TattooApparel.com National Fashion Model Search Contest for Men and Women,

TattooApparel.com and the Perpetual Vogue Store are known for working with aspiring models in the Southern California area. We receive many email requests from customers, fans and aspiring models in other parts of the Country asking if they can model for us. This is not normally feasible as we prefer to shoot at our own location and at other local area locations using our favorite local photographers. We decided to have this National Model Search Contest in order to give any legal resident of the United States who is over the age of 21 who has not modeled for us in the past the opportunity to win a spot modeling for us at a professional photo shoot in January 2011.

TRY ON SOME GAGAS!

Image via Wikipedia

Looking for a star image to try on? Check out Gogglesand Glasses' line of Lady GaGa glasses

Her success is undeniable.

There is no one quite like her.

She has an incredible amount of nerve, courage and determination.

She is talented and creative.

She's distinctly different.



Born "Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta", one story of how she came about with the stage name of Lady GaGa is this:
Music producer Rob Fusari who helped her write some of her earlier songs, texted her one day, intending on addressing her as "Radio Gaga" (Fusari had a habit of launching into Queen's "Radio Gaga" when Lady G arrived at the studio, it had become "her entrance song"). As "Radio Gaga" was typed into the text somehow the phone did an autocorrect, and 'radio' was changed to 'lady'. She liked it and from then on Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta became "Lady GaGa".


TOP:
Retro Vintage Lady Gaga Sunglasses Poker Face Just Dance
ALSO IN TORTOISE


RIGHT:
Lady Gaga Round Flip Up Sunglasses ks1142hpsD

BELOW RIGHT:

Lady Gaga Sunglasses Paparazzi Flip Up 1199hpblk

Also in blue, purple and red frames

AVIATORS & TOM CRUISE
Making Sunglass History

Undeniably, one of the most popular pairs of Aviators ever worn in a movie were those worn by Tom Cruise in the 1986 classic "Top Gun". This summer, Tom dons the Aviators again in the highly-rated action movie, "Knight and Day" with Cameron Diaz.
Cruise in "Knight and Day", pictured above, and Cruise in "Top Gun", below right.

At GogglesandGlasses, Mirror Aviators are our #1 selling sunglass.

Our 3 packs are especially popular and now for the first time offered in this combination - a 3pack of our 50mm Color Revo Classic Gold, Green and Fire Red. "Revo", in sunglass terminology is an innovative lens derived from a technology developed by NASA for satellite portholes: the lens is composed of a multi-layer coating capable of providing the highest protection from UV and IR radiation. Our Revo Mirror Aviator sunglasses are unisex and provide a nostalgic style for men and women both, while holding a modern appeal. (But we haven't seen a shot of Diaz wearing Aviators!)

Aviator sunglasses are a classic accessory that never goes out of style.

PYRAMEX V2 READERS SAFETY GLASSES

This is the Venture II in reading glass form. The magnified lenses are below your eye level, so that they are not distracting when you don't need them. Magnification powers of the reading lenses are available 1.50 through 3.00. The arms can be extended to fit comfortably. These lightweight and stylish glasses offer excellent protection for the active worker with superior comfort and fit. Lenses are coated for scratch resistance. Features a black frame with gray lenses (pictured), also in clear lens, They are made of an impact resistant polycarbonate. Features a durable frame which stands up to abuse and a soft nose pads for extra comfort. They're great for the outdoor activities, like biking or cycling and also come in an I/O lens. They're so cool, nobody will even know that you're wearing safety glasses. Exceeds ANSI Z87.1-2003 High Impact Requirements, CSA standard CAN/CSA Z94.3. Provides 99.9% protection from harmful UV-A and UV-B rays. Measures 143mm wide, 45mm

MORE BACK TO SCHOOL - Show your school spirit

Is Your School Mascot a Bulldog?

Have we got the shades for you!
Body art and vision meet in this inksplosion of fashion of our
Tattoo Shades Vintage Bulldog Amber P8752 TT

These vintage tattoo designs have become highly popular and we have several choices of frame and lens colors. The Bulldog is available in black and tortoise frames, with a surly Bulldog on the arms, you'll be setting the style while showing school spirit. Other "mascot" possibilities
include a panther, screaming eagle, leopard, koi fish and others. Wait "Koi Fish"???!
"Go Koi Fish, beat the Tigers!!"
Never mind the koi fish..............

Summer is winding down

and at the end of every

summer is the season of

BACK TO SCHOOL!

Whether you’re in junior or high school, or entering college, you’ll soon be shopping for clothes, shoes and accessories like SUNGLASSES! Be the envy

of all the fashion-conscious girls at school with

these stylin' and profilin' shades to fit almost any decor.

Pictured above: Retro Art Deco Purple/Marble Gray

The wide arms are artfully inspired and designed with a vibrant purple marble pattern.

They are sleek, contoured, luxurious, and a little unorthodox. They have a single lens design and because the gold metal frame is behind the lens,

they have a rimless look while remaining extremely durable.

Bamboo Wood Rimless Reader by Georgio Caponi

If you’re looking for something original and stylish for your everyday reading glasses, these bamboo readers are the perfect choice. Not only do the temples have the natural beauty of bamboo wood, but also the legendary strength. The rimless, rectangular Reader lenses are clear and the Sunreader lenses are available in grey, bronze or violet. The hinges are available in gunmetal, silver and gold. Provides 100 percent UV400 protection and are perfect for reading outside. Available in strenghts 1.00 to 3.25. Most strengths available in most colors. Comes with a decorative magnetic box. Measures 27mm tall, 161mm long, and 128mm wide.

Micro Fiber Pouch with Locking Ball in Colors

We now offer a rainbow

of colors of our

Micro Fiber Pouch with Locking Ball Drawstring

Improper cleaning of sunglasses or glasses can often lead to scratches. For instance, never use paper towels - they are abrasive and can create surface scratching.

These micro fiber cases can double as proper cleaning cloths, preventing scratching on the surface of lenses. They can also be used to carry other small items, such as pens or pencils, small digital devices, or marbles. The drawstring has an easy-to-operate locking ball. Comes in red, blue, orange, purple, grey, pink and basic black. Measures 3.7 X 7 in./ 96 X 175mm.

UVA, UVB, Gradient and Polarized Lenses ??

WHAT DOES

IT ALL MEAN?

There are a number of terms used in the descriptions of our products. “UVA and UVB”, “Super Dark”, “Gradient lenses”, “Mirror coated lenses” – all are features of different products. To upgrade your shopping experience from “casual” to “informed”, we hope this information will help you make knowledgeable choices. (For more about lenses, go to INFO on our HOME page)
UVA & UVB Most everyone knows that ultraviolet light (UV) can damage your skin but we are learning that long-term exposure to UV light increases the risk of cataracts, the clouding of the eye’s lens. Also, it is now believed that UV rays increase the risk of macular degeneration, a chronic disease that affects the central vision.
Higher price doesn’t mean better protection. High-priced sunglasses are most often the result of fashion and a brand name, usually with a good dose of quality in the mix. Inexpensive sunglasses will usually provide 100% UVA & UVB protection and are oftentimes manufactured with the same materials as the more pricey ones. Look for labels, tags and stickers stating the degree of UV protection that should come on the glasses, if there aren’t any, it’s probably wise to choose another pair.
Keep in mind that most people think that they're at risk only when they're outside on a sunny day, but UV light can go right through clouds, so it doesn't matter if the sky is overcast. The sun's rays are strongest between 10 am and 2 pm. Children need protection too. It is believed that over-exposure to the sun that results in a severe sunburn before adulthood creates an increased risk of cancer related skin conditions later in life, consideration that a child’s protection to the sun’s harmful rays should include his/her eyes as well.
Lens Color The darkness or color of a sunglass lens does not indication UV protection, in fact the coating that blocks UV light is clear. The degree of lens darkness has no effect on UV rays. Gradient lenses, (which appear in our Neon Tetra Wayfarers pictured at right) were designed with driving in mind; the top and darker part of the lens is for looking up and or straight ahead while driving and the lighter bottom of the lens is for viewing the dashboard, your gauges and speedometer. Many of our sunglasses feature a gradient lens.
Mirrored Lenses We agree they make you look cool but mirror coated lenses actually limit the amount of light entering your eyes, so you're more comfortable. Mirror coatings (also called flash coatings) are highly reflective coatings applied to the front surface of sunglass, the color of the tinted lens under the coating determines your color perception.
Finally, the age-old question of “How Do Polarized Lenses Work?” we’ll blog about in another post.

We regularly get large orders of any number of our Novelty/Party Glasses. As we gather and pack them for shipment we wonder, “Why would someone buy all these glasses?” Occasionally, we hear from a customer who bought Aviators for their son’s high school graduating class, a bride who bought Elvis glasses for her Las Vegas wedding party or rose-colored glasses for a 50th wedding anniversary celebration.
So, while cruising our aisles of sunglasses and novelty glasses we came up with these PARTY THEMES to help get you started:

Pink, Red, Black and White Cat Eyes OR

Elegant Butterfly Sunglasses for Girl’s Slumber Parties
Alien Glasses or Trekkie Robot Devos for a fun, space geek theme party.

Kids’ Aviators for any type of children's parties or events.

Harry Potter/Ozzy/Lennons for a magician or music themed party.

Alien Glasses or Trekkie Robot Devos for a fun space, Trekkie, Star Wars theme.

PARTY, PARTY, PARTY!

Is there a party

on your calendar?

With these pink flamingo and palm tree party sunglasses, you are bound to find a party wherever your travels take you; Mexico, The Bahamas, or right in your own backyard. You will be the life of the party when you are sporting these awesome party shades.

Yum...Wake up to a Bloody Mary when you slide on these festive Bloody Mary Sunglasses. Get your day started when you put these on, whether you are at a pool party or afternoon brunch. Spice up your life with these lightweight, durable plastic sunglasses. Adult-sized, dimensions: 7 x 3.Bloody Mary: 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1 cup ice cubes, 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger vodka, 3/4 cup spicy tomato-vegetable juice cocktail, 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce, 1 dash hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco) salt and pepper to taste, 1 stalk celery and 2 stuffed green olives.

Strawberry Daiquiri Cocktail Party Glasses Yummm. Fresh Strawberry Daiquiri on a hot summer day. What could be better?

Strawberry Daquiri: 1 oz Light Rum, 1/2 oz Strawberry Schnapps, 1 oz Lime Juice, 2 tsp Powdered Sugar, 2 oz Fresh or Frozen Strawberries, Crushed Ice, Whipped Cream.

Directions: Dip the rim of a glass in strawberry juice and coat it with sugar. Shake all ingredients well with crushed ice and pour into the sugar coated glass. Top with whipped cream and a whole fresh strawberry. Fruity-licious Pineapple Party Sunglasses. These glasses are perfect for theme parties: Hawaiian Luau, SpongeBob, Pina Colada Night, etc. They offer full UV 400 ultraviolet protection. Features orange lenses.

GogglesandGlasses Opens New Website

WELCOME TO OUR

GRAND OPENING
Welcome to the grand opening of our new GogglesandGlasses website! We have been working long hours to get our new site ready for your visit. Everything is arranged and organized to make it easy to shop for the sunglasses, reading and safety goggles and glasses and accessories that you have been searching for. They are all here – "the high speed eyewear you want at low speed prices".
That's GogglesandGlasses CEO and founder, Gary Richardson pictured above right.

We have so many features that are NEW and IMPROVED we can't begin to tell you about them all! Just to touch on a few :

• We have streamlined our cart/checkout procedures and, to save you time on future visits, you can now have your own GogglesandGlasses Account.


• To jump start your shopping experience, we show you our New Additions, Top 4 Best Sellers and Most Recent Item Purchased on index pages during your visit.


• Our inventory is updated with each purchase so you can be confident you're selecting items that are currently in-stock.


• With each order we offer SPECIALS. These are some of our best selling accessories -lens cleaner, repair kits, visor clips - you'll wonder how you ever cared for your eyewear in the past without these!

A new security feature we are very proud of is our GogglesandGlasses SSL Certificate, SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer. SSL is an industry-standard way of passing sensitive information between computers. SSL Certificates are used to securely transfer credit card numbers and other information across the Internet. With Extended Validation, GogglesandGlasses visitors using high-security browsers will see the address bar turn green when they begin to enter sensitive information while placing an order. Extended Validation SSL Certificates provide a convenient and visible sign to our customers that GogglesandGlasses.com is a highly authenticated, trustworthy site and that your sensitive information is secure.

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Radians 430 EHP Electronic Hearing Protection

PROTECT YOUR
HEARING WITH
Radians 430-EHP electronic earmuffs These ear muffs provide good noise insulation in dangerously loud hearing environments. The microphone picks up and amplifies low level noises. When sound levels exceed 86dB, the electronic circuit automatically protects at a safe level in accordance to Noise Reduction Rate NRR of 27. Normal hearing is restored below 86dB. The 430-EHP have been tested with the guidelines in accordance with ANSI S3.19-1974. The earmuffs feature one directional microphone with an on/off plus volume control, a padded headband and padded earcups for comfort during extended use. They also have 200 hours of battery life when used correctly.

Sea Specs Come Ashore at GogglesandGlasses

Sea Specs
Polarized
Surfing
Sunglasses
We now carry a nice line of lightweight polarized, extreme wrap-style surfing sunglasses specifically designed for outdoor watersports like surfing. You'll find they are very versatile, not just for water but extreme sports including biking, cross country running, winter sports, hunting and even construction work. Sea Specs are made for body movement and extreme conditions with an adjustable strap to keep the sunglasses secure and on your head. They also feature an injection molded nylon frame which is extremely strong and yet lightweight. Sea Specs also float and have an intergrated hinge that's as strong as the frame, a soft nose and bridge cushion for protection in the event of a wipeout in those extreme conditions. The frames of the Sea Specs also have vents to keep them from fogging up during hot, tense action on the waves or snow, polarized grey lenses that are high-quality, impact-resistant and provide 100 percent UVA and UVB protection. The wrap-style gives you a clear, yet protected field of vision. Measures 41 mm tall, 165mm long, 135 mm wide, fits head size up to 24 inches.
PICTURED ABOVE: The "Cobalt" Blue/Grey blu01

ALSO AVAILABLE: "Lightning, White with grey lenses, "Sunset" Black/amber, "Crystal" Black/clear, "Jet" Black/grey, "Copper Blaze" Orange/grey, "Sunfire" Red/grey."
CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL OUR SEA SPEC STYLES !!

DEWALT UPDATE - Gloves, Glasses and more...

DeWalt Premium Split Cowhide Leather Palm Glove DPG41L

The DeWalt dpg41l premium split cowhide leather palm work glove is rugged and well built. These gloves feature a reinforced double leather palm, thumb and fingertips to provide increased durability and superior toughness. The wing-made thumb allows for a comfortable fit with no pinching. This work glove also has a 2 1/2 inch rubberized safety cuff for added protection and it's all kept strong with ToughThread double stitching. The DeWalt leather workglove is the right combination of thickness and flexibility to aid in strong gripping and lasting durability.











DeWalt Reinforcer Safety Glasses DPG58

The DeWalt DPG58-9D Reinforcer safety glasses are light weight and can stay comfortable for long periods of time. These glasses feature a durable frame and distortion free lenses that meet ANSI Z87.1+ safety standards. The clear polycarbonate lenses also provide 100 percent UV400 protection and are impact resistant. The Reinforcer also has an ergonomically-positioned handgrip pattern on the temples for a secure grip when you have wet hands, are wearing gloves, or wearing other head safety gear. The fingered nose pad is non-slip and combined with the soft temple tips provide a comfortable and secure fit. The DeWalt Reinforcer safety glasses DPG58-9d has a black frame with clear indoor/outdoor lens,(below), and the DPG58 6D (below, right) features a fire mirror lens Also available: DPG58-2D Smoke (above) and DPG58-11D Clear anti-fog. Measures 46 mm tall, 155 mm long, and 137 mm wide.
CHECK OUT OTHER SELECTIONS AT GogglesandGlasses.com/new_products

The DeWalt DPG30

This is a premium top grain goatskin driver glove that is really soft and durable. These gloves are handy when using hand tools, powered work equipment or doing carpentry, farm or yard work. The top grain goatskin leather provides an excellent softness for high dexterity while the split leather palm patch increases the durability and protection right in the middle of your hands. This driver glove has a keystone thumb for maximum comfort and durability and features ToughThread double stitching to aid in the durability that is common in DeWalt gloves. The stitching is even concealed inside to prevent snagging and the glove has an elastic back for a comfortable, secure fit.

RADIANS CUSTOM MOLDED EARPLUGS

AT LAST -

EARPLUGS, RE-USABLE

AND CUSTOM MADE!

Radians Custom Molded Earplugs are an easy,
do-it-yourself kit. Follow all instructions for best results, but basically, mold the 2 compounds, then place ear for 10 minutes. They are made in the USA, (yay!) and have dozens of everyday uses including shooting ranges, sports, construction, lawn care, assembly lines, farming, auto races, motorcycle driving, swimming, flying or skydiving, musical performances, studio work and more, even sleeping! Pictured above after molding, they provide a soft, permanent custom fit for all day comfort. Included is a pocket-sized carry case. The safe, non toxic and hypo allergenic silicone mixture comes in blue, tan, orange, pink and red, leaves no mess and is environmentally friendly, the plugs are long lasting and washable. These earplugs have a Noise Reduction Rating NRR of 26 and have been tested and exceed the ANSI standard Z24.22 1957. They can even be formed to be used with other hearing equipment such as bluetooth/cell phone inner ear headsets.

Instruction video is available online at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w5hclSlRsY

A Work Glove for All Seasons- New from DeWalt

DeWalt All Purpose Synthetic Leather Glove DPG20L

The Dewalt dpg20 all purpose synthetic leather glove is a great work glove any time your want to protect your hands. If you work with heavy equipment, power tools, on an assembly line, building fence or do yard work, this glove will serve the purpose. The gloves feature a terry cloth strip insert for wiping away sweat after hours of work. The breathable neoprene between the fingers and knuckle strap offers improved flexibility and extra dexterity - no more bulky seams between your fingers! A streamlined elastic cuff ensures a secure fit, keeps sand, dirt, leaves, and wood chips out and the velcro closure allows easy-on, easy-off . Check out more of GogglesandGlasses' line of safety and work items (click here); be sure and scroll down the page to see the work gloves.