A post by CharlotteDuring the Second World War, food rationing gave civilians a much more limited diet than had been enjoyed previously, with eggs, sugar, butter and other foodstuffs available in carefully measured quantities which had to last the week.Eggs Equal SugarMy grandmother was a careful housekeeper and decided to keep chickens in her backgarden in suburban Carshalton Beeches in Surrey. She thought that she could exchange their eggs for sugar, tea and other necessities with her neighbou… Continue reading →

New optics research by a team of South Korean scientists suggests it will soon be possible to watch a 3D film without the cumbersome 3D glasses.
Currently, 3D glasses feature polarised lenses which affect the way light enters our eyes. 3D cinema screens use two projectors displaying similar images which are slightly offset simultaneously on one screen. When wearing polarised glasses, each eye views only one of the offset images, creating an image with the illusion of depth which the brain i… Continue reading →

Inspirational documentaries can be found just about anywhere these days. Everyone likes a real life tale of a struggle to overcome adversity and documentaries about the struggles of famous people are often the most fascinating of all. However, most celebrities don’t tend to star in inspirational documentaries about themselves but that is exactly what pop star Katy Perry has done.Limited-edition 3D glasses from Katy PerryPerry, (real name Katheryn Hudson) is this summer the star and producer of… Continue reading →

We may associate autumn with the muted tones of ombre, plum and forest green, but this year the designers seem unwilling to let go of summer optimism with punchy shades of cobalt blue on the A/W catwalks. Lanvin, DKNY and Prabal Gurung were just some of the designers to embrace this bold shade. And with the likes of Bradley Cooper and Johnny Depp donning quirky blue lenses in their glasses, we decided to round up our favourites from our selection of blue glasses...
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What do Sarah Jessica Parker, Claudia Schiffer, Sienna Miller and Lady Gaga all have in common? The answer is that they, along with the majority of the world’s celebrity population, are all dedicated fans of legendary fashion brand, Alexander McQueen. But beneath the elegant and innovative couture designs of the brand is the man himself who came from humble beginnings to found one of the most successful design brands in fashion history. The late Alexander McQueen, who tragically died in Februa… Continue reading →

Prescription glasses are the favourite geek-chic accessory of young celebrity trend-setters at the moment, from quirky TV presenters like Alexa Chung, to teen actresses like Miley Cyrus. However, at Direct Sight, we think the glamorous mature ladies of film could teach the youngsters a thing or two about great style. It’s time to celebrate glasses for mature women.
From acting legend Meryl Streep, to mature beauty Diane Keaton, these ladies show that with age comes beauty. As we get older… Continue reading →

Every day the media bombards us with images of celebrities looking either too old or too young, whether they’re underage or needing to act their age. But at Direct Sight, we believe it’s easy to find a signature style, no matter what your age range. So whether you want to grow old gracefully or hold onto the early years, with our wide range of prescription glasses available you can create a look to suit you.
Trendy 20s
The twenties are a time of excitement and growth, with ever-c… Continue reading →

The signs that you need a pair of reading glasses are often easy to miss, and the more you get used to them being there the less you notice as your vision gets worse. Identifying the clues early on is important, and buying reading glasses online with Direct Sight doesn’t have to be an expensive or troublesome task.

With that in mind here’s a little list of the main things you can to do help keep your peepers pristine!

Presbyopia is natural
The first step to decidi… Continue reading →

Here at DirectSight we think that having choices can never be a bad thing, and that’s why we’re so proud to host such a broad range of men’s and women’s glasses and sunglasses.

Still, sometimes all that choice can be confusing and there’s no harm in having a little helping hand every now and then to point you in the direction of your perfect specs! With that in mind, here’s a little guide on the sort of impression that different coloured frames can give off and what they  Continue reading →

Well, not strictly Harry Potter... but today is Daniel Radcliffe’s 23rd birthday! And here at Direct Sight, we think the young wizard’s birthday is worth celebrating. In true Harry Potter style, here are our favourite geeky round glasses frames:
One of our most popular designs is the DS collection U26, featuring a round lens shape in tortoiseshell or black acrylic frame. But these glasses needn’t be saved for Potter fancy-dress because their geeky retro style is very much on-tr… Continue reading →