Smart Style: Color Contact Lenses

Coming from a country where  black hair and dark brown eyes are the majority, I was always fascinated to see people with piercing blue or green eyes as well as those with  any hair color than black. Of course such exposure was limited to movies and shows on T.V.

Fast forward to a time when I had decided to try something 'different' for myself --  to be blonde-haired and blue-eyed. I bleached my jet-black hair. Hours later my head was patchy yellow and orange mess. With no choice but to pay homage to G.I. Jane, I shaved my head.

Next came the color contact lenses. I tried every brand available and had no luck. I consulted an optometrist and to add to my dismay, I had to pay for every color lenses I wanted to try. That option was just too expensive!

Luckily, I came across LensShopper.com, a price comparison site for contact lenses. The site has a 'Visual Color Studio' -- an interactive and fun way to help you decide on which color contact lens is the best for you! The lenses on the site are the actual color of the lenses and not a representation. I know this because the blue Colorblend Lenses I ordered arrived yesterday and I am very satisfied with my purchase!

I also liked the feature that lists the best prices available from the most reputable companies once you've settled on the right color lenses. Very consumer friendly and easy to use... visit the site and try it!

My birthday is this weekend and I think having blue eyes for  the celebration will be fun!

If it's your first time to explore contact lenses, here are some things to remember.