Google Glass Infographic

Want the scoop on Google Glass? We love this infographic by greatbusinessschools.org - complete with sources!

What are your thoughts on Google Glass?

Bespectacled Deer & Owl Tattoos

Gorgeous Vintage Bespectacled Japanese Magazine Cover

Sorry, the title is a mouthful, but I just had to share this beauty!

Framed - A Spectacle Spectrum Of Personalities

Thanks to readers.com for the rad infographic!

Motley Eyewear by Allison Magpantay

I've just stumbled upon these wonderful specs by aspiring glasses designer Allison Magpantay. From her website:

"Motley Eyewear is interchangeable and customizable where it allows the wearer to have great diversity of elements. With many options to choose from, he or she has the freedom to simply wear whatever they desire. Due to its handmade process, no two styles are alike. Therefore, he or she can create their own pair of glasses so that their appearance is fully expressed."

Her blog states that she plans to change the name of the company, so if you're keen, googling 'Motley Eyewear' in coming months may not get you anywhere - but I do suggest to check out her tumblr to stay up to date on when they'll be released.

I'm personally loving the mossy pair, but I think the sequins would be a hit. Do you have a favourite?

Very French Gangsters = Amazing Kids Glasses

Myself and my myopic man recently had a little girl. Cool, huh? But part of making a person is the realisation that you're likely to pass at least some of your little faults and quirks on to them, and thus I'm lightly dreading her first eye test and the seemingly inevitable glasses selection that will follow.

Until I came across Very French Gangsters.

These specs are ACTUALLY AMAZING and I'm genuinely stoked at the possibility of my little lady's face getting wrapped up in their acetate goodness. I love love love everything about it - the photos, the styling, the names and of course, the glasses themselves. 

Incroyable!

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...

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.”

My Vintage Sunglass Collection

I'm obsessed with glasses. BIG SURPRISE I'm also obsessed with sunglasses. Crazy, huh? But my favourite combo of all is anything glasses + anything vintage. DOUBLY OBSESSED (that's a thing, yeah?)

So, every time I wander into a vintage or op shop, I make a bee-line for the awkward jumble of crappy glasses stashed undoubtedly in a cheap, rattan container on the bench. After rifling through the broken service station sunnies, over-the-counter reading glasses and cheap Ray-Ban knock offs, sometimes I strike pure gold in the form of some beautifully preserved vintage frames!

I've had a delve through my collection and bought out my finest retro pieces to showcase here. This is part 1 in what will probably be a 3 part series (yup, I've got that many!). I've kept it to sunglasses only for now, but I have a ton of prescription specs to bring out too. Look forward to that, but in the meantime, enjoy!

Check out the original Ray-Bans on the left - they aren't in the best shape, but considering their age, they're holding on great! 

These are an incredible pair of Gail Spence Design for Pro Design specs, made in Denmark. I don't think they're that old - the quality of them is impeccable - but they're at least old enough that someone would give them away. I've never seen another pair quite like them, complete show-stoppers!

These are Steppers, Made in Germany. Pretty retro - the fit of the temple is crazy weird. and they completely munch my face. Love!

Oh look! It's me! Looking super-duper attractive in a distinctly 80's number!
These guys are branded "Sign by Sarroff", which I've never heard off. I'm not convinced on the quality of the plastic - it's overly glossy and light - so I think these may have just been a cheap, fun pair.

Speaking of cheap and fun, this is the cheapest and funnest pair I've ever seen! They're a little too small for my face, so they look wicked spesh when I wear them (which, unfortunately for you guys, I'm not doing today!). Love the green face and the purple temples, and who can resist those paint-speckle freckles?

OOOOOOO, me again! Don't judge my awkward face, I spent the morning in hospital having boring tests, so I was tired and missing blood! Fun times. At least the fulli sick specs can hide my tired little eyes! This lovely pair says "TREND" on one temple and "MADE IN ITALY" on the other. Hmmm. Can't decide if cheap or just badly named...either way, what's not to love about a big, leopard-print cat's eye?

Just a few dresses I need in my life!

Mmm yeah, I love me some glasses. Anyone who knows me personally also knows that I'm dress-obsessed too! What more perverse way could one imagine to tear at my heart strings AND my wallet strings at the same time than...putting PICTURES OF GLASSES ON DRESSES??!!

It's pure, glorious torture I tell you!

Completely adorable Zara number

Twirly whimsy from UsTrendy

And my absolute, absolute favourite...this divine tailored frock of wonder from ModCloth!

Pardon me while I spray paint frames on every frock in sight!

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

Kit Harington wears glasses

UM


Kit Harington wears glasses. Why was I not informed? Please, let us all bask in the babe:

If winter is coming, may this man be my blanket

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

Oh, Johnny

This might just be the man that started the hipster spectacle trend... or maybe he just does it better than the rest. Who knows. Who cares? 

FEAST YA BLOODY EYES, IT'S WONDERFUL!

HARO! MR WHISKERS WILL SEE YOU NOW!

It was only a matter of time before I did this..

C'mon! Have a heart! He's wearing a BOW TIE. And glasses! Hyuck hyuck!
No seriously I love this

Frame of the Day: Kirk Originals

Oh. Mah. Lordy. 

These are crazyfreakingawesome. I absolutely want to wrap my face in these jellybean wonders right now and forever more. I was going to show one. Then I was all like "Nah, man. Three. Three's much better. Woo!"

So here's three:

And while you're at it, have a look at their plastic spider face store. Incredible!

Check out their website. Dream a little. They even have this great heading at the moment that says "NEWS: SALE NOW ON", which pretty much turns me into a mushy mess of nerd goo.

http://www.kirkoriginals.com