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Archive for June, 2008
Salt.Optics the Holly Sunglasses
Monday, June 30th, 2008Salt
Sunday, June 29th, 2008
Emile Hirsch
Saturday, June 28th, 2008
You can look as good at Emile Hirsch in his rimless eyeglasses. Shop ContactsandSpecs.com for your.
Woman Magazine from Spain Face a Face Sunglasses
Friday, June 27th, 2008
Tag Heuer Eyewear
Thursday, June 26th, 2008
Tag Heuer and IndyCar Series driver Sarah Fisher
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008
TAG Heuer Eyewear is proud to continue support for IndyCar Series driver Sarah Fisher, the first female owner/driver in IndyCar Series history. Fisher, a TAG Heuer brand ambassador since 2002, brings together sport and glamour while promoting TAG Heuer’s cutting-edge chronographs and timekeeping technology – as well as the motorsport-inspired TAG Heuer “Avant Garde” Eyewear worn internationally by racecar drivers.“Sarah Fisher has the determination to move mountains,” said Guillaume Pottecher, president of TAG Heuer Eyewear. “She stands out from the crowd, just like TAG Heuer Eyewear. We wish her great luck this weekend, and we are behind her all the way.”
Protect your Eyes
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008Sports sunglasses are one of the important accessories which are gaining popularity among sports lovers and players. Be it a rock climber, biker, skier, cyclist, diver or cricketer, sports sunglasses have become a must-have accessory. Apart from protecting you from harmful UV rays, they reduce the effects of glare. This is why the players don’t miss their pair of sunglasses on field. The mere importance of sports sunglasses drives us towards dedicating this article to these valuable eye gears. Sports sunglasses are generally made of light frames so that they don’t weigh down the person wearing them. Most of them are sleek and streamlined. Wraparound sports sunglasses are in vogue. They are considered to have a futuristic appeal. The lenses of these sunglasses are polycarbonate which is safer than glass lenses. These sunglasses are worn in most of the sports including biking, golf tennis and cricket. The sports sunglasses should be chosen according to the type of sports and the changing levels of sunlight throughout the day. A biker will need different sunglasses from a golfer. If you are sailing it is advisable to select a polarized lens to reduce reflection from the water. The sunglasses preferred for basketball, soccer and tennis are sports goggles with polycarbonate lenses which should be certified by the Protective Eyewear Council. Softball or baseball players should wear polycarbonate or wire face guards on the helmet and sports goggles with polycarbonate lenses on field. So protect your eye at ContactsandSpecs.com
The type of sunglasses recommended of for field hockey is a full face mask for the goalie and sports goggles with polycarbonate lenses on the field.
As far as football is concerned, the players should wear a polycarbonate eye shield attached to wire face mask. These should be certified by the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE).
A helmet with full-face protection is highly recommended for the ice-hockey players certified by the Hockey Equipment Certification Council (HECC).
Sports goggles with polycarbonate lenses are good for racket sports players.
For skiing, high-impact resistant eye protection or sports goggles with polycarbonate lenses (certified by PECC) are preferable. They should also filter UV and excessive sunlight.
Wearing sunglasses for sport can give you the added advantage of not having to narrow your eyes at the sun or glare.
Sunglasses
Monday, June 23rd, 2008Sunglasses are more than just another fashion accessory. They should be worn outdoors at all times. Protecting our eyes is a necessary step needed to prevent the dangerous UV rays that can eventually lead to serious problems like cataracts, skin cancer around the eye area, and macular degeneration.
When shopping for the proper sunglasses it’s very important to consider the lenses, frame, tints, and coatings before making your purchase. Lens material can be made from glass (the most scratch-resistant), CR-39 (light weight), acrylic plastic (usually the most inexpensive), or Polycarbonate plastic which is very durable, extremely lightweight and a great choice for kids, outdoor activities, and safety.
When deciding on the level of tint for your lens, the darker tints absorb more light. Gray tints reduce glare and will allow you to see the most natural light and is a great selection for golfers or cyclists. Amber and orange are great options for skiing and boating because it reduces high glare. Brown is a little darker and allows for variable light while cutting down on the glare factor. Green is good for low light as it enhances contrast. Vermillion is also great for color contrast. Yellow is the best option for overcast/haze conditions. Finally, rose is an excellent choice for daytime and also offers high contrast.
When it comes to deciding on the proper coating here are a few things to remember. Polarized lens absorb 98 percent of reflective glare and are ideal for all sports. An anti-reflective coating consists of layers of metal oxides that aid in the blockage of light. Mirror and flash coatings absorb 10 percent to 60 percent more light than uncoated lenses. Gradient light coatings come lighter in the middle with a darker coating on top and bottom. Ultraviolet treatment percentages of light blockage vary, scratch-resistant helps to prevent glasses from everyday wear and tear, and photo chromic adjusts to levels of light in various conditions.
Now that we’ve reviewed the technical facts it’s time to take a look at the fashionable side of sunglasses. Selecting the correct frame for your shape face is very important. Square and angular shape frames look best on people who have a round face. Large bold frames fit the person with an oblong shaped face. Oval and round frames are the perfect choice for a square shaped face. Just about any frame looks good on someone with an oval shaped face. Rimless frames are also a great alternative.
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LaLoop
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
How many times in a day have you asked that question? How much time you do spend looking for them? Too many times and too long is my answer. Finally hope is in sight. Even though they have been featured in Oprah,Le Loop is the still the best kept secret.
They are these fabulous looking chain necklaces, that have a large loop, so that you can easily dangle your glasses or sunglasses from them. You can even layer them with another necklace. So, if you’re looking for a solution for keeping your glasses nearby, get yourself one. Get a LaLoop for yourself at ContactsandSpecs.com
Face a Face
Saturday, June 21st, 2008
