Looking to the US for tips on how to be cool.

We here at sendoptics.com are currently busy bees buzzing around finishing writing up the descriptions and and photographing the final lines of designer sunglasses we are going to be adding.So Judges', keep them peeled as they will be on before you know it and we are really looking forward to launching two very cutting edge brands.

So what is happening with you Judges'?. We are getting lots of feedback and are fast acting upon it and still building other elements to the sites around some of these really helpful titbits you keep feeding us, of course, like you Judges' who keep on reading this blog we are always hungry for more. Please use the contact us form for any feedback you wish to continue sending in. We love to hear from you.

Well what else is going down on the streets we hear you ask?. Well, at the moment our eyes are peeled for the next BIG thing, and so this time the Fashion pack takes us over the pond to the Big Apple. Yup, 'pardner' you got it, its another crazy yellow taxi riding (no Danny Devito unfortunately), Prozac ridden chain smoking New York fashion week; I hear you asking what the hell do you Judges' keep on going on about fashion weeks for...well, when looking for who to stock, we like to know the whole look, not just the sunglasses.

So, New York fashion week, what's it all about we hear you cry!. Apart from the glut of the fashion world Anna Wintourn and of course some of the biggest names known to the fashion world. Our American counterparts are responsible for single handedly creating our obsession with Branding and creating some of the worlds most well known superbrands.

America also has a more conservative and classier side which reflects back to it's glamourous Hollywood era of yesteryear. On www.sendoptics.com we currently have two major players in the sunglasses/optics market, these being Oliver Peoples and Tom Ford. Oliver Peoples we have been referring to in the past, so we thought we would give you some bitesize pieces of information.

Oliver Peoples - The L.A. based company is famous for its timeless collection of sunglasses. The company has a massive archive of frames ranging from early 20th century onwards which it uses as reference to all its collections. Oliver Peoples began life in 1986 on Sunset Boulevard selling American vintage sunglasses but they soon began designing for the present with a strong nod to the past for inspiration. The company has a strong anti-branding image and believes in subtlety and quality.

High points for Oliver Peoples collections are the round 1950's optics/sunglasses range and the square aviator. The round shapes from the 50's is bang on trend for this year so Judges' check out...model Sheldrake

Tom Ford - Last year saw a massive leap into the limelight for Tom with his directional debut being praised to high heavens. Tom Ford reinvented the Gucci label and placed it firmly back on the map. Tom Ford is world renowned for his minimalist approach to fashion and again does not believe in the heavy branding that so many of the American Designers believe is a staple of their ethos.

His sunglasses are recognisable by the innovative 'T' hinge and the Tom Ford name is only visible behind your ears. Like his clothing the sunglasses are coverted by the fashion world and celebrities alike. E.G. the iconic Jennifer

So for you Judges' who did not know much about Oliver Peoples and Tom Ford we hope you know them a little more. Both labels are classic and contemporary with an ultra luxury feel and highly innovative little finishes.

Keep the peeled,

The Judge.
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So How Do You Choose Your Sunglasses?

So how dou you choose your sunglasses?
Well, welcome back to another fun but informative blog from www.sendoptics.com Here's hoping you are well and enjoying your week so far? The temperature maybe cold but here in the studio we are carefully unpacking more and more sunglasses that we are photographing at a rate of knots! (Many thanks Margaret!). So much so that the poor Judge's hands are all looking like a blur. We have so far updated the Prada female collections... (a few more to be added as well I hasten to add) to include their much talked about "Swing" collection and Miu Miu's "Carte Noire" collection these designer sunglasses are designed with a retro glam feel and are fast becoming the sunglasses for the sophisticate femme fatale to be seen about town in...Be in there first and get www.sendoptics.com 105 discount of rrp.
Now I know some people are probably recoiling at the thought of being seen in something as extrovert as the Prada "Swing" or the Miu Miu "Carte Noire" so we are going to be letting you into a few secrets on how to choose your designer sunglasses and the shapes and styles.
So as you may or may not know there are FIVE FACE SHAPES that we all belong to. We are going to give you some tips on identifying your faceshape and what sort of shape sunglass will best suit you.
1) THE SQUARE - In Gent's this is known as the square jawed, in ladies look no further for the perfect example than the Jackie 'O' who was renowned for wearing big glamourous sunglasses. This look of rounded or catseye shape is perfect for making the squarer face look less harsh. With Gent's you are looking to emphasise the squareness of the jaw so look for sharp angles.
Ladies...Dior Myladydior 5
Diorladycat 1
Stella McCartney SM4016
Gents.........Dsquared DQ0068
Prada SPR 14O
2) THE TRIANGLE - The heart shaped face or for the macho man triangular faces are described as a wider forehead to a tapering chin, and for both ladies and gents sunglasses with a wider bottom line and a curved top line suit as well as the catseye shape and well rounded frames, you ladies are spoilt!!!
Ladies... Dsquared DQ0080
Gents.........Paul Smith Romiley
3) THE OBLONG/LONG FACE - You guys are very lucky in your choices the frames are best to be thick and with large lenses,fashion forward frames and retro or vintage styles but just think BIG and dont be afraid to stand out!
Ladies.........Swarovski Amazing
Gents..........Christian Dior Blactie 120S
4) The ROUND - this is one of the trickier frames to settle on as most people with this shape face are often a little shy and self critical. The best advice for you would be to look for narrow frames that also rise to the temples. Colour can also make a big difference and there are some amazing colours in the collections this year.Also "Tortoiseshell" will add definition whether it be the classic or more fashion based patterns can really make a difference. So our final advice for you is dont be afraid to try something new and daring as everyone deserves to look and feel their best!
Ladies....Diormitza 2
Gents.....Paul Smith Berling
5) THE OVAl - No we don't mean the Cricket Ground smart Alecs!..The shape is often considered the most aesthetically appealing for both men and women. Many artists have chosen their models for this fact. The face itself is a soft sweeep from temple to chin. choosing sunglasses for this shape is relatively painles in fact you have the widest choice as ANY FRAME from sporty styles through to designer frames will suit, it's all a matter of personal taste.
Just remember choose the sunglasses for YOU! Don't always folow the crowd! Make sure they are genuine, we at www.sendoptics.com gaurantee 100% all our sunglasses . The sunglasses should offer UVA/UVB protection. You will also see on a lot of ours we offer prescription glazable option.
Well the lecture is over for today. We hope you find this helpful and informative, and by no means do we say you should not be afraid to experiment with different shapes and styles. Remember...the only real Judge is YOU!!!
Love THE JUDGE xxx
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So How Do You Choose Your Sunglasses?

So how dou you choose your sunglasses?
Well, welcome back to another fun but informative blog from www.sendoptics.com Here's hoping you are well and enjoying your week so far? The temperature maybe cold but here in the studio we are carefully unpacking more and more sunglasses that we are photographing at a rate of knots! (Many thanks Margaret!). So much so that the poor Judge's hands are all looking like a blur. We have so far updated the Prada female collections... (a few more to be added as well I hasten to add) to include their much talked about "Swing" collection and Miu Miu's "Carte Noire" collection these designer sunglasses are designed with a retro glam feel and are fast becoming the sunglasses for the sophisticate femme fatale to be seen about town in...Be in there first and get www.sendoptics.com 105 discount of rrp.
Now I know some people are probably recoiling at the thought of being seen in something as extrovert as the Prada "Swing" or the Miu Miu "Carte Noire" so we are going to be letting you into a few secrets on how to choose your designer sunglasses and the shapes and styles.
So as you may or may not know there are FIVE FACE SHAPES that we all belong to. We are going to give you some tips on identifying your faceshape and what sort of shape sunglass will best suit you.
1) THE SQUARE - In Gent's this is known as the square jawed, in ladies look no further for the perfect example than the Jackie 'O' who was renowned for wearing big glamourous sunglasses. This look of rounded or catseye shape is perfect for making the squarer face look less harsh. With Gent's you are looking to emphasise the squareness of the jaw so look for sharp angles.
Ladies...Dior Myladydior 5
Diorladycat 1
Stella McCartney SM4016
Gents.........Dsquared DQ0068
Prada SPR 14O
2) THE TRIANGLE - The heart shaped face or for the macho man triangular faces are described as a wider forehead to a tapering chin, and for both ladies and gents sunglasses with a wider bottom line and a curved top line suit as well as the catseye shape and well rounded frames, you ladies are spoilt!!!
Ladies... Dsquared DQ0080
Gents.........Paul Smith Romiley
3) THE OBLONG/LONG FACE - You guys are very lucky in your choices the frames are best to be thick and with large lenses,fashion forward frames and retro or vintage styles but just think BIG and dont be afraid to stand out!
Ladies.........Swarovski Amazing
Gents..........Christian Dior Blactie 120S
4) The ROUND - this is one of the trickier frames to settle on as most people with this shape face are often a little shy and self critical. The best advice for you would be to look for narrow frames that also rise to the temples. Colour can also make a big difference and there are some amazing colours in the collections this year.Also "Tortoiseshell" will add definition whether it be the classic or more fashion based patterns can really make a difference. So our final advice for you is dont be afraid to try something new and daring as everyone deserves to look and feel their best!
Ladies....Diormitza 2
Gents.....Paul Smith Berling
5) THE OVAl - No we don't mean the Cricket Ground smart Alecs!..The shape is often considered the most aesthetically appealing for both men and women. Many artists have chosen their models for this fact. The face itself is a soft sweeep from temple to chin. choosing sunglasses for this shape is relatively painles in fact you have the widest choice as ANY FRAME from sporty styles through to designer frames will suit, it's all a matter of personal taste.
Just remember choose the sunglasses for YOU! Don't always folow the crowd! Make sure they are genuine, we at www.sendoptics.com gaurantee 100% all our sunglasses . The sunglasses should offer UVA/UVB protection. You will also see on a lot of ours we offer prescription glazable option.
Well the lecture is over for today. We hope you find this helpful and informative, and by no means do we say you should not be afraid to experiment with different shapes and styles. Remember...the only real Judge is YOU!!!
Love THE JUDGE xxx
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We all scream for ice cream......

We all hope you are well and take the time to read these little blogs of ours!.....Well, the rain is set in today and the temperatures have dropped to "brass monkey" levels, and what is the fashion world predicting to be a big hit for Spring / Summer 2012?????.....Bloody ice cream pastels!!!!
The likes of Paul Smith, Prada and many more all putting their own little spin on things.....trousers,shirts,dresses,and skirts.....and even sunglasses!!!!......all in nude or pastels.
2012 may not end like the Mayan calender has predicted but at leasr we can go out in a riot of glorious colour. Mine's a 99 with a flake and raspberry sauce while your'e asking...!
cheers!
The judge x
ps look at...Paul Smith ...model...Elson
Paul Smith ...model...Chaucer
Paul Smith ...model...Elvaston
Prada ...model... SPR 04O
Prada ...model ...SPR 27N
Prada ...model ...SPR 28N
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We all scream for ice cream......

We all hope you are well and take the time to read these little blogs of ours!.....Well, the rain is set in today and the temperatures have dropped to "brass monkey" levels, and what is the fashion world predicting to be a big hit for Spring / Summer 2012?????.....Bloody ice cream pastels!!!!
The likes of Paul Smith, Prada and many more all putting their own little spin on things.....trousers,shirts,dresses,and skirts.....and even sunglasses!!!!......all in nude or pastels.
2012 may not end like the Mayan calender has predicted but at leasr we can go out in a riot of glorious colour. Mine's a 99 with a flake and raspberry sauce while your'e asking...!
cheers!
The judge x
ps look at...Paul Smith ...model...Elson
Paul Smith ...model...Chaucer
Paul Smith ...model...Elvaston
Prada ...model... SPR 04O
Prada ...model ...SPR 27N
Prada ...model ...SPR 28N
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This season i shall mostly be wearing.........

Well,Menswear trends set to take the high street by storm are acid colours (Prada Linea Rossa Wraparounds) and primary colours (Oliver Peoples,Paul Smith) taking centre stage for those of you that dare to be seen and heard (Dsquared). Tailoring continues to become more relaxed with trousers going wider and shirts becoming more fuller (Yes! i'll be singing the Rubettes "Sugar baby love" down the anchor on a sat night in my regalia!). Neutrals (Oliver Peoples,Paul Smith,Prada)becoming bleached out and tans emphasised . Blue is the colour (Dior Homme, Prada) and ranges from cobalt to indigo and a deep Mediterranean sea of hues......What ever look you decide to begin building, never forget that accessories maketh the man, and boy,do we have some good shades for you!!!!!!today it is so cold, I am wearing a natural shade of blue as i type this blog for you guys......The Judge.
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This season i shall mostly be wearing.........

Well,Menswear trends set to take the high street by storm are acid colours (Prada Linea Rossa Wraparounds) and primary colours (Oliver Peoples,Paul Smith) taking centre stage for those of you that dare to be seen and heard (Dsquared). Tailoring continues to become more relaxed with trousers going wider and shirts becoming more fuller (Yes! i'll be singing the Rubettes "Sugar baby love" down the anchor on a sat night in my regalia!).
Neutrals (Oliver Peoples,Paul Smith,Prada)becoming bleached out and tans emphasised . Blue is the colour (Dior Homme, Prada) and ranges from cobalt to indigo and a deep Mediterranean sea of hues......
What ever look you decide to begin building, never forget that accessories maketh the man, and boy,do we have some good shades for you!!!!!!
today it is so cold, I am wearing a natural shade of blue as i type this blog for you guys......
The Judge.
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A SPRING IN YOUR STEP.

Well its all go here at Sendoptics.We are currently in the throws of still tidying up the old site and continuing with the improvements. All we can say is a huge thanks to those working on the improvements, your feedback and of course your patience, we never anticipated the changes taking this long but little did we know!! Again, thank-you and please keep those peepers peeled for the new lines soon to be introduced which we cannot wait to present and also to hear your thoughts on....So other than the website what else have we been up to since our last words? Well the sale went down a storm and we MAY be throwing another one sometime again this month or early feb for you to take advantage of the new lines. After hearing all about the film "The Artist"...we decided to potter on over and check out if all the fuss was worth it, and boy was it!. you are thrown into the world of silent film on the roaring 20's inspiring imagery and clothes that you would sell your mother for. The only thing missing on either of the stars were optics for the leading lady Berenice Bejo... she would have definitely have suited a daring pair of Swarovski,Bvlgari or even Miu Miu's new collection though they are based around the 1940's, well fashion does go full circle after all!! As for Jean Dujardin he would have definitely been at home in Oliver Peoples,Paul Smith or Ray-Ban, classic and cool like himself.A must see before it sweeps the oscars.what with the awards season on its way we would like to see who you would award the sendoptics golden specsappeal award to? the person could be dead or alive as long they are proud to be caught wearing specs.what have you got to lose and remember keep them peeled for us and if you see something you think we should be aware of please let us know via (the usual e-mail address).We hope 2012 is going as well for you as it is for us and remember those sunglasses in this winter light and also keep cool whilst it's unseasonably mild.regards, The judge x.
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A SPRING IN YOUR STEP.

Well its all go here at Sendoptics.
We are currently in the throws of still tidying up the old site and continuing with the improvements. All we can say is a huge thanks to those working on the improvements, your feedback and of course your patience, we never anticipated the changes taking this long but little did we know!! Again, thank-you and please keep those peepers peeled for the new lines soon to be introduced which we cannot wait to present and also to hear your thoughts on....
So other than the website what else have we been up to since our last words? Well the sale went down a storm and we MAY be throwing another one sometime again this month or early feb for you to take advantage of the new lines. After hearing all about the film "The Artist"...we decided to potter on over and check out if all the fuss was worth it, and boy was it!. you are thrown into the world of silent film on the roaring 20's inspiring imagery and clothes that you would sell your mother for. The only thing missing on either of the stars were optics for the leading lady Berenice Bejo... she would have definitely have suited a daring pair of Swarovski,Bvlgari or even Miu Miu's new collection though they are based around the 1940's, well fashion does go full circle after all!! As for Jean Dujardin he would have definitely been at home in Oliver Peoples,Paul Smith or Ray-Ban, classic and cool like himself.A must see before it sweeps the oscars.
what with the awards season on its way we would like to see who you would award the sendoptics golden specsappeal award to? the person could be dead or alive as long they are proud to be caught wearing specs.
what have you got to lose and remember keep them peeled for us and if you see something you think we should be aware of please let us know via (the usual e-mail address).
We hope 2012 is going as well for you as it is for us and remember those sunglasses in this winter light and also keep cool whilst it's unseasonably mild.
regards, The judge x.
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LETS GO ROUND AGAIN!!!!

You associate both John Lennon and Ozzy Osbourne with round sunglasses , and this retro style is now en vogue big time!!!!Round shapes are popular in retro style......Think Wallis Simpson and Edward Windsor, with a splash of Downton abbey....Oliver Peoples and Paul Smith's new sunglass styles pay hommage to this era,60's styles........think Ray-Ban, and cutting edge shades.....think Stella McCartney.Famous people wearing round sunglasses include Johnny Depp (Sheldrake model.....Oliver Peoples),Lady Gaga and the Olsen twins.They are going to be seen everywhere this summer!....trust the Judge!!!.....
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ALL THAT GLITTERS IS DEFINITELY GOLD AND DIAMONDS ARE MY BEST FRIEND

Well 2012 is looking it's just one big excuse for a good old knees up. we have the Olympics, the Queen's diamond Jubilee and of course an extra bank holiday to go with that (God bless you queenie!). So with all these shindigs and soirees we will all be having to celebrate and of course the scorching weather we are going to have, it cant be as wet as last year surely.....We also have all the major shows on their way with what's going to be hot for the coming couple of years....Look out for news of Dior's new in-house superstar (some people are going to think they have lost their minds if the rumours are true). We have a continuing royal theme with various films and exhibitions celebrating the Monarchy in its many different faces....Pippa or Kate that's the question we think they are both Beauts and think come when the sun shines they will not be seen without a HUGE pair of shades to hide from the papparazzi.No Glastonbury this year but there will be partying in the parks all up and down the country with the usual suspects of Reading,Leeds,V festival. London gets its own festival as well with details still to be confirmed but with it being London it can only be a good one.So with festivals ...what to wear??!!...Well with the lack of sleep you know you need some bloody cool shades and if not a good hat. Sunglasses are the most versatile way to change your look so why stop at one pair...invest in two or three , or infact get them all!!Keep smiling and remember lets party like its the end of the world(god bless the Mayans, but we Brits have never needed an excuse for a party!). maybe an excuse for another pair of sunglasses i'll meet you at the check out with my four favouritesDsquared DQ0062Stella McCartney SM4016Christian Dior CD3228SPaul Smith ElsonOh look to the east I can see the sun starting to shine!....Keep em peeled and remember to vote for the golden specsappeal award...Love The Judge.
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NEW SEASON ARRIVALS!!!

We will be launching all our new ranges over the next 2-3 weeks.We will be giving special offers and discounts on the new ranges to all our loyal customers.Please keep e-mailing us with requests and we will endeavour to help.
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Oli ! Oli! Oli! Oi! Oi! Oi!!!

Oli,Oli!Oi!Oi!Oi! by MargaretThe new Oliver Peoples 2012 collection will be incorporated onto sendoptics in the very near future…..One of the new features on the “NEWLOOK SENDOPTICS WEBSITE!!!”The new advertising in true Oliver Peoples style is set to feature ‘Fresh faced Hollywood new blood’ Dakota Johnson and Thomas McDonell in the portrayal of a youthful sense of freedom and desire……the images being photographed by the iconic ‘Lisa Eisner’.Dakota Johnson is the daughter of Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson and starred in ‘Crazy in Alabama’,’ The Social Network’ and ‘Beastly’.Thomas McDonell has starred in ‘PROM’ and the forthcoming Tim Burton’s( Also a fan of Oliver Peoples) film ‘Dark Shadows’.The Oliver Peoples campaign will capture the energy and Jubilations of youthful romance. The characters will represent polar opposite lifestyles - “Aristocracy” versus “Arts ‘n crafts” - who cannot deny an attraction to each other when they meet at school.Enjoy the imagery , and more important…enjoy the sunglasses!!!…..

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Katie Holmes - Oliver People fan

A quick look on the unofficial (we think) www.katieholmes.com website reveals Katie's a big fan of Oliver Peoples sunglasses.


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