Here’s permission: Go ahead. Make a spectacle out of yourself. 

Listen to me, friend, there’s no better time to upgrade those specs and leave the contacts on the shelf--because, if you haven’t noticed, it’s cool to be a nerd. Especially if you hit the retro styles for a modern vintage vibe.

For years the ophthalmologically challenged have steered clear of anything that may earn them the dreaded “four eyes” label. But, this is your chance, embrace your inner geek, get out there and get out of your same ol’. The trick is to test unisex frames smaller and/or larger than you normally would. Trust me, you’ll be surprised how cool you look!  And I want you to be cool.

Believe it or not, glasses can actually take an outfit from your blue jeans and white tee to an evening out.  Frankly, they make more than your outfit–they can define your look.  Case in point, take these memorable characters:

Still not with me?

OK, lets look at some of Hollywood’s hottest.

All right, you get the point.

So where do you go from here? 

I popped into a couple local shops in Sarasota to give you a head start. 

And, that’s not all.  They will send you five pairs for five days for an in-home try on. No charge (just a credit card hold for good measure). Free shipping, both ways.   Still not kidding.






But think of these as eyewear, not sunnies – I shake my head at how cool they are.




So, go on.  See for yourself how it will up your cool factor.  Even though going nerd is counter-intuitive, all eyes will be on you.

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