sunglasses

As a lady with a fairly narrow face, finding a good pair of sunglasses that actually fit and look good is hard to come by. In Smith's Chemists, I was excited to find a pair of sunglasses that not only look cool but also fit great.

For the longest time I would use my daily sunglasses for trail running, hiking, kayaking, etc. and didn’t know what I was missing until I used the Diablo’s from Bolle. The Bolle Diablo’s are so much better than standard sunglasses for active summer mountain activities and literally change the way you see the mountains. I now view these sunglasses as more of a piece of high-performance equipment to enhance the sports I participate in rather than just another pair of sunglasses.

Why is there such a negative stigma around more stylish eyewear brands making high-performance sport sunglasses? Many of the eyewear brands that are considered the “coolest” make super high-tech goggles and fashion-forward sunglasses, but if you want some mountain biking performance sunglasses, then you’re out of luck. I personally think this is stupid and am happy to report that Spy is now into performance sunglass game these days and their glasses are legit.

While driving west for eight hours across the entirety of Wyoming, my matte black Smith Gibson polarized sunglasses were my best friends. A new spin on classic, Havanna-style frames, the Gibson brings the phrase "large and in charge" to mind. These retro-ish sunglasses raised my swagger meter, and also protected my eyes from the beautiful Rocky Mountain sunset directly in front of me. From the polarized lens coating to the TLT lenses that adapt to the amount light in order to give the viewer the right tint for any situation, the lenses on these glasses are phenomenal.

In a struggling economy we find ourselves trying to look as stylish and as core as possible without breaking the bank, and a fresh pair of Cassette Sunglasses are the perfect affordable accessory to turn heads without going broke.

Big and Bold. That’s how to best describe the new Oakley Eyepatch 2 Sunglasses. They feature progressive styling, Oakley’s top of the line optics and construction and some huge lenses and frames.

Revo Grand Classic Polarized Sunglasses bring back the old school style with all the benefits from Revo's new school technology. Whether your out in the mountains or on the water… being active or just chilling, these glasses will make the experience that much more pleasurable. As soon as you put them on, you can feel the tension leave your eyes and a sense of relaxation fills your body. Revo's high-contrast polarized lenses, Element Shed, Motion-Fit technology, and recycled frame material are what make these shades stand out and perform so well in different conditions.

The first pair of Oakley sunglasses I ever had were Frogskins, over the past years we have seen the Frogskin come back as a limited edition. The Jupiter on the other hand are quite similar but considerably more sturdy than the Frogskin. The frame has a bit more curve to fit the face better. Coming in many colors for your own style and even Polarized lenses. I like the retro look as many others do.