Spectacle(s).

It is time for new glasses. These have been tried and true, adored and well worn. I initially planned to merely replace the lenses because I love them so, but I'm now questioning that move.

El took me to Eyes! On Broadway where I had my very own hipster specialist grab and try frames on me trying to narrow down what would both fit my tastes and look good on me.

Unfortunately, the frames I liked best were in the range of $300-400, quite out of my price range. Yet, there is an appeal in it all--getting fabulous designer glasses with amazing service. I've done the mass-chain-eye-glasses for so long and this latest trip left me utterly disappointed with selection.

Here are a few frames I'm considering. They are all between $300-400, which is ultimately what is stopping me (that doesn't include lenses, folks!). But oh! So pretty!



These they have in a dark mahogany with a tan/bone colored accent, which I may like better (this green is my eye color and may look weird). These are my favorite, but the sales guy says that he is reluctant to sell them because they are "sooo Portland" and that "everyone has some like them." I think I may be okay with that. I've rocked this style for 10+ years across the country, I can do it here.



I found these online and feel they are essentially a sleek, metal streamline version of mine now. I like the turtle-plastic chunk of mine, but would be willing to try these.



I'm a sucker for the shape, even though I generally go for something slightly more geometric that straight round cat.

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Alas, now I'm fighting the funds I need in order to make things work. Questioning my want to begin my half-sleeve with needing glasses, what I had initially dedicated my tax refund to. Or whether I should do either with the wedding expenses rapidly approaching.

In the words of Liz Lemon: Blurg.