Sunday 29 January 2012

GEEK CHIC 101

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It's that time of the year again, when every shopaholic -including myself!- is unleashed into the world and wonders around in malls like frenzy: it's sales time! I know that sales are almost over now, but there is still hope. For those of you who are fascinated by new trends but can't afford spending a fortune on them, patience and research-oh yes- is what it takes to make clever buys.

Say that, subconsciously, you wanted to try on some new man-repeller goggles but were afraid that people will throw stuff on you. You are still running that risk anyway; but now you can get them for cheap-or at least for more reasonable prices. I know that you see people around you wearing them, celebrities, fashionistas, and you are confused; you are wondering is it hot, is it not...
The answer to that comes from within, or you know, from your moneymaker! You should always check first if it compliments your face shape. Try and balance the proportion of your face, for example if you have an oval face try to "bring it down" a bit with more square frames.
So, careful selection and balls.. if you decide to embrace your inner geek and purchase a pair, wear it with pride. Otherwise you will end up looking like Ugly Betty; it's a pair of glasses, not a miracle-worker. It could look amazing, but chances are you will end up looking like the pathetic loser that was sitting behind you in math class and you ignored his existence-wait, who?! Bottom line, you will give the impression of a needy chick who just tries too hard.

To my point now.. the amazing Mr. Gok Wan launched a beautiful eyewear collection for a well-known UK brand over a year ago, which now is on huge sale: there is a two-for-one offer going on, so you might as well run there to grab some. The unisex collection has the air of a retro era, with sleek and clear lines in a variety of style frames; from Harry Poter-like to geeky ones. My personal preference at the time is pretty much everything that comes in tortoiseshell colour, and there are plenty in the collection, which overall looks like a hipster's wet dream! I always secretly envied  Gok for his own eyewear, but he so generously shared it with the masses so that I can get one myself. If he wasn't gay he would really be "the Wan"; but then again, if he wasn't gay we wouldn't be interested in the first place..
Anyway, I noticed some more fabulous specs on offer by Tommy Hilfiger and Karen Millen.. I wish you all good luck with your shopping! The trend is probably here to stay, so apparently glasses are one more "essential" accessory to worry about, pay more attention and renew every season!
Oh well.. consumerism smonsumerism!

12 comments:

  1. I love horn-rimmed glasses --but I don't wear mine nearly as much as I should!

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    1. I know, right? This is how it usually goes! We always feel like they look better on others and end up abandoning ours in the drawer!

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  2. love these glasses! :)

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  3. I agree with what Alyssa said, and I also have a pair of thick-rimmed glasses, but even though they add quite a bit of flair to an outfit, I also find myself thinking that others look way better with them and I tend to go without them, even resorting to squinting in some cases because I either left them in my other purse or I just don't want to put them on lol.

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    1. Don't you worry, I am sure you look great in them! :)

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  5. love big glasses! have a pair myself!

    x

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  7. I love the glasses too!!! Check out my friend ann wearing them here:

    www.mywallststyle.blogspot.com

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