Cheryl Cole – Poor darling, fighting for her love or maybe just her sanity but holding up in the style stakes with some fab hats and very cool bronze Aviators. Perfect colour with her luscious toffee coloured locks, now she just needs to find a perfect man….

Cheryl Cole wearing aviators

Lady GaGa – Ok they weren’t really glasses but how cool was her lace headgear with lace eye mask! She just has to get a mention for being so wonderfully bonkers!

Brad and Angelina – in a show of togetherness even wearing matching Avaitors, and those shades are as out of their sell by date as Brad’s tragic beard. Smarten up man! Then maybe Jen will do the whole world a favour and take you back.

Victoria Beckham – Doing oversized with complete conviction, a huge smoky plastic in a very cool and retro octagonal shape. She may have her detractors but honestly, she never gets it wrong.

Well that’s better isn’t it, some serious style watching puts you right back on track for the must have list for Spring and we’re sure a bit of serious shopping will cheer Cheryl right up. You can’t rely on a man but there’s never heartbreak browsing the rails down Bond Street……

Colin Firth on Set of A Single Man

Classic English – This is the grown up, tailored look that Colin does so beautifully in the film. Think smart suits, dazzling white shirts, classic tailoring and a huge amount of class. Specs should be subtle tortoiseshell or black, with sleek lines and minimal detail. Frames that are forever in fashion would suit you, so go for a classic Aviator or NHS style heavy plastic.

Sporty – If you’re more at home on the track or clad in Lycra, then look for streamlined and well fitted, lightweight frames. A light as air metal or very skinny plastic will keep out the breeze and stay in place during your more energetic moments. Look for contours that follow your face, possibly with light reacting lenses or a dark tint if you’re a fan of sport on the water.

Techno Trend Setter – If you’re never seen without the latest electronic offering and life didn’t exist before your i-phone, add a dash of techno detail to your frames. Funky hinges, sharp rectangular metals, a hint of bright coloured lining will suit your innovative way of life.

Traditional – If you’re the solid dependable type you may not want to stand out in the crowd. Something simple but functional will keep you within your comfort zone and do the job for you. Steer clear of anything loud and obvious, go for quiet muted tones that blend with you, and a softer take on the trendiest shapes, in soft plastics or slender metals.

Hippy Hero – If you favour a pony tail and hand knit sweaters then the John Lennon look is for you. Hunt out skinny round metals in classic gold or silver, in as small a size as you can find. Or re-glaze a vintage round plastic, there are plenty to be found in markets. Just try not to pick up any real shell, we don’t want to go back to those bad old days. Retro blue or yellow tints are the ultimate in hippy chic, so take control of your flower power!

Real men ooze individual style, so take the time to think about yours…..and don’t panic, if you haven’t got it you can always buy it!!

Award for Stunning Sunglass Wear – It has to be the great Victoria Beckham, with as many pairs of sunnies as she has Birkins. We love Victoria and her endless hunger for fashion, never afraid to change her look and what she looks through….

Victoria Becham in sunshades

Award for Cool Specs Wear – Colin Firth naturally, delicious and sexy in his new film A Single Man. Any fashion icon that promotes eye wear is an inspiration to us speccy four eyes, and we always appreciate great spex!

Award for Best Collection – Christian Dior, for his delicious detailing and exquisite scattering of bling on his ladies frames. Jewellery for the face indeed, even worn by one or two of you with no prescription!

Award for Cool Italian Style – Gucci stunned us with their chic men’s wear, classic lines, cool detail, always on trend. A pleasure to wear and to admire.

Award for the Coolest Spec Case – Giorgio Armani, not content with clean lines, smart details, and super sexy understated style, he even has to produce am amazing  spec case! With tactile material and curves that don’t quit, this case is as desirable as one of his suits.

Award for Services to Economical & Accessible Eyewear – us of course! We offer a fab range of inexpensive but excellent frames, and are major suppliers of varifocals over the net. Hurrah to the IGC – cheap is the new expensive and it’s all thanks to us!