As you
might have noticed I am wearing glasses. Me getting glasses was quite
inevitable as both my parents also have very bad eyesight. It all started back
in 2009 with my first pair of glasses. I was only supposed to wear them
whenever I needed it but I quickly noticed that I really liked the look of them
on my face (besides the better eyesight). Everyone who owns glasses knows what
a pain it is to actually chose a pair and how expensive they are. So you can
imagine my excitement when the lovely Catherine from GlassesShop.com
reached out to me and offered me a pair of their glasses.
GlassesShop.com is an online retailer for eyeglasses offering
high quality while still being very much affordable. They offer not only a
beautiful selection of glasses online but also prescription sunglasses which I think is so great (you can never have enough sunglasses, can
you?). I know from experience that buying glasses is a very hands-on process as
you have to see the frames on your own face. Well, GlassesShop.com offer
a great service where you can use your own pictures to try on any glasses
online. The best part for introverts like me: You don´t actually have to talk
to an employee at the opticians that tells you everything looks great.
After
trying on many glasses with my picture I opted for a Clifford Wayfarer model in Brown* which retails at an amazing $49,95. Honestly, these are
absolutely gorgeous frames. I fell in love with them the moment I saw them and
was absolutely thrilled that they suited my face as well. Many of my friends
complimented me on them and couldn´t believe their price when I told them. I
was also very happy that I could get them with my prescription lenses (of what
use would they be to me otherwise?). But if you´re lucky enough to have perfect
eyesight, you can also order them as a fashion statement with an option for the
frames only or clear plain lenses.
Now is the
quality as amazing as promised? I can honestly say that it is. Firstly, they
arrived very neatly and safely packed at my house. They come in a simple yet
elegant clear plastic box with the obligatory microfiber towel. I love the
little box for storing them as I can always see which glasses are in there. I
have compared the Clifford Wayfarer glasses* to my normal glasses by Imago
which cost 6x as much (*gasp*). The only real difference I could make out
between them was that the lenses from GlassesShop.com are not
anti-reflective-coated. This is something that I needed to get used to but it
definitely doesn´t justify the cost difference between both pairs.
The Clifford
Wayfarer frame* feels sturdy and I´m not afraid to ever let them fall.
After I had them adjusted to my face (which you can do for free at almost all
opticians) they sit really comfortably on my face with no risk of them gliding
off my nose. I didn´t want to scratch the actual lenses of both my glasses to
compare quality but from the general feel of them I couldn´t make out great
differences. I did notice that on the bottom the frames are smaller than lenses
but this seems to be caused by my prescription as my Imago glasses have
the same on the upside.
I´m
honestly so in love with the Clifford Wayfarer glasses* and the service
that GlassesShop.com offer. You definitely get a very high quality for a
very affordable price. I don´t think I can justify the hefty price tag of my Imago
glasses anymore. I´m already so tempted to buy a second pair of sunglasses.
It´s never too early for that, is it? The best thing is, I have a coupon code
for all my readers that´ll get you 50% off on eyeglasses and sunglasses with
free lenses (sale frames excluded). Just enter GSHOT50 at checkout. If
you were ever tempted to buy glasses as a fashion staple, get a second pair of
glasses or are generally in need of prescription glasses but can´t afford the
hefty price tag, now is definitely the time to get them!
Would you
wear glasses as a fashion statement?
I have always wanted to wear glasses! these ones are so lovely and suit you so well, great pick x
ReplyDeleteLiz | LotsofLoveLiz ♥
Thank you. If you always wanted to I´d suggest to get yourself a cheap pair of frames & just try it out. I very much like mine not only because they help me see!
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These glasses look so lovely on you! The brand sounds like a really interesting concept, I like the fact you can use your own picture to try on the glasses!xx
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Thank you so much. It´s so much fun to play around with the picture tool. I´ve found out that I look quite hideous in round glasses.
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You look amazing in glasses! I started wearing glasses six months ago and I even learned how to do my makeup in the case of wearing them every day! Happy Monday! x
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Thank you so much! That´s so great! I always struggled with my makeup as it looks amazing with the glasses off but when I put them on you basically see nothing. I think the biggest lesson is to go totally overboard with it all.
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Amazing glasses! It looks good on you :)
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Thank you so much!
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These glasses look great on you!! Perfect timing because I need new glasses in January and you're right- they're expensive! You may have just persuaded me to try something like this here in the States.Thank you! (Sorry if I sent this comment twice, something happened the first time lol).
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Thank you. Yes, glasses are so expensive. I always cringe when I hear the actual price. I´m pretty glad that my parents paid for my first two frames.! Also don´t worry, I only got the comment once :)
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These glasses are amazing and they suit you very well! I have never worn real glasses but as a teen I had a pair of fake glasses because I really liked the look of them. xx
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Thank you so much! Yes, I remember fake glasses being very popular when I was a teen. But they always looked so obviously fake. I think nowadays they can easily be worn as a fashion statement.
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Love the frames! They look great on you!
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Definitely checking out this site, you picked out a lovely pair! Thanks for sharing x
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Thank you! Yes, do. I love to have a browse through all their glasses.
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They look great - I need some new glasses, I'll check them out x
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Thank you so much!
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I love the frames you chose! So chic
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Thank you so much. I do love wearing them too!
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Great glasses! I definitely need to start wearing my glasses more :)
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Thank you. I feel so uncomfortable without my glasses on now because I just like seeing everything perfectly, haha.
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Those frames are gorgeous! Love them! =)
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Those frames look good on you!
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Thank you so much
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I'm a glasses wearer too and I'm always on the look out for nice frames to change up my look, I love the ones you chose!
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Thank you. Yes, I find that wearing the same glasses all the time makes me feel kind of dull sometimes.
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Such a clever idea! I wear contacts but this is making me want a new pair of glasses now! xx
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Oh, I wish I had contacts sometimes just so my makeup would stand out more but I´m actually very happy with wearing glasses most of the time.
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the glasses look lovely on you! (also, i'm trying to avoid all fantastic beasts spoilers and discussion since i've not seen it yet, and couldn't read your post on it, haha!) xx
ReplyDeletehaha, thank you. It´s a spoiler-free review so you could go an read it now. It´s a good hint though, I´ve now added "spoiler-free" to the title, so thank you for the reminder.
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