I pretty much dislike every pair of eyeglasses i’ve had. Each time I get a new pair i’ll think…this is it, these are the ones! But really i’m just settling on whatever Costco or Zenni Optical has as a selection. During my last glasses adventure, I was excited to find a pair by Betsey Johnson. Even though I adore her I don’t adore the glasses as much as I should and despite my prescription I don’t end up wearing them much.
Every time I see a vintage pair of specs on the internet though, I fall in love. I imagine myself with a retro pair that will complete my ‘look’ and I know i’ll want to wear them all the time.
We all know how hard it is to find something you’re particularly hunting for, though. Every once in a while i’ll check out Etsy, and I happened to find these babies I was specifically looking for. Pretty neat, huh? Shuron Nulady glasses.
So I took a gamble and got them, and crossed my fingers multiple times hoping they’d look good on me. As you can see, not so much! They do need some bending/adjusting so they look a little overly wonky. Back on the hunt!
I’ll keep searching, and now I have an idea of what my face can’t rock. No cat eyes or Wayfarers. Next time i’m going to look in person so I can try them on. I will find the perfect pair of retro specs and feel fashionably awesome. One day!
If you haven’t already, you might want to try Fabulous Fanny’s on E 9th between 1st and 2nd. They do all vintage and vintage inspired frames, and I’ve gotten my last few pairs there.
Amie Reply:
February 14th, 2013 at 12:50 pm
YES that was totally where I was planning on going! I stopped in one day very quickly and everyone seemed super helpful, I have to go back when I have more time.
I wear glasses to drive and I never can find ones I like either. If I could stand contacts, I’d get them lol.
Amie Reply:
February 14th, 2013 at 12:51 pm
I would be the worst at contacts hah. I love that glasses have so much personality! Thanks for stopping by :)
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Ah man, I need new glasses badly, but I can never find frames that I love! I LOVE the pair that you just posted but they’d probably look silly on my face too. Damn my big Polish head!!