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AD| Do you find it hard to find a pair of sunglasses that suit you? Are you looking for the best trending fashion eyewear of 2021? Look no further!

Sunglasses are a super popular fashion accessory and also a great way to protect your eyes. Shopping for new sunglasses can be a very difficult, especially since there are so many different styles, shapes and sizes, it can be hard to find your perfect match. Just like fashion trends, this also applies to sunglasses and fashion eyewear. These trends can change year after year and if you want your look to be relevant, you need to keep up.

Shown below are some of the newest and latest trends in fashion eyewear, and also a number of useful tips to consider on how to care for your eyes whilst looking good. As well as all of these tips, it's super important to make sure to get your eyes tested and check by professionals to ensure your eyes have the best protection possible, whatever eyewear you choose. Oodo Optical have a number of helpful articles online from eye examinations to buying spectacles and even remedies for dry eyes - all essential article reads for those wanting the best health for their eyes.

Aviators are always a popular choice for sunglasses. Aviator-styled sunglasses have a very distinctive design - making them such a staple fashion accessory. These are a classic style of eyewear that are always on trend and look good all year round. This versatile style of eyewear is a great allrounder and a perfect addition to anyone's sunglasses collection, as they will work on most face shapes, as well as all genders and all ages.

For those who are looking for more of a stand-out, statement style of eyewear, cat eye sunglasses are a popular choice. These style of glasses come in a variety of different sizes, so they can easily fit to any face shapes. Cat eye sunglasses are quite a sassy and sophisticated style, so if you want to stand out from the crowd, this might be the style for you!

For those who really want to "go all out" with their choice of eyewear, opt for some colourful futuristic styled frames. Choosing bold frames will definitely take you out of your comfort zone, so you need all the style and confidence to rock these. This Instagram style of eyewear is seriously hot right now, and the perfect way to take your basic outfit from 0 to 100!

With the online world becoming increasingly more popular, blue-light style glasses are a must-have accessory for lovers of the internet. These style of glasses are simply designed to protect and ensure our eyes aren't damaged from the blue light found in all of our devices, such as laptops, smartphones and iPads. Not only are these glasses good for your health, with benefits such as enhancing your focus and productivity and reducing any eye strain, but they can also be a great fashion accessory, as there are so many chic and stylish frames to choose from.

- Tips for choosing your next pair of eyewear sunglasses -

- Choosing glasses is a lot trickier than people think. You can't always just pick up styles you like as they simply might not suit you. Before you start looking, it’s important that you determine what your face shape is, so you can select the right size and style to complement your face.

- Make sure your chosen sunglasses are comfortable and fit your face properly. By doing this, you'll be more inclined to reach for them on a daily basis and wear them for long periods of times whilst outside.

- Make sure that your chosen sunglasses block the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Sunglasses are not always an accessory just for summer time. Make sure to protect your eyes all year round - even on those cloudy, sunny days. This is probably the most important thing to consider when looking at new eyewear and getting your hands on a new pair. When it comes to eyecare, you can’t be too careful so make sure to opt for glasses that offer 100% UV protection to make sure you're getting the best protection. Maybe opt for bigger frames or oversized glasses. These eyewear styles will give you much more needed protection and help to minimize the amount of UV rays entering your eyes.

What sunglasses are you loving right now?

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AD - GIFTED | Many people choose to take part in workout classes, exercise and other physical activities to help them maintain a healthier lifestyle and have a positive impact on their mental health. Whether you're looking to get fit, a new user of the gym or you're someone who attends for multiple sessions a week, sometimes the day after a tiring workout can be quite a struggle.

If you're currently committing to at-home workouts, attending gym classes or getting outside for your workouts, there are plenty of ways in which you can aid your body post-workout. The amount, intensity, and length of your workouts all play a huge role in determining how exhausting it is on your body. Also, things such as your physical body type, stamina and fitness levels are key factors in determining the best way to recover and the length of time necessary. Let's look at 7 ways to help aid body recovery for everyone to consider after your next workout.

Stretching after you've completed your workout for the day can have so many short and long-term benefits. It would be incredibly stupid not to spend at least 5-10mins after every session to work on stretching - it can also double up as your cool down to help slowly get your body back to a normal, resting state. A number of benefits include helping to increase your flexibility, prevent risk of future injuries, and helps to relax muscle tension in your body.

Consuming enough nutritious foods will give your body the much needed energy, fuel, vitamins and minerals it needs to perform day to day bodily functions and to recover quickly post-workout. Diet plays a huge role in helping the body to recovery after strenuous exercise and tiring workout sessions. After any workout, your body needs time to repair and recover. Making sure to consume enough protein in your diet, especially after your intense workout, can begin to start repairing the muscles.

Consuming enough water before, during and after your workouts helps to control and regulate your body temperature. Making sure to rehydrate is essential for those who have exercised /worked-out intensely or have broken into a sweat. Drinking water and other fluids are essential for your post-workout routine and to aid your recovery. Hydration after a workout is a vital step in your road to recovery. If you’re simply not hydrated enough, your body will not be able to perform at its highest level.

Many individuals, especially athletes and regular gym users incorporate massage into their recovery routine in order to reduce any muscle soreness, easing any of your aches or pain and improving your overall flexibility. Massage also can help to decrease your stress levels, reduce any inflammation, improve circulation in the body and also can help boost your mental health. If you're looking to get your hands on a personalized massage gun, you may want to keep on reading and find out my experiences using Actigun.

Getting enough good, quality rest is easily one of the most effective ways to recover after an intense workout. Sleep is so essential and a plays a key role in your daily bodily functions. Sleep allows your body to slowly repair its muscle tissue, and by making sure you're resting enough each night - 8 hours is a good time-frame, you'll also be reducing your chances of any future injury and struggling with fatigue. It's also essential to ensure you have both a comfortable and support pillow and mattress to ensure your body holds a correct posture all night long.

Not only will a nice cold shower will help you cool off after an intense, sweaty workout, they can also help benefit your body in a number of other ways. Cold showers can also have some amazing effects on your well-being and health. Cold showers help to improve circulation in the body, increase your alertness, speeds up muscle recovery and improves your immunity.

Another vital way you can aid your body into recovery after your workouts is to incorporate rest days into your weekly routine. Rest days are just as important in your routine as exercise is. Obviously, the main reason for this would be to allow your muscles to recover from any strain or damage from previous workouts. It’s needed for muscle recovery and repair, preventing injury and fatigue, and will help to increase your overall performance. Letting your body recover after exercise and getting good, quality rest is the best thing you can do for your body and your fitness goals.

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Introducing Actigun

I was kindly sent the Actigun Ace to test out for myself and to see if this massage device could aid my own body recovery post-workout or for when I'm feeling any aches and pains in my body. You may be thinking, what even is Actigun? Well, Actigun is a personalized massage gun installed with an AI Chip - it is made for your physical needs and applicable to all your body parts.

"Once Actigun is started, the AI chip will react to the condition of your muscles and provide the exact percussive strength you need with a humanized-interactive experience. "

The Actigun is extremely lightweight, at only 1.5lbs, it's incredibly portable and travel friendly. It also comes cord-free and tidies away nicely with a sleek carrying case. You'll be able to bring your Actigun Ace anywhere you go - especially as it has around 4+hours of battery life! Some massage guns can be notoriously noisy, Actigun features a brushless motor and will probably be the most quiet massage tool that you will ever own.

Using the Actigun is incredibly simple. Complete with an ultra HD LCD touch screen display, you can easily see what speed setting level you are using - 30 adjustable speed levels to accommodate all body needs, and also the remaining battery life. You can also easily alter the speed level to your liking with the simple + and - features, depending on your needs. The Actigun also comes with a variety of replaceable massage heads which come in handy when working on different parts of the body. Each massage head is designed to massage differently and get deeper into the muscles to relieve any pain.

Over the last month, I've been using the Actigun twice a week on various part of my body - mainly my back, shoulders and legs. From the first use, I felt such an improvement with how my body felt. So calming, pressure and pain relieving, it's hard not to use it for hours on end. Even after a long day at work, using this for a few minutes just helps calm and destress the body within minutes.

The ergonomic, non slip design makes it incredibly easy to use and to reach anywhere on your body with no problems at all. Even with the chosen speed, percussive strength and the vibrations, it's really comfortable to hold and easy to direct to the places you feel any tightness, pressure or pain. With an affordable price tag, a number of ways in which it can be used and such a versatile, high quality product, what's not to love!?

Have you heard of the Actigun? How do you relieve aches and pains after workouts and aid your bodies recovery?

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AD - GUEST POST| Wearing a toupee helps bald men boost self-confidence and level up their look but buying for the first time can be complicated. Limited knowledge can make you end up with a toupee that doesn’t fit your hair goals. That’s why we decided to create this first-time buyers guide!

Here’s a quick guide to buying the perfect toupee!

Head Size

Imagine you are going to order a suit for yourself. The tailor can’t make a well-fitting suit without taking the measurements, right? Of course not! That’s why the size and dimensions of your head play a major role in ordering a custom toupee. Take precise measurements of your head with the help of a friend. This will help you to order the perfect toupee!

Face Shape

There are hundreds of toupee hairstyle options available online which makes it hard to choose the right one for the first time. Many hair system companies have in-house cut in services to cut the hairstyle for you. Analysing your face shape will help you in choosing the perfect toupee hairstyle. Oval, round, diamond, square, heart, and pear are some of the most common face shapes in men. Make sure to determine your face shape and the best hairstyle suited to your face shape before ordering!

Hair Type

Human hair and synthetic hair are two major types of hair used to design a toupee. While both have their share of pros and cons, the majority of men buy toupee hair replacement systems designed with real hair to get a natural look. Many toupees are designed primarily with human hair, and synthetic strands of grey are added to create a more natural effect, especially for older wearers of hair systems. The grey is also used as with synthetic hair, it does not change colour through washing and wear. It should be noted that the lifespan of synthetic hair toupee is longer in comparison to real hair.

Lifestyle

There is a large difference between the lifestyle of a sportsperson and a corporate professional. Before ordering a toupee, it’s good to consider how you will spend most of your time. Will you hit the gym every day with a toupee on? Will you do a lot of travelling with it? Considering your lifestyle will also help you in choosing the perfect hairstyle and hair colour for your toupee.

Hair Length

The length of hair plays a major role while buying the perfect toupee. Buyers often purchase medium hair toupees to get them trimmed according to their needs. Some toupee companies offer haircut services at a small cost to provide their clients ready-to-wear products.

Online-Store

The next step is to find the right supplier for your toupee. Check product reviews and quality to buy your first toupee from a reputed hair system company. Browse through the catalogue of shortlisted stores to check out product quality, pricing, offers, warranties, and shipment details.

Customize

A lot of suppliers give customers the option to customize the toupees according to their tastes and preferences. After selected the toupee you want, you can choose to customize it according to your styling needs. As we mentioned above, the measurement of your head and personal style preferences will help you in customizing the hairpiece.

Review and Order

If you have gone through the above steps carefully, we are sure you will have found the perfect toupee. But wait before hitting the order button! Check shipping options and discount coupons since many companies offer discounts to first-time buyers, especially if you register an account.

The above beginner's guide will help first-time buyers shop for the perfect toupee. Let us know what you think about our quick toupee buying guide! Have questions in mind? Drop them in the comments to get a quick reply from hair experts.

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AD| Over the last year the pandemic has seen the majority of workers across the world begin working from home, turning kitchens, bedrooms and living rooms into office spaces. This new way of working has led to many organisations adopting a hybrid working approach, or completely shutting down their offices. With working from home definitely here to stay, it is important to make sure you switch off after the working day to ensure your mental and physical health is not affected.

Here’s 4 ways to switch off when working from home, allowing you to make the most of your home life; from exercising to socialising, there’s plenty of ways to unwind.

1.Get active

Once the working day is over, unwind by getting active. Whether you hate the thought of working out, or simply can’t find the motivation, push yourself and find the time to unwind after working. Exercising can be very beneficial if you work from home, as it gets your body moving after being stuck at a desk all day. It also increases your endorphin levels, resulting in a positive effect on your mental health.

If you’re looking for some inspiration on how to get started, you'll find plenty of workout videos available on fitness apps and YouTube. Alternatively, get a gym membership which will give you the opportunity to get out the house and socialise, providing more benefits in regards to your mental and physical health.

2.Enjoy the outdoors

After a long day you may be tempted to settle down on the sofa and watch Netflix for the evening, but you’ll feel much better by going on a walk to enjoy the outdoors and taking a break from your screen. One of the key benefits of working from home is the lack of commuting, so as soon as you finish work, put on your walking socks and grab your boots to step outside for a lovely walk with your loved ones and take advantage of the fresh air. Alternatively, take a stroll at lunch time to give yourself a break in the middle of the day or in the morning before work to wake up and refresh your mind for the day. Challenge yourself by using a step counter on your phone or smart watch to push yourself even further.

3.Create a workspace

It can be difficult to switch off when you work from home, especially if your desk is located in a room where you spend most of your free time whilst you’re at home. It’s highly recommended that you set up a home workspace away from your bedroom and living room so you have a healthy balance between work, sleep and play. You should also set up a sustainable working environment by treating yourself to a comfortable chair and spacious desk which is suitable for your needs.

4.Be sociable

If you spend the whole week working from home, it’s important to socialise as you’re missing out on the social interactions of office life (apart from the occasional video chat!) Ensure you plan activities to look forward to each weekend, no matter how big or small they are, so you’re spending time with other people. Planning activities of an evening can also give you something to look forward to at the end of the working day and help take your mind away from work.

If you're looking for evening activities, try going to the gym or an exercise class, video chatting friends or family and going out for dinner. During the weekend you could go out for a meal and drinks, take a trip to the cinema or do something different and host a garden party to enjoy the sunshine with your friends and family.

Start following these tips today to help plan your life so you can switch off and relax outside of your working hours and make the most of your evenings and weekends.

How do you switch off if you are currently working from home? Do you have any favourite hobbies or activities?

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AD| Are you looking to promote grow your brand or business? Then you need to get your hands on your own business cards ASAP! Whether you're a business owner or even a blogger, most of our marketing and networking methods are all based online and would generally include websites, social media platforms, emails, tweets, or contact forms, but it's still so important to keep those "old-fashioned" business cards at the ready for when you meet people offline and in real life. But the question is, are business cards relevant in 2021 and do they have still a place in a online, digital world?

Business cards are extremely effective marketing tools. Using business cards can help to give a great first impression of your website or brand, before even visiting the homepage. Not only can they make a great first impression, you are able to produce all the relevant contact information into your potential future client’s hands in a matter of seconds, no Google searching required. Making sure to have a bold design, the correct information in place and an eye-catching colour theme can really be beneficial in building your brand, making it memorable and attracting new clients and connections. It can also show others that you're very serious about your work, it shows just how professional you are and can also lead to new opportunities you may never have thought about. But now, let's discuss 4 reasons why you still need a business card in 2021!

- Affordable way to promote your brand -

Business cards can usually be bulk ordered for a relatively low cost depending on the company you use for their services. Prices for bulk ordering will obviously differentiate depending on number of business cards you require as well as some design elements; including the quality of the paper, colour, layout and size. Many online companies offer a great range of special offers or deals when it comes to business card printing, where whether you need 100 cards or 1000, you are bound to find a great offer whatever your budget is.

- Easy to distribute to others on a daily basis -

Networking is about making lasting, genuine, personal connections with new people to potentially grow a long-lasting relationship. Business cards are an extremely convenient marketing tool to use as they contain all the required contact information that you wish to share others. Instead of scribbling down your contact details on a scrap piece of paper, it’s so much easier, quicker, more professional to simply carry business cards with you to distribute to people you meet on an everyday basis.

- Can be designed and personalised to your brand -

Business card designs have evolved over the years, and nowadays, there are so many more business card design options than ever before. When it's time to design, remember less is more when to comes to business card designs. A well-designed business card will convey all of the relevant information your potential clients need to know, with personal details like your name, website URL, phone number and email address. As well as these details, your business card are a brief introduction into your brand/company. Your design is a vital component of your business card. Make sure your business card reflects your brand well, make it bold, eye-catching, and highlights your brand message.

- Travel friendly size so convenient for networking on the go -

Exchanging your personal business cards in person with new people/clients is one of the most direct and effective ways of introducing yourself, you can share business cards in a as little as a second. Due to their size, you can hand out a business card to almost anyone at any time of the day with no problems whatsoever, you will never know where you’ll meet a potential customer, so it's important to carry your cards with you when you're on the go. Your own business card is a mini advertisement for your brand, company or organisation, and allows others to see in seconds what you and your brand are about.

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Does your business card need a refresh? Are you looking to create your own business cards for your brand? Then you need to keep reading.

Aura Print kindly offered to help me design, create and print my perfect business cards with their easy business card printing services. I was kindly offered the chance to receive 250 business cards featuring my own ready-made design, to ensure I am ready for any offline encounters, where I want to promote my brand and network with new clients.

Aura Print are a boutique printer who specialise in creating fantastic business cards that promote your brand and give amazing first impressions to whoever you distribute your cards to. They take extreme pride in curating and producing some of the best custom print jobs, with a huge range of design templates with customisation options that other printing companies simply cannot match.

For my personal business cards for my blog, I wanted to design something fun, bold and colourful, but keeping it as minimalist as possible. At the end of the day, that saying "less is more" is really relevant here. I wanted a double-sided business card that featured a simple, modern design - similar to my blog aesthetic of a bold, minimal website, and to make sure I include the basic contact/personal information that I thought was relevant for me and my brand.

The printed business cards arrived extremely well packaged. All my business cards stored away in small, clear plastic boxes, perfect to slip into any bag for on the go travel. There was so much care and detail taken with my order, it was simply so professional, I couldn't recommend enough.

In terms of style, I opted for the 700 silk, gloss finish laminated business card printing as these were best suited for colourful designs with bright tones. Just what my design needed. The protective gloss coating bounces light causing reflections that catch peoples eye and makes them stand out. The gloss laminate also offers a bit of extra strength and toughness to your card giving it a more durable, sturdier feel. For the layout, I chose to have my business cards printed landscape, with a size measurement of 89mm by 51mm. For me, this is the most ideal and practical size, as this makes the cards more travel friendly and able to fit into most wallets/card holders safely and securely.

Throughout my whole experience with Aura Print, I was kept informed and updated with my order ideas every step of the way. From helping with design tips, to viewing printing proof to helping with crops and bleeds on my design, and even contacting me once my order had been processed and despatched. I cannot fault the customer service at all!

Have you heard of Aura Print? Do you use your own business cards for promoting your blog, company or brand?

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