Hello! Today's post is a more interactive one because I need all of your help to make some decisions. Recently, SpecsPost contacted me regarding their prescription glasses service. Their website is an easy and cheap way to buy your glasses - you simply choose your frames, add the details of your prescription and SpecsPost will send out your new glasses at a fraction of the price. As a glasses wearer for reading, I was excited to try out this innovative service for myself:
Let's start with a glasses-free photo of my face - lovely, there are far too many large images of my face in this post! I was sent the SpecsPost 'Home Trial,' which sends three pairs of glasses to your home, lens free, to try on before you buy. You can choose which designs suit you best and decide to either purchase the frames or send them back. Here are the three I chose:
Option 1: Black Retro Glasses
£28
I couldn't resist this oversized retro pair, despite the fact that I'm definitely not cool enough to pull off geek-style glasses! These were my 'risk' choice of the three, but I actually like the shape on my face and find them very easy to wear. I love the addition of the detailed brown edging around the frames, which I think makes them look far more expensive than just £28.
Option 2: Parker Petite Sunglasses
£28
As much as I love the first pair of glasses, I thought a great use of the SpecsPost website would be to grab myself some prescription sunglasses. I struggle to read for long periods of time without my glasses, but this can create a bit of a dilemma in bright summer sunshine. These sunglasses are a little small for my face and don't really suit me, but I still think that they are a basic yet versatile pair of black sunglasses to co-ordinate with any outfit.
Option 3: Grace Tawny Sunglasses
£35
Finally, I decided to try a more vintage style pair of sunglasses. I loved the tawny tortoiseshell print as soon as I spotted them on the website, as well as the oversized retro frames. The tinted lenses aren't as dark as I would like (not much opportunity for 'people watching' in these) but I love the colour of the frames. They are subtle enough to go with every outfit, but certainly add a more statement edge than the second pair. I can imagine them going perfectly with my vintage-style summer dresses as I read in the sunshine this summer.
Overall I love the concept of SpecsPost as an affordable and hassle-free way to get some fashionable frames. The prices are incredibly good value, and the website also includes a variety of designer frames for all you label junkies. The process is simple and hassle free and the option to trial the frames before you add your prescription lenses demonstrates the SpecsPost ethos of the importance of customer satisfaction and great communication.
So which pair are your favourite? I can't decide between pair 1 and pair 3 personally, although the third pair are a more useful addition to my glasses collection. Please comment below and help me decide which pair to keep!