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Optical Love Affair
www.opticalloveaffair.com/this-just-in
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Optically Inspired musings on fashion, frames and everything fabulous...
#305909 in All , #17304 in General Fashion

Happy Birthday Marilyn!

Happy Birthday Marilyn! Today Marilyn Monroe would have turned 86 years old. The iconic beauty will forever resonate in the hearts of millions and her optical style is one of her many qualities that ...

10 h ago

Things That Are Cool: Black Optical

Makr Carry Goods for Black Optical Its always so hard to find the perfect case for your specs. Too big, too soft, too complicated, too ugly - its never an easy task. Ease of use, streamlined design, ...

3 days ago

Dita Has Me Blue

Being Blue Im anxiously awaiting my new Dita frame and this little blue spectacle has inspired me to pick out some must-have blue hues for Summer! The perfect primary to go with all of your neutrals,...

25 may 12

Simply Gratuitous: Ryan Gosling

Oh, Hey Ryan Gosling. I Really Like Those Persols Youre Wearing. Because I can. Swoon. Get The Look Here. Image Via.

23 may 12

Sunnies on Your Sun Hat

Double Protected Yes, I know. Its a little ridiculous. But also a little awesome. I feel like theyre poking fun at one of an opticians worst nightmares or maybe theyre just trying to be cute. Either ...

23 may 12

My Newest Frame: Westward Leaning

Westward \\ Leaning Teddy Roosevelt As a freelance writer I am sometimes given assignments on products and people that arent necessarily something Id personally wear or I personally like, and I do my...

22 may 12

Gaga for Gogosha

Gogosha for Gaga Id say its safe to say "youve arrived" when Lady Gaga buys a few dozen frames from your meticulously curated optical boutique. Julia Gogosha, optical extraordinaire and owner...

21 may 12

Sale Alert! Shop Bop

Shop Bop On Sale Sale Alert! One of my favorite places to buy non-optical related goodness is having a major sale. My cart is filled with ShopBop treats you can find here, here, here and here. Three ...

21 may 12

Andy Wolf, I Love How You Freak Me Out

Andy Wolf I probably shouldnt post the creepy awesomeness that is this Andy Wolf video on this day of rest, but Im going to anyway. Love the shades, love the specs, wont be able to look at a chicken ...

20 may 12

Sweat Worthy from Alexander Daas

Swim Season Its inevitable - along with warm days and light nights comes a shorter hemline...and thinking about donning a bather or sporting shorts really makes that hiking trail and elliptical seem ...

19 may 12

Madewell: The Spectacle Storyteller Scarf

Specky Scarf Its kind of obligatory for me to post "bespectacled" accessories, and this one happens to be really cute! Perfect as a headband or knotted on your purse, I love this Madewell ...

19 may 12

Video Star: Garrett Leight Spring 2012

I love the videos my favorite optical fashion houses are putting out this season and this 2 minute 41 second reel featuring Garrett Leights pieces is quite an optical snack; I love the models, I love...

18 may 12

New Opticals: Barton Perreira 2012

Barton Perreira Staples Its always hard to choose your favorites when you look at new collections. Most of the lines are perennially fabulous and while there are always a couple shining students in t...

17 may 12

Simply Gratuitous: Cindy Crawford

A Super Model Early 90s Cindy Crawford is pretty awesome. That Pretty Woman hair, those massive hoops, the layered stripes - and those sunnies! I love them. One of the only women on the planet t...

14 may 12

Happy Mothers Day!

Dear Mom, Thanks for being the best woman I know. Youre selfless, independent, thoughtful, loving, sweet, trustworthy and without a doubt, the nicest person I have ever met. With a heart of gold and ...

13 may 12

The Real Deal: Oliver Goldsmith

Showing us what it truly means to be "handmade", Oliver Goldsmith presents one of the coolest videos Ive seen in awhile. If you couldnt understand before why Im in love with these little piec...

12 may 12

Match Made in Heaven: Matsuda and Wendy Stevens

Matsuda and Wendy Stevens Im obsessing over everything Matsuda at the moment and when it came to pairing something sweet with their fab side-shielded shades it only made sense to pair them with anoth...

11 may 12

Lanvin Does Python

Lanvin Love. Can we just file this one under: Things That Are The Coolest, Maybe Ever? Im obsessed with this little piece of heaven from Lanvin. A little quirky, over the top luxe, and perfect for th...

10 may 12

Rolf: Up Close and Personal

 I know you "met" Rolf a few weeks ago...now get the intimate details on their award winning stunner. Love - in a stone frame! Check out more specs on this piece of optical art here. &nb...

07 may 12

Wonder Years: A Family Photo

Love for My Aunt I never had the pleasure of meeting her, but from what my Mom tells me, her sister and best friend, Sue, was one cool lady. Pictured here around 1962, I love everything about this im...

06 may 12

Now Thats A Wardrobe

Dreams Really Do Come True When Youre Elton John Cathy Ives of The Optical Vision Site recently posted this photo on her Facebook page and I couldnt help but shriek with excitement when I saw it. My ...

04 may 12

Alexander Wang Does Audrey Hepburn

Audrey and Mr. Wang We all know in fashion, and especially in eyewear, what goes around comes around and being original isnt always the easiest when it comes to coming up with new wearable shapes and...

02 may 12

The Perfect Pair: Coola Suncare and Your Sunnies

Thats Coola Sunglasses arent just for enhancing your style; they act as sunscreen for your eyes! Protecting your baby blues from damaging UV rays and covering up those precious undereyes to prevent f...

30 apr 12

Oliver Goldsmith: Color-Blocked

Black & White One frame, five bathers: this color-blocked cutie from Oliver Goldsmith looks smashing poolside or patio perched. Whether youre a one-piece retro kind of girl or a sporty tube top t...

28 apr 12

Fashion Meets Function: Sneakers

Chic SneaksI so appreciate the fusion of fashion and function, and just like your glasses, tennis shoes shouldnt just get you from point A to point B comfortably, they should enhance your style at th...

27 apr 12

Never Hide: Way to go Ray Ban

    File this under: Things That Are Awesome

26 apr 12

LYF Magazine Comes to America

LYF does Leisure Society This shot of a gorgeous model wearing gorgeous specs in the newest LYF Magazine (coming to America, btw!) makes me chuckle a little bit. Not because I dont think she is beaut...

26 apr 12

IFB: Made in the Shade

Indie Fashion Bloggers IFB rounded up submissions from fashion bloggers rocking their favorite shades. Check out the top 15 submissions of some fresh ladies in their fabulous sunnies. I must say, I l...

26 apr 12

Video Star: Oliver Peoples 2012

Oliver Peoples I definitely think OP is channeling Wendy Peffercorn à la The Sandlot in their new video debuting their 2012 Summer collection. With some styles that have been revisit...

26 apr 12

KBL For Barneys COOP

KBL for COOP KBL and Barneys New York have paired up to create the new exclusive style, Higher Incentive. A modified P3, this pretty translucent blue frame brings a modern twist to the classic milita...

25 apr 12

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