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This madness started one year back when my friend told me about Lady Gaga. Before that, I knew her as someone who appears in weird dresses and alien makeup to gain everybody's attention. My friend told me a picture of Gaga hanging on his workstation becomes source of inspiration whenever he needs instantly to come up with something creative. This is not the story of my friend, millions follow Lady Gaga as religion for being unconventionally inspiring and talented with unthinkable versatility.

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Recognized for her flamboyant and diverse contributions to the music through experimental fashion, performance and music videos, Gaga went through hardship in her early life. Raised as a Roman Catholic, she describes college life as very studious, disciplined but a bit insecure. Her father never understood her reasons behind becoming increasingly experimental with drugs.

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Settled in a small apartment, this five Grammy Awards winner started struggle with creation of a band with some New York friends and traveled daily from New York to New Jersey. In process of coming up with a stage name, she decided to be called Lady Gaga inspired by Queen's song. Being called one of the most influential people in the world by Time magazine, she has sold estimated 23 million albums making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

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Never afraid of exploring her wild side, Gaga was named one of the Best Dressed people by Vogue.com. US President Obama described interaction with Gaga intimidating when he met her in sixteen inch boots at Human Rights Campaign fundraiser.

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In her every single number, Gaga is not the same, be it music genre, her makeup or singing style, Gaga always experimented without leaving any chance to fulfill her hunger for versatility. Her single, Born this way inspires millions in believing who they are without regretting what they are given by god. In Telephone, she combines showmanship of Michael Jackson and provocative instincts of Madonna. Not to forget, she continued having her unique place in Music world by pairing up with veteran artist Tony Bennett to record The Lady is a Tramp.

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With launch of Born This Way Foundation, Gaga shifted focus on youth empowerment and issues like self-confidence, well-being, anti-bullying and career development. Having spiritual influence of Indian public speaker, Lady Gaga gets engaged in Gay-Lesbian Support cause on regular basis. Accused of being bad influence just like Madonna 25 years back, Gaga expresses how she feels without caring what people think.

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Lady Gaga is fast becoming one of the most interesting people in mainstream society. Fans everywhere are obsessed with the singer's style, makeup, hair and overall demeanor. She isn't afraid to push the envelope and wear outfits that are out of the box. She marches to the beat of her own drum - even though that beat can be outlandish and unique at times. Here are a few tips on how you can create your own Lady Gaga inspired clothing.

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Lady Gaga has very eccentric view in clothing beginning with her ultra sexy tops. She loves to show skin and frequently wears cut out tops to accentuate her slim frame. She is also a big fan of shoulder pads which have emerged as a style favorite amongst many fashionistas all over the globe. She is known for wearing lots of leather pieces in her acts. She varies them by wearing dresses or separates and mixing them with softer material.

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Lady Gaga regularly wears lots of distinctive pairs of gloves. Some of her gloves look outright dangerous while others look fun to rock! She has gloves that are detailed with spikes, lace, leather, and other textures. Girls and women of all ages are clamoring to find gloves that evoke the trend. To pull off her look, go to a store like Hot Topic or Torrid - both carry styles reminiscent of Gaga. If you cannot find them in the store, be creative and make them yourself. Stores like Hancock Fabrics and Michael's offer a wide variety of tools used to modify your own wardrobe. Gaga is also famous for her trendy shades. It would seem that she has hundreds of pairs and all uniquely different from each other. Shop online to find a better variety of glasses or customize a pair on your own.

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Lady Gaga inspired clothes would not be complete without nails and hair. She likes her nails colorful and sharp! The nails are almost always adorned with different designs and crystals. Visit your local beauty supply to find nail kits, which is an easy and less expensive way to do it yourself. Lady Gaga loves to add long extensions in her hair. She isn't afraid to play with color and twisting her hair into interesting knots is no problem at all! If you can't afford a beautician to help you achieve her look, browse the internet for tutorials on her hair style.

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Lady Gaga knows how to grab the spotlight with her over-the-top fashion sense. Her style is always evolving so you would really have to be updated to keep up with her. She is a visionary when it comes to matching an outfit to fit her performance. She knows how to pull off a punk-rock look and still maintain a high fashion attitude. Create your own Lady Gaga inspired clothes by visiting your local design store and grabbing lots of leather, sequins, spikes, and texture items.

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More than any other celebrity today, Lady Gaga sure knows how to make a statement. She is a veritable fashion chameleon. You simply never know what this singer will show up in next. Whether it is a bubble wrap dress or an outfit made of feathers, the world is always waiting on pins and needles to see what sort of creation Lady will be wearing each time she steps out in public. One of the ways that the singer shows her unique sense of style is through her innovative accessorizing. In particular, Lady Gaga sunglasses become pieces of art when paired with her creatively put together outfits. Seeing the potential for her chosen pairs of eyewear, many people are now interested in buying styles from her favorite brands in order to get the same look that so many go gaga over!

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Although Lady Gaga sunglasses are seen in a variety of styles as varied as her clothing, makeup, and hairstyle choices, they almost always have some element of glitz and glam. One of the most well-known brands that supply this look to the rock star is Versace. Often noted for being both opulent and chic, Versace sunglasses embody everything that Lady Gaga stands for when it comes to her trend-setting style. Although the particular styles of her Versace eyewear change from day to day, the rimless shaded versions have become iconic.

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Another one of the many brands that Lady Gaga sunglasses often include is Gucci. A popular style from this brand usually spotted on Gaga is a rimless style that allows you to see the singer's eyes while still covering a good portion of her face. Another favorite of Gaga's is Marc Jacobs. Offering eyewear in some of the boldest colors and shapes makes this one of her favorite brands. Her choice of eyewear is always fashion-forward and, along with the rest of her wardrobe, hard to miss.

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Rarely seen without a pair of eyewear, Gaga has also been spotted in a number of styles from the fashion power-house Bvlgari. Of course, the eyewear she chooses from this popular company always comes in a unique shape to complement her quirky style. However, what is probably her most notable pair to date are the white-rimmed Carrera sunglasses she wore for her "Bad Romance" video. This highly-recognized pair is a classic aviator style, but with a twist. Summing up the style of Lady Gaga sunglasses is virtually impossible, as her looks are always as unique as the rock star herself.

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Every woman wants to be a head turner this Halloween. That's why it's no wonder many women today are doing everything just to get the best outfit. But in spite of the wide selection of Halloween costumes for women, many are still confused with what they're going to wear during the party. If you're one of them, read this post as I present to you my own list of costumes ideas that are a big hit this 2010. As you may be aware, Halloween is coming in a few weeks time. So, in order to get the costume you want, it is best to shop now while it's early. Even you don't have the ideas yet you can still choose the dress that will definitely fit on your taste and personality.

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The first in our list is Lady Gaga outfit. Influenced by television, recordings and internet, the pop singer has immersed thousands of people from around the world. Hence, dressing like her will make it easier for you to be recognized by the guests. The outfit comes in plus-size dress with matching accessories like face mask, bracelet, boots and earrings. However, Lady Gaga will not be Lady Gaga without the white hair that creates cool effect. So are you ready to march on stage wearing this one of a kind dress? But wait a minute. We've forgot something. In order for your outfit to become realistic, you should at least try singing one of Lady Gaga's music. Rah, rah, rah ah ah...Bad romance!

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Sometimes it's hard to decide what costume you're going to wear. It's because there are a lot of them. Yes, traditional costumes like witches, ghouls and vampires are going to show up this Halloween. But wearing such outfit will only look ordinary. For you to impress the guests, you should definitely wear something rare and eye-catching. If you're a movie fan, dressing like your favorite movie character is a good idea. What about dressing yourself up with a Neyteri outfit? See? From Hollywood singer you can now turn yourself into a blue creature. Avatar costumes are also great as theme. If you're planning to attend the party with your partner, you can dress him up like Jake Sully and pretty sure both of you will be recognized as the hottest love team.

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As we finally bid adieu to the frostbiting paleness of winter and holiday glam makeup, the warmer weather gladly brings us this season's Spring/Summer 2011 makeup trends that welcome the freshness of spring and the brightness of summer. Makeup and fashion are similar to Beavis and Butthead. They are in tandem. And so, before stocking up on your floral dresses, oh-so-sexy bikinis and bright prints, let us take a look at this season's makeup trends.

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Spring/Summer 2011 makeup brings us back to the basics that accentuate the features without looking cakey. Recent fashion shows have showcased natural, barely there makeup, pops of color on the lips and on the lids, as well as soft, sensual eyes.

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One of this season's popular summer trends is the Barely There, or the Natural looking makeup. Now seriously, who can beat that? This is the kind of makeup look that best accentuates your features, and one that will be used over and over again. It is so versatile that you can practically use this makeup for any occasions, from shopping to work, and even at the gym, especially if there are a ton of hot guys around (Flirting at the gym with Lady Gaga-ish makeup definitely attracts attention, but sometimes not in the way you wanted it to).

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There are tons of makeup products that are available for you to be able to create a Barely There Makeup Look. Whatever products you choose, you will still be able to practically get the same look. Remember that your face serves as a canvass, so living a healthy lifestyle will reflect on your skin. In order to achieve that, always drink 8 glasses of water a day, eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables that are rich in vitamins and minerals.

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If you want to take your Barely There Makeup to the next level, instead of sporting nude or neutral lip shades, you can opt for brighter colors. This makeup trend will be a great transition from day to night. Colors such as fiery reds, bright pinks, and even ones that have an orange tinge definitely makes you stand out. Just add two coats of mascara to widen out your peepers, and then let your lips do the talking.

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Smokey eyes can never go out of style. A look that is ideal for nighttime, this makeup trend brings out the seductress in you. Your eyes are the windows to your soul, and therefore if you are going on a "manhunt", creating shadows on your eyes will make the next testosterone laced individual drawn to you. You can create Smokey Eyes by using shades of gray and black. For more fun colors, you can also opt for dark blues, purples and even greens! False eyelashes add to the appeal as well. A great tip is to keep on practicing this technique, and once you get the hang of it, doing this makeup look will definitely give more meaning to your peepers.

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Do you ever wonder how your favourite celebrity idols get their amazing long eyelashes? Well I hate to break it to you, but it's not all natural, in fact most celebs never leave the house without their false eyelashes! The good news is that I can give you all the tricks of the trade to get your idol look! The trick is to know what works well with your face shape, we have picked our favourite celeb lashes, so read on to find out how to get glamorous eyelashes inspired by the likes of Beyonce, Rhianna, Cheryl Cole, Penelope Cruz, Victoria Beckham and of course Lady Gaga.

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Beyonce - Has the ultimate diva eyelashes, she is an idol in the beauty industry. Beyonce wears long false eyelashes that often contain glitter and shimmers of different colours. This is a great look as it really opens up your eyes. Glitter and flickers of light brighten up your face and give you a natural glow.

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Rhianna - I love Rhianna's style, she always puts a unique twist into all of her looks, and she cleverly does this with her eyelashes. She will go for a very long, thin and perfectly separated black eyelashes combined with block colour eye makeup. In reversal Rhianna will have smoky black eyeliner with coloured feather lashes.

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Cheryl Cole - The Nations sweetheart, her big lashes have made her a famous style icon. To get the Cheryl Cole look, we recommend you go for carbon black and perfectly separated and same length lashes. Cheryl keeps her style simple, extra long and perfect length. Here you can create you Cheryl Cole look with celebrity inspired lashes.

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Penelope Cruz - Penelope is renowned for her classic, sexy L'Oreal ads for various mascaras. If you have dark brown eyes and features like Penelope then this is a stunning look to go for. Her lashes are carbon black, rather than thin separation she opts for thicker lashes and major curl. She completes her flawless look with a thick strip of black eyeliner across the lash line.

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Victoria Beckham - Posh adapts the 'natural' look false eyelashes, she prefers to go darker with eyeliner and eye shadow. Her lash style is distinctive with the bulk of her lashes forming at the outer edges of her eyes. The reason this understated look works so well for Posh is because is suits her face shape and short hair cut.

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Lady Gaga - Feathers, need we say any more? Lady Gaga is always seen wearing a different pair of crazy coloured eyelashes. She often opts for the artificial feather lashes giving creating her famous unique image.

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For thousands of years, people have been using cosmetics and evidence has been found of this from as long ago as 4,000 BC during the Ancient Egyptian period. Rich and poor alike all wore eye makeup, the most common being Kohl which was used as an eye liner, this was thought to improve the eyesight and ward off evil spirits. The ancient Romans and Greeks also used cosmetics and during the ancient Roman period, these were produced and applied by female slaves called Cosmetae. Kohl was composed of antimony (a toxic grey metalloid), ashes or soot and sometimes saffron which improved the scent. It was applied using a rounded stick which was first dipped in oil or water, then dipped in the kohl. Eyebrows were also painted and darkened using antimony or soot.

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The Egyptians, with their strikingly painted faces, believed that their appearance and sweet scented bodies brought them closer to their gods, and they took enormous pride in their cleanliness and makeup. The Greeks, however, were much vainer and looking and smelling good for each other was more important than how they presented themselves to their gods. Later the Romans took cosmetics to another level and with their brazen lifestyles, used makeup and oils for no other purpose than that of enhancing their sexual pleasures.

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Despite their self indulgence, the Romans did discover medicinal treatments and found that plagues could be combated by burning aromatic gums and resins. The word perfume actually derived from Roman times: "Per" is Latin for 'through' and "fumum" means 'smoke' and together 'per fumum' translates as the practice of transforming a substance into something airborne through nebulisation.As years have gone by, makeup and cosmetics have become more and more fashionable, and as ballet, theatre and later television became popular, the whole world was influenced by the media and the representations of beauty ideals. Images of Japanese geisha, excessively made up 1920s flappers, 'Twiggy's' iconic 1960s look, David Bowie's 1970s 'Ziggy Stardust' image, Lady Gaga's elaborate use of makeup, leads us to ask ourselves why do we wear makeup. Is it to enhance natural beauty, for religious reasons, to attract the opposite sex, or to create a work of art on the body?

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Whatever our reasons, the world just would not be the same without the use of our lotions, potions, paints, perfumes and cosmetics. With the creation of the Internet, we do not have to visit department stores for our beauty products as they are now widely available on-line. We have a lot to thank the Egyptians for, and the creation of cosmetics is one of them, which not only changed the appearance of the human body, but made it much sweeter smelling too!

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Ever wonder how mega music superstars become such icons? The ideals that embody a "superstar-in-the-making" of course include talent, the right team players, and financial backing, but there is more to the success of an act than just those fundamental elements. It also includes elements that make an act a household name, which as a whole is known as branding. Branding is something that contributes to the success of a band or solo artist. Sometimes it happens organically for a few lucky acts, but most of the time it is the result of a carefully crafted marketing plan. An act becomes a brand when just the mention of their name conjures up a certain image or picture in the minds of the masses. Some well-known examples include

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Aspiring acts typically come to their label as creative entrepreneurs with their own ideas of an image that sometimes needs a little work from either an independent stylist or someone on staff at the label who possesses this expertise. According to veteran Hollywood correspondent and author of Interview Tactics: How to Survive the Media Without Getting Clobbered! The Insider's Guide to Giving a Killer Interview! Gayl Murphy, musical acts may not initially have a clear understanding of how far they can take their image or they may need assistance in expressing themselves through fashion. "These acts want to attract fans that resonate with them and remember them," says Murphy. "It's a business, and this is when it becomes a strategic marketing tactic."

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Debbie Sandridge, former Motown Records A&R rep who worked under Berry Gordy and now serves as the senior director of industry relations at the McNally Smith College of Music in St. Cloud, Minnesota, agrees. "Capturing attention in today's crowded market place requires a unique visual because having quality music just isn't enough." Sandridge emphasizes that this is accomplished through the work of stylists and image-makers who can turn a good look into a great look. "In today's world, it's imperative that all acts establish a style and brand themselves for recognition, which will lead to success" she states emphatically. While an act's visual image has always been important for album covers, promotional materials, and live performances, Sandridge notes that branding also includes an "it factor" that some acts such as Madonna and Michael Jackson just naturally possess while others don't. This includes their unmistakable presence both on and off stage right down to their walk, their talk, and their attitude and behavior. "Before you even hear these acts' music, you know they're special," Sandridge states.

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Most acts develop their image in order to give their audience a little something extra in a live performance. According to Rand Bishop, the hit songwriter, former A&R rep, and author of the new novel Grand Pop, "the visual gives fans something to talk about other than just the songs and the performance, creating a sort of 'must see' aspect to the act." Bishop describes pop sensation Lady Gaga as a female David Bowie since her branding methods are similar to his, including a theatrical stage performance and outrageous costumes and makeup. Bishop also compares Madonna to David Bowie in that, like him, she used her savvy business sense and always stayed one step ahead of her audience by morphing just enough, both musically and visually, with each new album release, resulting in one of the longest pop music careers ever. Madonna was, and still is today, brilliant in that she never follows the trends but sets them herself and therefore is influential in launching the careers of other new and hip acts decade after decade.

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Right now the buzz around Lady Gaga is about her latest outfit or most shocking performance as opposed to her actual songs. But Lady Gaga is starting to exhibit some of the same brilliant business techniques as Madonna with her own musical morphing. She is not morphing her music to win over her existing fans, but instead to add new fans to her current fan base, which is a key to longevity in the music industry. One such new fan she has won over is an unlikely one, the executive coach, speaker, and author of the bestseller Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office, Dr. Lois Frankel. Frankel admits in a blog entry dated July 16, 2010 that she didn't know much about Lady Gaga until she was blown away by her performance on The Today Show. It was Lady Gaga's choice of song that got Frankel's attention, the Gershwin standard "Someone to Watch Over Me," a song that most of Lady Gaga's current fans probably have never heard. Frankel noted that Lady Gaga most likely chose this type of song to win over people who had preconceived notions about her based on her current image and to get them to pay attention to her talent which Frankel says was a very astute business tactic that other artists can learn from. "Lady Gaga shows us that a clearly defined brand is a memorable brand," she says. "You can bet that everything Lady Gaga does, says, or wears is part of a strategic plan to market her brand. Clearly, it's working."But when it's all said and done, branding only goes so far. As Frankel noted, "you've got to have the goods." Bishop predicts that in a couple of years, Lady Gaga will strip everything down to a back-to-basics act and reveal just how talented she really is. "Whether the public follows her there will depend on how great the songs are," says Bishop. And according to Frankel, Lady Gaga is a great songwriter, singer and performer. She has the goods to back up the image. Branding and image will get an aspiring artist a bid into the exclusive club of household name superstars, but the talent, the right team, and a good amount of business sense along with that marketable brand and image will lead to a lifetime membership.

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Circle Lenses aka 'big eye contact lenses' are soft contacts that are larger in diameter than 'normal' clear or colored contact lenses and hence give the appearance of larger and usually brighter eyes. They were created in South Korea several years ago and have become a fashion staple in Asia. In fact, the Korean Herald estimated that Circle Lens contacts represents more than 30% of the entire contact lenses market in South Korea. Many Asian celebrities have sported the doll-eye circle lens look and have had a huge impact on spreading this new cosmetic lenses fashion trend.

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In the USA most large media outlets ran stories on the circle lenses phenomenon after Lady Gaga debuted big eye contact lenses (or perhaps just computerized special effects) in her Bad Romance video and gave her credit for making them popular in America. Others credit Michelle Phan and her viral YouTube video showing young girls how to get the Lady Gaga big eye look by wearing a wig, applying eye makeup and topping it off with a cool pair of color circle lenses contacts.

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Although this author agrees that Stefani (that's Lady Gaga's real name) and Michelle have had a big influence in spreading the circle lens style he also feels that it's just a matter of time before these cosmetic lenses become common place in most modern parts of the world. They are hugely popular among teen girls and those young single adult females who are into the night club scene.

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In today's relatively small global world of communications, grass roots marketing and self published YouTube videos any style or fashion that has a strong following in one part of the world is likely to migrate much more quickly than even a decade ago when Internet use was not yet a part of daily life. Some fashions or styles may be fads and others may not stick due to cultural differences but for young woman the appeal to enhance their eye color and create the illusion of larger, sexier eyes seems to be universal and transcend cultures.

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This trend of dressing up the eyes isn't uncommon as Halloween contact lenses are already popular among vampire fanatics and also average people during Halloween season to complete the ultimate costume. The use of larger, colored contacts is also gaining in popularity among those who engage in cosplay, short for costume play, and still other young woman trying to simulate the Japanese style or look of Anime.

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Just because the US FDA hasn't yet approved them does that make them more dangerous than regular contacts or is the real danger the fact that because our FDA hasn't approved them young woman and girls in the US are choosing to buy them online without a prescription? The KFDA, Korean Food and Drug Administration, that cares for the safety and health of the citizens of South Korea has approved these lenses, are they wrong? Would a government body approve something that was dangerous? Should the FDA approve these new larger contact lenses and let our companies make and distribute these lenses and allow Doctors to properly fit them? The current reality is that circle lens contacts will be worn and purchased by young American woman even without approval.

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Perhaps the best and safest approach the US FDA could pursue would be to encourage a large US based lens manufacturer to create safe circle lenses and expedite their approval so that US woman could purchase these lenses in the states and get them properly fitted and receive a valid prescription. Unless the FDA is already reviewing these lenses (and it's unlikely given that Karen Riley the FDA authority interviewed by the New York Times in 2010 admitted she didn't even know what circle lenses were) any future approval request of circle lens contacts in the states is likely to move at a bureaucratic snail's pace typical of FDA approvals for medical devices which is the classification that all contact lenses sold in the US are a part of. Today the very same lenses can be sold in other countries without a current prescription.

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Until such time as FDA approval of Circle Contacts becomes a reality we can recommend one specific pair of Circle Lens contacts that are in fact FDA approved and available from several popular online contact lenses retailers, you just need to know what to ask for... visit Circle-Lenses.net for more information on FDA Approved Circle Lenses.

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