Posts Tagged ‘Sunglasses’
It used to be that sunglasses were only for the hot summer months. Not anymore as sunglasses have become an essential part of any winter fashion getup.
Now more than ever, sunglasses are a year round accessory. If you want proof that men’s and women’s sunglasses do a killing in the winter time, all you have to do is watch a couple of minutes of the Winter Olympics coverage. Not only are the athletes fully decked out in shades (or specially designed goggles that cost more then you could imagine paying for some head gear), but everywhere you look people are wearing shades to protect their eyes from the harmful rays of the sun. And, as they are probably thinking, while they are protecting their eyes why not look good with designer shades that will make them stand out from the crowd.
Skiers have known for years that sunglasses are important tools for snow play. Besides protecting your eyes from “snow blindness” (an actual medical term), sunglasses can also help skiers better see the course and those who surround you. When snowboarders began to rule the slopes, they brought their own style with them. Gone were expensive designer sunglasses and in were new, “cooler”, sometimes just as expensive counter-culture sunglasses. Now, as counter-culture has become mainstream, skier and snowboarder styles have become relatively similar and both enjoy rather similar tastes in shades. While they might not agree on everything, skier and snowboarders all seem to don the sunglasses of their choice.
Now, it seems like everyone is wearing sunglasses in the winter time. And not only when it’s sunny and snowy, but also when it’s cloudy and overcast usually for fashion reasons. Why else would people now be wearing sunglasses indoors (check out your next awards show). Just scanning over the crowd at Olympic venues you can see many people wearing sunglasses even when it’s not sunny out. It’s just become such a part of people’s daily dress that the fact it’s not even sunny out doesn’t really seem to matter anymore.
When picking good shades for the winter time, it is paramount to consider what conditions you are going to be using them in. If you’re using them for snow play such as skiing or snowboarding it is good to get something that will block out as much of the UV’s as possible. This will help you not only stave off snow blindness, but also see things clearer on the slopes. If, on the other hand, you’re using it just to look cool, well, you can just go with your typical summer sunglasses. You might want to go with something that doesn’t block out that much light if you’re going for merely fashion in the winter time. That way the world won’t look dark all the time.
Author Kimberly Green recently purchased a pair of women’s sunglasses from Kaenon and absolutely loves them!
Why do we like certain types of sunglasses? Is it because of the look? The feel? The way it protects our eyes? Or how about what we see celebrities wear? You would be surprised how much celebrities influence what we buy and how cool we think we look. Just look at Jay-Z and Bono.
What do you look for when you’re in the market for new sunglasses? Do you look for new technology like polarized sunglasses? Do you look for something that makes the world look darker? Or maybe you’re looking for something that will protect your eyes from future cataracts? Or, maybe, you’re just looking for something that makes you look cool. All your favorite celebrities are doing it, so why wouldn’t you?
This is the second golden age of sunglasses. The first was in the 70’s when the TV show “Chips” made shiny sunglasses look cool and every female celebrity was wearing almost comically sized glasses. Now-a-days, celebrities make sunglasses part of their everyday ensemble- may they be indoors or out, in rainy or sunny weather. That’s right, sunglasses aren’t just for, umm, sunlight anymore.
There is a reason why people pay celebrities to wear their gear: people will track down and purchase these products. There are websites which are dedicated solely to who is wearing what and where you can buy it. Sunglasses are no different: if you want to know what glasses Paris Hilton wore last Thursday at Kai, you can find your answer online (as well as a link to buy them). And yes, Paris Hilton makes a lot of money wearing certain products because do care.
If you pay attention to the music scene at all you’ll know that there are two individuals who have made sunglasses so much of a part of their ensemble that it would be hard to imagine them with them: rapper Jay-Z and U2 lead singer Bono. Arguably, Jay-Z could be the most fashionable rapper of all time. One of the rare rappers to be able to keep his street cred while becoming a multi-million dollar entrepreneur, Jay-Z has been wearing dark shaded, black sunglasses for years. Whether it be on stage, in the crowd at awards shows or at a product launch, Jay-Z has been able to look cool and classy for years when wearing his black glasses.
It can be safe to say that many U2 fans have never seen frontman Bono without sunglasses. I can nary think of a picture where Bono was sun-glassesless. The reason for this, he says, is because his eyes are terribly sensitive to light. Whatever the reason, Bono has had individual websites dedicated to finding his (pricey) sunglasses.
Thankfully for those of us who don’t survive on a multi-million dollar budget, really cool polarized sunglasses come in a variety of prices. For those of us who want to spend $200 on sunglasses there are boutiques which will be happy to take your money. But for those of us who only want to spend $10 there are plenty of options both on the web and in stores. The main thing to remember is that no matter how good they look if they aren’t comfortable then there really isn’t a reason to get them. You have to wear them not just pose in them.
Author Kimberly Green gets her polarized sunglasses from Kaenon.com
Most people believe that their sight is their most important sense. So you want to make sure that you take care of it so that you will always have it!
Your eyes are very sensitive so you want to be sure that you take care of them the best way possible. And there are some basic things that people can do on that daily basis to insure that they always have healthy eyes. Going for that yearly eye exam is just so important. An eye doctor can see things that other doctors may not be able to see just by looking at and into your eyes. They can see so much more than just the diseases that have to do with the eyes.
There are foods that you can add to your diet to strengthen and keep your eyes in great health. Your mom may have said to eat your carrots because they are good for your eyes and they are. Anything high in Vitamin A and beta-carotene is great for your eyesight. But did you know that garlic is fabulous for keeping your eyes healthy. Garlic has sulfur which can help prevent cataracts. It also has quercetin which is also fabulous for good eye health. Other foods high in these are avocados, broccoli, onions, eggs, and asparagus. Beans is another great food that you may want to add to your diet because they have been known to reduce your chances of getting glaucoma.
You want to be sure that you are always well hydrated. Drinking water on a regular basis is a great way to stay hydrated. Drinking water helps to flush out the unwanted toxins in your body.
You also want to limit your time on the computer and watching the television. Your eyes can be very strained if you spend all day watching a computer screen. Your eyes need to rest so you also want to be sure that you get enough sleep at night time.
There are many things that you can do to protect your eyes and one of the most basic things it to protect them from the elements of nature. By just having sunglasses on during the day you will be protecting your eyes from the cold and dry wind as well as from the suns harmful rays.
The suns rays can contribute to the development of cataracts and macular degeneration. So be sure that you get sunglasses that have 100% UV protection and do not just wear them in the summer. You should be wearing them year round and especially in the car for the high water and snow glare. If you do not have a pair of sunglasses on hand then get a wide brimmed hat to shade your eyes.
So be sure to eat the right foods and get a good pair of sunglasses that are SPF so that they block the ultraviolet and other harmful rays.
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Author Kimberly Green picked up a pair of women’s sunglasses from Kaenon.com and absolutely LOVES them – they are highly recommended.
There are a million and five ways to think you look cool but there are only a few ways to actually be cool. It’s an attitude not a persona. It’s in the eyes, not in a pair of skin tight acid wash jeans. It’s in those killer polarized sunglasses, not a slicked back hair style. Get ready to be stylized in the fashion of “cool.”
There was a reason why Arthur Fonzarelli was the coolest man in the world for over ten years. It wasn’t a flashy over dramatic bravado, it was low key swagger. The first part of being cool is to know that you are cool. If it’s a goal you are trying to achieve then you’ll never be cool. It’s not a learned behavior; it’s something you just know you are. It’s a change in mind set. Once you worry about other people thinking you are cool you’re no longer cool. This can literally be the most confusing concept of being cool but it’s absolutely the key to achieving this legendary status. Once you have that Fonzy swagger the rest of the pieces will fall into place.
If you look throughout history the coolest people have always been the people who could walk away from any situation and command respect. That’s a true sign of a person who is genuinely cool. Those people tend to be helpful, considerate and intelligent people. If you lack in any of these fundamental qualities you’ll find it hard to be truly cool outside of your social circle. True coolness transcends all social groups. In order to do so a cool person will possess a natural skill to communicate and work with every other social group.
Once you’ve achieved all of the above requirements you can accessorize your coolness with items like a throwback leather jacket (if you are going for that Fonzy look.) a stylish car (nothing to radical or high priced) and even a sweet pair of polarized sunglasses. Just about any accessorizing that you do will undoubtedly be cool, not trendy. There is a difference. You do something cool became it’s simply cool, not because it’s trendy to do so. Someone who is truly a cool person doesn’t concern themselves with current trends. It’s that slight outlawness that makes them cool in the first place. Most people who run screaming to the next big trend will always be the same people who envy the cool people.
So if you’ve been wondering if you’re actually as cool as you think you are then most likely you’re not and you need to work on your approach to being cool. If you’ve always wanted to be cool then stop being envious of those who are cool and just be cool. Once you stop worrying about being cool, you’ll be cool! Get it? It’s the attitude. You can wear a pocket protector have high pants and know more then the average college student and still be cool. If you’re still reading this and still wondering if you are ever going to be cool, stop reading and go buy the new Britney Spears album because you are never going to be cool. If you are amused at the fact that people worry about being cool, well, my friend, you are one cool person!
Author Kim Green is always cool wearing polarized sunglasses from Kaenon!
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