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Valentine's Day can be very stressful, fraught with gifting and planning dates. There are so many things to be done to make your loved ones feel special on the big day. But lucky for you, we have some tips on how to elevate the tradition presents like flower, accessories, and chocolate to create a different and more memorable experience.

Chocolates

We all expect chocolate on Valentine's Day. But to make it more unexpected, look for different ways to personalize chocolate and make it your own. Example: start your day off with chocolate donuts or maybe spell out your Valentine's name with chocolate-covered strawberries. Or go the extra mile and order a small chocolate cake with both of your initials frosted on it. Rather than just giving your Valentine the expected box of chocolates, keep him/her guessing and surprise them with chocolate in a form that they didn't expect to receive it in!

Flowers

Flowers are a given and that is why everybody expects to receive them. One way to differentiate yourself from everybody else is to make the flowers a part of the special event/moment that evening. Example: plan a romantic dinner at your local gardens or decorate your living room at home with flowers galore- rather than just handing the typical bouquet to your Valentine.

Accessories

Accessories and jewelry are always nice to receive. However this year try a gift other than the generic necklace and earrings. How about sunglasses or watches? Take a look at the new sunglasses styles that we have on our website- ranging from the popular round vintage to the very trendy cat-eye. This holiday we are also offering a special 20% off on all of our products along with free shipping so don't miss out!

Dinner

Dining on Valentine's Day is a given but try to think of different ways you can make it special for your Valentine. Maybe instead of the usual reservation and eat/order there, you can try request special seating at a place that neither of you have been before or perhaps see if they can serve the food (you having already ordered beforehand) as soon as you arrive. There's always something exciting about having something unexpected delivered to you! Especially a thoughtful meal. At home, try to exceed your Valentine's expectation by cooking their favorite meal and decorating the living room. Try to make him/her remember why you two fell for each other by recreating your first date or first time you two met. However you decide to spend Valentine's Day, just remember to enjoy the moment with your loved ones and take the time to tell everybody (not just your Valentine) that you love them and appreciate everything they do for you. Happy Valentine's Day!

One of our favorite artists right now is Selena Gomez with her second studio album entitled Revival. It's a sultry R&B sound plus some upbeat EDM inspired tracks really showcase her range of talents. Recently, she has become an icon not only in music but also in fashion. Her sleek looks are catching our eye and she never fails to top each outfit off with the perfect pair of shades. We can't wait to share with you some of our favorite tracks from her album and some of her latest fashions, including sunglasses of course! Good For You: Her first album single was released in mid June with the video release shortly after. The song features A$AP Rocky and hit song writer and producer Nolan Lambroza aka Sir Nolan. This hit song is tied to a minimalistic yet sexy music video that has 2 different versions: one with A$AP and one without. Same Old Love: The funky background music is such a different sound for Gomez yet her strong vocals definitely prove that she's capable of any genre of music. The pop tune of the early fall surprisingly is not about her past relationship with Justin Bieber but actually about the familial relationships in life. Me & the Rhythm: Her third single off the album has a 70's vibe and a little Daft Punk-esque beat. As Ali Szubiak from Popcrush said, the song "maintains the sleek and sexy appeal of Selena’s first Revival single “Good for You", but it’s far less crawling-on-the-ground seductive and more subtle in its appeal. This girl has definitely revamped her style and music in her comeback and we're so glad to see her doing better than ever. We're so excited to see what Selena is going to do next! Love her music? Be sure to buy her album on iTunes or anywhere else you get music. Love her sunglasses? Check out our website at www.edgeiwear.com to get your own pair of stylish yet classic shades.

We all know how big of an influence Kendall Jenner is ; being a part of one of the most talked about families will have that effect. But she definitely can stand on her own in the fashion world: with huge campaigns for Estee Lauder and walking in Chanel, Balmian, Dolce & Gabbana, and Marc Jacobs's shows, Kendall has developed an enviable personal style that we'd all love to have! Her clothing, although neutral, has a certain kind of sophistication that is always enhanced with her accessory choices. What we've noticed is that she nearly always has some type of handbag and of course sunglasses. Kendall has some staple style that she always goes back to - are these styles that you would wear on a daily basis? Cross body and satchel type bags seem to be the most popular with Kendall. She had a variety of color, shapes, sizes for each style. Structured bags with shoulder straps provide the carrying space of a standard satchel with the hands free ease of cross body bags. From Celine to Michael Kors, the handbags Kendall chooses are both versatile, useful, and stylish! Kendall's sunglasses style can only be described as classic. She rocks the aviator and wayfarer shapes like it's nobody's business.  Her heart/oval shaped face is perfect for these looks that will never go out of style. She plays with super dark lenses, mirrored lenses, metals, and plastics. These styles actually look good on almost anyone and they're neutral enough to match with any outfit! At Edge, we love the newest styles and fashions but we also love going back to basics like Kendall Jenner. Here are a few of our styles that we think Kendall would love-click on their names to get to our site!

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We wanted to change up our blog posts this week to be about something closer to home... Our very own Royal collection! In our collection introduction series, we'll be introducing all of our current lines and their stories and styles. Made for the stylish and sleek, Royal brings and air of elegance and class. Whether you dress them up or down, they are the classic look that will match with any outfit. The blacks, browns, and golds provide that neutral yet upscale look that will elevate your style.  Christina is wearing our Victoria shades on our photo shoot outing to Huntington Beach (check out the previous post for things to do while in HB)! She styled them in a super soft, flirty, Bohemian way. With a floppy hat and flowy top, she takes the edge off the strong sunglasses and keeps them cute and girly looking. We love to pair our black and golds together, and what better way than with our Cayman sunglasses? Perfect for a day or night out in your best party clothes. Complement a back dress or a chunky gold necklace, the chain detail on the Cayman is great with even your fanciest fashions. Our Aristocat sunglasses are so versatile, you can pair them with anything! From the fashion loving to the everyday wearing, these glasses can transition from laid back to dressed up at any time. Wear them grocery shopping or to a museum opening-they're ready to go whenever you are. Take a look at these styles as well as all of our other sunglasses in the Royal line on our website. There are shapes and colors for every style type so choose yours and stay royal!

There are so many places in LA that everyone should visit and so many events that come our way during the summer time! Emily takes her sunnnies on a journey through Melrose Avenue and then to HARD Summer Music Festival at the Pomona Fairplex right here in our own backyard.

Even though I’ve lived in Southern California all my life, I’ve never actually been to West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. My first experience on the crazy art filled street was nothing short of delicious-which is a weird way to describe a street, but the food… When in Los Angeles, brunch is the way to go. Blu Jam Café has a cool, laid back vibe with some seriously mouth-watering food.  From brunch carbonara to vanilla French toast, there is something here for everyone.  My personal favorite brunch food?  Eggs Benedict.  I cut into my perfectly poached egg to watch the golden yolk and dill hollandaise run down the spinach and mushrooms and soak into the English muffin on the bottom.The warm smell of freshly ground coffee surrounds you as soon as you walk in so of course - couple of Dirty Chai Double Espressos with Spiced Chai Tea. The portions are so large that you’re sure you can’t finish it but somehow… it happens. After a filling breakfast, what better way to walk it off than walking down Melrose? My friends and I popped into NastyGal , DASH, and Theory and drooled over Alexander McQueen and Hérve Léger. We stopped for murals, spray paint art, and stuff taped on light posts. Every street you cross and every corner you turn has something new, exciting, and different. Our time on Melrose was over; we had 50 miles to travel to be at HARD summer for the night… HARD summer is a 2 day music festival that happens annually in August. Top DJs and hip-hop artists show up for 1-2 hour sets for the 65,000 attendees at 5 different stages.  It definitely takes some experience to know how to get phone service where there is none and how not to lose your friends (or your car). People come to music festivals for all types of reasons: some for the music, some for the fashion, and some just for the party. Whatever your reason is, no one is judging. Under the blazing sun and on a dirt patch, the most memorable artists for me on Day 1 were The Weeknd, Porter Robinson, and Taiwanese American DJ Giraffage. With thumping bass and awesome pyrotechnics, the main stage was a black hole where time very quickly slipped away. Fast forward 12 hours and after washing off a pound of dirt… Day 2 began. Whereas day 1 music was kind of mellow, day 2 can only be described as “down and dirty.” GTA and RL Grime both threw down some hard hitting sets just as the day was becoming night. Surprise appearances by Justin Bieber and Korean pop star CL from 2NE1 during Jack Ü made the crowd go crazy. And with that, I had survived my 5th festival. Though music festivals aren’t for everyone and they can get expensive, they are a once in a life time experience. You’ll never know if you love it or hate it if you never try it! There are so many places to visit in LA and so many things that can be done in one day, boredom should never be an option.  Live your life on the edge and occasionally…jump!