https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 14 May 2026 01:51:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles/page/2#post-479844 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:40:35 +0000 Fruitful 479844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks GP! They are Face a Face. This model is Polen 1. They have lots of lovely classic-with-a-twist frames. I looked at their website and they even did a tartan collection!</p> <p>(psst I saw mine on ebay new for about $200...) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles/page/2#post-479823 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:11:05 +0000 goldenpig 479823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a cute outfit! I think the glasses look perfect with these. The more I see them the more I love them! But I think they will look good with more formal/elegant/ladylike looks too...I don't think they are "trailer trash" at all!</p> <p>What brand are these? I'll have to look for them the next time I need new glasses! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles/page/2#post-479801 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:34:26 +0000 Fruitful 479801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such beautiful photos GP! I really should keep an eye on the WIW forum more, I don't think I've seen you in the cognac jacket! On topic, I love how you look in all these frames, but the current brown and red ones definitely work with your look the best. Look at 4 and 7! These outfits are perfection and your glasses play completely into the look, and you look so pretty in them too!</p> <p>Thankyou for your lovely boosts - I do appreciate them :). </p> <p>While I've found it tricky to style the glasses with my outfits, I definitely think this is worth playing with. I know what you're saying about them possibly complementing the librarian look I do have some reservations but as I said to AG I see them as a 50s/60s trailer trash look - like I need bigger hair, winged eyeliner or something (without looking like an Amy Winehouse wannabe...) I can't do that look every day but sometimes it's good - and to be clear, I see it like that in my head but I don't think it translates that way to onlookers!</p> <p>I agree with your advice I need 2 frames so if one breaks I'm not left under pressure again. I love your story about how you came to your current frames. Some of my favourite style finds have been the result of limitation rather than going and finding what I thought I wanted.</p> <p>I loled when you said you're secretly hoping I'll get the glasses I wish I could see them on you, I think they'd look great!</p> <p>Re styling - this is a very bad photo taken in a McDonalds toilet on the road trip back from Sydney, and yes my dress is a bit short, but it's one outfit I felt they suited quite well: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles/page/2#post-479785 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:04:21 +0000 goldenpig 479785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fruitful, I'm glad you're feeling better both physically and mentally after getting more sleep. I think it's so important and can change your whole outlook. It's so hard with little ones and I know I always need more sleep! </p> <p>I think it's like Angie said about the midi skirts...it may be that you just need some time for your eyes to adjust, because the frames are a little thicker than your last one. But once you do adjust to the new look, you can't go back to the old look. The same thing happened to me when I got my current glasses...when I first got them I was coming from a pair of thinner metallic Gucci glasses that I absolutely loved and I was so so bummed when they broke. I loved the shape of the frame, how delicate they were on my face, and the red stripe on the sides of the frames. But we had changed insurance plans and it was cheaper for me to go to a new place to get my glasses. It took me so long to find a new pair because I was trying to look for something similar to my previous pair and couldn't find anything. So I took a chance on two new styles (I got a discount for buying two pairs), one red Pro Design Denmark pair and one brown Vogue pair. Both were much thicker than my old ones. For a while, at least a month or two I'd say, I didn't like how they looked on my face and thought they were too thick and made me look nerdy. But I kept wearing them and got used to them. Now that I've been wearing them for a couple years, I don't think I can ever go back to the thin metal frames. </p> <p>I think the "geek chic" chunky frames actually work well with the retro ladylike styles that both you and I favor. Kind of a "hipster librarian" vibe. I don't think you look frumpy at all. Look at #2 &amp; #3 in your new glasses. Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous. I am so jealous of your curls and pretty face! </p> <p>Here are some pics of me in my old and current glasses so you can see what I mean. I don't think these outfits would work so well with my old glasses, do you agree? Those glasses were great for my previous safe &amp; classic style but now I like the thicker glasses because they seem a little edgier and more current. My style has evolved and now they really match my glasses. </p> <p>In your case, while I love your old glasses, I think the new glasses would fit really well with your style and are my favorite of the three. While I still think that you should only keep the glasses if you want to, not based on our opinion, I'm secretly rooting for you to keep the glasses. I think they're really cool and I would totally wear them myself if I could! Maybe you could keep them and get another pair in a thinner/lighter/more colorful style so you can have some variety? It's nice to have a neutral pair so they don't always clash with your outfits (like you said happened with your blue specs). I know I am very happy having two pairs because I can swap them out based on the colors of my outfits and my mood and change up my look. Plus you have a backup in case something happens to one pair (either you lose it or it breaks, like your old pair) and next time you won't feel so pressured to find a pair right away because you will have a working backup pair. And I agree, $500 is a lot of money, but think of how often you wear them! Every day! Cost per wear is cheaper than anything else in your closet, I bet. And my glasses cost around that much with the high density lenses &amp; everything (super high prescription) so it's not unreasonable for it to cost that much. Why don't you try those free glasses you have a voucher for?</p> <p>Good luck with your decision, and know that either way you will look great! Hugs!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles/page/2#post-479748 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:16:24 +0000 Fruitful 479748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also, I had a nap with my 3 year old yesterday afternoon, then went to bed a bit earlier last night and miracle of miracles - I actually woke up before my kids today. Such a nice, sane feeling. </p> <p>Heleen, thanks for your lovely and practical perspective.</p> <p>Sylvie, thanks for your lovely words - I feel like I should post some of the myriad photos of me looking bad in glasses now :). Thanks for the info on contacts which I've never had, just tried on.</p> <p>GP, the fact that you were firm that I don't have to show pics of the frame, it is enough that I've tried it and didn't like it, but that you really like it on seeing it, carries a lot of weight with me. I am now thinking about keeping them and getting something else so I can wear these only when I feel like it.</p> <p>Morethanbeige, so sorry you are still frustrated about glasses - I have learnt so much from this, I hope you can find a pair you love! Makrame, you are so right that in the grand scheme this is small stuff. Thankyou &lt;3 Jonesy, Di, Bran888, Anya, Shipskitty, Missvee and of course Sharon, your empathy, perspective and shared stories has helped me calm down about this - truly, I was feeling traumatised every time I saw somebody wearing glasses! </p> <p>Sharon, thanks for pointing out that I shouldn't have to worry about the store - and very good advice to spend time doing something other than worry about glasses. I'm going to visit Dad tomorrow. With luck I could leave the kids with him for a bit and go out by myself - BY MYSELF!!!!!!!</p> <p>Sharon you are so kind to reframe my view of myself as having bad judgement. Your words are like a great big hug and bring a tear to my eye. Thankyou &lt;333</p> <p>You are all lovely.</p> <p>I still would like to hear any other thoughts you have if you have any so don't consider this thread killed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles/page/2#post-479747 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:13:31 +0000 Fruitful 479747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, thanks so much. I appreciate that you see what's good about these frames while also acknowledging the flattering power of lighter and colourful. That affirms pretty much how I see them. </p> <p>Re the geek chic vibe, I felt that with some of my "frump fashion" (and I don't want to be that frumpy) the glasses could be too much? This is what was frustrating me too.</p> <p>AG, I just studied the pictures of you in your new glasses, and I don't agree you have the same problem, even though yours is also a large black frame.</p> <p>1) your colouring especially with your hair seems warmer/goldener than mine, which I think is set off beautifully by the glossy black. I've been trying to wear warmer makeup to compensate and it helps a bit (I just don't like feeling I have to)</p> <p>2) your face shape - I think my face is shorter than yours; I want my nose and cheeks to look longer, the deep frames squish and widen my face. Yours looks beautifully balanced.</p> <p>3) your glasses add some height above the arms, and lift at the upper corners - this opens up your eyes. They are also a bit straighter and squared at the bottom, which would avoid emphasising under eye circles (which I don't see on you btw!). These are ALL things I need in my glasses.</p> <p>4) your prescription is kind of opposite to mine, so the things I'm worried about magnifying would be minimised on you.</p> <p>5) Your edgy hair style and UWP dress style allow you to wear bold retro frames in a fashion forward way. My hair and clothes can be very oldfashioned and ladylike looking and with the glasses it feels a bit too granny and dare I say costumey (I can only make it work with a 50s trailer trash vibe, but I'm not up for that every day)</p> <p>Sorry for another essay - I really wanted to point out that the criticisms I applied for my own glasses genuinely don't apply to you and yours, which are extremely flattering and gorgeous on you and a great choice. You obviously know yourself and know what will suit your face and style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles/page/2#post-479606 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:17:43 +0000 catgirl 479606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm. All the issues you've pointed out are the same issues I might have with my new glasses (too large, too low, too stark) but I'm into the geek chic look and like having a neutral color option(others are purple/citron, red, blue, and green!). I definitely do not see just the frames in your photos - I was primarily stunned by your lovely face, and the glasses are like a cherry on top, so to speak. But I agree you've got to be 100% happy with them, and the shop should feel the same. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles/page/2#post-479552 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:30:29 +0000 HeleenH 479552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look beautiful in your new specs (and I am not just seeing the glasses, how could anyone just see your glasses in picture 2!) and from the pictures I don't agree with some of your observations ;-). however it looks like you feel like in picture 1 when you are wearing them and if you feel like that AND especially when they don't sit well and the people at the shop can't fix this, they are not right for you anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles/page/2#post-479331 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:27:38 +0000 Angie 479331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My dear, Kieran. These specs look fabulous! Thanks for the pictures. </p> <p>They are a little larger (vertical height) than what you are used to, and I get that you feel that they overwhelm your face a little compared to your previous specs styles. They are also dark if you hide the temples with your hair - which makes them look heavier. </p> <p>However, they have a "geek chic" look about them which is a vibe you totally pull off. Dramatic and fun - just like your dressing style. </p> <p>I do prefer you in lighter and colourful frames. To my eye those bring out your very pretty face even more. BUT! You also looks splendid in these and I HOPE that you believe us!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles/page/2#post-479232 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 07:53:34 +0000 Fruitful 479232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>San, you make a very valid point (as well as saying some very sweet compliments!) about glasses being an accessory.</p> <p>That means one frame wouldn't have to serve all your needs.</p> <p>I'm just not sure, if I got another pair (which will take a few months), whether I would keep reaching for these given I find them difficult.</p> <p>I'm also struggling with my feeling wronged by the shop. I feel a glasses shop should point out how a lens will look with a particular frame, once your prescription is in it.</p> <p>They are under no obligation to do so, and I now realise how gifted the specialty glasses dealers are (i.e. I guess I was spoiled in the past). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles/page/2#post-479225 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 07:34:03 +0000 Fruitful 479225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll explain my opinion of the frames.</p> <p>Why I like them: they are beautiful, sturdily made, with a nod to a retro aesthetic. The colours are classic, and the design of the arms, as well as the butterfly detail in the upper corner is delicate and lovely.</p> <p>Why I don't like them - on me:<br /> They overwhelm my face. My features aren't fine but they are a bit small for this frame. My eyes barely sit within the frames and where they are is in the very upper part, close to the bridge with space on the sides. This lends itself to a crosseyed appearance (compared to frames where my eyes are closer to centred). My eyebrows also look small perched atop the glasses, which extend much wider.</p> <p>They accentuate my prominent under eye bags and dark circles (which I've had all my life, but now they make me look old!). They accomplish this by 1) repeating that circular shape, 2) being too deep so that whole area is shown 3) being doubly efficient at this because my prescription magnifies my face, and the bigger the lens, the larger the edge magnification, 4) being heavy and glossy black, which repeats any darkness around my eyes instead of lighting them up.</p> <p>The cat eye shape isn't cat eyed enough. From a distance, the tortoiseshell detailing is invisible and the black curves down at the top, where I first imagined it lifted. This gives me a sad face.</p> <p>They don't sit well on me. My nose and ears make glasses sit low on my face compared to some people, so good frames are ones that add height above the arms to open my eyes more (and give them a fighting chance of staying within the frame). In the end I tried tucking them into my hair instead of over my ears to try to get them sitting where they should - but should I really have to go to these lengths? Then the lenses are angled too, so that's probably not good for my eyes.</p> <p>The colours aren't great on me. Although I have brown skin, it's actually quite prone to looking washed out and pale, it has ashy tones, it's cool toned not warm. Even though I need contrast in my glasses compared with my skintone, I now feel such a strong black - it's a very glossy black - is too stark for my skin. Even worse, the tortoiseshell, which I loved the idea of, is a yellow that is just plain an unflattering colour for my cool skintone. </p> <p>Rather than highlighting my features, they make my face look a bit pudgy, especially my nose which has always been squishy. Also, because they are large, and I know some people won' t believe this, they make my whole body silhouette a bit dumpy when I aim to create a lengthened, leaned-out silhouette.</p> <p>Overall, the main problem is they are just a bit too large. If they could be shrunk a fraction and lifted higher up my nose they would look so much better (putting aside colour and style issues). But they can't.</p> <p>I think people who love them are seeing how lovely the frame is rather than truly seeing my face as it works with the frame.</p> <p>All my friends and family who've been asked have thought they were very nice, but when I pointed out the issues agreed they were true, just not things they would have thought about before.</p> <p>As I've said, I don't totally hate them. After all it was me who spotted them while taking my son for an eye test, who loved them enough to take pics and go back.</p> <p>My dilemma (apart from the problem of what the shop is willing to do) is, do I keep them even though they're not a perfect 10 and save up for a different pair? Do I return them for credit (probably for contacts as I don't like their other frames) and most likely lose quite a bit of money on them? Do I get the lenses put into something else somewhere else, and try to sell the frame, which I don't think I'd get much for?</p> <p>The lovely Lyn gave me a voucher for free online glasses, but I will treat that as an experiment and not count on getting perfect frames. And there's still the hurdle of getting these people to give me my prescription without also giving me the snake eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles/page/2#post-479220 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 07:14:10 +0000 san 479220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have a face that looks good with all glasses frame. You could be a glasses model. I don't think any frame takes away from your beautiful face. I also believe in having more than one pair of glasses and using them as an accessory. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles/page/2#post-479216 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:49:56 +0000 Sylvie 479216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fruitful, I don't believe you could look bad in a pair of glasses if you tried. You are gorgeous and every single pair of frames (old and new) looks fantastic on you.</p> <p>I agree with everyone else that you have to feel happy with the frames. If you don't like them, please stand your ground with the store, even if they're pressuring you. Take someone with you as moral support when you go deal with them.</p> <p>Whatever the cost of contacts is, you usually need to replace them at least annually even if they're not disposable so they can still keep the credit on file for you since the glasses cost more. Also if in a week or so you feel up to browsing through their frames again or asking them to order in a particular frame you like, you could do that instead.</p> <p>*hugs to you* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles/page/2#post-479215 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:49:34 +0000 Fruitful 479215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AG, Suz, GP, Tarzy, Amy, Modgrl, Kari, Deborah, and Shannon, you are so uplifting - thankyou for the positivity xx.</p> <p>I must say I have a bad habit of choosing the pics that show me in a good light heheh - there are soooo many of me looking all kinds of wrong in my glasses, including my favourite frames, but I thought that might make it awkward for whoever responds :)</p> <p>AG you made me laugh out loud at the glasses making you look like an angry witch! When I got my dark brown glasses I thought they made me look like the former prime minister of Australia (see pic attached)! When my eldest son saw pics of some of the European frames I tried on a while back, he said they were loony glasses!</p> <p>I don't know if I've seen your angry glasses - I wanna see! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles/page/2#post-479179 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:12:30 +0000 Suz 479179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know what? You look beautiful in all these frames! And I LOVE the new ones on you. But. As others have said, it is how you feel that counts; it is a big purchase and you need to wear them for a number of years. Perhaps that is part of the problem. It's not like a dress that you could remix or consign or donate if it just didn't fit your style direction in a year. You have to wear them. </p> <p>SO sorry this is so stressful. But I still believe it will end well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles/page/2#post-479105 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:32:43 +0000 catgirl 479105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How gorgeous are you and your babies? Cripes, you look incredible in of all those frames. I have a pair of frames that make me look like an angry witch, and sometimes I am one. Variety is good! I love your old blue ones. I'm off to check my brands now.</p> <p>ETA: Guess what? My red pair are A &amp; V also! Those are my angry ones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles#post-479042 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:30:25 +0000 Transcona Shannon 479042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've worn glasses for the last 38 years and I don't even remember how many different pairs I've had over that time. I know EXACTLY how difficult it can be to choose a pair - it's the first thing I put on in the morning and the last thing I take off at night. They are on my face all day, every day so I need to like them. That having been said, I agree with Una that many times the glasses we fall in love with in the store look different to us when we get them with our lenses in because we can now see ourselves clearly. And I have found many times that I need a few days to adjust to my new look. I think they look lovely on you - do you think if you give them a couple of days, you will feel differently? </p> <p>I would certainly hope the store is ethical and honest, and will work something out with you if you decide to exchange them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles#post-479041 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:30:00 +0000 Debora 479041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Fruitful, I am so sorry you are losing sleep over this. I wish I could give you a big hug but will send you a virtual one in its place. The frames truly do look wonderful on you. I love how they accentuate your eyes and the side arms are fab. You are beautiful! I understand that frames are such an integral part of one's look, and I hope you are able to resolve this to your satisfaction. Sleep well tonight, please. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles#post-479028 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:22:43 +0000 Kari 479028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ultimately, it's about you and what you feel happy wearing. For what it's worth, I love the frames you chose-lots of interesting details on the sidearms and inner part of the frame, and with your dark hair and eyes you can pull off black frames without it being too harsh. The shape and width are great. The frames are sitting slightly crooked but the optical shop should, and should be able to, adjust them properly. But if you do not like them I don't want to see you stuck with such an important purchase - and expensive too - if you are unhappy with them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles#post-479027 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:22:16 +0000 goldenpig 479027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fruitful, you are being way too hard on yourself! You look gorgeous in all of these glasses! And you're the cutest baby-wearing mama ever! I actually like the new pair the best, esp. with the interesting side arms, almost like leopard print. And I love the cat eye shape on your face. Maybe they are thicker/darker frames than you are used to? If you do decide to return them, I hope you get your money back and can go to the other shop you liked better. Either way I think you will be fine...you look great no matter what! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles#post-478936 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:50:29 +0000 modgrl 478936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I liked the glasses when you first posted them and I still like them now. But ultimately you have to be happy with them. These are the ones I liked the best the first time around too.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles#post-478933 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:47:42 +0000 Fruitful 478933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Freckle :)</p> <p>Every pair of glasses I've owned has had pros and cons. And until I began to learn more about frames a few years ago, I'd choose something and be happy with it, even though it didn't really enhance my look.</p> <p>My blue Ann et Valentins that I wore approx 2005-2009 were the first risky ones I bought. They were recommended to me by the shop owner. I had a love hate relationship with them for the first 2 years - they were just. so. blue. I felt like blush made me look florid in them, so makeup choices were limited. They also seemed to clash with or overwhelm my outfits. Then after 2 years, I remixed my wardrobe and found I had all these outfits that worked brilliantly with them. Then they broke. It was only then I started to look at myself in photos of them and understand they were really well chosen to open up my eyes and minimise my flaws. The colour flattered my skin tone and lit up my face.</p> <p>When they broke, I had my 2nd baby and thought I was over the whole "statement glasses" thing. I wanted understated glasses that would work with any makeup or outfit. I got dark brown Nicole Millers from a local optometrist. They have done a great job of solving the problems the blue ones created - they go with most outfits, and I can wear any makeup. However, on wearing them I noticed a horizontal expression line between my eyebrows - the bridge of these glasses repeated that, which I hated. The colour of them left me looking quite washed out compared to the blue. The arm was plain and didn't enhance my look. The shape around the eye did not lift the corners of my eyes, rather went down a little, making me look a bit sad/angry, where the blue ones made me look flirty and fun.</p> <p>My hope this time was to go back to a more risky frame that would "do something" for my look the way the blue ones did. Unfortunately I liked these beautiful Face a Face glasses, but was unable to see how they really worked with my face and look. Had I gone back to my preferred glasses shop, that has heaps of interesting frames, I've no doubt he would have steered me to something better. These are good, but not wonderful. I want wonderful.</p> <p>Below, 1-4 and 9 is the Ann et Valentins, which were great for flattering shape and colour, but overwhelming with some outfits (and moods!). 5-8 are the Nicole Millers which washed me out, accentuated that angry expression line, but played well with biright outfits as in 7. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles#post-478910 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:26:20 +0000 Amy 478910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For what it's worth, I like the glasses on you. I sympathize with how hard it is to pick out glasses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles#post-478909 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:26:03 +0000 tarzy 478909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay - for what it's worth - you look great in those glasses.</p> <p>They may not be what you want, and that's absolutely okay. You have that right, and if you don't love them, it doesn't matter what anyone else says.</p> <p>I try on a lot of things that other people tell me look good on me (dresses, prints, loud colors) but they don't feel like "me," so I don't like them. We're all different. </p> <p>I will let Angie and others advise you about the specifics - but please know that whatever decision you make, it will be perfectly okay and fine and you will look great, because you couldn't look bad if you tried.</p> <p>Really. Please believe me? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles#post-478888 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:07:01 +0000 catgirl 478888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's a link with a picture I just posted. They have little stars in the corners. They are Paul Smiths. I'm all over the place with glasses, but I like strong retro styles that are square or cat-eye to detract from my moon face. </p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-skinnies-again" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....nies-again</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles#post-478882 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:03:05 +0000 Freckles 478882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a sad tale fruitful. </p> <p>How different are they than your old specs? Is it because they are such a bold design with a different colour arm?</p> <p>I'm glasses shopping at the moment and have gone through similar although only as far as looking in store mirror and looking at pics taken at home.</p> <p>Hope it all works out for you. I'm sure the store will be honest.</p> <p>You still have Lyn's coupon don't you? If so you have another crack at finding a really fab pair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles#post-478874 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:56:10 +0000 Fruitful 478874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AG, I'd LOVE to see your glasses and know what line they are.</p> <p>Very curious about the fab shoppe in Alaska I'll never get to :)</p> <p>I know what you're saying about needing a place that understands your tastes and being willing to pay for it - I'm with you there - that's why I'm kicking myself that I went against what I should know from past experience. </p> <p>My fabbest glasses ever were a pair of blue Anne et Valentins. It took me a long time to get used to them too, but that's a different feeling to this time - the guy who sold me those steered me away from a lot of colours and shapes that he said wouldn't work for me. I didn't always like that, but compared to "Prue and Trude" (the bogan version) at this recent shop, he really cared and knew what he was talking about.</p> <p>Hard to find Prue and Trude but here they are :): <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIldbmI0MvM&#038;feature=results_video&#038;playnext=1&#038;list=PLB90CC39E0FEBA554" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v.....9E0FEBA554</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles#post-478867 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:41:54 +0000 catgirl 478867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, I adore them. They look like they might sit a little low on your nose, but that's how my new ones are too. They are EXACTLY something I would pick out. Thanks for posting photos. It sounds like you've made up your mind about them, though? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles#post-478859 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:23:47 +0000 Fruitful 478859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I so appreciate all your empathy and kind comments. It's not surprising that a few of you have had similar experiences. GP, I really appreciate you saying I don't need to waste energy posting more pics etc and that's how I feel too; I have already given this much thought and feel I know how I feel. Since there are photos on my computer I will post some though, just so people know what I am referring to.</p> <p>I do have a list of reasons I feel these aren't right (and of course there are things I do like too, that's why I picked them) but don't want to overwhelm so I'll leave it at this for now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/losing-my-fabness-sleep-sanity-over-spectacles#post-478847 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:59:59 +0000 catgirl 478847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear glasses all the time and know how stressful it can be to find the right pair. That said, I have UNFAILINGLY found that the first pair I love always turns out to be the one, no matter how many millions more I try on. Trust your instincts. I bet these actually look wonderful on you and you just have to get used to them. There's a reason you loved them, right? We do need to see pictures! </p> <p>The other thing is that since I can't see without my glasses, I can't really tell how the frames look until the prescription lens are in. When I picked up my birthday glasses yesterday, they looked really different than I remembered, but that's because I could actually SEE with them on.</p> <p>Next time, find a place you can trust. I pay a fortune for my frames, but there's only one place in town that has frames above the common franchise types. It is well worth it to have someone who knows my style and taste. You will find someone like that and then you will feel so much better.</p> <p>As for the rest of it, you need to find some time for yourself somehow - beg a friend to take your kiddo if you have to. Otherwise, you'll go nuts. Sending big hugs! </p>