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Contacts & Specs specializing in unique, high-end eyewear solutions selected from the finest ranges available anywhere in the world. Operating out optical boutique in Chicago we noticed a niche in a market saturated with traditional ranges offering limited choices to eyewear users. In an attempt to fill this niche we focused on sourcing modern products that straddle the traditional while keeping up with emerging trends. Offering an expansive collection of beautiful, durable and comfortable pieces. Contacts & Specs in Chicago an now also at ContactsandSpecs.com you get a  one-stop shop for all your eyewear needs. We make eyeglass shopping an experience not a chore.

American jewelry company (founded by Richard Stark) that specializes in handmade silver accessories. It is renowned for its accessories (rings, ID bracelets, pendants, etc.) which feature fleur-de-lys, dagger and floral cross designs. A number of its products are branded with the phrase “FUCK YOU”. It has also branched out into producing sunglasses and clothing such as sweatshirts, tanktops/wifebeaters, and t-shirts. Chrome Hearts has developed as a major status symbol especially in cities where sold. Trendsetters, particularly in Los Angeles and Japan, have adopted this among Rolex and Mercedes as “the” items to have. Wearing Chrome Hearts denotes a rocker, bad ass, and wealthy lifestyle. Celebrity Patrons
Celebrities who wear Chrome Hearts include: Rappers Jim Jones and Juelz Santana, Mary-Louise Parker, Ashlee Simpson, Lenny Kravitz, Cher, Eddie Murphy, Mischa Barton, Jamie Foxx, fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld, and Cantopop star Nicholas Tse.  Rapper Jim Jones of the Harlem, NY based Diplomats apppears in the video for the song “We Fly High” wearing several items of clothing and jewelry made by Chrome Hearts, including one of their signature Wallet Chains. Juelz Santana (another member of the Diplomats) also appears in the same video wearing Chrome Hearts clothing, as does a female affiliate.

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Sun protection - with a wide array of sun protection products available today you have choices but also decisions to make. Is it for my face or my toes, over make-up or under make-up; to be worn winter or summer? And your skin should not be the only part of you that has you confused about sun protection nowadays. Sunglasses too, can leave you dizzy with choices.  Apart from the battle of the frame choices, the major problem is that little CORRECT information is available to consumers regarding what exact type of lens they should be wearing (even if you are just trying to look fabulous and chic). Not only that, but if you notice what the sun does to your skin, just imagine what it is doing to your eyes!!!! Vanity aside, you can do something about preserving your eyesight by choosing the right sunglasses. That’s right…by selecting the right sunglasses, you might delay the onset of cataracts, or worse, AMD and still manage to look cool. Just because sunglass lenses are dark doesn’t mean they are doing anything for your eyes other than tinting the background. You’ve got to know WHAT type of lens you have in those glasses of yours. the buzz words that keep floating around are confusing…Transitions®, UVA/UVB protected, Drivewear®, polarized lenses, gradient tints, grey versus brown lenses and endless other variations. What works and what doesn’t? And most of all, what do YOU need? ContactsandSpecs.com is the place to find what you need with a great selections of styles and friendly personalized serve you will get the best protection for the only pair of eyes you will ever have.

If you wear glasses there’s no need to hide your face from the world — glasses are back in vogue, and chicks love the Clark Kent look… but you’ve got to get the right look for the right reactions. So what’s in fashion at the moment and how do you find the right fit for your face? Here are some tips for buying glasses.

What you wear is about your individual taste and of course your own personal style. But the major trends this year are lots of colour and retro, retro, retro — think thick plastic frames usually in black and brown.

Bold masculine shapes such as aviator glasses and double brow-bar styles have re-emerged also, but on the opposite end of the scale, rimless and semi-rimless styles are perfect for the man who wants a modern or minimalist look.

Titanium is also a big draw, because the metal is super lightweight, non-corrosive, very durable and stylish as well. Other options such as stainless steel and aluminium are also popular.

You have so many choices to pick the pair you love or build a collection and have a pair for everyday or the week at ContactsandSpecs.com  

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