Snapchat At It Again With launch of Bizarre Vending Machine

January 20, 2017January 20, 2017 Simon (SelectSpecs) 1 Comment

One of the hottest products gaining as much momentum as a runaway freight train is Snapchat’s sunglasses. This video capturing eyewear has taken the social media world by storm.

Continuously hitting the headlines, Snapglasses has gone one step further in the run up to the holiday season. As if taking videos on the move was not enough for the Twitterati. It appears that Snapchat intends to outdo others with the mysterious installation of yellow vending machines.

These luminous and imposing machines don’t dispense drinks or even snacks. Au contraire mon ami, the bright vending products distribute... read more

Shoppers Beware: Facebook Ray-Ban Sunglasses Scam!

April 19, 2016April 19, 2016 Mags (SelectSpecs) 4 Comments

Ray-Ban sunglasses are some of the most iconic sunglasses in the world. They’ve been worn in some of modern culture’s most important Hollywood movies including Top Gun, Reservoir Dogs, Terminator 2, Risky Business, Taxi Driver with Robert De Niro and Cobra with Sylvester Stallone as well as the more recent films, James Bond’s Casino Royale and the latest Skyfall.

The Ray-Ban brand has been around since the 1930s and over the decades, two distinct styles have become classics within the fashion industry; the Ray-Ban Aviator and the Ray-Ban Wayfarer are two of the most copied... read more

5 Storage Hacks for Your Sunglasses

January 10, 2016January 5, 2016 Mags (SelectSpecs) Leave a comment

2016 is here; it’s time to put an end to those excuses, stop that procrastination, and roll out those New Year’s Resolutions to military precision. If you’ve promised yourself that you’re going to clean out your clutter and tidy up your wardrobe, you’ll need some modern day storage hacks to help you on your way.

If you’re a lover of shades and don’t have protective cases for all of your specs (some of us are guilty of losing them), then finding a safe place to store your sunglasses can be an organisational nightmare. And whilst you may enjoy collecting designer sunglasses... read more

10 Reasons Why Sunglasses Make the Perfect Christmas Present for Your Girlfriend

December 2, 2015April 29, 2019 Mags (SelectSpecs) Leave a comment

A pair of sunglasses may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you’re shopping online for Christmas presents. But believe it or not, a pair of designer sunnies can be one of the most exciting gifts to open on Christmas morning. Here are 10 reasons why sunglasses make the perfect pressie for your wife or girlfriend…

1. Winter eye protection is important

Eye protection in winter is too often overlooked. But you don’t need a beach lined with palm trees to put you at risk from UV damage. Sunglasses should be worn all year round if it’s bright outside, especially if you and your girlfriend are particularly active and... read more

How to Deal with Dry Eyes

November 28, 2015November 25, 2015 Michaela (SelectSpecs) Leave a comment

Do you ever get an uncomfortable, itchy feeling in your eyes at the end of a long day? If this happens regularly, then you may be suffering from dry eyes.

Eye dryness occurs when the eye doesn’t produce tears properly or when the tears evaporate too quickly. It can range in severity and is caused by many different things, from lifestyle to medical conditions. For some, it’s an annoying but uncommon occurrence, but for others dry eyes can be a difficult, ongoing issue.

If your eyes often feel dehydrated, here are a few easy ways you can combat dryness for healthy eyes.

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5 Tips on How to Choose Sunglasses for Someone Else

November 10, 2015November 9, 2015 Mags (SelectSpecs) Leave a comment

Sunglasses make great Christmas and birthday gifts because they are an affordable kind of luxury when compared to gifting favourites such as designer handbags and shoes; so if you’re feeling the pinch this year, you can still make someone feel really special with a pair of designer sunnies. They also make great gifts because they are relatively easy to choose and can be used all year round. But we’re not saying that shopping for eyewear gifts is a walk in the park either; there are still a few style rules to follow if you’re shopping for a friend or family member. So to give you some assistance,... read more

How to Choose Sunglasses for the Winter

November 10, 2015November 9, 2015 Mags (SelectSpecs) Leave a comment

I once had a friend called The Fonz. My friends and I first gave him this nickname when we first discovered that he never left the house without his leather jacket and a pair of sunglasses. In fact, he rarely attended an event, day or night, summer or winter, without his trusty Ray Bans. We holidayed in Ibiza; naturally, he sported sunglasses throughout the duration. We holidayed in Prague over Christmas; again, he wasn’t without his shades. That was ten years ago. Ten years ago, when I (and maybe the rest of the world too) were less educated about eye health. But today, my friends and I realise... read more