Your Perfect Pairs – Eyewear which reflects your personality
Eyewear styling and Award-Winning Eye Care Are you bored with the same old style of spectacles. The kind you see in multiple high street opticians, or all over the internet? Do you tend to choose a similar shape frame every time? Would you like to choose your eyewear in a relaxed, personal experience? Have you […]
Audrey Hepburn or Mr T – Why I love bling
To bling or not to bling – Now there’s a question I personally love a bit of bling, but let’s be honest who doesn’t? Don’t get me wrong, I’m not going all out Mr T, (now there is a man who likes his bling!), but I do enjoy the odd sparkly earrings and blingy necklaces […]
An introduction to Glaucoma by Optometrist Amy Ogden
What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is the name used for the group of eye conditions which cause damage to the optic nerve. This damage can ultimately cause sight loss. Our optic nerve is the wire that connects the brain and the eye together. It sends visual information from one to the other. There is a misconception […]
The Best Way to Clean your Spectacles
Now I don’t want to sound patronising, but I wondered how many of you lovely readers really do know the best way to clean your spectacles? Many of us spend a fair amount of time choosing a spectacle frame, I know I do. We all worry “Do these glasses suit me?” “Does the frame go […]
Dispensing Optician Claire looks at the History of two Cult Eyewear Brands
Two Cult Eyewear Brands, a brief history There are hundreds of brands associated with eyewear, but few have a history which has stood the test of time. It is always interesting to see how a company has grown. Usually from humble origins and through tough economic climates. Quality prevails and here is the history of […]
William Morris eyewear – Designed in London and unashamedly British
William Morris eyewear is proud to be British 1996 was quite a year, Bill Clinton was re-elected President, Oprah Winfrey started her famous book club. Incredibly the Macarena became a worldwide hit. 1996 was also the year in which Robert Morris created British eyewear brand William Morris London. Robert’s aim was to create a very […]
Xanthe explains her love of Walter and Herbert eyewear
My love of Walter and Herbert Here at Allegro Optical we believe it should always be quality, design and comfort over anything else. So that’s why we love Walter & Herbert. They are a UK based company which started over 70 years ago, from very humble beginnings, a bit like ourselves. Walter & Herbert were […]
Glitz, Glam and Huge Knickers by Xanthe Doe
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The festive party season is in full swing and many of us are desperately searching for that perfect dress, shimmering shoes, and beguiling bags. All so we can look absolutely fabulous at the works Christmas party. Plus making sure […]
Christmas fashion and style in Greenfield, Saddleworth and Meltham, Holmfirth
Christmas fashion and style in Meltham and Saddleworth The big day is nearly here and you’re invited to an evening of Christmas fashion and style in Meltham and Saddleworth. Are you a last minute Christmas shopper, trying to get something for everyone a week before the big day? Or, have you not only bought, but actually […]
Sunglasses in the winter – it’s not a fashion statement
Sunglasses are not just for the summer in Meltham Most of us do not think about UV in winter. We live in the UK where daylight hours are short and it is cold. On winter days especially snowy winter days UV levels can be very high. On snowy days UV is reflected from the surface […]
