Category: Inspiration

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Throw Yourself an Arm Party

This just in — stacking bracelets is a hot way to accessorize your outfits this fall! Many models and fashion bloggers have been spotted donning this trend by decorating their arms with their favorite bangles, beads and chains. Some like to throw an arm party on one arm, but we love it best when both arms are decorated to perfection.
So, go ahead and throw a party on your arms by mixing and matching your favorite bracelets to create an eye-popping fall accessory statement. Look for bangles, beaded elastic bracelets, chains and vintage-style clasp bracelets this season. And if you want to get really crazy; throw a watch in there to get the party started!Now, for a challenge:
Velvet Readers send us pictures of your arm party style! You can Tweet us at @VelvetEyewear or comment on this blog with a link back to your blog featuring a picture of your arm party.
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Ask Velvet: The Perfect Weekend Outfit

Q: What’s your idea of a perfect summer weekend outfit?  – Liz from Austin, TX
A: The weekend is all about errands, lunch dates with friends and feeling comfortable for two days while you’re away from the office. For that reason, we love weekend outfits that are relaxed, stylist and low-key. The weekend is all about casual dressing and that is why wearing a long maxi skirt or dress is our idea of the perfect weekend outfit. A maxi dress is comfortable and breezy and can be worn anywhere from the beach to the city. This outfit can also easily transition with ease from comfortable day-wear to the perfect date-night outfit by adding a few beaded accessories, a belt and a jacket. It’s the take-anywhere outfit that is stylist and perfect for any summer outing!
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Warm Weather Hair Accessories

Summertime calls for warm weather hair accessories. A headband is the best way to tame flyaways, while also looking chic and stylish. Here are some of this season’s headband must-haves!

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Our 4 Favorite Blogs For Optical Know-How

We love staying up on the latest eyewear trends in the business. We pay close attention to current trends in eyewear fashion, new breaks in technology and opportunities for optical education. How do we manage to stay current in the optical world while being so busy? Easy. We’ve got a few websites and blogs that we follow religiously that help fill us in on all the details we need to stay on top of things around here.
 

1. The Spectacle Showcase: Fabulous blog with a focus on high-end, luxury eyewear and sunwear. Great place to stay up on current fashion trends, as well as celebrity sightings!

 

http://www.thespectacleshowcase.com/

 

2. The Optical Vision Site: An innovative optical blog providing information about optical education, information technology and industry trends – fast becoming one of the best resources around!

 

http://theopticalvisionsite.com/

 

3. Eye Heart Glasses: This is a great street blog that we love to follow. They post interesting information about vintage and international eyewear. Great blog to stay current on trends!

 

http://www.eyeheartglasses.com/

 

 

 

4. Optical News Daily: This is a great go-to blog for never-ending updates on industry news, educational opportunities and tips all about eyewear and sunwear.

 

http://www.opticalnewsdaily.com/?