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!

 

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!

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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What I Wore Wednesday: Zulily

I'm pretty sure I've mentioned it before but I LOVE a bargain. The only thing I love more than getting a bargain for myself is getting one for Blondie Boy so naturally I freaking love Zulily. For those not in the know Zulily is an online store offering daily sales events on top-quality apparel, gear and other goodies for moms, babies and kids. Membership is FREE and members enjoy savings of up to 90% off retail prices! Score!

The fab team at Zulily listened to my nonsense about how Blondie Boy is as rock and roll as a three year old gets and that hats were to boy moms what tutus are to girl moms and sent over this AMAZING outfit for my little dude.

Kids Trapper Hat- Atlantis Kids

Softshell Jacket- Regatta

Kids Star Wars R2D2 Tee

Jeans- Autograph (model's own)

Loafers-Timbaland

How cool does his look? Yes I'm biased but I love this outfit! I really hate boring or naff kids clothes so I love that Zulily has funky clothes you wouldn't find on the high street at a reduced price. Blondie Boy loves his t-shirt so much he insisted on wearing it to bed tonight, too. If you'd like to join Zulily it is free and you can access all of their amazing limited offer deals in both the US and UK! Do you subscribe to daily deal sites? Are you a weirdo like me about what you'll let your kids wear? 

Transatlantic Blonde was provided an outfit for review but all opinions are our own. Have you ever tried to get a three year old to wear and pose in something they didn't like?