tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post245950681170954432..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Re-spec-table? Spec-tacular? Can you SEE what's coming here?materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-55457272918231294212010-03-21T13:00:43.521-07:002010-03-21T13:00:43.521-07:00Karen: I saw the tortoise Chanel and didn't fi...Karen: I saw the tortoise Chanel and didn't find them as distinctive as these Chrome Hearts (altho' they were more affordable!) And I have to agree with you about the comparison with the handbag. Missed you too! Glad to have you stop by.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-65605599902286628822010-03-21T09:51:21.458-07:002010-03-21T09:51:21.458-07:00Gorgeous! Much cuter than the tortoise Chanel out ...Gorgeous! Much cuter than the tortoise Chanel out there now...I do NOT resent paying for sunglasses or eyewear period. It is your MOST important accessory. Yes, even more important than your handbag, because you don't need your handbag to see better.<br /><br />I've missed you! KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-20149005009809453892010-03-18T19:57:23.790-07:002010-03-18T19:57:23.790-07:00Alison: That boy of yours really is a character, i...Alison: That boy of yours really is a character, isn't he?! Pater wears glasses for reading only, and also goes with the cheapies. I keep urging him to upgrade just a bit, but then he'd be sure to lose them. <br />Metscan: Thanks! Isn't it great having the option of both glasses AND contacts?<br />Tiffany: You and Jillian are really making me want prescription sunglasses -- those frames sound fabulous!<br />Lesley: Ouch! That's a painful comparison! On the other hand, I sometimes wonder what my life would have been like had I lived before glasses were so widely and easily available . . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-26662930367324764862010-03-18T15:55:12.775-07:002010-03-18T15:55:12.775-07:00When I wrote out the cheque for my first pair of p...When I wrote out the cheque for my first pair of progressives last month, youbetcha I felt aggrived! They were worth a Macbook. I wish I could say that I had come to realise how useful/beautiful they are but I haven't;Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13498909370147354617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-63704623822892711602010-03-18T14:59:44.373-07:002010-03-18T14:59:44.373-07:00I got my first pair of progressives last year and ...I got my first pair of progressives last year and although I did go pale at the cost, they were worth it. I also have prescription sunglasses, and chose a fabulous pair of tortoiseshell Prada frames. I only get new glasses every five years or so, so it's easy to justify the expense - and they're on one's FACE, after all!Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11536212906241844509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-26477586818300061252010-03-18T09:47:03.044-07:002010-03-18T09:47:03.044-07:00I can actually see you better with those glasses o...I can actually see you better with those glasses on! Very refreshing! I read that you too are a cool summer, brown hair and the grey-green-blue eyes. And I too have the progressive eyeglasses. The lenses are expensive. When I go to town, I wear my contact lenses. My daughter says that I look too strict with glasses ;) She is right.mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732534795009852825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-35698095075694767632010-03-18T08:06:14.225-07:002010-03-18T08:06:14.225-07:00I only need glasses to read with so generally go c...I only need glasses to read with so generally go cheapo. That said I do not hate wearing them as much as I thought and your new ones are good enough to wear as adornment.<br />Emin actually spent £200 on a pair with plain glass in just to 'soften' his rather aggressive appearance, they drove him mad and he only wore them twice. Yours I think gave better value!indigo16https://www.blogger.com/profile/16982477144454205765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-63492977542829663112010-03-18T08:03:15.880-07:002010-03-18T08:03:15.880-07:00Thanks HHB -- and I've noticed you've pick...Thanks HHB -- and I've noticed you've picked up some Simon Chang pieces as well.<br />Guernsey: Lucky you! Two new pairs! I'm pleased that I still like my previous pair enough to sub in occasionally although there's a slight diff in the prescription so I'm not sure I'll like that.<br />Patricia: These seem to be well enough designed that the nose-sliding doesn't happen -- I hope, it's not summer yet, so haven't tried the sweat test!<br />Duchesse: Yes! That's the kind of e.g. I mean! and thanks for the compliments on the frames.<br />Jillian: Because my prescription itself is so expensive I have so far not done prescription sunglasses, but I'm starting to consider it. So far, I wear fairly good (Maui Jim) sunglasses over my contacts, but I really don't like to wear my contacts all day every day. Perhaps once I've absorbed the hit from this new pair, I'll have to check out Lenscrafters . . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-53754100161946297432010-03-18T07:24:44.313-07:002010-03-18T07:24:44.313-07:00They are fabulous, and look great on you!
As soon...They are fabulous, and look great on you!<br /><br />As soon as I could, I invested in good frames, by which I mean designer. I find they generally have a subtly better fit, proportion, style than low-cost or generic brands. And I wear them for years too (Low CPW! I figure - it's on your FACE, it darn well better look good. And a good looking pair of glasses makes me feel good, just like a great pair of shoes or clothing. <br /><br />In the US, at least in LA area stores, I've had good luck finding hot frames at Lenscrafters of all places :) It's a chain. You have to really look, and there's usually only a handful small enough to fit me and be that stylish. But it works out, and they have reasonably good prices and often have coupons/deals. <br /><br />I also get both indoor and Rx sunglasses at the same time. It was a splurge the first time, and now I will never be without prescription sunglasses. Worth every cent. This last set (in December)(Prada/Ray-Ban - oh my) I went the full whammy on the non-reflective coating plus polarized lenses on the sunglasses, to reduce eye fatigue. And I have to say, also worth it. <br /><br />Whew, long comment. Hope that's OK!jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05864066847052675219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-56413710650087066102010-03-18T06:18:43.026-07:002010-03-18T06:18:43.026-07:00These are fabulous, and perfect on you! I like how...These are fabulous, and perfect on you! I like how they really 'leave room' for you eyes and are playful and elegant all at once. I don't try to save on frames b/c they really are part of one's face, so nice ones matter. And re what things cost now, I picked up my watch and the service cost more than the watch had... okay, 31 years ago, but still!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-42139437133892542742010-03-18T05:06:57.676-07:002010-03-18T05:06:57.676-07:00Wow! $1300 7 years ago! I desperately need a new ...Wow! $1300 7 years ago! I desperately need a new pair of glasses but am reluctant to get them here as they seem to be very expensive. Clearly I need to stop being such a cheapskate! <br /><br />Those frames are fantastic - I've always loved tortoiseshell. However, I have a problem with plastic frames that don't have the separate nose thingy (isn't that the technical term?) - they always slip down my nose, especially in summer. <br /><br />I love the look of your whole outfit - what a shame that you didn't have the audience you deserve. <br /><br />I try not to compare prices from long ago - mainly because I don't remember stuff like that very well. You can be sure that I'll be looking at prices for glasses a little differently from now on!! (That whole cost-per-wear notion covers a multitude of sins, doesn't it?)<br /><br />PatriciaPatricianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-29938313681566766472010-03-18T00:39:21.007-07:002010-03-18T00:39:21.007-07:00I've just had to shell out for my first pair o...I've just had to shell out for my first pair of varifocals - £300! Seemed a lot til like you I worked out that wearing them everyday for at least the next couple of years.<br />and as they had a buy one get on free offer the second pair will give me the option to change the look occasionally :-)Guernseygalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04037193145574262238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-60088215237329312682010-03-17T23:18:01.243-07:002010-03-17T23:18:01.243-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17160228370549404217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-65262806999960769422010-03-17T20:52:12.022-07:002010-03-17T20:52:12.022-07:00I say Speck-tacular!
Fun and hip and not predictab...I say Speck-tacular!<br />Fun and hip and not predictable, edgy...good choice.<br />Simon Chang has a friend here at the Bungalow!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.com