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Wednesday, 31 July 2013

What I Wore Wednesday: Vivienne Westwood Glasses

I got my first pair of glasses when I was 12 or 13 and then migrated to contacts, purple ones, I was super cool obviously, about two years after that. It those 2o years of glasses wearing (!!) I've had a grand total of 4 frames up until now. I've been wearing the same DKNY frames for at least the last 7 years and they are at least 2 prescriptions old---oops. I pretty much only wear my contacts but being back in an office I wanted to try and give my peepers a break and lets be honest after that long I can justify buying new glasses. Especially when my old glasses have been bent and scratched by a certain small person on numerous occasions.

 I've actually been looking for new frames for as far back as March! I tried on and contemplated several frames in Ohio while I was home but I left it pretty last minute and couldn't get it together. Then every time I wanted to try on glasses I had on my glasses and well I can't see shit without a prescription so trying them on would have been pointless. Then one day I was in Costco (don't knock it) and tried on frames I really liked; I took a selfie to show NotBlondeHusband but then later made him come back to see them on me. He liked them and shockingly I still liked them (I'm fickle to put it nicely) so I bought them.

 When I got them things seemed strange but the woman said it would take time to adjust to the new prescription and to not wear them until the next morning. So I did but wall edges looked curved and it looked like someone had punched my closet door from the inside. Turns out they turned up my astigmatism correction too much--whoops! Any who take two and my prescription is right and I can now show off my new specs!
Bathroom selfie

Vivienne Westwood glasses

 Blonde Mother and Son

 Cynthia Rowley Skater Dress-TK Maxx
Black Cropped Blazer-HM
Leggings-Marks and Spencer
Black Studded Flats- New Look
Black Glasses- Vivienne Westwood

 Star Wars Tee-Zulily 

What do you think? I try not to be a label snob but they are Vivienne Westwood! I absolutely freaking adore Vivienne Westwood so I was super excited. I was really shocked by how many designer name frames Costco opticians had at pretty reasonable prices. I'm so glad I looked on my way to buy 50-gazillion rolls of toilet paper!

I'd really wanted larger black frames but most that I tried on didn't look right. I'm not sure if it is because I'm so translucent pale but most just didn't work. The inside of my Vivienne Westwood frames are blonde coloured so I think that makes the black less harsh? Maybe I made it up but I think they work some how!
Vivienne Westwood blonde glasses
I do like my contacts but I think it's good to give my eyes a break now and then. Also my astigmatism isn't corrected in my contacts so I *think* I should get less eye strain with my glasses? Any way I like them and I'm looking forward to seeing what make-up and hair styles (see the poof/bump it above) I can get away with wearing them. Is that just a me thing or do you think you can get away with different hair and make-up when you wear glasses? Do you wear glasses?

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53 comments:

  1. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 00:18

    Cute glasses! Vivienne Westwood is a nice Costco score!


    I know the feeling about wanting big black frames. They look so cute on so many people, but when I was in the store trying on wayfarer styles I was literally stopped by two strangers and the salesperson and told "oh honey no". So mine are smaller.

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  2. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 00:37

    Those glasses are fab! And I really like your hair pinned back like that.

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  3. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 01:08

    Super cute new glasses! Love them :)


    Lindsay
    LindsayJEveryday.blogspot.com

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  4. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 01:39

    Who knew Costco did glasses. I absolutely agree that glasses (earrings, clothing, hats) all look different with different hairstyles. Good on you for trying something new - as always I think you look gorgeous and Vivienne Westwood is cool!

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  5. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 01:55

    Those glasses are so stylish! They are perfect for your face - what a great find! It can be so hard finding the right pair.



    Thanks so much for hosting the link up!




    Lauren xx
    www.stylelixir.com

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  6. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 02:08

    Love those glasses, they really compliment your face shape!

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  7. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 04:43

    The glasses look good on you and frames your face well. :-) I love glasses. I'm always switching up my frames. Costco does have a nice selection for decent prices and I bought one of my frames from there. :-)

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  8. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 05:10

    Cute glasses! They suit you well!

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  9. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 05:32

    Hi I'm new here, thanks for having me! Love the glasses, you did good!!! Erin @ joggingpantsmustdie.com

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  10. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 05:44

    The thinner black frames are great--for the very reason you explained. They work well with your face, skin tone and hair color. And yeah, I love Vivienne Westwood too!

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  11. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 06:24

    It's funny you posted this because I just posted a pic today on my Instagram of myself trying on my husband's glasses to see what I'd look like. Lol! Anyways, love the new frames! Thanks for the link up!

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  12. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 06:51

    These glasses look great on you! I got Lasik years ago and it's the best thing I ever did. Though sometimes i am tempted to buy some plastic frames to wear as accessories.


    Alice
    www.happinessatmidlife.com

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  13. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 06:55

    They look great on you! I am also fair skinned and I can't wear black glasses -- I have some that are dark brown tortoise and another pair that's a blonder tortoise (I wore those more often when my hair was lighter). Perhaps I should try some with a lighter color on the inside, though -- those suit you perfectly.

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  14. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 08:40

    They are gorgeous! I wore glasses for 12 years before having laser surgery 10 years ago (best thing ever), I found that I couldn't wear contacts when using the computer as it dried my eyes out, I also found that I could get away with no eye make-up when wearing glasses as it hid my tiny eyes. That was the only downside of having my eyes lasered - having to wear eye make-up every day! Enjoy your new glasses and better sight ;-)

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  15. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 10:07

    They look fab x

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  16. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 11:57

    Oh I absolutely love them they really suit you! I'm as blind as a bat but mostly wear contacts as I just don't think that I suit glasses at all ;-)

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  17. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 12:40

    Love love love your glasses. I sat on my glasses just before going away on holiday (got a suitcase full of lenses) and will need to buy new ones when I get back as I actually like wearing glasses (if they are nice like yours). They look fab on you. x

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  18. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 14:38

    Great glasses! I just love them on you.

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  19. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 14:45

    Love your glasses! So cool that you wore purple contacts!!
    oXo
    Jenn
    www.thebrandiedpair.blogspot.com

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  20. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 14:53

    The black glasses are fab! Classic style and will last you a long time, I'm sure!

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  21. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 16:33

    I think they look great!


    I have contacts, too, and pretty much live in them. I should really try to wear my glasses more, but they're just such a pain.

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  22. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 16:57

    Oh I adore those glasses!! I have been trying to wear my glasses more, but the ease of contacts is so much nicer!

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  23. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 18:37

    I think they look cute on you. I have been wearing glasses for several years now and still hate to wear them!!! How's work going? Have a wonderful Hump Day Wednesday!

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  24. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 19:53

    I used to wear glasses but now I wear contacts, mainly because I never liked how glasses looked on me. But I'd have to start wearing them again if I could look as good as you in glasses! Yours are really cute and they compliment your face shape really well! Thanks for the linkup!. =)
    ~Callie
    www.creationsbycallie.com

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  25. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 20:38

    I love your new glasses. I recently got some new Miu Miu ones from my local Black and Lizars outlet - they were a bargain and I love them! Your blondie boy is getting so grown up. He's gorgeous, just like his mother :) x

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  26. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 21:52

    Thank you! I tried on a LOT!

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  27. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 21:52

    Work is going well just trying to fit everything in isn't easy!

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  28. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 21:53

    I put my contacts in today because it was so sunny and I don't have prescription sunglasses.

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  29. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 21:53

    I think I will wear them more once I get prescription sunglasses too.

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  30. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 21:54

    I totally used to tell guys my eyes were really purple and sadly they believed me! I swear coloured contacts were cool in the mid-90s :)

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  31. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 21:54

    Thanks Iva!

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  32. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 21:54

    I'm slightly obsessed with Cynthia Rowley!

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  33. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 21:54

    Hit up Costco!

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  34. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 21:55

    I can't see anything without mine either! I bet you'd look fab as always :)

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  35. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 21:55

    Thanks my four-eyed friend 8-)

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  36. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 21:56

    Thank you! NotBlondeHusband had laser eye surgery just before BB's 1st birthday and I'm jealous!

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  37. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 21:57

    Thanks! Definitely give some a try if you can find something similar!

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  38. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 21:57

    NBH had his eyes lasered too!

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  39. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 21:57

    Lol love it :)

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  40. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 21:58

    Thanks Jean!

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  41. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 21:58

    Thanks Erin! Welcome to the linky :)

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  42. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 22:00

    I'm rubbish--when I realized I've worn glasses over 20 years and only had 4 pairs up until now---yikes!

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  43. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 22:04

    Thanks Lauren! It's totally sock-bun ring type material on a comb under there lol.

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  44. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 22:04

    Exactly! I had to try on so many frames until I found ones that didn't look awful on me!

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  45. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 22:33

    Can't believe it! I tried on those exact ones and loved them!! I'm not due eye test until November though... they really suit you lady! x

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  46. Melaina2531 July 2013 at 22:52

    I wore glasses for the first year after I was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes (high blood sugars can damage your eyesight) but eventually once I controlled my blood sugars more effectively I was able to stop wearing them. Because I only wore them for a year I never got to try out the designer frames, I feel like mine were very utilitarian. Seeing yours though makes me wish I had more stylish ones! That being said I'd much rather be healthy and not need them!

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  47. Melaina251 August 2013 at 03:16

    Those glasses are super cute. I label whored it up when I got my glasses and invested in Ray Bans.

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  48. Melaina251 August 2013 at 22:00

    Nice Glasses. And I love the color of your dress. =)

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  49. Melaina252 August 2013 at 14:37

    I think the black frames look adorable on you!

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  50. Melaina252 August 2013 at 20:00

    Thanks Tiffany :)

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  51. Melaina252 August 2013 at 20:02

    Designers clearly last longer since I had my DKNY 7+ years!

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  52. Melaina252 August 2013 at 20:02

    You could always get dummy frames without prescription lenses? You're right though healthy is most important!

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  53. Melaina2520 August 2013 at 20:26

    Love them, the shape really suits you!

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