You Know You Need New Glasses When...

I last had my eyes tested in early 2008. I can't clearly remember why I needed new glasses, but my brain is hinting that I either, 

a) sat on them or 

b) lost them. 

I remember a bed being involved, so it was likely that I either sat on them or put something heavy on them. 

I hate the idea of destroying my glasses by the practically cliche reason of, "Oh, I sat down and my fat arse broke them," so how about a scenario where they were stolen in a brutal battle in an alley with a short-sighted brute? 

Done. Don't worry, I'm OK.

So, I purchased my new glasses with their updated prescription and have worn them now for over 3 years, and lately it's dawned on me that it's high-time for a new pair! 

So how do you know when you're ready for a new pair of glasses?

1. Some things look the same with or without your glasses on or even better without them!

2. Your friends ask why the battered lens in your frames resembles a glass mosaic shower.

3. You find yourself shifting the angle at which you look through your lens, so that the world doesn't resemble a glass mosaic shower.

4. The frames themselves no longer really suit who you are now 3 years later. It hardly matters, but it also really, really matters.

Other possible reasons to get new glasses include:

1. Having Harry Potter style glasses; Mr. Potter was not the only one who wrapped the nose of his broken glasses in tape, my Mum spent a great deal of time with tape wrapped around her glasses too.

2. They are grungy; any diamantes are long gone, the artwork on the sides is scratched off or maybe you've gnawed on them like a gerbil.

2. They are bent out of shape; if the lens on one side of your glasses only helps your eyebrow see well, then it's time to get new frames, kid.

So imagine how excited I was to receive a message from Perfect Glasses USA where they asked me to look at their site and see if there was anything I liked. 

I didn't know what to expect! I have trouble with glasses. The last pair I bought were very expensive because they were the only ones in the whole store (which had quite a limited selection) that looked good on me. 

So, I thought I'd have that trouble with this site, but after a few clicks I instantly fell in love with a gorgeous pair of sea foam green glasses that magically summed up my love for that sea foam green guitar in Stranger Than Fiction and Jeff Goldblum, who, as you might remember is who I want to be when I grow up... well, either Jeff Goldblum or Cake. I'm still working on it.

OK, OK... he doesn't actually have glasses like the ones above, but I do think this blog needed a little Goldblum, am I right, ladies and gentlemen? Yes I am.

Yes, these frames, from the Instant Intellectual line by Paul Frank that this discount glasses company stocks, made me giddy with joy. I mean, not only did they bring my two loves together (well, I forced Goldblum to join in), but they are called "Instant Intellectual's" and I love that, because I hope to be studying at university next year. 

Then there's the important note that they are designed by Paul Frank! I remember all the girls at school carrying Paul Frank bags and wearing the socks and t-shirts, and I'd often pass his boutique store down in SoHo in New York and all the pieces are so fun and cute. It'd be cool to have my own discreet item made by the label.

What do you think? Do you think they are suitable? Let's take a look at some other cool stuff Perfect Glasses stocks and you can tell me your thoughts and let me know if you like any for yourself!

What I like is that they are all 10% off and really affordable. For realz, yo.

The Crafty Engineer - a subtle take on ray bans.

Vintage Ray Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses - the sexiest Ray Bans, I've ever seen.

The large selection of $19 glasses is really impressive, like these Aviators

I like these Dylan glasses, the classic look with that retro brown is kinda sexy.

But maybe you are lucky enough to be able to pull of the sexy secretary, substitute teacher, librarian look. Well, well done you. Maybe you'll like these Paytons.

I like these a lot. They look quite slick and futuristic and are sure to brighten up your whole face. Good for those people who feel like their glasses get in the way of their physiognomy.

These glasses are called Brookyln, so you know I'm going to have a soft spot for them. Yes, Brown once again, but it's hot. Maybe it's because the brown plastic reminds me of Coke Cola? Yum.

So, let's get back to the classic black frames. These are called American Anthem and they are great because they can go both ways, Business or Rock... Pop-Rock.

Blue can look amazing on Blondes or Red Heads, check these Maestro glasses out for a softer touch to the Nerd look.

So like any? Let me know which ones are your favourite for either yourself or for me! 

Visit their website http://www.perfectglassesusa.com/ or their Facebook page for more frames and more giveaways.

Try these on for sight... Yeah, you like what I did there? Lame? Heavens no. Hilarious. Always. Shh.

Read 2010

Read 2010: The beginning of my journey back into the joy of reading again. The list for 2011 is probably going to much, much longer. I can hear you all saying, "yay, tell us more!" Ok... settle down.

Also, I think this Amazon feature is convenient and cool, please don't take this as a massive ad, because it's not. I don't even know how the program actually works, I just like the idea of easily linking books for you to add to your wishlist!

Schott's Original Miscellany, I was amused to see recently that Jenny in Gossip Girl is reading this book the morning after she is attacked by Chuck in the first episode. If it was on Gossip Girl, then you know it's quality. That sounds sarcastic, but I'm totally guilty of loving so much stuff that is featured on Gossip Girl. Though I'm glad I owned this book before seeing it on Gossip Girl. It's a great little read too. I read it cover to cover instead of just flipping through randomly, and I found it quite delightful, full of facts that don't really matter except to the Regency Era version of me sitting in the corner of my mind pretending she is Jane Austen.















The Book Thief, this book will smash your heart.















Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, so happy I finally read this book after the seeing the film many times and having owned the book for over a year. I was impressed at how closely the film followed the book. I am looking forward to reading more of his works and reflecting on them again when I brush up on more history of that time.















Looking for Alaska, I believe Paper Towns was my favourite John Green novel, though Alaska is most certainly worth the praise that it receives. Quite heartbreaking and frustrating.















Frisco Pigeon Mambo, someone sent me this and it was quite funny. Reading a pigeon's thoughts. I feel like this is one of those books one should read when they are still grotty and 12, however the references are more pleasing when one is older.















The Walking Dead: Days Gone Bye, Michael was reading The Walking Dead and the series was coming out and so I thought I'd check it out. It was OK. A little awkward at times, but still a great concept. I was impressed how the series was able to stretch out the first issue for the whole season.















Jane, I'm not sure what this is.

GQ/Jan, now this magazine or at least, this issue was good! This was the issue with Rhianna on the cover and they had a page about different lunches you could make and I fell in love. Ripped it out of the borrowed magazine and still have it now. I can't wait to follow their lunchtime instructions.















Glamour/Aug, this magazine was lying on the floor of Michael's room. God know's why. Whatever. Anyway, I wanted to see what a Glamour magazine was like and I wasn't surprised. More sex and other stuff that I find completely trivial.















Deathnote #1, I'd be interested in seeing how this story plays out. It's about a boy who picks up a book that's used by those that control who dies, and he starts using it himself, killing off murders he see's on TV.















Detroit Metal City #1, I bought this for my brother's birthday, but wanted to make sure it was OK first. It's quite funny, but possibly offensive to those who either like light music or dark music. I ended up keeping it and sent James a different present. I give it to him sometime... but I also think I may have left it in New York. Hmm...















Paper Towns, I read this after purchasing a copy at VidCon. I loved the passion around the nerdfighters and though I should properly join the bandwagon and read the book. John Green had also helped me out a bit, just by being nice, during VidCon and so it's my only way I can repay him.















Eat Pray Love, I was quite excited about reading this book. I first saw it in my friends room back in April 2009 and found myself quickly reading through the first few pages and enjoying it. I finished it on a plane on the way back from VidCon, and it was OK. I didn't find her revelations as incredible as others might, because I already had those revelations and I also found her attempt at humour a bit embarrassing at some points. She also seemed to be a bit annoying at times, which means, she must be honest because so many of us are annoying.















And Tango Makes Three, I read this in the Barnes and Noble on 17th St because I know these people! They're charming and amazing and this book is incredible. Recently their work was featured in the Museum of Sex!















the perks of being a wallflower, now being turned into a film. Read this before you see the movie so we can all possibly feel enraged! I'm just kidding, I'm sure they'll create a lovely adaptation. I'm worried about this book. I think I lent it to a friend, it was a used copy, but still, I want it. I could often see myself in the lead character, and I think that's why it resonates with so many people.















Dance Spirit/Feb, oh, you know, just another magazine to make me feel guilty for giving my life's ambition up. I desperately want to get back into dancing, but I need the funds to train and am without right now... still. A great magazine for the younger crowd because DANCE magazine was always far too serious for me when I was younger.















Nylon/Feb, you can't call this a teen fashion magazine, despite the teens in it, because I don't think they could get away with putting ads for cigarettes in it. That's the only thing I don't like, that they've left American Spirit or whatever it's called place ads in it's magazine. I think that's very wrong of them.
Anyway, I love Nylon. I had the Nylon front desk experience before they put a lock on their front door (surely not because of me! haha) and it was amazing. The two girls were so nice and an excellent representation of what the magazine claims to be. I'll subscribe again when I can afford it.















TeenVogue/Mar, I like Teen Vogue. Fashion-wise I find the pieces in this magazine more inspiring than those that are selected for Women's magazine. The articles can actually be quite lame, though, which is disappointing and it's the only magazine that I could possibly trade in my desired life for a life of high-consumerism purely just to fight against the large majority of pointless articles. I'm sure it's not the topics or the age-target, but just the format. The best teen fashion magazine out there though, I've checked. This does treat their audience fairly seriously and is doing it's best to not be totally disney-fied.















Empire/Feb, I think this was a good issue, though maybe it wasn't from 2010. It was an inside look into the films coming out with some amazing pictures from behind the scenes of some classic films. This is a magazine I would subscribe to if I could.















Will Grayson Will Grayson, my very own Advanced Reader's Copy! I was so excited and made John Green feel awkward, because plenty of people get them, but it still meant a lot. I owned Paper Towns but hadn't read it so Will Grayson was my first John Green book (with David Levithan, yes, of course.) It was brilliant and the references were intriguing, and I started another list, but was soon swept into the story once I things started to get really shocking!















Real Simple/Jan, I would borrow these from the lady of the house and indulge in neatness and organization and recipes. I still have some recipes and they are really, really good. I don't like the consumer side of the magazine, but I do appreciate the constant quest of organizing every single possible thing in the Universe.















The Iliad, an epic chore. Yes, there are some really beautifully written passages, which is why the book is totally dog-eared, but it really was a challenge to complete it and I still think Achilles is a whiney bitch.















Have you read these books? What are your thoughts on them?