Frame It
April 23, 2009 at 5:51 am | Posted in float my boat, reader participation | 52 CommentsI’m in the market for new eye glasses. Everyone always compliments me on my current ones but I’ve had them for at least five years. That’s longer than any romantic relationship I’ve ever had (yet!). Besides, the other night when I was out with Wookie and Putzy, an evening of dinner turned into a night of six beers and well, true to form, I tripped and fell. It’s a well known Sizzle Fact that after six drinks the chances of crying or falling are increased by 109%. Look it up.
So needless to say, they are a bit crooked and I am handling them very delicately. As delicately as a bull in a china shop can that is. I’m concerned that breakage is just around the corner so I need to decide STAT on new eye wear. Here’s where you come in.
I currently look like this in my glasses:
Please keep in mind the following: A) I prefer frames on the funkier side. B) I don’t look good in pale colors. C) I am a little bit retro with a splash bucket of sass. D) I can’t get away with tiny frames because my features are all very large.
I’m currently pondering these options:
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- Option 1
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- Option 2
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- Option 3
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- Option 4
Based on these options, what would you say would look best on me? VOTE!
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I voted for number 3, but I like them all. Go to http://www.zennioptical.com and you can get all four pair for the price of one from a regular place. I’ve gotten several pair from there and they are the same that you get from the eye doctor places. But CHEAPER! (and I’m all about the coin, ya know)
Comment by Shania— April 23, 2009 #
Oops, I accidentally voted for option 3 twice, so don’t let that skew the outcome! But I do think those are super awesome. I also think something green would look really nice on you!
Comment by punchlinewalking— April 23, 2009 #
I really like all of them, but voted for #1 because I like the detail on corners. You’ll look great in whichever one you choose. Kind of makes me wish I needed glasses, they are such a fun accessory.
Comment by andrea— April 23, 2009 #
Shania knows what it’s all about! Although you probably already went there and that’s how you found these right?
Comment by carrisa— April 23, 2009 #
Looks like the option I picked is, by far, a winner. I love that you are not afraid of color or funky shapes for your frames. And what’s so nice about the frames you’ve worn thus far is they blend so well with your personality!
Comment by SoMi's Nilsa— April 23, 2009 #
I really like the shape of 1 and 4…it seems like most people are clicking away on 4, which are super cute but red seems like it might not be the most versatile color? I have green and purple glasses myself and like being able to switch between them. SIGH. I miss have eye coverage. :(
Comment by Pants— April 23, 2009 #
I didn’t pick #3 – the most popular one – since you’re wearing red in your pic, and if you wear red a lot…then you risk looking too matchy-matchy.
I picked #4 – they’re groovy!
And you have great eyebrows, btw :)
Comment by rosalicious— April 23, 2009 #
I’m kind of loving the red…
Comment by Angella— April 23, 2009 #
I went for 4 but can you get those in red? Because you should get red. Love red! Ok, I’ll stop with my red worship now.
Comment by Marie— April 23, 2009 #
I LOVE the red, but I think you wear red quite often and perhaps that might end up being red overkill? So I vote for option 1. I love the detail on the sides, and I think they’d go with a lot of colors.
My two cents! :)
Comment by Jen— April 23, 2009 #
You know you’ll look adorable in any of them… ;)
Comment by sue— April 23, 2009 #
I voted for option 3, but I do have to admit I’m partial to red. Please do not let my bias influence your decision too much.
:-)
Comment by Beth— April 23, 2009 #
I am in love with those red frames. In fact, I’m in the market for new frames… would you be willing to tell me where you found those?
Comment by heels— April 23, 2009 #
I agree with Punchline… the red or if you could find some green ones. :)
Comment by 180|360— April 23, 2009 #
I voted for number 3, and to be honest I think it might be because I think they fit best with the picture of you in your blog header. Is that bad?
Comment by Jess— April 23, 2009 #
Go number 3! Go number 3!
Easily my favourite–loved them as soon as I saw them.
Comment by kendall— April 23, 2009 #
Wow, looks like people really would like to see you in red glasses! :) Me, too!
Comment by san— April 23, 2009 #
Man, who does your eyebrows? They look fantastic!
Comment by Long Story Longer— April 23, 2009 #
You will look amazing in whatever you choose. I can’t really decide but I did vote for number 1. But I LOVE all of them.
Comment by tori— April 23, 2009 #
ooooh we could shop for them this weekend!
also, have you checked out http://www.zennioptical.com?
Comment by jenny 2 times— April 23, 2009 #
I like the 1st ones the best, but probably because I am having a hard time picturing the 2nd and 3rd on you.
Where are you getting your glasses? I always love the glasses from Eyes on Fremont, but I think they are pretty spendy.
By the way, that picture of you is great.
Comment by kim— April 23, 2009 #
I love 3 and 4!!! Can we see pictures of you wearing them? (I comprehend the difficulty of that… I’m just so picky!)
Comment by abbersnail— April 23, 2009 #
I lover your qualifying characteristics. #3 ALL THE WAY!
Comment by kilax— April 23, 2009 #
#3!
Comment by Ashleigh— April 23, 2009 #
I picked 4. And so will you if you are half the woman I think you are.
Comment by Tracy Lynn— April 23, 2009 #
I chose 1 … the red reminds me of sally jessy raphael (spelling) and you are WAY cooler than her
Comment by kristy - wheres my damn answer— April 23, 2009 #
I picked one and then runner up is the red ones. :D
Comment by Andrea (Off Her Cork)— April 23, 2009 #
I’m a bit torn b/c I like the color of option #3 but the shape of option #1 better for your face structure — but I’d prefer to see them on you if possible. I used to do print marketing for an optical retailer, in case you’re wondering why my comment sounds a bit anal :)
Comment by Becky— April 23, 2009 #
I just ordered my first pair of glasses yesterday. They are Kate Spade – tortoise and pink…Love them! I totally picked the red ones for you, they are sassy!
Comment by Foo— April 23, 2009 #
#3!
Comment by Krystal— April 23, 2009 #
I like (and voted for) the red ones, but if you tend to wear a lot of red, maybe you don’t want to go with those, as red works best with a pop of it here and there, not when you’re all about the red, right? Also, red glasses would be an awesome accessory if you don’t tend to do a lot of accessorizing, but again, if you’re already boldly accessorizing, maybe your glasses shouldn’t compete?
I like the red is what I’m saying, but for everyday versatility, maybe #1 is a better choice.
You realize of course that you’ll need a new illustration of you in your header when you get new glasses! :-)
Comment by Stefanie— April 23, 2009 #
I’m a bit partial to red. So the red ones for sure.
Comment by Kevin Spencer— April 23, 2009 #
I pick #3…I have red frames that I’ve had for 5 years and I still love them. Wear them everyday and have experienced no “clashing” issues.
Comment by ballerina toes— April 23, 2009 #
oh i totally vote on the red ones, they are so cute and fun.
Comment by katelin— April 23, 2009 #
FOUR, she screams from the rooftops. Dang! I wanted my choice to win.
(But they’re all adorable!)
Comment by Mayberry Magpie— April 23, 2009 #
I like 3 the best but voted for 4. The main reason is because I would be worried about always having the red. But they are all damned cute!
Comment by Hilly— April 23, 2009 #
ONE!!! Those are completely awesome!
Comment by Larissa— April 23, 2009 #
I say you need 2 pairs. The red are my favorite, but I’m not sure if you would want to wear them ALL the time.
Comment by Emily— April 23, 2009 #
I love #3 but you’ve got to be careful with that colour. I know you put red in your hair, right? Got to watch it doesn’t clash. So that’s why I voted for number 1 :)
Comment by Ys— April 24, 2009 #
I really like all of them, you have great taste! I voted for number 3 because they just scream Sizzle to me, and they seem to best fit your frame criteria. Having said that I am also completely in love with option 4 and wishing I could pull them off myself!
Comment by fairydogmother— April 24, 2009 #
Well you know what I was going to choose, right? ;)
Comment by Penelope— April 24, 2009 #
I like #3 but I’d get them in a neutral color so they’d match everything. Neutral doesn’t mean boring, though. For instance black eyeglasses frames really stand out – especially if you are pale. I also like the real estate the #3 lenses offer. I am pretty blind (I wear contacts most of the time) so small lenses mean small amount of clear vision. I need new glasses, too. I think you have inspired me!
Comment by Virginia Southern Belle— April 24, 2009 #
I voted for 3, I don’t think there is a question about it :-).
Comment by Annie— April 24, 2009 #
I was going to vote for 3, but I think 1 is a little more versatile. I think the red ones might be a little to red. But, of course, that’s just me…and I don’t Sizzle.
Comment by jonb— April 24, 2009 #
I voted for #2, but I like #3 equally. I love your current pair, but I think you’d look equally-if-not-more hot in a more square-ish frame! Good luck– glasses shopping is always hard for me.
Comment by Laurie | Your Ill-fitting Overcoat— April 24, 2009 #
I voted, but I can’t get over how much you look like your ‘cartoon’ person on your banner! WOW!!
Comment by remember moments— April 24, 2009 #
You’re so proactive! My glasses are on their last legs, to the point where the place I get them adjusted told me to carry duct tape around with me to fix them when they meet their demise.
I was instantly drawn to option 3 for you and it seems like a lot of people love the idea of you sizzling in red frames!
Comment by Jummy— April 25, 2009 #
along with everyone else, i LOVE the red ones (green would be good too). but, i voted for #1, mostly for the same reason that i bought my black rectangular frames: they go with just about everything. plus, i’m really loving the detail in the corners of #1. (and the detail in #4 too, but #1 frames a bit more “kitschy retro” whereas i feel like the #4 frames are trying too hard.) (as if frames could “try” anything, but you know what i mean.)
Comment by stef— April 25, 2009 #
I LOVE option 3 but highly recommend Zenni Optical. I’ve purchased two pairs from them now and been extremely happy and spent less than $40 total including shipping. Just go to lens crafters (or whatever), find ones you like, write down the info on the tag on the side and look them up on the Zenni site. I’d be happy to go with you while I’m there if you like, I love trying on glasses.
Comment by Vanessa— April 27, 2009 #
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