Finding the perfect eyeglass frames to suit your bone structure, colour tones and personal style can be a complex process. Check out our top picks of eyewear this season for him and her from Specsavers. And ladies, enjoy the very helpful tips by professional make-up artist Natasha Severino who has worked with top models Tara Moss, Miranda Kerr and Megan Gale.

Specsavers currently offers two pairs of designer frames at one price which allows more choice and ability to update your frames more often without breaking the bank. Designer glasses include Karen Millen, Quicksilver, Roxy, Jasper Conran, Red or Dead and Tommy Hilfiger, as well as Osiris – the biggest selling frame range in Europe exclusive to Specsavers. We were invited to Sydney’s Hunter Street store and there is a big comeback this season with bigger and bolder frames.

Our personal favs this season is the continued geek-cool trend from Specsavers (pictured above) plus Jasper Conran and Osiris frames (pictured below):

For her, it’s not only important to pick the right frames but also clever make-up tricks designed to enhance your features and put the spotlight on your peepers. With bolder frames, the trick is to show off your eyes with a colour palette that makes them stand out without overwhelming the rest of your face. To help create an eye catching look, Specsavers optometrists teamed up with Natasha Severino to share some tips and techniques of mastering your eye make-up in a flash, how to make the most of your eyes or even revamp your look.

If you are long-sighted, glasses will make your eyes seem larger so it’s important not to overdo it:
- Apply darker shades of eye shadow on your eyelids – browns, dark greens and blues work well.
- Blend, blend and blend! Any colour hiccups or flaws will be magnified.
- Avoid shimmery colours as they tend to over amplify your eyes behind glasses.
- Brush mascara on your upper lashes only to stop your eyes from appearing too round.

If you are short-sighted, your lenses will make your eyes appear smaller, bolder make-up will help enhance your eyes:
- Put mascara on both the upper and lower lashes to accentuate your eyes.
- For more definition, define top lash line with kohl pencil and blend well into the lashes.
- Keep the lid of the eye lighter in colour.
- You may use a shimmer highlighting powder or cream on inner corners of the eyes to appear bigger.

General make-up tips for all specs wearers:
- Curl your lashes before applying mascara to stop your lashes from touching your lenses.
- Your eyebrows are paramount when wearing glasses as they usually sit just under your brows, make sure they’re always well-groomed.
- All frames can cast a shadow under your eyes that make dark circles appear worse than reality. A great rule is to use a light reflecting concealer to hide them, then set with loose or pressed powder.

Your choice of frames influences your eye make-up colour palette:
- With bold, bright frames use lighter hues to open up your eyes – a pale taupe, tan, or soft pink are all good choices, also opt for lighter lip shades and glosses.
- With more delicate frames, choose deeper hues in your eye shadows to balance the eye area, for an edgier style, try some brighter hues in colours such as green, blue, or pink and be a little bolder with your lips with bright reds and deep earthier tones.
- No matter what type of frames you have, at the end of the day it’s all about feeling great, being comfortable and confident with the way you look. Express your personality through different looks and don’t be afraid to experiment with colour.

Natasha was also backstage for Ginger & Smart show at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week 2010.

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