I love the uplifting shape of the new pair but I think a stronger frame would look even more cool/current if that's what you're after. Not sure how to explain it, but I think you need to go bolder! You won't regret it. I liove glasses to be statements rather than blending in, so take my advice with that in mind.

Thanks everyone.

Angie: what do you mean --the temples are too delicate? When I ggogle, "temple" seems to refer to the arms of the glasses--is that what you mean? Or the area where the glasses and the arms meet (that is what I would presume is the "temple" on a pair of glasses).

I have never, in my life, returned a pair of glasses. But, I do think I would like to get these right.

So, the shape of the top is right.

A colour would e an option --a strong colour? A pale one? These also came in purple (pale metalish). There is a LOT of white from the thickness of the lenses which give the black framaes a two tone effect. I'd like to minimize that, ideally, but it is not something I will see when I try on frames, so that's a bit of an issue.

Is there a good primer on choosing glasses out there?

My anxiety level is sky high.

Thanks again, I really appreciate all of your votes and opinions.

YES. The "arms" of the frames are too delicate. Try a deep red, purple or blue.

I wrote this primer for Corporette:

http://corporette.com/2011/08/.....h-eyewear/

Alana, finding specs is really hard and to be honest, I think you did an absolutely BRILLIANT job. Even if these are not perfect, they look very nice and show that you have superb instincts. So if you return, go forth in the confidence that the next pair will be even better.

No anxiety! Glasses are fun. Can you go somewhere local and try on styles to get an idea of colors and shapes? Apologies if you have done this - I have been MIA lately.

Nodding my head in agreement with Ornella and Angie.
Alana - there are websites that will let you upload a pic(like the last one you took) and 'try' on frames. This helped me tremendously to narrow the selection down - especially since I could where my glass and look at the new frames!