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Month: January 2014

What You Need To Know Before You Purchase Your Next Pair Of Frames…

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As an expert optician for Envision Eyecare it’s really important to me that you leave with glasses that are perfect for you! There are a lot of different factors that go into this. It starts with the shape of your face, your skin tones, how you use your glasses, your personality and some other factors. From what I’ve seen being in this industry, when new patients come to us, their frames are just not right for their face shape.  Let’s explore the different shapes!

There are four main face shapes; oval, round, heart and square. When your face is oval your chin is slightly slimmer than your forehead and your features are well balanced. The shapes that would work best for this shape would be a rectangle or butterfly frame. The rectangle frame will help the narrower chin appear to be as wide as the forehead. Don’t forget also that a “cat eye” frame will accentuate your high cheek bones and you will find the “cat eye” looks great on every face shape!

Round faces are the same width and length with round contours resulting in soft features. Some of the best frames for this shape would be frames with straight lines. Rectangle frames look great and will help all of your features appear a little stronger. The “cat eye” frame will give a lift to the round face shape and I haven’t met anyone who doesn’t want that extra lift without having to have surgery!

Heart shaped faces have a narrow chin and jaw line. With a broad forehead this appears to be a heart. Round frames will take away from the broader forehead. Frames with a wider bottom will also make the narrower chin appear wider. Butterfly frames for women and those “cat eye” frames are going to accentuate your strongest features.

Faces that have the shape of a square have very well defined angles. They will have strong jawlines, foreheads and cheeks. An oval frame will help lengthen your face. While a round frame will help bring softness to your strongest features.  Again, that “cat eye” frame is going to lift all of your strongest features and help tone down the strong angles.images

As you can see it’s is really important that a frame match your face shape! As an optician we strive hard to help educate you on the frames that will work best for you! Come get to know one of our opticians and let us help guide you to the frame choice that will work best for you and your lifestyle.

 by Ashley Glass

Frown Less, Smile More

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Smiling is the simplest and most wonderful thing that human beings can do. That beam comes from deep within, usually as a sign of joy, cheering others and even when you don’t feel like doing so, you smile anyway. We grin when we see a baby laugh, smirk when a friend does something silly or express grand delight with that big promotion at work. Smiling is a natural stimuli of the body to something that gives us a feeling of happiness. It has many benefits and it is scientifically proven that people who smile live a longer, healthier and emotionally stable life.

Let’s talk about some fun facts in regards to smiling. Studies have revealed that when we smile, our bodies release endorphins, serotonin and natural painkillers. Did you know that smiling can enhance your immune system? So for all the people who often fall ill, try smiling – maybe this can be your pill for the day. The free act of smiling also reduces blood pressure to a great extent.

Feeling upset? Smile, because it won’t cost you a tear but will definitely change your mood. Smiling can increase your blood flow and your heart beat, which in turn makes you happier. Some suggest chocolates for that occasional high, but a British study says that a single smile has the same impact of having a chocolate bar. Try it! It works and it’s free!

Smiling also makes us attractive. We are naturally drawn to people who smile. When you smile your whole face lights up, in fact your whole being does. You can convey warmth, friendliness and empathy through that smile. When you smile, you are unknowingly passing along your happiness. It change the moods of others, make things happier and that is extremely contagious! Smile often and you will see that you will draw more people towards you.

Smiling can change the way you live and the way you perceive life. It changes your brain activity and helps increase positive energy within you. A smile is a striking factor that will make everyday a happier one and may even enlighten others as well. It enhances and builds relationships. Smile at a stranger, smile at everyone it won’t cost nor harm you!

by Allie Rojas