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I’ve needed glasses since I can remember, but only for distance. I rarely wore them, literally less than once a month until a few years ago when driving became more challenging. After Bodhi was born I got strict about wearing them for driving… you know, because I had a newborn in tow.
Now I feel disoriented if I don’t wear glasses shopping or anywhere when you need to see 5 or more feet away—that means they are a permanent part of me other than when I’m at my computer. For some reason, I just can’t stand the idea of contacts. It makes my eyes hurt to even think about them.
I started writing my new year’s goals post before 2013 and realized I probably needed more glasses since I tend to lose my one pair pretty regularly. So, I finally bought a second pair of glasses thanks to Warby Parker. They offer $99 glasses in super fun colors and styles and donate a pair to someone in need each time a pair is purchased. And we had a few $$$ left in our health savings account at the end of the year so BAM!
via Warby Parker
This time I went with the Percey style (right photo of me above) without ever trying them on. I figured if they didn’t look great, I’d just wear them at home. But, I like them. I’m not sure they are perfect for my face shape, but also not sure I care. They are super comfortable and now I’m a bit obsessed with buying more. I had one pair before these that I got in the spring of 2012 (left photo of me above)—but they were from a local shop and cost almost four times as much.
Warby Parker had nothing to do with this post besides accepting my payment and sending the glasses my way like any other customer. I just really like the company and their products.
Also, you know those bloggers/Facebook friends/Twitter peops/Instagram rockstars who look amazing in self-portraits and post them all the time? That is totally NOT me! I was embarrassed the entire time I attempted to get a clear photo with my iPhone. So awkward!
I absolutely love them!!! They look adorable on you!!! Thanks for sharing! xoxoxo
Hahaha! When I saw your self-portrait, that was my first thought- that it was unlike you to take a pic of yourself! Love the last paragraph! Made me laugh!
Couldn’t find a way around it today, but MAN! It was so uncomfortable. :)
Em needs new glasses, I will share this with her.
Definitely tell her! For that price, she could get a couple pairs. Fun fun!
I LOVE them! I want a pair for myself but since they’d only be fashion glasses I was scared to buy a pair! Seeing them on you makes me want them really bad now!
Do it!
I think you look adorable in the self portraits! Cute glasses!
You are too sweet. This was tough for me. ;)
Jessica you should look into http://www.zenni.com super cheap glasses! I get my glasses from there after I see my eye doctor and order new contacts thru them!
My husband loves Warby Parker as well! Great glasses!
Love the glasses on you Jes, they look great! However, I think people should be careful when ordering glasses from online sources. I went to the website, and I saw that they asked for a pupillary distance (PD) however,how can you be sure the optical center of the lens is measured to the center of your pupil (since they are not fit to your face)? This isn’t so much of an issue with a ‘mild’ prescription. However if a person has a moderate to high prescription, has astigmatism or needs a bifocal/progressive lens, they should be properly fit for glasses to avoid induced prism in the lenses and/or image distortion. On a side note, I would also advise against ordering contact lenses online as they too are a medical device. Lastly, when comparing prices of lenses from various opticals (or even online sources), be sure to compare apples with apples. Not all lenses have the same optical quality. Sorry but had to share…
Very interesting, LD! And slightly scary. Such a good point. Luckily, mine is mild, but still, that is a bit odd and something to be aware of!