Thank you so much for weighing in so early in your day, Angie. I really appreciate it.
Ugh.
Blue:
pro. I love the deep dark blue colour. I love how they look almost black, but they are actually blue: the unexpectedness of it is a big plus.
I like the weight of the blue.
con: I don't like the degree of variegation with the stripe. In fact, my first instinct when I saw them was to ask whether they would all look this way or whether it was possible to get a pair a little more toned down.
Red.:
pro: it is sophisticated.
I love the colour inside the glasses. That bit of surprise makes me happy.
I'll take your word for it that it enhances my eye colour.
con: I flush easily and that worries me.
it's a lot of actual colour. (Though, for me, red is a neutral so I am not worried it will restrict my wardrobe choices in any way--except, won't it be ALGO with an orange apron? I've taken to wearing orange dangly earrings, too, to coordinate. That may definitely be too much going on!)
They make me nervous. (But hey, a little bit of uncomfortableness can be a sign of a good thing. I don't want to play it too safe!)
I will make my decision by noon my time. (mountain). I told the store I would call and order them today as they will take 2-3 weeks to come in.