BLUE AND WHITE DELIGHT

A white fascinator is the perfect topper for the girl who is just looking to have fun.  Not only will it stay in place throughout the day, you will also avoid the dreaded hat hair!  Pair large cat-eye sunglasses with a fascinator, like these Tory Burch sunglasses, with pops of color that match your dress.

BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED

Are you crazy for floral?  Many Derby hats feature silk flowers, so why not continue the trend with your sunglasses?  These Vera Bradley Barbara Aviators in Tutti Frutti will match any of your pastel dresses and hats.  Keep your jewelry simple and let your hat and sunglasses make the statement.

THERE IS A SHADE OF RED FOR EVERY WOMAN ~AUDREY HEPBURN

Stand out from the crowd in a bright red dress and large red hat.  The larger the hat, the smaller the shades, so these red Kate Spade Chandra sunnies look fabulous with this outfit!

Classic Black and White

Ooze elegance in classic black and white.  If your hat has a flirty curve that exposes your face, go big or go home with your sunglasses!  These black oversize Tory Burch sunglasses look beautiful with this style and are great for every day errands after the Big Race!

All of the sunglasses in this article are available at the West End Eye Care Optical Boutique.  Mention this article and receive 10% off your Derby sunglasses.  Offer expires Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 and cannot be combined with insurance or any other offers.

-Rebecca Montgomery

Optical Manager

West End Eye Care

Paducah, Kentucky Optical Boutique

Thick lenses:

-Give a “coke bottle” appearance and make many people self-conscious

-Make glasses uncomfortably heavy

-Limit the types of frames you can wear

-Are more likely to chip, as the thick edges are not protected by the frame

Luckily, there is a SOLUTION!

When you sit down with one of our experienced frame stylists, they will address any concerns you have over how your glasses will fit, feel, and look. Then, they will recommend ways to eliminate these problems. Here are a few ways that we can minimize the negative impact of thick lenses:

-Choose the right material. Most standard glasses lenses are made from a material called CR39. However, there are MANY other materials that we can make your lenses out of that are MUCH thinner and weigh less! As a bonus, these materials make the lenses more shatter-resistant!

Traditional CR39 on the left compared to the same prescription in a thinner material on the right

-Rolled and Polished edges. The edge of the lens often doesn’t get much attention. But we can make that chalky, noticeable edge as clear as a diamond, making it much less noticeable.

unpolished edge

Polished Edge

-Picking the right frame. Thick lenses don’t have to limit your options. But, with a little guidance, we can help you select a frame in the style you like that will hide thicker lenses.

-Anti-reflective lenses. This is a big one. Thicker lenses lead to more reflections, making them much more noticeable. By using a lens that minimizes reflections, the lens becomes virtually invisible, showcasing the frame and your eyes much better!

No Antireflective vs Antireflective

There you have it! There are many ways to hide those thicker lenses. We can’t wait to see you in the optical and help design your new style!

-Rebecca Montgomery

Rebecca Montgomery is a frame stylist and optical manager at West End Eye Care in Paducah, KY. She helps patients select frames and lenses that complement their personal style and tastes.

1. Only clean the lenses with a cleaning cloth or soft cotton fabric. Paper products like tissues (even the soft ones!), napkins, etc make micro scratches in the lenses that damages them permanently.

2. Don’t leave your glasses in the car. Cars around Paducah can reach over 150 degrees in the summer. These extreme temps can make the coatings on your lenses degrade. This includes your designer sunwear!

3. Don’t cook in them. Popping grease, steam, and hot temps all will cause serious damage to your lenses. Wear an old pair!

4. Use the case. Remember: If they’re not on your FACE, they’re in your CASE! Most damage to glasses happens when the person isn’t wearing them.

5. Remove with two hands. Even though you may look dramatic doing it, taking your glasses off with one hand puts stress on the hinge opposite of the side you grab. This repeated wear will reduce the life-span of the glasses significantly.

There you have it! A good pair of glasses is like a piece of jewelry: you have to take care of it!

-Rebecca

Rebecca Montgomery operates the optical boutique at West End Eye Care. The boutique offers designer glasses, designer sunglasses, and the most advanced lens options. Rebecca is a frame stylist with years of experience finding the perfect pair of glasses for each individual’s personal style.