CliC Magnet Readers
Posted June 23rd, 2010 by Judy : Quality Control Manager
CliC Reader
Have ya’ll seen these yet? CliC’s are my new favorite reading glasses! Why? Because I don’t lose them! Ever! I’m sure most of you know that I inspect glasses and lenses all day, looking at small details, then refocusing on larger things. Then I’m on the phone, on the computer, talking to everyone. So, I’m constantly taking my glasses on and off. I used to leave my readers everywhere. My purse, in a drawer, on the desk, under paper, behind the phone. You know what I mean. THEN, we got these new CliC readers! I un-click them and they hang securely around my neck. When I need them again, I simply click. Amazing. I have every color! And, the temples are adjustable. I can wear them low or high on my nose. Love it! You will, too!
Judy : Quality Control Manager at ReadingGlasses.com
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Plastic Frame Materials
Posted June 10th, 2010 by Peggy : Ask Peggy
Here’s a little info on what all of those plastic frame materials are all about.
- We feature handmade acetate plastic quite a bit since it allows a frame to be colored in many rich hues, such as different shades of brown or beautiful rich tortoise. Sometimes you will see two or three colors layered in an acetate frame.
- Injection molded frames come in all sorts of beautiful shapes and colorizations.They fit really well and are available at great prices.
- Sometimes you will see nylon temples. These are really great for active lifestyles since they are really tough and lightweight.
I go back and forth between plastic and metal frames. Which are my favorites? It depends. When I use my plastic sun readers for a headband, I don’t have to worry about those little nose pads getting stuck in my hair!!!
Peggy
tags: acetate, Ask Peggy, frames, injection molded, knowledge base, nylo, plastic
Carla Bruni Breaks Out Her Reading Glasses (PHOTOS)
Posted June 8th, 2010 by Peter
Someone’s getting older! French First Lady Carla Bruni donned a pair of reading glasses to deliver a speech at today’s international launch of the ‘Born HIV free‘ campaign by the Global Fund. If there’s anyone who can do four-eyes chic, it’s definitely Bruni, who wore her specs with a lose-fitting pant suit and a campaign t-shirt. Also in attendance from the fashion world was designer Jean-Paul Gaultier.
(via The Huffington Post)
tags: designer, fashion, frames, reading glasses
Okay, some folks prefer metal frames. Here’s why:
- Stainless Steel: These readers are incredibly lightweight and are hypoallergenic.
- Titanium: Strong, lightweight, and wonderful for people with nickel allergies.
- Monel: Excellent strength and easy to adjust.
- Aluminum: They hold color dyes really well, making them absolutely gorgeous.
Metal frames are usually very lightweight and easy to adjust. The nosepads are usually made of silicone and are quite comfortable. AND, you’ll very often find spring hinges in metal frames.
Peggy
tags: aluminum, Ask Peggy, frames, information, metal, monel, stainless steel, titanium
Will this fit me?
Posted May 20th, 2010 by Peggy : Ask Peggy
I get this question a lot. And, I know you are wondering how on earth I could possibly answer that over the phone. I mean, I haven’t seen you, so how could I know?
Here’s my little secret. Do you have a pair of glasses that you really like and you like the way they fit? Great! Go get those and get a measuring tape or a ruler, too.
- Okay, now measure the front of the glasses. From the far left to the far right. Write that down.
- Now measure the bridge. That’s the little piece of the front that goes over your nose. Write that down.
- Next we need to measure one of the lenses. Vertical (top to bottom) and horizontal (left to right).
- Almost done. Measure the length of the temple (those things that go over your ears).
- Okay, you should have 5 different numbers.
- Let’s look at the reading glasses you are interested in. Go to that page and scroll down to the bottom, you’ll see a little tab labeled “sizing”. Click on that word.
- Compare the measurements to your favorite frame.
If it’s close, you’ve got a winner. If it’s not, don’t worry. Let’s go shopping!
Peggy
tags: Ask Peggy, frames, information, knowledge base, measurements, sizing
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