Rim Shot: Eyewear that Really Scores

Everywhere from Miami Beach, Dubai and St. Tropez to Manhattan, London and Tokyo, people are sporting rimless eyewear. The newest sexy specs and “IT” glasses for the jetset scene, models, trendsetters and glamazons features a rim at the top of the lens and nothing on the bottom, a noticeable departure from the ubiquitous “Wayfarer” style that's been prevalent for the last few years. Celebrities, pop icons, sports players, designers, actors and musicians have all been seen on the scene wearing these barely-there rimless eyeglasses. They're elegant without being stuffy, sexy without being silly and smart without being serious – no kidding, wait until you try on a pair yourself.

Rimless eyewear was popular in the 50s and is now on the runways – but is it for everyone? According to fashion experts, it sure is! The face-flattering frame works with all shapes – oval, heart, long, round, pudgy and slender, because of its invisibility factor. Without a rim at the bottom of the lens or virtually invisible frames all around, there's nothing to oppose or detract from any one type of face shape or even hairstlye. Of course, this is great news for everyone and anyone who wants to wear the latest trends in eyewear without sabotaging their own looks – so now you can breathe a big sigh of relief as you run to the nearest spec shop and try on the multitude of rimless frames available from some of the heavyweight names in fashion, anyone speak Prada, Gucci or Louis?

A fabulous resource for rimless frames is www.Silhouette.com – whose tagline is the appropriately penned “Seeing Without Boundaries.” (If they can't supply the frames you love, who can?) This swimmingly stylish company serves up a veritable smörgåsbord of incredibly delicious eyewear for the entire family! They not only cater to people who want the latest in rimless style, but also people who just don't like the look of glasses but hate the feel of contacts. Or perhaps, you love contacts but want to give your eyes a rest without screaming to the world - “hey, I'm blind as a bat!” - either way, Silhouette will cater to you and you can find a wide selection of these rimless wonders here. .

What is truly singular about this company is that they really do have an extraordinary selection of designs – all rimless, all made to the highest quality. Serving practically the entire globe, Silhouette is known by the super rich, the super stylish and the super savvy as the go-to name in rimless eyewear. From light-as-air frames that practically disappear once you put them on to embellished little numbers with bold details, unforgettable lines and unique touches – there's truly something for every mood and manner.

Remember that no matter what style you ultimately choose, it should not only flatter your face but it should also let the world know what you're all about – serious, sultry, playful or practical – your eyewear is truly the gatekeepers to your soul, so make sure this is one investment you don't treat lightly.