitt, these Tom Ford TF0034 JOHN shades will look smokin' with most of your current wardrobe and will play into fall's trend for earth tones with their warm, rose-gold frames and dark brown gradient lenses. These shades are also a perfect balance of classic and contemporary because while the double bridge bar is borrowed from the aviator, the more angular, square-shaped frames bring the sunglasses up to date.

UNIQUENESS

Though they're not a bright, obnoxious ‘80s color, nor do they have a huge shiny logo on the side, the Tom Ford TF0034 JOHN shades will make you stand apart from everyone else when you wear them. The combination of rose-gold frames and brown lenses will warm up your face and give it a tanned glow, giving the impression that you just got back from a relaxing beach holiday. These sunglasses will be especially flattering on guys with blond manes or natural highlights.

DURABILITY

As long as you properly take care of them, meaning you should always keep them in a protective case when you're not wearing them and avoid clumsy mistakes like sitting on them, these sunglasses should last you for 5 to 10 years. On the trend front, it will be around five years before the modified aviator look of these shades, along with their large lenses, appear dated. If you live in a place where the sun is particularly bright in the summer, such as a desert environment, you might not be able to wear these during the warmer months, as they may not block out enough light. Everyone else will be able to wear them year-round. At around $300, the cost of these shades is on par with other designer sunglasses. If you're searching for a quick way to make it look like you overhauled your wardrobe, these high-quality shades are a good buy. On the other hand, if you can only afford one pair of designer sunglasses, go for a more classic pair in black, like theRay-Ban Predators, that won't ever look dated.

Wednesday, 20 July 2011

Ray-Ban Predator Sunglasses


THE ASKMEN TAKE

Ray-Ban Predators are one of the brand’s most popular styles. They feature black nylon frames, polycarbonate lenses and full UV protection. They are also available in polarized lenses. These wrap sunglasses are an ideal all-around pair of shades to have on you for a leisurely day outside or an active afternoon playing your favorite sports.

UNIQUENESS

They’re not the most avant-garde brand, but Ray-Ban specializes in classic designs. Predators are so simple they’re almost generic, but their understated design is what makes them so appealing and so popular. There is nothing terribly unique about these glasses, but you will, nevertheless, enjoy the versatility of these classics. They aren't too sporty, and the wrap-around design will suit a variety of faces.

DURABILITY

If you don’t like trying to stay on top of accessory trends, then the Ray-Ban Predators are the sunglasses for you. They’ll stay in style for years (like so many of Ray-Ban's glasses), and they offer the quality and performance for which Ray-Ban has always been known. Even though they are associated with the summer months, sunglasses are just as important in the winter, so stay fashionable and protect your eyes year-round with the reliable Ray-Ban Predators.

Raf Simons Aluminum Sunglasses


THE ASKMEN TAKE

Fashion’s recent emphasis on muted hues like gray make these tinted aluminum sunglasses from Belgian designer Raf Simons bang on trend for fall. Futuristic and architectural-looking without being too space age-y, you’ll excite women all around you with a single glance when you step out in these shades. And much like black sunglasses, you won’t even have to check yourself out in the mirror before you head out the door as you can rest assured these will work well with virtually everything you own.

UNIQUENESS

Drawing inspiration from youth culture and the Nu Rave scene, these shades will show your true colors as a fun-loving dude. Fortunately, they’re also classic enough and sufficiently serious-looking to be worn to the office every day, or anywhere else you need to appear like an adult. So, go ahead and pair these sunglasses with everything from sleek suiting to high-tops. Another feature that makes these shades unique and appealing is their color as, while they would verge on boring if you bought them in black, gray makes them so much more fashion-forward. They’ll also complement a variety of face shapes due to their simple yet gorgeous design, and they are the perfect accessory for practically any occasion.

DURABILITY

With these shades, Raf Simons has succeeded in taking sunglasses from an accessory to a must-have, wear-everywhere wardrobe staple, which is good news considering the new zeitgeist in fashion is decidedly somber and minimalist. These shades play into that trend, but will undoubtedly continue to work their magic once the economic pendulum swings the other way. Given the variety of choices you’ll have to mix with these and the fact that you’ll love them so much you’ll be sleeping in them, the price tag is not atrocious and we’d highly recommend snagging a pair before it’s too late.

Mosley Tribes Marauder Sunglasses


THE ASKMEN TAKE

Doing cool the way only Mosley Tribes can, these Marauder wrapsunglasses feature rectangular frames, gray tinted lenses and logo detailing at the temples. And they offer full UV protection and come with a carrying case so you don’t scratch those frames.

UNIQUENESS

Mosley Tribes designs classic accessories that will suit a variety of different tastes and styles. These sunglasses are sleek and simple, but aren’t overly sporty or trendy, and can be worn everyday with any outfit, be it casual or dressy. The black and gray will match virtually anything, and the large rectangular design of the lenses is a flattering look for many face shapes.

DURABILITY

It is wise to invest in a good pair of sunglasses, for the sake of your eyes, as well as the sake of your wardrobe. These glasses are a good value for a classic look from a great designer that won’t go out of style like some of the trendier styles, and will accommodate both casual and dressy wardrobes. 

Tom Ford James Bond 007 Sunglasses


THE ASKMEN TAKE

If you don’t identify them from the film, you’ll still recognize them for their iconic style. Either way, it’ll be immediate. That’s because Tom Ford’s James Bond 007 Sunglasses provide that rare mixture of modern-day suave and legendary class. Yes, of all the sunglasses that could have been assigned to the swaggering spy,Tom Ford chose aviators. It’s a brilliant move that masterminds just how fitting -- and relevant -- traditional style elements can be. With their chrome frames and gray-tinted lenses, the 007 Sunglasses successfully capture the sophisticated reserve always ascribed to the super-agent. They’re shades that, like James Bond himself, need no introduction.

UNIQUENESS

More often than not, big-screen style is only in the movies. The high-profile wardrobes and accessories that we see on film are never accessible to the masses. In many ways, it isn’t fair because we covet what we see -- but this time, things are different. James Bond has hot women and debonair style, and we can finally have one piece of the action (even if it’s the less desirable piece). The fact alone that Daniel Craig wears these in the newest Bond makes Tom Ford’s 007 Sunglasses one of the most singular sets of shades around. And their genuine cinematic pedigree aside, they also have stellar style that you don’t see every day. The chrome-colored rims look affluently sleek, while the more substantial bridge suavely differentiates. As long as every guy around doesn’t go clamoring for these re-envisioned aviators, you’ll finally have the distinctive star-powered style you’ve always dreamed of.

DURABILITY

007 could have his pick of sunglasses. He could choose highly stylized, intricately designed or even gadget-laden styles. Fortunately, though, the James Bond of today has a grittier, less campy style, which is why he ends up donning a classic pair of re-interpreted aviators instead. It’s a pared-down decision that speaks to the new direction of 007 -- and the traditional, time-affirmed tenets of masculine style. Aviators have long been representative of a tough, almost arrogant image, and they maintain their conceit as the shades of choice for the world’s most fashionable and womanizing spy; the chrome frames and dark-gray lenses make these shades charming, sleek and supercilious all at once. They give the wearer a look that’s equal parts dapper and defiant. Both aviators and Bond have reputations that precede them, and in Tom Ford’s 007 Sunglasses, the two work maniacally together to create style that won’t soon be outmoded.

Monday, 18 July 2011

A.OK Clear Wayfarers


THE ASKMEN TAKE

A good pair of Wayfarers should be in every man’s wardrobe, but some may not have the funds (or the dedication) to pick up theoriginal Ray-Bans. This downtown take on these classic frames are a great substitute at only $28. Then again, the A.OK Clear Wayfarers aren’t actually sunglasses, they are faux eyeglasses. This begs us to ask the question: What’s the point?

UNIQUENESS

Wayfarers are one of those items that has seen more than a few life cycles of cool, going in and out of vogue every five years or so. Currently, they are all the rage among everyone from Ivy League prepsters to the downtown scenesters (is there even a difference anymore?). These clear-lens versions from A.OK are big, plastic and very hip. They will certainly get you noticed, and that’s really the point of fashion, isn’t it?

DURABILITY

Most eyeglasses are meant to last years, because if you have them, you probably need to be wearing them. Then again, the A.OK Clear Wayfarers serve no purpose other than to add a certain level of chicness to its wearer (hence the inexpensive plastic used both for the frames and the lenses). However, for only $28 we can’t knock the durability too much. And if you are simply looking for a true face accessory, these Wayfarers from A.OK are a good choice. However, don’t say we didn’t warn you when all your friends and the girl you are trying to pick up at the bar start making fun of you for wearing eyeglasses with fake lenses in them