warby parker

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i wear contacts every single day of my life. without them i am blind, and this is not an exaggeration in the slightest. when i take them out at night before bed, i can't even read a book before i turn the light out because i can't see the words that are 12 inches from my face. yiiiikes.

as convenient as contacts are, i've been really wanting a pair of glasses to wear. i feel like my eyes need a rest from wearing little plastic suction cups every day. {eh, that was graphic.} i've owned a pair of glasses before, but the frames were very narrow which made it hard for me to focus my vision. i kept stumbling around, bumping into stationary objects and tripping on flat carpet. i imagine wearing a fishbowl on your head would have a similar effect.

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i knew i wanted some warby parker frames. i have several friends who have purchased glasses from them in the past, all with great experiences. they have a very easy-to-navigate site, great customer service, a wide selection of trendy frames to choose from (for $95 flat), and when you purchase a pair for yourself, they give a pair away to someone in need. kind of like toms for the eyes.

the best thing about warby parker (besides giving a pair of glasses to someone in need, let's be straight) is what they call an at home try-on. you select five frames that you like and they send you samples pairs to play with completely free of charge. you get to keep them for five days while you prance about town looking nerdy chic. what a brilliant idea. i was sold.

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my box came very quickly, and i didn't waste any time seeing what was inside.

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such pretty frames! look at how they glimmer.

after my short but passionate romance with the wp frames, i finally made my decision and placed my order two days ago. i cannot wait for them to get here so i can show you guys.

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here is a little preview of a pair that i did not get. so. much. hipster. in order for these frames to not look completely bonkers on me, i would need at least two clever tattoos and a closet full of indie concert t-shirts. right now, all i have is a nose ring, and i'm barely pulling that off.

in the words of my roommate, "no one will ever take you serious in those glasses. good luck buying a car with those on." (paraphrased)

that one, she's always honest.