"Looking Good...Four Eyes"

1 Sept

Written By Syed

Glasses may be a practicality for many of us, yet there is no reason why they can not be a wonderful accessory. It occured to me that for the most part, glasses users tend only to have one or two pairs, usually with the second pair as a back up. However glasses can completely alter an outfit and look - therefore a wonderful and still somewhat unusual accessory to indulge in.

Since I was a small child I have always had an attraction to Clark Kent style glasses, most probably to do with the fact that although he looks like a 'nerd', when he dons his spandex suit he is the man 'faster than a speeding bullet'. I have also for the longest time wanted a pair of Johnny Depp's glasses, who has been my favourite actor since childhood (next to Will Smith - welcome to the Fresh Prince generation). Unfortunately I have discovered that the frames Johnny owns cost more than I can really hope to afford on my eyewear.

However looking around eBay and most clothing websites, it is easy to pick up exceedingly cheap classic style wayfarers. After a summer trend of these bright plastic sunglasses, the black and brown versions seem to have ended up in the bargain bucket. Although it is true that wayfarer sunglasses have been recently somewhat overexposed, what I adore about them, is how greatly the look changes when clear lenses are applied.

As such I am sorely tempted to buy some of these cheap and wonderful looking sunglasses and take them to an optician to get my prescription lenses put in. After some basic research I have discovered that the whole process ought to cost me no more than the price of a plain shirt on the high street - therefore not exactly a risky investment. The deal also seems the more sweet due to the fact that I wear my glasses all day every day. As for colour I have an affinity towards tortoise shell, or maybe a dark brown, and will have to avoid black as it never seems to suit my skin tone.

What are your thoughts?

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