Welcome to my little game that I hope will partially fill the hole left behind in many of our formerly shopping-oriented lives. I believe you may find this exercise to be superior to mere window shopping. And if you fall off the wagon and literally buy something, not to worry. Tell us about that too, so others can catch a bit of the thrill while you were at it. And remember, you’re helping the economy!
Ann Klein Frames $89.76 at FramesDirect.com
I have what is bemoaned in the eyeglasses industry as a “narrow face.” In a real store, I usually am confronted with a kind, but unfashionable man in a short-sleeved shirt who seems determined to steer me to the children’s department.
Refusing to resort to extreme rudeness, I will be unable to convince him that I’m not interested in wearing glasses “designed” by Hannah Montana, Barbie or Sponge Bob. I want to yell, “Can’t you see Versace and Prada written all over me? So what, that I’m currently wearing gym shorts and a wife beater? Don’t you know who I am?”
Yes, eyewear salespeople are hopelessly blind towards OUR most ineffable qualities. Anyone, except the most obtuse of men, would be able to see that I am the kind of woman who would wear these:
Phoebe Sunglasses by Oliver Peoples $229.99 at DecorMyEyes
Now it’s time to step away from the shiny display of sunglasses. Back to why I entered the store: I really need new eyeglasses. Really.
But today I lucked into the cutest, most helpful eyeglass consultant. She helped me find the Ann Klein frames in the top photo. I can’t bring myself to utter the complete price she mentioned. But it turns out that this store takes my husband’s insurance. That will bring the price down to under $300! I am so not buying them!
Next fashionable necessity inspired by eyewear – especially the sunglasses – a new swimsuit
Legacy by Lea Gottleib $180 at Swimwear Boutique
Don’t forget a cover up. Please note this can be not worn over gym shorts and wife beater.
Arabesk Cover Up by Silvian Imberg $398 at Swimwear Boutique
Ed Hardy Sneakers $72.95 at Nordstrom
And in case you’re wondering – I look exactly like that model in my new bathing suit and cover-up that I didn’t buy even though I don’t think they are the same woman. EXACTLY, except for the hair color, and I never wear that much make up – unless I am forced to count a brief period in the early 80s.
What about you? What are you NOT buying this weekend?
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… or tell us about it here in the comments. Please join me!
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Thanks for the link! If you have a narrow face, look for a frame that has a smaller PD (pupillary distance, that’s the number written on the temple (arm) of the frame that is between 40 and 70) ask your optometrist to tell you your PD and then look for frames accordingly. Elizabeth Arden makes a great rang of frames with a small PD too, as does Koali.
Then you don’t need to try on every frame in the shop!
Enjoy not shopping this weekend. I’m not buying anything either.
Ug, I hate eye glass shopping! I am so fickle, it takes me hours / days to find something that doesn’t make me look like Yoko Ono on a drug binge. I might declare my freedom from such go with contact lenses next time.
But for now …
I’m not buying eyeglasses either. And I’m still not buying that 2nd motorcycle I “need” sooooo badly … [tee hee] $$$
Thank you. I meant to comment last week and I forgot. I sahll play along..give me a few minutes on to post. Smiles and blessings
Hi there! Found your blog by way of Inside Out Style. Just wanted to make a suggestion about the eyeglasses – consider buying them online. You can find links to well-reviewed online companies at the Glassy Eyes.com blog. (My last pair was under $50, compared with over $500 for a pair I bought more than seven years ago in an eyeglass boutique.)
Off to read more of your blog…!
I LOVED THE TAGCLOUD REFERENCE! Too funny. Also, the pink swimsuit. FANtastic.
I’m up, too.
Imogen, thanks for the info and for visiting. I’ve always known those numbers must mean something
I love the term “pupillary distance.” They’ll know I’m not a Hannah Montana when I drop that next time I’m at the store. I’ll try on some Elizabeth Arden and Koali
Sparky, I’ve worn contacts for years, but like taking them out at the end of the day… the smoke around here has made me want to wear my glasses the past few days…I feel like someone’s eccentric aunt wearing the one legged ones around. Hope you get to ride your motorcycle this weekend
Linda, thanks for playing! I can’t stop thinking about those shoes you didn’t buy!
ChristineB, I will definitely shop around online. I didn’t like the way it felt like negotiating to buy a car at the eyeglasses store. Welcome, and thanks for visiting
I use my plastic bags for dog poop. It’s not the best environmental option, surely, but with two dogs, it sure helps out.
O.M.G. I thought I was the only person with that problem. My neuro-opthamologist (don’t even ask why I need one!) says I have the smallest face she has ever seen. I can NEVER find attractive glasses to fit me. The ones I love look make me look like some kind of hobbit creature and the ones I lust after – rimless – I can’t have because of my disgusting prescription + prism addition for my double vision.
*sigh*
So I sit with my four pairs of ugly glasses. Each one for its purpose. Each pair covering approximately 2/5ths of my face. Sticking out past my temples to catch things unawares and fly off to cause me to be blind and see double. *sigh again*
Oh I love those sunglasses. I want WANT new ones so badly but just can’t justify the $ right now. Sigh. Put it on the dream list
Hello Margo– I enjoyed my visit to your place, and yes, I brought my sweet tea.
For the record, I too, look exactly like the swimsuit model. 
Eyeglass shopping is never fun. I probably need a pair, but do not care!
Hopefully, I will pass the eye exam on Monday to renew my drivers license.
I really did try to buy an oven. Tried…but the clerk can not sell until the installer calls her back with the specs.
Heather, thanks so much! I am thrilled with what I didn’t buy this week (and with your real purchases too:) congrats on getting on the front page of Humor blogs!
Snowbrush, thanks for stopping buy.. I have a sneaking suspicion you meant this comment for my plastic bag/earth day blog
In any case, welcome, and I look forward to visiting your blog!
pricilla, the purposeful eyewear just complicates matters. It kind of makes me realize why some people say prescription lenses were one of most important inventions ever… everyone used to just go blind at age 40 I guess
Modernmom, we can always dream!
Shellie, Welcome and thanks for stopping by! You do look EXACtly like the model. Even more than I do!
Hit40, good luck at the DMV. Can’t wait to hear about the oven… I love appliance shopping.
Thanks for the link this is a great idea
and thanks for visiting our blog.
Dorothy from grammology
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LOVE that swimsuit! It looks like a red body cast, but in a good way (is that possible? I really do think it’s cute though)
Dorothy, thanks for stopping by. Come back and play soon!
PS, ROFL
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