Posts Tagged ‘sunwear’
Posted on November 17th, 2011 by fashionmaven
If your company offers VSP Vision Care, you should be aware of the creative options available when using the materials (lens and frame) portion of your benefit. I’m here to tell you it goes beyond your everyday glasses. There are a variety of prescription needs that can be addressed by changing your mindset about what your benefits can do for you. For example, let’s say your prescription hasn’t changed, your everyday pair of glasses are in great shape and you still love the style…yet you wish you could get:
Sunwear – cut down on squinting and harmful UVA/UVB rays by opting for prescription sunglasses.
Computer glasses – help reduce eyestrain while using computers and other digital devices with a mild prescription which can help combat symptoms of computer vision syndrome.
Sports glasses – stay on top of your game and keep your eyes safe with prescription sports goggles or wrap around styles rated for sports play.
Safety glasses – maybe you do a little wood work, welding or serious gardening in your spare time and need to protect those peepers with a pair safety glasses.
And the list goes on. Talk with your VSP doctor and get creative with your lens and frame benefits through your VSP plan. Wishes do come true! And don’t forget–you can use your flexible spending account (FSA) dollars for prescription eyewear.
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File under: CVS, Frames & Lenses, sports | Tagged: computer glasses, discount, eyewear, FSA, glasses, maximize benefits, safety glasses, save, sports glasses, sunwear, vision benefits
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Posted on October 17th, 2011 by Gail V
Want to revitalize your wardrobe but not too keen about tossing out a lot of last year’s favorites? Accessorize with a new pair of shades! You can make an old outfit look new again in a snap.
I’ve always loved the chic but classic styling of Michael Kors sunglasses. From streamlined aviators, like the one shown below, to oversized shades in rich colors, you’ll see that his eyewear is made from the finest materials. He uses cool textures to make the glasses visually interesting, and he has a knack for adding fine details that make his glasses stand out. They look luxurious but work for everyday use.
Michael Kors Aviators
At eyeconic.com, check out our “live try-on” feature to see how different styles look on you in real time! Or you can upload a photo of yourself to scope out your look. It’s like being in the store without ever leaving your computer.
Once you’ve picked out the jet-set pair of Michael Kors that looks great on your face, Eyeconic will help you find a VSP doctor’s office nearby that carries it.
Try on a pair of sleek, sophisticated Michael Kors frames at eyeconic.com today!
File under: Eyeconic, fashion | Tagged: designer sunglasses, Michael Kors, sunglasses, sunwear
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Posted on June 16th, 2011 by fashionmaven
Hi all! Been keeping tabs on what types of sunwear trends are being set by the fashion magazines, on the runways and by celebs so when you’re ready to make your selection you’ll be in the know. So let’s break it down for our gals in this month post (guys, saving you for next time) in a few simple catagories:
Colors: Bubble gum pink, crystalized reds, regal purple and "never go out of fashion" black and tortoise
Shapes: Cat-eye, oversized square or round
Style: Retro, disco, and material girl (think 50's and 60's with a splash of 70's and 80's)
Details: Crystalized, fun bling, interesting or artistic metal accents
One super important thing to mention about sunwear is to invest in a pair with 100% UVA and UVB protection from the suns harmful rays. Also, to keep all kinds of glare down, especially when you’re on the water this summer boating, fishing (for compliments or for real fish), and/or lounging by the pool, try polarized lenses. You will love being able to look right at and through the water with virtually no glare! You can thank me later. For more styles, check out our eyewear gallery.
File under: fashion, Frames & Lenses, Fun | Tagged: boating, fishing, glare, polarized, pool, sunglasses, sunwear, sunwear trends for 2011, vsp blog, water
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Posted on July 16th, 2010 by Lisa P.
Same Glasses Since '07
The votes are in and the winner of VSP’s Eyewear Makeover Contest is Angela Camacho! Angela received the most votes, out of over 200 Facebook fans. Go, Angela!
She will receive a free comprehensive eye exam from a vsp provider and prescription eyewear or sunwear from designer brands including Fendi, Coach, Calvin Klein and Tommy Bahama. Thank you to everyone who entered, there were some fabulous entries. Congratulations, Angela!
Continue to follow VSP on facebook and twitter for more contests.
File under: Contests, fashion, Frames & Lenses, Fun | Tagged: angela camacho, Calvin Klein, Coach, eye glasses, eyewear, eyewear makeover contest, Fendi, sunglasses, sunwear, Tommy Bahama, VSP Vision Care
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Posted on July 16th, 2010 by Lisa P.
VSP wants to thank its fans, old and new, for simply being a fan. Every week from now to mid-August, VSP will be giving away a free pair of designer sunglasses to one of our lovely fans.
Facebook fan giveaway: Every Friday, we will post a pair of womens and mens sunwear in our Photos Tab, in the “VSP Fan Friday Sunglasses Giveaways” album. Select the photo of the sunwear you desire and you will be automatically entered to win. The winner will be chosen at random and announced that following Monday.
Twitter follower giveaway: Every Wednesday and Friday, @VSPVisionCare will post a special message asking our fans to ReTweet. All our followers who ReTweets our message will be automatically entered to win a pair of designer shades for the hot, summer days.
Thank you for being fans! Good luck, everyone!
File under: Contests, fashion, Frames & Lenses, Fun | Tagged: facebook contest, Free, Fun, giveaways, retweet contest, sunglasses, sunwear, twitter contest, VSP, VSP Vision Care
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Posted on April 15th, 2010 by Sara J
Sara J. is a member of Altair's sales team.
Were you aware that VSP’s eyewear companies Marchon and Altair encompass a total of 26 brands including Calvin Klein, Joseph Abboud, Coach and Disney? With such a diverse product offering, Marchon and Altair have a strong marketplace presence and something to offer every consumer. With that in mind, there’s been an exciting update to VSP.com- an Eyewear Gallery!
The new Eyewear Gallery is one comprehensive location for many of the Marchon and Altair brands offered by VSP doctors. You can search frames by specific brand or style category such as Sport, Technology, and Kids, among others.
You can also click through to view style samples for the collections and take a look at the latest trends. This year’s trends of retro style and pop colors such as reds and purples can be seen in many of the style samples.
It’s a great resource whether you’re a patient getting ready to visit your VSP doctor and looking for a new frame, or a VSP doctor looking for new styles to provide your patients.
The best part is that this is just the beginning. More will be coming to the Eyewear Gallery soon, so be sure to check in often! Check out the new Eyewear Gallery today and let us know your thoughts!
File under: fashion, Frames & Lenses | Tagged: Altair, eyeglasses, eyewear, Eyewear gallery, frame, glasses, Marchon, name brand sunglasses, sunglasses, sunwear, trendy sunglasses, vision
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Posted on April 14th, 2010 by Jill N
Jill N. is a member of VSP's Corporate Public Relations team.
Well, maybe. As someone who swears by polarized lenses due to my Scandinavian love of water, I have gone through life assuming those lenses will do me just fine in whatever activities I participate in. After spending a week learning all about Nike Vision while in the Competitive Advantage Tent at the Transitions PGA Championship last month, my eyes started crossing (definitely not helpful when playing golf) with all of the amazing lens technology that is currently out there.
There was one that completely reasonated with me because I could really identify with it. I asked Andy S. with Nike Vision to share with us why the Nike Max Optics and Max Golf Tint may be a better option than a polarized tint when trying to hit a little round contraption into that obscure hole hundreds of yards away…
File under: Frames & Lenses, Fun, sports | Tagged: competitive advantage, eyewear, frame, glasses, golf, lens technology, lenses, Nike Max Golf Tint, Nike Max Optics, Nike Vision, PGA, polarized lens, scandanavian, sunglasses, sunwear, Transitions, Transitions Championship, vision, VSP Vision Care
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Posted on March 21st, 2010 by Jill N
Jill N. is a member of VSP's Corporate Public Relations team.
The winner of our Facebook Sweepstakes made it to Florida Friday afternoon to the Transitions PGA Championship with his wife, brother-in-law and sister-in-law. Whil PGA player John Mallinger wasn’t able to make it to the tournament last minute, our back up plan did work well with an introduction to non-other than Erik Estrada, that’s right, Ponch himself. That’s a fair trade right?
After a good night sleep, Dave and guests joined us at the Transitions/VSP/Nike Competitive Advantage Tent to receive a private swing consultation with Kinesiologist, Tyler, walk through the newest lens and frame technology from Nike and Transitions and learn about the importance of annual eye exams and eye health through a putting excercise wearing glasses that simulated different eye conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and glaucoma.
Erik Estrada hanging with Dave W.
Next, we walked next door and took a tour of our newest mobile eye clinic (yet to be named!) and recorded a video on the video kiosk showing their squinty faces when they are caught outdoors in bright light. Last stop was the Live Your Vision Pavillion where they experienced Optomate technology and watched the Transitions/VSP/Nike fashion show before sneaking onto Ponch’s tricked out CHP car for a quick photo.
Stay tuned for some videos of Dave’s experience and updates from Sunday, including Erik Estrada’s explanation of the “Sightations” he has been giving out all weekend.
File under: Contests, Fun | Tagged: eye exams, eyeglasses, eyewear, facebook, Florida, frame, sunglasses, sunwear, UV protection, VSP Vision Care
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Posted on February 23rd, 2010 by Liz B.
Joel Kestenbaum O.D. is a VSP provider in Long Island, NY.
In today’s guest blog post from Dr. Joel Kestenbaum of Optix Eyecare in Long Island, NY, he discusses protective eyewear and winter sports …
The 2010 Winter Olympics are upon us. Lets take a look at the common attributes most Winter Olympians have:
- Athletic ability
- Drive and determination
- Support of family and friends
- Excellent vision
If you look at all the skiers, snowboarders, speed skaters, lugers and bobsledders, they are all wearing some sort of protective eyewear. How do they know which lenses to wear? What if it is cloudy, sunny, snowing, sleeting, raining, foggy, nighttime, or early morning?
Think Safety First
You can be certain that the lenses in an athlete’s goggles are made of polycarbonate. For fast-moving winter sports, this material is much more impact-resistant than glass or conventional plastic. The frame also needs to be lightweight and flexible reducing the likelihood of the lens breaking or popping out in a bad fall. Prescription lenses can be made for inserts that sit behind the shield of the goggle or some goggles are actually made to wear over a regular pair of eyeglasses.
Think Visual Efficiency Next
Black, gray, or smoke lenses
Best for bright conditions – they dim the bright sunlight to ease the strain on your eyes. Depending on the intensity of the tint, these lenses do darken your vision but gray does not alter color. These lenses are best for wide-open areas, especially on sunny days. One should not ski or snowboard in trees or trails with dark lenses.
Amber Lenses
Amber is a color in between a light brown and a dark yellow lens. Amber blocks blue light, greatly increases contrast. This color is a good choice for seeing moguls out on the slopes. Amber is best for under cloudy skies or on dimly lit trails but is not recommended for sunny days.
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File under: Uncategorized | Tagged: 2010 Winter Olympics, amber lenses, clear lenses, Dr. Joel Kestenbaum, eye exams, eyecare, eyewear, glare, gray lenses, interchangable lenses, lenses for different weather conditions, Nike, protective eyewear, red lenses, sunglasses, sunwear, UV protection, Vancouver, vision, Winter Olympics, winter sports, yellow lenses
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Posted on October 14th, 2009 by Sara J
Sara P. is a member of Altair's sales team.
I’ve recently developed an addiction to sunwear. I’ve got a full rainbow spectrum to choose from and I have no intention of slowing down. It’s a recent obsession so I’m only at 8 pairs but the rate at which I’ve acquired them is getting a bit scary.
I have gone through accessory addictions in the past (shoes, purses, one weird phase of collecting argyle socks) but this one is turning into a dangerous one for me because a) I work in the industry so am constantly being exposed to the latest and greatest and b) I can make the argument that it’s actually for my own good: “Hellooo, the lenses are polarized, which means UV protection, which means I’m protecting my eyes…what, you don’t think my precious eyes need protection?!”
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File under: Fun, Technology | Tagged: sunglasses, sunwear, sunwear technology, UV protection
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