Why You Should Never Look to Movies or Television for Trendsetting Eyewear

Dec 14, 2020 Published by Leave your thoughts

Looking for the perfect glasses—or need a new perfect pair? If you want inspiration for beautiful or cool or trendsetting eyewear, don’t look to the movies or that amazing artsy prestige television series. If your first reaction to that was a surprised “huh?” you’ll probably be shocked to learn that movies and television aren’t known for their up-to-the-minute eyewear knowledge. Art & Eyes’ founder Starr Hagenbring used to work in the art department on features and spots. Read on to learn more about fashion eyewear in New Orleans, LA and how on-set glasses selection works. Welcome to the props department... View Article

Five Important Considerations When Buying Sunglasses

Nov 28, 2020 Published by Leave your thoughts

Sunglasses go beyond reducing the sun’s glare. They also offer protection from sun damage to your eyes and your skin. That is why you need to make a considered purchase, rather than choosing just any old pair at your local drugstore. Visiting NOLA high-quality sunglasses stores can help you find a stylish pair that offers the protection you need. Here are five considerations to keep in mind as you shop for sunglasses: UV protection: Everyone requires eye protection against UV radiation. UV rays are light that we cannot see, but they are harmful to our eyes. They are divided into... View Article

Has Your Prescription Changed? Here Are Five Uses for Your Old Glasses

Nov 14, 2020 Published by Leave your thoughts

When your lens prescription changes, you seem to have two choices: 1) hope you can find frames and lenses you like as much as your old ones, or 2) settle for something that works but isn’t your favorite. But there are other options when you choose among the best NOLA eyeglass frames that will not require you to give up your style. Here are five options when your old lenses are no longer useful to you: Turn them into sunglasses: Sometimes, the ultimate prescription change is needing no prescription at all. Lasik procedures remove the need for glasses from many... View Article

Can Wearing Colored Sunglasses Really Boost My Mood?

Oct 28, 2020 Published by Leave your thoughts

Winter is rapidly approaching, which means shorter days, longer nights and less of the abundant sunshine Louisiana is known for. With activities currently restricted during the pandemic, the typical winter conditions can quickly become tiresome. At Art & Eyes, we have a novel solution: wearing colored sunglasses. Not only is it a fun fashion statement, but wearing colored lenses may actually boost your mood and ease seasonal depression. That’s not bad for an accessory from your favorite local sunglasses store in New Orleans, LA. How colored sunglasses improve mood Color therapy might seem a little kooky, but humanity has been... View Article

Get a Fashionable Face Mask at Art & Eyes

Oct 14, 2020 Published by Leave your thoughts

The COVID-19 pandemic is still raging, and epidemiologists predict that we’ll see a second wave during the fall and winter. It’s also flu season, which means the more protected you are, the better. Wearing a mask has been proven one of the best defenses against COVID-19, according to the medical experts. Plus, wearing a mask is so easy and simple. It might not be the most fun experience, especially on muggy days—but at Art & Eyes, we think of fashionable face masks as another opportunity for creativity and expression in New Orleans, LA. Shop for fashionable face masks in New... View Article