yes and yes. and yes.

i love all things from this post. it obviously started with the frieda specs but… love emerson made and love hasbeens (recently purchased my own pair in sweden). warmed my heart on a warm sunny day.

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what makes for a good pair?

for those of you who know me, know that i love being a matchmaker. but not in the traditional sense. 'the thrill is in the find' when a friend, mum, sis or a stranger finds their new pair of specs. (love)

my circle of influence so far (in no particular order): ben (vintage oliver peoples), melissa (cutler and gross), eric (x?), mum (barton perreira), nancy (paul smith), michael (cutler and gross), dorothy (tom ford), noor (sunglasses: vintage oliver peoples, x for specs), sarah (super), jennifer (tom ford), ashley: tbd.

pics will follow.

what makes for a perfect match/pair? my theories as follows:
1. confidence (despite who great the frame is, you need to have the confidence to wear them)
2. shape (not all frames suit all frames (head). if your head is round don't do round specs or the shallow/narrow frames. they just don't work.
3. avoid any and all specs that are bedazzled. reasons are obvious.
4. don't opt for the specs that are notoriously linked to pervs. reasons are obvious, unless that's the look you're going for.
5. ici berlin's are intended for scientists and engineers. unless you work in these professions, avoid this brand. it's too structural and boring.
6. take you're time. the perfect pair awaits.

i'll fill in the blanks later and perhaps share the name of the specs.

until then, if you need assistance with spectacle shopping… i'm for hire.

some inspiration from the sun (and for the sun)

quickly shopping for specs. found these little gems on the internet. feat. super's, ralph lauren and persol (in that order)

frames for your life.

a great campaign from armani capturing 'street spectacles' in armani's new frames in europe. i don't normally seek out this brand but this campaign profiles some really great frames (for your life).

enjoy.

wacks by opeoples

oliver peoples launched a seductive (i'm referring to the spectacles) campaign to profile their new collection.

the wacks are my personal favourites. they do remind me however, of my current cutler and gross frames (2010)

for linda lapin

celine's spectacles are spec-tacular. honestly, i don't know which ones i love more than the others. the beige-creme colour may be this season's (including mine) most coveted pair.

fifi lapin wears lunettes

my sister loves this illustrated bunny (lapin). in fact if i think if my sister was a barnyard animal she would in fact be a lil bunny. fifi is too cute and uber fashionable. i was able to find fifi avec lunettes.

see more of this fashionable lapin