There’s a new trend emerging this year for clear plastic glasses, from classic wayfarer specs with clear frames to retro round sunnies. Clear frames strike the balance between making an edgy fashion statement and a style discreet enough to wear to the office. These are our favourites, starting from only £15! DS Collection CP199- £15At £15, our CP199 is one of our bestselling plastic frames and features a classic wayfarer style with wide arms. We love these as classic prescription gl… Continue reading →

Our favourite Romeo is back as Leonardo DiCaprio takes to the big screen in Baz Luhrmann’s much-anticipated release of The Great Gatsby. Starring alongside Carey Mulligan, the whole cast has been styled in Luhrmann’s trademark flamboyant glamour.
We’ve taken a closer look at some of the emerging 1920s trends:Jay Gatsby (Leo) wears a pair of round vintage sunglasses in brown acetate. We love the A185 for this style. With a dark brown lens tint, these would make a perfect pair o… Continue reading →

So October’s much-anticipated release of Skyfall has recently been named the ‘Best Bond Movie Ever’ and here at DirectSight, we’d have to agree. When it comes to eyewear, James Bond can always been seen in the coolest sunglasses to maintain his signature suave, sophisticated style.
In Skyfall, Daniel Craig can be seen wearing a pair of simple silver aviators with dark tinted lenses by Tom Ford.  Bond fans may recognise this style to the similar Tom Ford 108 sunglasses he wore in th… Continue reading →

 Congratulations Barack Obama on winning the US presidential election! Here at DirectSight, we think this is a cause to celebrate. After a close shave with competitor Mitt Romney, Barack once again won his place as US president for another 4 years. To get into the election spirit, check out the DS Collection 213 rimless glasses frames for a cool take on Mr. President’s eyewear. Obama favours a simple, rectangular rimless frame, as seen here:
Alternatively, why not invest in … Continue reading →

It may be September which, for us Brits, means gloomy weather and grey skies, but for the celebrity population, there’s no such thing as dressing for the weather. Whilst most of us are eager to bury ourselves in warm jumpers in blacks and greys, a new trend for canary and fluorescent yellow is quickly emerging...
On Saturday, The Only Way is Essex star, Chloe Sims, was spotted at a party sporting a bizarre pair of fluorescent yellow glasses. She wore a black and white sequinned mini dress… Continue reading →

This weekend marks the beginning of Reading Festival 2012. With headliners including Foo Fighters, Kasabian and The Cure, it’s predicted to be a great weekend.But for those of us with glasses, camping can be fraught with difficulties. Here are a few simple tips for looking after your glasses over the festival weekend:
1.    Take baby wipes or cleansing wipes to keep the frames clean. With mud and rain forecast for Reading, it’s important to keep your glasses looking fresh.
2. … Continue reading →

Our fantastic Facebook competition has launched and we’ve already had some great entries.

We’re looking for your best photos to show off your favourite glasses, so be creative! If you’re looking for inspiration,take a look at these celebrities having fun with their frames.  
Get suave and serious like Johnny Depp... 
Dig out your craziest frames like Dame Edna...   
Or pull your best funny face like Beyonce...    With any pair of glasses from the site up… Continue reading →

Having declared themselves best pals with A-listers Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, and royal couple Will and Kate, David and Victoria Beckham are at the height of the celebrity empire. Between the two of them, they have covered all the bases to secure their seats in the throne, including: singing, modelling, sports, fashion designing and even a brief acting part for Victoria. As it appears to often be the case, footballers’ wives choose fashion-designing as a glamorous career choice and yet, Victor… 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 →