Looking Great In Glasses Doesn't Have to Break the Bank

Supermodel Daisy Fuentes Offers Tips for Finding Affordable and Stylish Specs

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- According to The Vision
Council(1), 63 percent of American adults wear eyeglasses. For many, finding
the ideal frames can be compared to locating the perfect pair of jeans - both
require trial and error before discovering a pair that best fits one's shape,
style and budget.

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"Finding the perfect frames doesn't have to be difficult or break the bank,"
said supermodel and fashion designer Daisy Fuentes, whose line of affordable
eyewear is sold at Walmart Vision Centers. "Before heading out to purchase new
eyeglasses, I recommend narrowing down your choices by focusing on your facial
features before looking for the latest trends."

People who try to follow trends too closely when shopping for glasses may end
up choosing a pair that doesn't fit properly or complement their face. Experts
suggest finding frames that accentuate your best features before focusing on
the look you are trying to achieve, whether it's stylish, intelligent or geek
chic.

Fuentes recommends the following tips for matching the perfect pair of glasses
with various face shapes:
-- Oval: Keep balance and proportion in mind when trying on different
options and look for frames that are as wide as the broadest part of
the
face. Make sure the eyewear features aren't overwhelming.
-- Round: A round face is full with curvy lines and no angles. Use
eyewear
to provide a slimming effect and minimize the fullness of the face.
Avoid square styles. Look for oversized eye shapes in oval or
rectangle
to make the face appear longer and thinner.

-- Square: Square faces often have a strong jaw line, broad forehead and
wide chin and cheekbones. Choose a frame with soft lines or curves to
enhance and make the face appear longer. Try highlighting the
cheekbones
with a cat-eye inspired look.

Eyeglass Frames Help Accentuate Features and Style
Another factor in choosing frames is the lens prescription, which affects
which frame style you should pick. Plastic frames are usually the first choice
for thick lenses, although they may have a tendency to slide down the nose
frequently without adjustable nose supports. Metal frames are more durable and
can be a great choice for people who prefer a lower-profile design. Whichever
the choice of frames, be sure to pick a color that complements hair, eye color
and skin tone.

"If you have red hair and freckles, avoid bright red frames. Dark skin tones
look great with a lighter pair of glasses and vice versa," said Fuentes. "Pick
hues that accentuate your eye color. You can amplify your brown or blue eyes
by wearing glasses with a similar shade."

The final step in the frame selection process is to find a design that fits
your personality and style. This season's hottest eyewear trends include:
-- Animal Attraction: Leopard and snake in all shapes, sizes and colors.
Mix with any trend color to make a glam statement.
-- Retro Revival: Vintage is new again with a sprinkle of geek chic. A
great vintage accessory will spice up any wardrobe and keep a
signature
look from looking stale.
-- Star Studded: Bold, brave, confident...perfect to satisfy the
inner-diva
and make heads turn when entering a room.

-- True Beauty: From airy feminine details to dangerous curves, make sure
to infuse some personality into an everyday wardrobe.

Regular Eye Exams Help Maintain Good Vision
After selecting frames, it's important for people to wear their glasses as
recommended by their optometrist and to get regular eye exams to ensure the
prescription stays up to date.

"Regular eye exams are a vital step to ensure healthy vision," said Mark
Larsen, Walmart's vice president for health and wellness merchandising.
"Through Walmart Vision Centers, we're able to provide families with access to
affordable eye health services and products."

The latest eyewear styles by Daisy Fuentes and other celebrities, as well as
affordable eye exams by independent licensed optometrists, are available at
nearly 3,000 Walmart Vision Centers across the country. Daisy's collection of
stylish frames range in price from $102 to $127. To see Daisy's complete
collection of eyewear, stop by your local Walmart Vision Center.

About Walmart
Every week, millions of customers visit Walmart stores, Neighborhood Markets,
and Sam's Club locations across America or log on to its online store at
www.walmart.com. The company and its Foundation are committed to a philosophy
of giving back locally. Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is proud to support the causes
that are important to customers and associates right in their own
neighborhoods, and last year gave more than $378 million to local communities
in the United States. More information about Walmart can be found by visiting
www.walmartstores.com.

(1) The Vision Council and Jobson Optical Research: VisionWatch report, June
2009

SOURCE Walmart

Christi Gallagher of Walmart, 1-800-331-0085