Chic Street Style: “Specs” ulating

I have to wear glasses all the time or my world is a blur. I started wearing glasses about 30 years ago and have always thought of them as a fashion accessory. I’ve tried contacts, but there is something about sticking my finger in my eye that gives me the heebie jeebies. Plus, with all the fabulous frame choices out there…who wouldn’t want to be blind in style!

Recently I was introduced to a new company that makes shopping for glasses online a breeze. I’m a hands-on kind of gal. I like to touch things before I buy them. This website made it so easy to do the “try before you buy” concept with a free home trial of 5 pairs.

Let me explain how it works. I went to www.mezzmer.com, clicked on the Womens tab and started looking at styles. I could search by color, width and face shape. I personally went about it two different ways.

First I chose glasses similar in shape to the ones I’m currently wearing. They’re Coach and purplish in color. Then I went to the face shape tab. This was fun because it gave me several new ideas that I probably wouldn’t have considered before. I chose 5 different pairs and added them to my shopping cart.

After I filled out all my shipping information and credit card (yes you do have to give them a number), that was it! Mezzmer offers free shipping both ways and a pre-paid return label. Once I received them, I had 5 days to try them and then return them all before my credit card was charged. I was a little nervous about this window of time because I’m not always the best at getting to the post office. But the idea of having 5 pairs of glasses charged to my credit card motivated me! You can read about their process on the Mezzmer website too.

So here is the best part…the glasses are only $99! That price includes the frames and lens. Here are the frames I tried. I’m still trying to make a decision on which style to buy. I’d love your vote!!

1. {Halliday} Burgundy

2. {Audition} Amber

3. {King} Brown Crystal

4. {The Dorchester} Tortoise

5. {The Host} Tortoise

Would you leave me a comment and let me know which ones you like best on me? It’s so hard for me to make a decision!!

Thanks!

Photos courtesy of Jill Solomon Photography