Saturday, July 10, 2010

Four Eyes


I have worn glasses since I was five years old. There were a lot of really bad frame choices made while I was growing up. I had huge bright red plastic frames that took up half my face at one point. There were pink rectangular plastic frames, blue wire oval frames with a tiny dog sticker I stuck in the corner of one of the lenses...the list goes on.

It wasn't until I was quite a bit older that I realized there were actually some really fantastic eyeglasses to be had. And when I was old enough to pay for them myself, that's when the real fun began.

I recently had an eye exam and discovered my prescription has changed yet again. I already have a couple pairs of Chanel frames and I could have just had the lenses changed out (and still plan to) but what fun would that be? If I have to live my life with a pair of glasses resting on my face I am going to fully milk that situation for something to shop for.

These are my newest pair. I was looking for something very geek chic. Nerdy yet something very cute at the same time. I tried on about a billion (real number: 30ish) pairs of frames before trying these on and throwing all other options out. I immediately loved them. They're by Tory Burch although I can't find a name or style number. If I do though I will be sure to update. Also, they come with a very fun gold metallic case.

Also, unlike the tall and lanky blonde Free People models that is actually me.

5 comments:

  1. So even though you specifically said in previous posts "that's not me it's a Free People model" I still pictured you blonde - lol - funny how that works - glasses look fantastic

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  2. Love the glasses. I'm cursed (blessed?) with poor eyesight as well and always look forward to picking up new glasses.

    And those ones? Super cute!

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  3. I agree, I totally pictured you blonde as well :)

    I desperately need new frames. I saw a really cute 3 pack of reading glasses at costco that i may go back and buy and just have new frames made.

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  4. Lex, I bought a pair of fake glasses at Nordstrom in the BP section awhile ago. They were ten dollars and very geeky. I was super tempted to bring them in and get real lenses put in.

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  5. Sorry I meant new lenses :p

    It is tempting though, especially if you get bored quickly with the frames. I wish i could shop on line but i have narrow face so I have to try them all on first.

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