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You are undoubtedly familiar with The EYE Zone – the official FramesDirect.com blog – and with FramesDirect.com, itself, but FramesDirect.com owns and operates other websites you may not be aware of. We’ve also established a presence on several other online resources. Here’s a rundown of the all the places on the web operated by FramesDirect.com.
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FramesDirect.com This is the flagship site for FramesDirect.com on the web where you can find great deals on thousands of designer prescription eyeglass frames, sunglasses and contact lenses. We’ve been online eyewear experts since 1996 providing 100% accuracy on prescription eyewear. |
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Afeyewear.com AFeyewear.com (Armed Forces Eyewear) is FramesDirect.com’s way of saying thanks to our brave folks in the U.S. Military. AFeyewear.com offers the same huge selection of designer eyewear with special military discounts. If you or a loved one are in the military, this is where you should be buying eyewear! |
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FramesDirect.co.uk FramesDirect.co.uk is our online store serving the United Kingdom and surrounding countries with great deals on prescription glasses. |
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FreeVisionInfo.com FreeVisionInfo.com is a massive online resource of vision and eye health information. The goal is to help people become more knowledgeable about eye health, vision, and all things optical so that they can make better informed decisions as patients and consumers about eye care issues. |
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The EYE Zone The EYE Zone is the official blog of FramesDirect.com. We pack it full of industry news, fashion news, product updates, promotions, and deals. People are encouraged to leave comments and ask questions. |
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FDTv FramesDirect.com has produced many interesting and informative videos over the years about eyewear and vision care. FDTv is our video showcase where you can watch them all. |
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Facebook When you become our fan on Facebook you don’t only get information about upcoming deals and promotions but you also get to join in on some fun stuff! We’re always getting our community involved in fun games with cool prizes like eyewear discounts, designer brand merchandise and gift cards to places like iTunes and Barnes & Noble! |
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Twitter Following us on Twitter gets you a $5 off coupon code and is a great way to stay in the loop on latest promotions. You can also ask us questions about eyewear or customer service. |
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YouTube If you loved FDTv then you’ll love our YouTube channel! Comment and share on all of our great eyewear videos. |
Prada Phone by LG 3.0 – Style and Technology Merge
Prada isn’t stopping at making superb quality high end shoes, clothing and eyewear. Now they’re moving into the world of global communications!
Prada has partnered with gadget-intensive company LG to produce the Prada Phone by LG 3.0. The end product is a high end smartphone with all the latest features that carries with it the prestige of the Prada name.
Specifications include:
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The normally jovial and colorful Android Gingerbread OS UI has been overhauled by Prada to present a sleek black-and white appearance.
Check out this video of the phone from the guys over at SlashGear.com:
The phone is launching first in South Korea and Europe with plans to open in UK markets in late January 2012. When the phone will be available in the US is not yet known, but you can bet that The EYE Zone will keep you posted and let you know as soon as we find out.
Flex Dollars for New Eyewear
Many Americans have flex spending or medical savings accounts as part of their health coverage. Any money remaining in these accounts after December 31 are forfeited. Don’t let that happen! If you have extra Flex Dollars in your account and aren’t sure what to do with them, use them for a new pair of prescription eyeglasses!
Even if you already have a pair of glasses, you could always use a spare. Spring for an extra pair to keep in your car, at the office, or in your favorite golf bag. Instead of losing your Flex Dollars put them to good use by ensuring that you’re never without a pair of glasses. Better yet, if you do already have a pair of eyeglasses, then put your Flex Dollars toward a nice pair prescription sunglasses.
Or if you’re a contacts wearer you could stock up on contacts for the entire year!
The Beatles Sunglasses
Beatlemania has taken over at FramesDirect.com! We’ve now got the complete line of Official Beatles Sunglasses! These sunglasses are made by Revolution Eyewear and are officially licensed by The Beatles. There are 10 colorful styles to choose from featuring the unique artwork from the Yellow Submarine film made from two types of patented technology: HDA (High Definition Acetate) and BMT (Beautiful metallic Touch.)
The Yellow Submarine sunglasses are made of the highest quality and meant to be worn proudly, not stuck up on a memorabilia shelf collecting dust. Fusing timeless styling with iconic imagery from the revolutionary band’s famous film, these shades transport the wearer right to the heart of 60s era psychedelic pop culture. The images are rendered beautifully on the frame temples using HDA and BMT technologies which yields stunning brightness and clarity.
About the Yellow Submarine:
The Yellow Submarine was released in 1968. It is an animated musical fantasy based on the music of The Beatles. The film received mostly positive reviews from audiences and critics alike and is credited with bringing more interest in animation as a serious art form.
The Beatles, themselves, make a live action appearance at the end of the movie as Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, but the voices for their animated counterparts were actually performed by actors. In the movie, Pepperland, a cheerful music loving place guarded by Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, is besieged by the music-hating Blue Meanies, who lock the band away in a music-proof bubble. Pepperland’s mayor sends Old Fred out in a yellow submarine to get help. Old Fred travels to Liverpool where he finds Ringo, John, George, and Paul. He brings them back to Pepperland to free the land from the Blue Meanies.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
We’re eager to hear what some true fans think of the new Beatles Sunglasses. Let us know!
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Steve Jobs Eyeglasses…Or Should That be iGlasses?
So you’ve been inspired by the late Steve Jobs to change the world in breathtaking technological ways that will forever shape and influence the course of humanity? Great! But before you start tinkering away in your garage on the next big hi-tech wonder gadget; let’s make sure you look the part.
Steve Jobs was not only known for spinning out a string of creative gadgetry and businesses, but also for being quite a snappy dresser, if by snappy you mean predictable. By wearing the same thing every day, Jobs was able to ensure that none of his brain cells were wasted on answering questions like “Do these cuff links match this belt?” but were all focused on answering questions like “How can I make a telephone play Scrabble?”
Jobs will be forever remembered as the mega genius in jeans and a black shirt, but there is another part of his daily wardrobe that shouldn’t be overlooked: his eyeglasses!
Steve Jobs’ iconic rimless eyeglasses with round frames were the perfect complement to his personal style. They blended in so effortlessly with his appearance that you probably didn’t even know he wore glasses at all until you read this. Well guess what…he did! And you can too!
With the Savile Row Round Diaflex Rimless Eyeglasses from FramesDirect.com you can grace your face with the elegant brilliance of the Apple mastermind and be well on your way to inventing the next big world-changing innovation.
While Jobs’ eyeglasses were a custom made design, these classy Savile Row frames are nearly identical. They are made by hand in London, England and you can get them with single vision or progressive prescriptions. Added bonus: these were also worn by Eric Clapton!
With these frames you’ll be well on your way to changing humanity for the better with fantastic, computerized gadgets. I would recommend staying away from the smartphone market, though. That one is pretty well covered. What other unassuming device could you turn into a technological wonder that people would wait in line for all night? How about a toaster that’s also a universal remote!
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Eyeglass Books for Kids
For kids, visiting the eye doctor and getting glasses can be a stressful time. Not only do they have to suffer through the somewhat alien experience of an eye exam (from a kid’s point of view anyway,) but then they have to get used to wearing a new pair of children’s eyeglasses all the time. For a kid who’s never had glasses, wearing new glasses can be physically distracting, and bring with them the fear of being made fun of by other children.
Here’s a few books you can share with your kids to make the experience of getting glasses a bit easier to deal with and the idea of having glasses enjoyable.
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Arthur’s Eyes After realizing that he is having trouble seeing, Arthur soon finds out he needs glasses. When Arthur returns to school with his new glasses his classmates tease him. Arthur decides not to wear his glasses, but in doing so finds himself in a some pretty embarrassing situations. Eventually, thanks to the help and support of his friends, Arthur finds that wearing glasses isn’t so bad after all. |
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Fancy Nancy: Spectacular Spectacles In this addition to the Fancy Nancy I Can Read Series, Nancy’s friend Bree gets some new glasses. Nancy finds the glittery lavender frames to be simply spectacular, and after Bree’s story of her visit to the eye doctor, Nancy begins to wonder if her own eyesight is getting a little blurry. |
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Baby Duck and the Bad Eyeglasses Poor Baby Duck. She’s just gotten new eyeglasses and she hates the way they make her look. Luckily Grandpa shows up with a wonderful surprise, and soon Baby Duck’s opinion about her new look changes. |
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Luna and the Big Blur: A Story for Children Who Wear Glasses Things are bad enough when you have a weird name, but things get much worse for Luna when she has to wear glasses! Luna decides that wearing glasses is just too much. Kids will love all the funny mishaps Luna gets herself into when she stops wearing her eyeglasses. In the end, Luna learns that wearing glasses isn’t so bad after all. |
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I Really Absolutely Must Have Glasses Lola has decided that she absolutely MUST have glasses, so she is going to see the eye doctor. This book helps young children learn what to expect when visiting the eye doctor for the first time and shows them that there is absolutely nothing wrong with wearing glasses. |
Do you have a child who wears glasses? Were you a child who had to start wearing glasses? What tips and advice do you have for people with young children who are experiencing the eye doctor and wearing glasses for the first time?
Get Hooked on Costa Del Mar’s Channel C
If you‘re into the outdoors, then you should drop by Costa Del Mar’s online video channel, Channel C. Well known for their line of high quality fishing sunglasses, Costa Del Mar has long been a staple in the outdoorsman’s tackle box of necessary outdoor gear. Their polarized sunglasses are specially crafted for anglers. Whether deep sea fishing miles off the mainland coast, or leisurely checking trotlines at your nearest fishing hole, Costa Del Mar sunglasses give you unsurpassed glare reduction, visibility and protection.
Channel C, the official Costa Del Mar online video channel, offers anglers around the world original fishing focused video programming. There are regular series by such outdoor greats as Jason Quinn, Jose Wejebe, and Chris Fischer in addition to stunning documentary film productions on fishing’s best people and places.
A glimpse of Channel C’s original programming:
Bass Life With Jason Quinn – Follows bass angler Jason Quinn through his demanding tour circuit on his way toward the Bassmaster Classic.
The Road Less Traveled – Jose Wejebe takes viewers on a journey of exploration to exotic fishing locales both near and far.
Beneath The Surface – Join Chris Fischer for angling adventures on the high seas, and get a candid look into the real life characters that make the show and the boat – The Go Fisch – run.
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Spotlight on Tom Ford Sunglasses
Tom Ford has become one of the fashion industry’s greatest icons, and his line of sunglasses is a testament in style and craftsmanship to this much deserved status. Tom Ford sunglasses are a perfect fusion of retro chic with contemporary styling and functionality. Taking inspiration from classic sunglasses styles, the Tom Ford line progresses sunglasses one step further in the evolution of fashion eyewear by being both sophisticated and raucous. This devious elegance has not gone unnoticed by Hollywood.
For the 2008 James Bond movie Quantum of Solace, Tom Ford worked with costume designer Louise Frogley to provide custom tailored clothing for Bond actor Daniel Craig. Dressing a beloved movie character known for his sense of refined panache is a tall order, and Tom Ford pulled it off masterfully. This included an exclusive line of Tom Ford FT0108 “James Bond” Sunglasses.
Off screen, many celebs have been known to sport Tom Ford sunglasses, such as Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Gwen Stefani and Kirsten Dunst to name a few. But the value of Tom Ford sunglasses is not purely an aesthetic one. Tom Ford sunglasses are artfully crafted of the finest materials including ZEISS lenses making them desirable not only for their look but for their functionality and reliability.
The Tom Ford line offers many styles to suit almost every sensibility. From the 60′s influenced Tom Ford FT0045 Jack to the aviator styled Tom Ford FT0103 Hunter; there is a pair of Tom Ford sunglasses to fit anyone’s sense of style.
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