Top Tips To Eyewear Styling

Top Tip 1: Embrace the beauty of Colour!

Understanding the impact of colour is key. The correct colour against your skin tone, really has the ability to dramatically enhance your appearance.

Many people stick to neutral colours because they feel safe, but colours such as blacks and dark browns can begin to appear harsh against the skin, especially as we age.

We encourage our clients to think of their eyewear in the same way as they do make up, and help them find a great colour which enhances their eyes, brightens up their complexion and works with their favourite wardrobe colours at the same time!

Here are two unedited pictures taken of a client at the same time, in the same make up and trying to recreate the same pose. They show you the differences between the wrong and right way to choose your colours!

The Wrong Colour

Pic 1 – Crystal eyewear is very on trend right now but unfortunately it does not work with my clients colouring. Because her look is contrasting – porcelain skin with dark hair and bright green eyes –  she need to wear colours that balance this. She looks far better and healthier in bright vivid colours or a striking contrast of dark and light. Muted or pale colours, as shown don’t bring out the best in her.

However a softer, paler colour like this one would work really well on someone with lighter colouring and less contrast to their look.

The Right Colour

Pic 2 – The bright jewel-like colours work far better with the natural contrast between her skin, hair and eyes. Notice how her complexion looks clearer and brighter and her eyes really stand out!

If your natural colouring is much softer and you don’t have the same contrast between hair, skin and eyes, this colour may overpower you. we would be far better to encourage you to choose softer tones and colours.

To sum up, colour is king when helping choose your eyewear. Whether bold and bright, or soft and tonal, the right colour on your face can really make or break your look!

TOP TIP 2 – Follow The Natural Shape of The Brow!

Soft Curved Brow Line

We have previously shared our top tips on colour but in this blog, we are all about the brow!   Eyebrows are hot right now in the world of fashion, with many people turning to microblading and creating ‘high definition’ brows for a more dramatic look.

So top tip number two is to find eyewear which follows the natural shape of your clients brow line for a more harmonious look.

Straight Brow Line

Soft Curved Brow line

Here is a great example of one of the luxury Italian eyewear brand CCS. It perfectly follows the shape of the models brow, working with her natural facial contours and opening up her eyes.

Straight Brow line

Here is a great example of one of a Roy Robson wood eyewear pieces working perfectly with the models naturally straighter brow line.

Eyewear Makeover

Here’s a fab example from a recent eyewear makeover we did with new client Janet.

WRONG!- Going Against Natural Brow

This image shows the half dog chewed frames (sorry Janet!) she hated to be seen out in. The frame does not follow her natural soft curved brow line, creating a little conflict and imbalance on her face.

RIGHT – Working With The Natural Brow

This striking image shows her wearing her brand new stunning eyewear which harmonises with her natural brow line. This shows off her stunning eyes and works perfectly with her classic/dramatic style personality!

To sum up, following the natural shape of your clients brow line with their eyewear creates a natural balance and harmony to their look, enhancing their appearance and opening up their eyes.

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If you would like to boo k in with us here at Wood Street Opticians for a styling appointment either call us on 020 8520 3769 or book online.