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The seven steps to looking geek-chic

Quick, stylish and affordable, Sunnies Specs is a game-changer in premium optical eyewear, making the whole experience of getting glasses simpler and more enjoyable.

Sunnies Studios received numerous requests from their customers to create prescription eyewear – and they made it happen through Sunnies Specs. Sunnies Specs offers high quality and stylish frames. You can get any Sunnies Specs frame, an optometrist conducted eye-exam and single vision lens for only P1,999. Here’s a quick how-to guide:

Step 1: Go to your nearest Sunnies Specs optical shop

Harper

In Cebu, Sunnies Specs is located at the Upper Ground Floor, Northwing, SM City Cebu. Kicking off their nationwide expansion, it is their first store outside the capital and fifth in the country.

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Step 2: Pick your frame

Customers can choose any frame from over a hundred styles that suit any face shape, personality and lifestyle, with more to come this month. All carry the trademark Sunnies brand and aesthetic. Frames are crafted from high quality materials such as acetate, flexilight and metal and are lightweight, durable and comfortable for everyday wear.

FINDING THE RIGHT PAIR

With over 100 different pairs to choose from, sometimes picking a frame that’s perfect for your look alone takes 30 minutes—or more. That’s why the team got together to try on various styles and curate a selection for every face shape.

ROUND

Make your face appear longer with rectangular or square frames. Look out for bold, angular frames, and make sure they sit just above your cheekbones.

MUST TRY: The Venice

ALSO TRY: Ollie, Dillon, Harper, Irving, Kip, Mick, Reid, Spencer, Wes, August, Clarke, Crispin, Finn, Flynn, Gellar, Hans, Newton and Pascal

OBLONG

Your slim face shape looks great with wider and taller frames. Opt for styles with a low nose bridge to complement your features.

MUST TRY: The Irving

ALSO TRY: Ollie, Mick, Reid, Spencer, Clarke, Crispin, Flynn, Gellar and Pascal

OVAL

Oval face shapes can get away with almost any style, so play around with bolder colors in different silhouettes.

MUST TRY: The Crispin

ALSO TRY: Irving in Marine, Morgan in Maraschino, Gellar in Rhodonite, Kennedy in Caspian Sea and Venice in Gummy Bear

SQUARE

Add some curves to your rims to soften your sharp features. Thinner frames that are slightly wider than your cheekbones work best for your face shape.

MUST TRY: The Cam

ALSO TRY: Morgan, Wes, Dana, Inga, Kennedy, Margot and Walt

HEART

Complement a slender jawline with a pair that is slightly wider than your forehead with detailing on the lower portion.

MUST TRY: The Dana

ALSO TRY: Dillon, Harper, Kip, Morgan, Gellar, Inga, Kennedy, Margot, Venice and Walt

Kennedy

Step 3: Fill out information sheet

Leave your name and contact details at the station so they can inform you when your pair is ready.

Step 4: Have your eyes checked by trained optometrists

You can get a quick eye exam with Sunnies Specs’ trained optometrists and state-of-the art technology. A few reminders to get the best results: Before undergoing an eye exam, make sure to remove soft contact lenses at least 30 minutes beforehand and hard contact lenses 24 hours beforehand. Also remember to have enough rest as tired eyes may affect results.

Step 5: Upgrade your lenses

All Specs lenses are multi-coated on all pairs and equipped with UV protection, anti-reflection and anti- glare plus are scratch resistant and have water resistant coating. But that’s not all. Sunnies Specs offers you four lens upgrades depending on your lifestyle: Blue Light lenses for those who are exposed to screens all day, High-Index lenses for those who prefer thinner lenses, Photochromic lenses for those would prefer specs that transition into sunnies outdoors and Polycarbonate lenses for those who have an active lifestyle and need more durable lenses. Progressive vision lenses are also available for extra.

Step 6: Check out at the cashier

You can get an optometrist-conducted eye-exam, single vision stock prescription lenses, and a fashionable quality frame for only P1,999.

Step 7: Pick up your new specs

Once you receive a message, you can pick up your new Sunnies Specs all on the same day. It’s that simple and quick.

What started off in 2013 as an idea among friends to create eyewear that is both equally stylish and accessible, Sunnies Studios has evolved into a lifestyle brand that includes Sunnies, Sunnies Specs and Sunnies Café.

Experience optimal visual clarity with Sunnies Specs, the exclusive line of premium prescription eyewear designed by Sunnies Studios.

Sunnies Specs Cebu is located at the Upper Ground Floor, Northwing, SM City Cebu.

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