Friday, February 10, 2012

men seldom make passes

Ah, Dorothy Parker, will you confirm my worst fears?

If you follow my Twitter or are friends with me on Facebook then you will know (because I won't shut up about it) that I had my first eye exam ever last week and discovered that I'm nearsighted and have astigmatism which means glasses.

I was pretty close to picking out some Kate Spade specs at the glasses place, but I refrained in favor of trying out Warby Parker, both because I'm poor and because I like big nerdy-looking glasses (as most do). They probably won't be as good quality as the Kate Spade pair might have been (or maybe not? I don't really know what I'm talking about. Plus, B tells me that all the 'designer' glasses are manufactured by the same company so there's not really any difference. Seriously! The company is Luxxoitca, look at their brand list.), but I figured why not.

If you read or have ever read any blogs ever in any capacity, you know about Warby Parker's home-try on system (which, by the way, what a genius marketing idea. I don't think I'd even know about Warby Parker if I hadn't seen it on 1 zillion+ blogs).

SO, I turn to you once again, Internet, for help in the basic decision-making process. HELP ME CHOOSE MY GLASSES halp halp

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Option #1: The Crosby in greystone



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Option #2: The Sinclair in greystone



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Option #3: The Preston in Sandalwood Matte (side note- I LOVE MATTE. I LOVE IT. SO MUCH.)



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Option #4: The Tenley in burgundy fade



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Option #5: The Begley in greystone


Please tell me which you prefer (if you care?).
I don't know, they're all fairly similar. The only ones that don't swallow my face whole are #s 2 and 3, I think. I'm partial to the Prestons (option #3 because of the color and because they're matte and because they're not borderline costumey and ridiculously huge, which I think some of the others are). I also like the Sinclair, but I think they look slightly clunkier on my face in person than they do in the photo. I like all of them though! I do!

Sincerely,
Julia Topaz


*update- I went with #3- the Preston in sandalwood matte. Here I am, wearing them!

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95 comments:

  1. I like options 2 and 3 the most :)

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  3. I really think that Option #3 is my favorite. I love the color and it goes well with your hair color, which - by the way - looks amazing in these photographs! Love the ombre and shiny lushness. I think a runner up would have to be Option #5.

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  6. Although all of them look pretty nice on you, my vote is for Sinclair (#2). The dark, thinner frames are more subtle with those ones, I think.

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  7. I'd go for 2 or 5, the others look a tad too big on your pretty face, I think.

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  9. definitely option 2!
    I also love number 4 and 5, but i think number 2 has the shape that fits best on your face :)
    Martina

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  11. Lovely! My favorite are 5 and 4! btw, i really love that color of sweater :)

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  12. I like option 3 the best, the shape suits you best and the colour is lovely, and goes nicely with your hair!

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  14. i like the both the sinclair and the preston (preston's colour look quite lovely with your hair).

    i myself got the tenley a while ago :)

    you look great in specs!

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  15. Wow. First of all I'm jealous that you rock all of them.
    I like 2, 3, & 5.
    The rounder shape fits your face well.

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  16. i think option 3 looks very pretty on you!it really blend in with your face.. tres jolie:)

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  18. 2!!! definitely the most flattering, especially with your eye color and face shape. :)

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  19. 2 or 3.. the rest look too overpowering on your face :)

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  20. 1 or 2!!! You are beautiful! Love your style! Kisses from Portugal

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  21. in my opinion 3!!! they are a perfect match with your hair and are just so gentile and special!!!!

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  23. so hard to pick! 2 and 3 are my favorites on you

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  24. I like number 3! They look so good with your hair and are really flattering and adorable. I just got new glasses, wish I had thought of doing this! (I ended up with black squarish framed ray bans). Good luck choosing, lots of good choices!
    xo

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  26. I REALLY LIKE THE CROSBY, but that's how i roll. I'm all about the clunk, but they totally suit you. second choice is Sinclair. It's so crazy how glasses totally dine how one looks, you look totally different in every pic. I have some Warby parker glasses and they are QUALITY! I've got the Fillmore frames. LOVE EM.

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  27. 2 is the prettiest on your face, and 3 is the second most flattering.

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  29. They all look great, but I think #2 and #4 are the best.

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  31. Option #2: The Sinclair in greystone
    I have big nerdy glasses too, I wonder how ridiculous we'll all look when we look at 2012 pictures in 10 years time!

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    1. I've often thought about this, about the clothes we wear, in general. Hopefully it'll give the next generation (and us) something to laugh about!

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  32. option 3 looks great! :)
    www.toroseparade.blogspot.com

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  33. Bien que la forme de l'option #3 soit celle qui t'aille le mieux je pense que lq couleur est trop clair comme tu as la peau pale il te faut quelque chose de légèrement plus foncé. En fait il faudrait la frome de l'option 3 et la couleur de l'option 2 :)

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    1. @ Liv- hah! ca c'est drole parce que je dirais le contraire (la forme de l'option 2 et la couleur de l'option 3) mais tu as peut etre raison parce que j'ai la peau pale.
      Dommage qu'on peut pas panacher a volonté les couleurs, formes, etc

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  36. #3, I think they are the most flattering on you!

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  37. Preston most definitely. I did a similar post recently!
    ren-was-here.blogspot.com

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  38. I love option #3 on you the best! I don't know if it's because you gave a little smirk in this one lol, but the color blends well with your face and hair color!

    xoxo
    MissCrystal

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  39. #3 for sure! They go well with your hair color.

    My husband ordered his frames from Shuron (they made Buddy Holly's glasses) and they offered the same service. They sent him five different sizes to try on and we just had to send back the ones he didn't want. Very convenient!

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  40. your facial expression in #3 is sending me vibes through the screen...those are the ones!

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  42. I think I'm slightly in love with the Preston! <3

    x
    Lost in the Haze: Fashion Blog

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  43. Damn girl!!! 44 comments already!!...um now 45 :) I vote for number 3 since they flatter your skin and hair so well!!!

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  44. to answer the question about the dollar store champagne flutes...YESSS!..but in red ;)

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  45. option 2, the sinclair, they look great, definitely the best, etc etc

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  46. I like 2 and 3 as a nice starter pair of glasses. They fit your face really nicely and are so cute too. You can always get a big, silly-awesome, additional pair later on!

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  47. Adore your hair! And I love #2 or #3 on you

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  48. I absolutely love option 4, not sure why. They're lovely! I need some new glasses myself, and I'd never heard of Warby Parker, so thank you for bringing this site to my attention! :)

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  50. Tes lunettes sont superbes!
    Mes préférées? Les 2,3 ou bien 4 mais celle qui te vont le mieux sont les troisièmes mais j'adore la forme des deuxièmes! haha

    xxx

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  51. i think number 2 suit you the most

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  53. The Sinclair or The Preston. I'm really drawn to The Sinclair, though! You're such a babe!

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  54. they all look so good on you i can't choose eeek.

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  55. The vote of the stranger goes to #2! They are quite flattering! (at least in the photo)

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  56. I like option #2 the best. somehow, the shape and size of it flatters your face more than the other options do. go with your instinct, though, that's usually the best way to go!

    xx, Kristiina

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  57. #3 hands down. Look like they were made for you, really. But, I also like #5.

    xo

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  59. 2 or 3...I'm leaning toward 3! You look great in glasses.

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  61. El dos es genial.!!
    Aunque todos te quedan maravillosos.

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  64. Sinclair or Preston - the Preston's colour suits your skin too, and is similar to your hair, although that could be just as bad a thing as good, depending on how bold you felt of a morning.
    I just recently got glasses after 12 years of wearing contacts, and I actually love it. You look awesome in spectacles.

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  65. I vote for option #3! They're all cute though :) And so is your blog! I really like your outfits, especially the one with the green pants!

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  66. I really like option #2, I like the roundness but how they are slightly more square than the final ones... but i do like how #3 has a golden bit to them at the bottom, that looks nice with your coloring- face, hair, complex that sort of thing! I luv this idea of trying them on... I have an eye exam next week and thought they might tell me something like this! lol so I'll be bookmarking this just in case!

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  67. #2 or #5.. i cant wait til my own eyes go bad so i can wear glasses and feel all smart and stuff. whichever you pick will look great! they all suit you :)

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  68. When I was looking for a new frames I wasn't sure if I really trusted Warby Parker or Bonlook because I feared they might be a bit cheaply made. I happened to win bonlook glasses in a giveaway, and I'm so happy that I did, because I think I might've passed on both sites otherwise. I was amazed at how good the quality actually was. They're holding up a lot better than my more expensive glasses ever did! I'm sure Warby Parker has similar quality frames, too, as I've heard a lot of good things about them.
    I think #2 looks the best!

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  69. number 3 or number 5.

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  73. ...with girls who wear glasses. But the time has changed and today fashion girls wear glasses even if they doesn't need it. I used to come here so often. I like your thrifted style, your voice and your writing, but now that I know you like Dorothy Parker you have a new follower.
    Option number 3, so clearly.

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  74. my vote is for the sinclairs or the prestons!

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  76. I like the second and third pair best!

    x

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  77. Sinclair, by far. Suit your face and they'll go with everything

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  78. I like option #3. They're a lovely colour and a nice shape! :)

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  79. I like all but option one, and here's why...

    2 & 3 are really flattering

    4&5 are more statement makers...

    I might need to snag 4 for myself! heheh!

    5 is cool if you're going for like an Elaine Benes look, while 4 screams retro brunette sidekick to marylin monroe.

    2& 3 are the most pratical.

    2 softens you

    3 is a good match and comes off more studious.

    AND WELL HAVE SIMILAR GLASSES...(mine are nautica and more red tho...)

    CANT WAIT TO SEE..welcome to the club I've been a member for 16years :P

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  80. i like #2 and #3, but it sounds like you already kind of liked them. i am reaffirming your preference. it sounds like a lot of other people agree!
    -anna

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  82. I think I like the second pair the best. Although the color of the third pair are awesome! Good luck on your choice.
    XOXO

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  83. I like option 3! Although the Sinclairs are nice also. But whichever you feel most comfortable they are all nice :)

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  84. GReat blog you have great style!!! Following you on Twitter, google, and Facebook!!!

    Love if you can join me too:)

    http://thefashionhive.com

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  85. we have similar face structure...... I would totally chose option 3... go for it!!!

    xoxoxMaria

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  87. I like The Sinclair on you #2 for sure

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  88. I'd vote for the third ones!!!

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  89. I love #3 on you! They are great! I also love the second pair. I have glasses almost identical to those. I am nearsighted and have astigmatism as well, except I've known it since the 5th grade haha. Better to have it now than for so many years, I think!

    Love your blog!
    Ana
    anacloud
    check out my giveaway!

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  90. #3 all the waaayyyy! Unless you already picked another pair, which they're all fine ;)

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  91. Numbers 2 and 3 looks good to me. But ZombieLace is right, they're all fine.

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  92. i like 2 && 3 ~ Which ones did you get?!

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    1. I got the Preston in Sandalwood Matte!

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