I am still not completely sure what droop is, nor am I sure exactly what to look for. I know I sound like a dunce after all the threads, pictures, and advice I have received...but I keep thinking I have found frames that are on par with the killer ones everyone has shown in this thread...yet they don't seem to qualify for a killer rating. I'm a little intimidated by trying to figure this out by myself. I wish I could take all of you with me in my pocket!

I would love to invest more in my frames and can absolutely see why they should be considered an investment...but I'm helpless in that respect. I hope that doesn't limit me too much.

Thanks, Angie and Tam! I agree, I do like the style of the turquoise ones best, I am just limited by their color too often. But it's definitely a shape and arm size I will look for in my next (purple? rusty-red?) pair!

Glasses shopping was a total failure. I went to 3 different places, camera loaded and ready to go, and did not take a single picture because I did not find even one pair that was worth considering. I did not even look at the prices and STILL couldn't find anything. Combined with my mom's office boutique, that makes a total of 4 places. Is this normal?

Every pair I tried was too wide, or made me look crosseyed (I have a very small PD). This is not just my opinion, but the opinion of the sales staff and my mother (who I asked to accompany me since she knows about this stuff). I tried some metal frames since they were less heavy, but they just made me look like a dork. Sigh. I hate to be so negative but it was extremely frustrating. I must have tried on over 50 pairs.

I understand the frustration, Maya. I had an eye exam this morning and looked at their selection and didn't really find anything good. The sales person was not very helpful, and that added to the frustration. But they really just didn't have anything. Because my prescription is so strong, rimless frames are not really an option. At least 33% of the selection was rimless Most of their metal frames were black or dark pewter or brown. There was a black pair with pink trim and a black pair with turquoise trim, but other than that everything was black or dark pewter or brown. Nothing colorful. Nothing lighter. Nothing, nothing.

I have my written prescription, so I will have to start hunting now. It took 6 weeks to find a pair of shoes. This might end up being the same sort of hunt.

I hear you Maya! Like you, I also need petite frames. I find that I do best with frames designed for children/teens - but as you can imagine, the selection is too cutesy/juvenile for my tastes.

What's more, I really adore my optometrist and feel very loyal to him (he doesn't make that much money now that most people order their contacts online), but unfortunately his selection of frames is pitiful and overly ... um... matronly/conservative! Nothing trendy about it!

I do wear my glasses quite a bit, but mostly at home only. I don't like the way my vision is in glasses when I drive, but glasses are perfectly fine (and even preferable) for working at home on the computer. Right now I have my contacts in and the YLF copy looks so tiny it's making my eyes water...

I am wearing the same pair I bought over 4 years ago. Last time I went in, the eye doctor said I didn't need a new prescription just yet. I could invest anyway, but I'm going to hold off. They are similar to the ones you posted on the other thread, in a burgandy frame. I'll take a pic if I get a chance!

Here are the specs I got from Eyemasters on Saturday. They are Calvin Klein.

http://i22.photobucket.com/alb.....b/0073.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/alb.....b/0103.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/alb.....b/0113.jpg

That shape is gorgeous on you Devin! It seems to follow the lines of your eyes and brows so well. You're one of the only people I know whose eyes are actually enhanced by glasses. They look fab!

Thanks Maya! I can always count on you for an honest opinion!

Good grief! Another KILLER pair of specs. Wow, Devin! The shape is PERFECT and I love the way the light catches the colour. Fab textural detail. AMAZING!