David in Flexon

Not every guy looking for new shades is as lucky as our David C! He was looking for a fashion assist on his decision so we asked you to vote on which pair of shades was the best choice. Remember – David’s got an oval face, pale skin with a rosy cast, a professional lifestyle that includes outdoorsy stuff, and a fairly bold style.

The style masses have spoken. And it’s time for frame choices 2 & 3 to make their concession speeches.  You decided David looks best in frame 1. Fashion democracy at its finest!

Frame 1, the Flexon Sun Force (in Coffee),  not only compliments David, but it has this cool feature. You can twist the metal frame around your finger and it will pop right back to its original shape. Shades that come with a party trick! What’s not to love?

P.S. If you don’t have a group of people to help vote on the best frames for you, get some expert fashion advice on eyeconic.com.

Eyeconic.com

I don’t know about you, but I get seriously bummed when I have to put away all the colorful stuff I wear all summer just because I don’t live in a sun shiny place like Maui. Yeah, black is eternally epic. Gray is awesome. But can’t I hang on to my “crush” on color all year round?

Turns out – I can! At least this season. I did some serious research—getting stuck in the longest line in the supermarket can come in handy—and there it was. In magazine after magazine. Bags, scarves and boots in some really strong colors, like orange! Oh yes, I’ve got a crush. An orange crush. Now, no one wants to look like a pumpkin or gigantic can of soda, so key word…moderation. But warming up all the gray, brown and black outfits was splashes of orange, yellow and magenta.

Tyreke sports orange

So, I decided the easiest way to keep my crush alive all winter was through a sunglass splash. And eyeconic.com has some hot orange sunglasses that look like me (or NBA star Tyreke Evans…yeah, I think he copied me). Ok, so, I used a webcam on my computer to try a pair of Nikes on live. It was fabulous, and since my style team was out of town I could confirm that my orange crush was real…Color rules.

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Alexis, Senior PR Manager for bebe

Guest Blogger: Alexis, Senior PR Manager for bebe, shares her favorite Fall Fashion Trends. Follow her at @bebe_PRgirl for an inside look at bebe from the clothes to the events to the celebs and more.

Splitting my time between LA and NY I always have a pair of sunnies with me – sometimes after a long plane ride they are my go-to accessory! As a PR girl in the fashion business, one of the perks is that I get to attend a lot of fashion shows. I’m so excited to share with you some fall fashion trends I’ve noticed on and off the runway and how they have transitioned to eyewear.

Color: Bright colors are going strong for Fall and here's our take on a classic wayfarer shape, love the swirls of colors.

Retro-glam: Cat-eyes have graced the faces of nearly all celebrities and is a clear staple for this season. Funk up your everyday look by trying on a pair of cat-eyes.

I’d love to hear what your favorite fall trends are in the comment section below.

And just a reminder that sunglasses are more than just a hot accessory – although summer has passed, it’s important to protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays all year long! Browse more of the latest styles and find a doctor near you that carry brands like bebe. 

Don’t miss VSP EyeFiles Episode 2, which you can watch below and on VSP’s Facebook page. See the risks of not wearing sunglasses and enter our EyeFiles contest for a chance to win designer sunglasses and $200 cash!

Altair welcomes bebe to it’s newest family of eyewear brands. The two companies recently signed a worldwide license agreement for the design and distribution of sunglasses and eye glasses. The newest collection, which just launched this month, plays on four themes: playfully romantic, rocker chic, glamour girl and the iconic bebe logo.

Check out the rest of this season’s bebe sunwear and bebe optical collection and be sure to keep an eye out for the new line the next time you visit your eye doctor for an annual exam or at a bebe store near you.

Here are my favorites from each collection. What are your favorites?

bebe Authentic (Style BB7008 in Jet)

bebe a la mode (Style BB5000 in Crystal)

Looking for everything eyecare and eyewear? Look no further than The Center on vsp.com, where you’ll find out about:

Eyecare
Learn how to keep your eyes healthy for a lifetime. Read articles and watch videos on a wide-range of topics, like cataracts, diabetes, and dry eye. You can also stop by the Kids’ Zone to test your Eye-Q and play a few tricks on your eyes!

Eyewear
Visit the Eyewear Gallery and browse through designer frames like Fendi, Coach, Nike, Joseph Abboud, and Tommy Bahama.

Lenses & Technology

Discover cutting-edge advances in eyecare technology to help your overall eye health including lens options, retinal imaging, and laser surgery.

Visit The Center today!

Coach Sunwear

Nike

Tommy Bahama

VOTING:  With over 120 entries, there is a lot to choose from! Whether you’re voting for yourself or for someone else, vote for your favorite today! Everyone can vote once a day so invite all your friends through Facebook to participate! The last day to enter is July 13th. Good luck, everyone!

Make sure you’re a Facebook fan of both DVF – Diane von Furstenberg and Marchon Eyewear to get exclusive content and updates on the latest styles.

Dashing fashion statement? Half a pair of glasses? Or both?

Needless to say, I didn’t see this trend coming.

According to an article on Telegraph.co.uk, monocles are making a come-back. Our intrepid blogger, Vernon D., documented the birth of the monocle in the 18th century, but I never anticipated that 300 years later this one-lensed eyepiece would be a hit on the high streets of London yet again.

Read the article, and tell me… are you investing in a monocle for 2010?