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A Helpful Guide to Measuring Frames and Glasses When Buying Online

A Helpful Guide to Measuring Frames and Glasses When Buying Online

I don’t often repost other people’s content, but as someone who has bought vintage frames online (see mine here) I thought this infographic by Zenni would be really helpful to anyone looking to do the same – it explains how to measure your glasses and face really well! You get great choice by buying online so(…)

Specsy Fun in Vintage Glasses

Specsy Fun in Vintage Glasses

Today is a bit of a red letter day.  I *finally* own my very first pair of vintage glasses thanks to the fabulous people at The Vintage Optical Shop. Aren’t they great? There’s something about wearing some gorgeous vintage specs which make you want to have fun and get pulling faces. Trout pout anyone? Plus(…)

1960s schoolgirls in Barbados

1960s schoolgirls in Barbados

Girls conducting an experiment in a chemistry lesson at Queen’s College, Barbados in June 1964. School uniforms just don’t look this stylish now… Source and copyright: The National Archives UK: No known copyright restrictions Edited with BlogPad Pro

Book Review & Giveaway: Cult Eyewear

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. YOU CAN SEE OUR CURRENT COMPETITION HERE. This week, I was delighted to receive a copy of Cult Eyewear: The World’s Enduring Classics, thanks to the nice people at Merrell Publishing. Happily I also have an extra copy to give away! As a lover of vintage fashion and design this(…)