Looking through rose, and blue, tinted glasses this summer!
I wanted to share with you guys my latest Sunglasses haul I got from my latest shopping trip into town. I got these three sunglasses from Primark, as I genuinely love how inexpensive and stylish they are so I can invest in multiple pairs to add a bit of flair to multiple outfits. Also I tend to break them easily as I forget I’ve got them in my bags so it’s nice to know I can only damage cheap ones rather than Ray Bans…
These three cost me £8 all together, with the top two being £3 and the bottom one being £2. I love how many different designs they have to offer for such cheap prices but always keep an eye on the different categories of sun protection they provide. The bottom pair is Category 1 and the other two are Category 2. If you’re into your eye wear, you should check out the new summer collection Primark Boasts!
Here is a quick refresher, or useful information if you’re unsure, on the different categories!
Category |
Characteristics |
Suitable for… |
0 |
Cat 0 lenses are either clear or have a very light tint, they are used for safety glasses or spectacles where you need to see clearly what you are doing. |
|
1 |
Cat 1 lenses are for casual use, used as a comfort filter in cosmetic and fashion eyewear. |
Fashion |
2 |
Cat 2 lenses are the most common category to be found in sunglasses, for general use they provide good protection from visible light and from UV rays. |
General Purpose, watching and taking part in sport |
3 |
Cat 3 – Provide extra protection from both visible and UV light. These lenses will usually only allow less than 20% of visible light to penetrate the lens. |
Open mountain ranges |
4 |
Cat 4 – Provide a high level of protection from visible and UV light. These lenses will allow less than 10% of light to transmit through the lens. They are to be used for specific situations only – not for a pair of everyday sunglasses. |
High altitude trekking and mountaineering. |
These are all really cute. They look like they’re more expensive than what they are.. would have never guessed they were from Primark.
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