Nov 01, 2009 -
Over the past few weeks, I've been providing tips and tricks on selecting eyeglass frames. While it's not an exact science, and you should keep in mind that personality and your aesthetic preferences take precedence in the decision-making process, here are four areas that you can look to that will help you choose between those warm-toned tortoiseshells or those slate-gray specs. First, figure out your skin tone.
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Oct 28, 2009 -
Recently, I made my yearly — OK, it's been more than a year — trip to the eye doctor. I've worn glasses for about 14 years now, and from one "trendy" frame to another, I've had lots of different looks. Since some were good, and others I'd prefer to forget, that was the inspiration behind this series of posts on choosing eyeglass frames.
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Oct 26, 2009 -
When choosing eyeglass frames, always go with what you like, even if the rules say otherwise. However, if you need a little guidance or are having problems choosing between one pair over another, there are a few general standards that you can follow to avoid a frustrating experience. For instance, what's your face shape?
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Oct 21, 2009 -
There are many factors that go into choosing the right eyeglass frames. You can look to your face shape, skin tone, hair color, and of course — personality. Like I've said before, there is no magic formula.
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Oct 19, 2009 -
Have you ever wondered what the "secret formulation" is for picking out eyewear? While there are no exact rules, by looking at your skin tone, eye color, face shape, and hair color, your clues are already there. Over the next few days I'll give you tips so that you're well-prepared for your next visit to Frames R Us.
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Jun 29, 2009 -
Whoever said that men don't make passes at girls who wear glasses doesn't follow me around when I'm running my errands on the weekend. I can roll out of bed, no makeup, hair a mess, but I put on my LaFont glasses and kaboom, baby! (as Billy Mays would have said), men begin giving me the eye.
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Jun 15, 2009 -
I have worn reading glasses since my freshman year of high school but was still shocked to learn that 81 percent of Americans wear corrective lenses of some sort.
I guess being the window to the soul requires some outside support. Keeping tabs on the health of your vision is important.
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May 04, 2009 -
Cinco de Mayo is manana and I plan on celebrating by whipping up a batch of margaritas for my girlfriends. However, the only margarita glasses I own are oversized and more suited for serving dips than sipping tequila. That's why I asked you to help me by searching the Internet for margarita glasses.
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May 01, 2009 -
Wow! Can you believe it's already May? From the Kentucky Derby to Memorial Day, I'm excited because the month is packed with parties!
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