John Krasinski wearing Glasses

Not gonna lie. It's pretty great. 

Retro Glasses Poster

Just a teeny post to share this HOLY WHAT THE HELL awesome poster of the glasses of my dreams! Cat's eye...interchangeable rhinestone decorations...silver, turquoise, black, yellow, tortoiseshell and MORE colours to choose from...that killer acetate/metal combo that I love...phew! 

I actually feel dizzy thinking about them. 

I would like to thank and curse to Allposters for helping me stumble across them. For I love them so, but alas, they may never be mine...

Babes + Tattoos + Glasses

Yes yes yes. 

Exactly as the title describes.

Let's keep this short on the incoherent babble-drooling from me, and heavy on the hunks, mmk?

ENJOY. THOROUGHLY.

Framework. Eyewear Made Famous

I've stumbled upon these amazing posters by Moxy Creative in my recent internet travels. They deftly combine my love of spectacles, typography and clever graphics into six punchy colour blocked images. 

It's hard to choose a fave, so I think it's probably a safe bet to get all six - but if I had to choose just one, I would love The Ghandi's up on my wall!

I've included the text from the website - who am I to try and top their witty writers? - but you should defs go and check them out for yourself!

Framework

01. Woody Allen 02. Kanye West 03. Buddy Holly 04. Michael Caine 

05. Kurt Cobain 06. John Lennon 07. Geordi LaForge 08. Malcolm X 

09. Johnny Depp 10. Dame Edna 11.Stephen Colbert 

12. The Blues Brothers 13. Austin Powers 14. Yves Saint Laurent 

15. Elton John 16. George Costanza 17. Bootsy Collins 

18. Elvis Costello 19. Terry Richardson 20. David Hockney 

21. DMC of Run DMC 22. Andy Warhol 23. Mohandas Ghandi 

24. Steve Urkel 25. Napoleon Dynamite 26. Clark Kent 

27. Shock G of Digital Underground 28. Truman Capote

Framework: The Depp's

Perpetual ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Johnny Depp has always been known for his progressive style, and although his looks may change faster than the characters he portrays in his films, these glasses are more often than naught part of the ensemble. Substantial, yet subtle, these glasses reflect the man that wears them, in possession of a style all his own.

Framework: The Gandhi's

Gandhi, without a doubt the poorest man to make any iconic style list; and just as he was a man of simple means, the glasses he donned on the daily were elegantly minimalist. Belying clarity and intelligence, these simple wire frames are a testament to the fact that it is the man too, who makes the clothes.

Framework: The Warhol's

Andy Warhol is perhaps one of the few people in history who successfully turned their very existence into a work of art; and just as art endures over time, so too has his iconic look. Warhol was that rare breed of artist that truly saw the world through different eyes, and almost always that creative worldview was filtered through a seriously stylish pair of frames.

Framework: The YSL's 

One of the most revered designers of all time, Yves Saint Laurent demonstrated a deeper understanding of aesthetic when he said, “Fashions fade, style is eternal.” This could be no truer than when looking at the man himself, a veritable icon of style. The man understood that even a simple pair of black frames can inform who we are, and more importantly, who we want to be.

Framework: The Ye's

As surely as George Bush hates black people, Kanye West loves a fashion statement. Indeed, the so-called ‘Shutter Shade’ made so ubiquitous by Mr. West proves that function need not preclude fashion; and even if this one turns up in the annals of fashion history under a “What were they thinking?” banner, those of us that were there can surely answer, “Damn, I look good.”

Bibby's Rocket Vintage: Part 1

I've stumbled upon this amazing Etsy store recently. It is an absolute treasure trove of vintage glasses, including the most sought-after of all, NOS frames! NOS means New Old Stock, which basically means they are vintage, but have been stored and never worn. It's not just the potential cooties you have to worry about with vintage eyewear, plastic frames can lose moisture the longer they're worn, and become brittle and lacklustre over time. NSO frames are still in beautiful, original condition, and completely ideal for fitting your lenses into without the potential heartbreak of them snapping in the optical lab!

There are so many beautiful frames here, I've decided to do two rounds of blog posts. I've also included most of the original description from the website, so it gives you a some tasty information about each of them. Stay tuned for another series of stunning specs soon, and in the meantime, check out the Bibby's Rocket Vintage store here!

Ruby Red and Honey Dipped Carved Cat Eye Frames, Mad Men Eyeglasses or Sunglasses, Golden Black Accents, NOS

Incredible deadstIock frames that absolutely glow in red, with golden hue accents and slight show of black around the edges; carvings like rays of sun, an art deco feel to these amazing and surprisingly versatile frames!

Rhinestone Spangled Cat Eye Eyeglasses Frames, France, Grey-Black Eye Glasses or Sunglasses, NOS Vintage

Beautiful doesn't begin to describe these glittering understated beauties! Well-constructed metallic / pearly smoke grey / black Frame France eyeglass frames -- never used and ready for your own prescription glasses or sunglasses! A great flourish of sparkling aurora borealis rhinestones curves around the side of the frame.

Big Gucci Very Faux Tortoise Shell Horn Rimmed Eyeglasses Frames, Hip Hop / New Wave / Director / Arcitect Prescription Sunglasses

Big Gucci frames in a very mannered tortoise-type un-pattern that upon closer inspection features a kind of plaid grid with amber, black, brown... Amazing. Reminiscent of the classic geek frame, with a novel twist. Some of the 'stripes' that contribute to the effect are lightly pearlescent. 

Vintage Pearl Eyeglasses / White Carved Cat Eye Sunglasses / Winged Frame France Raybert Pearl Horn Rimmed Cat Eye Eyeglass Sunglasses

Classic cat eye frames, carved edging detail with flame-like details, extreme bat wings! This is a designer Raybert Frame France eyeglass frame made with layers that show white sandwiched between pearly white on top and transparent underface.

Atomic Cat Eye Eyeglasses Frames / 1960's Sunglasses / Mad Men Frames / 60's Confetti Frames / Translucent and Auburn

A really pretty pair of cat eye frames! Fifties "atomic" era with confetti-like elements on the brow and arms, with a lovely auburn-colored highlight accenting the top

Black Shuron Clubmaster Frames, Recherche 48-22 Horn Rimmed Combination Metal Eye or Sunglasses, Man Men Unisex

Shuron Ronsir 'clubmaster'-style late model combination frame. A true classic in a sought after size and color combination.

Copper and Clear Cat Eye Frames, Horn Rimmed Combination Copper-tone Aluminium Eye or Sunglasses, NOS

Vintage new old stock frames feature an aluminum browline and temples, with a textured rose copper-colored chrome effect, and a deco-inspired golden metal relief. The frames are a clear horn rim with coppertone colored arms. 

Swank White Pearl Rhinestone Cat Eye Frames, Frame France, Spectacular Horn Rimmed Eyewear

Aurora borealis rhinestones and studs line the expanded brow of these lovely white pearlescent vintage frames, made by Swank, France

Cat Eye Eyeglass Frames, Combination Aluminium and Brown Sunglasses, Metal Accents

Liberty Optical frames are made in such a neat way, with aluminum elements in a golden / champagne color for the arms and brow, which meet the glossy, glowing brown horn rimmed frame. 

Huge MOD Cougar Bubble Sunglasses / Big Catty Eyeglass Frames / Golden Black-Spotted Eyewear, NOS Tiger, UNISEX

Absolutely enormous late sixties / seventies prescription-quality eye frame -- truly larger than life bubble frames ** with a leopard print pattern ** ! Cat eye frames -- literally :)

Matt Damon - nerd babe

So I found this little gem of Matt Damon today...what the hell? How have I not seen his geeky side before? I'm somehow even enchanted by the foppish hair-do.

HAPPY DAYS

Frame of the Day - Fritz Frames

Fritz Frames are amongst the most stunning I've seen. The craftsmanship is beautiful, the timbers used are beautiful quality and they're produced locally to me - on the gorgeous Sunshine Coast. I feel particularly biased, because I've met the Fritz Frames guys at ODMA fair in Sydney (where they won the Award of Excellence in the Sunglasses category) and they are SO LOVELY, I just couldn't help but love their brand even more. During my time as an Optical Sales Rep, I've seen their displays in a few stores, and they really have their branding nailed. It's more than eye-catching, it's eye-hypnotising!

Here's a beautiful shot of some frames in my favourite timber

Just one of the great shots they use for marketing

A close up of the craftsmanship

They also do amazing custom pieces!

Check out their website at www.fritzframes.com

or their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/FritzFrames1

Happy Drooling!

My Stupid Face

I've always been crazy short sighted. I HAVEN'T always worn glasses. I mostly wear contact lenses, and before I wore those, I didn't wear anything at all (life sure was interesting back then! I don't know how I crossed the street safely!)
Working in optics has given me a pretty deep-seated love of glasses, which is great because I can't wear contacts all-day every-day. So here is a homage to my stupid face and the many frames I inflict it with. It might be worth noting that I own about 20 pairs of prescription spectacles (and many more that don't yet have frames in them!) but somehow, these are the only ones I have photos of. Enjoy! (or not!)

Seraphin Eyewear

Sooo, I've started working on Saturdays for a little boutique optometrist. This has given me a whole new range of spectacles to obsess over. The one that I think I'll blow my first paycheck on? These little babies from Seraphin Eyewear, a division of OGI Eyewear.

May I present...Marquette!

She's sending shivers down my spine with her quirky angles and floral details...brrrrr!!!

Then, the award for paycheck number two goes to...Raleigh! (She's a crystal masterpiece!)

Joseph Gordon-Levitt + Glasses = Heaven!

Dream. E.

Frame of the Day: 50's Wild Rhinestone Cat Eye Glasses

So, the title pretty much says it all. I googled "The Most Amazing Pair of Glasses I've Ever Seen" and these babies popped up. Thanks Etsy!

Sneaking Duck

OOoooOOOoo la la! 

Sneaking Duck had me at their natty name, but pushed the awesome up a notch by having some of the cheapest and amazeballingest specs available in Australia. Yeah yeah!

The glasses themselves have great names too. Check 'em out:

Blue Hole

Wool Spinner 

Pearl Knit

They also have luvverly photos of babes wearing the glasses, so you can see exactly how they would look on you if you're a supermodel! AND if you want to see what you would look like wearing them while you're looking like yourself and NOT like a supermodel, which you possibly do anyway, but just in case you possibly don't, then you can simply upload a photo of the front of your head, and their magic software will stick the glasses in front of it and WOW you know if you should buy them or not!

Here is a photo of a cartoon avatar of me wearing the Due Diligence frames

Nice, eh?

Here is their sweet website and Facebook page.

Enjoy!

Happiness is...these incredible vintage spectacles

Thanks to the blog Happiness Is... for giving me a perve at these super duper specs!

BATMAN GLASSES