Cupcakes and Cashmere

Glasses Half Full

May 14th, 2008

There’s no denying that Chanel sunglasses are the epitome of chic. I happen to agree, but my lifestyle just doesn’t lend itself to dedicating so much careful attention to a glamorized piece of plastic. For the past few months, I’ve been purchasing the same style of classic aviators from the flea market for $5 each, so that I have extras on hand in case of scratches. Little did I prepare for the actual lens to just pop out, leaving me with half a pair of aviators. I guess it further proves that I’m in no place to own expensive glasses.

They look fine from this angle…

EDIT: For anyone that was so inclined to enlarge the first picture, please note that this is not my apartment, hence the book, The Testosterone Advantage Plan, thankfully does not belong to me.

http://ang-smiles.blogspot.com Angela
Likewise, I do not plan to spend hundreds of dollars on a pair of sunglasses I will probably use or break. Cheapos are the way to go! And for $5, a replacement pair of aviators is TOTALLY doable.
http://www.fashionableobsessions.blogspot.com Fashionable Obsessions
Lol that is hilarious! you still look cute even with the eye patch look! Love the blog I linked you on mine!
http://mary-laure.blogspot.com/ Mary-Laure
Those photos are super funny!
But I have to disagree with you when it comes to cheap sunglasses: cheap models have poor quality lenses, which don’t protect the eyes from the damage the sun can cause. That’s why I buy expensive glasses, not from designers like Chanel, lovely as they are, but from “glass pros” like Ray Ban…
http://www.squareoldsoul.blogspot.com Pamcasso
soo sad:( The rule that usually works for me is the more expensive, the easier I lose them, the cheaper, the easier I break them or start to hate them.
http://theluckystone.blogspot.com Jessie
I do the SAME thing with the SAME style of aviators… $5 a pair is the way to go. Unfortunately, I moved away from SD (no sunglasses-y flea markets in Kansas City) so I am dreading the day that they break or get too scratched to wear! Must buy backups when I visit next!
http://livelovela.blogspot.com Neekoh
Ah I love your hair in the first photo. Ever since I saw Lauren from The Hills sporting the braid, I’ve been wanting to try it. Good job!
And hilar pictures
http://mycuervogirl.blogspot.com pam
i hope this wont happen in my fave aviators.. i have one for 2 years now, and its a lil broke but im still wearing it! haha!