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I'm pretty utilitarian as far as sunglasses go - they have to be nearly indestructable because I am constantly taking them on and off taking pictures, dropping my camera body on them...etc.
That said, My Maui Jim's have been all over the world without a hitch.
They were insanely expensive, though.
That said, My Maui Jim's have been all over the world without a hitch.
They were insanely expensive, though.
I would love designer sunglasses... but I'm horrible when it comes to sunglasses.
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Sigh. So I don't dare trust myself w/ any pair of sunglasses that cost more than $20 now.
To date:
- completely and utterly lost: at least 5 pairs
- dropped into a reservoir (when coxing/crew): 2 pairs
- accidently threw in trash (restaurants): 2 pairs
- broken (cost of repair > new pair): 3 pairs
Sigh. So I don't dare trust myself w/ any pair of sunglasses that cost more than $20 now.
I've got a pair of Revo's that I really like, the coating seems to be pretty robust. I've had them for 7 years now and they look pretty good. Makes the $250 easier to swallow. I'll likely not spend that much again if something happens to these....something about being in college vs. married
Just lost my (then) more than 10 year old black Ray-Bans last fall...
Replaced them in January with one (cheap but very good) pair of Polaroids and one (stylish but really too expensive) pair of Oakleys. Both pairs was birthday presents from my girlfriend.
I also have a 20 year old custom made round, dark blue glassed John Lennon-esque that I wear every now and then. <- appropriate smiley, right? Even if they look more like my (lost) Ray-Bans than the cool glasses...
Wasn't there a sunglasses thread a couple of months ago? Edit: Cannot find any... probably just in my imagination...
Replaced them in January with one (cheap but very good) pair of Polaroids and one (stylish but really too expensive) pair of Oakleys. Both pairs was birthday presents from my girlfriend.
I also have a 20 year old custom made round, dark blue glassed John Lennon-esque that I wear every now and then.
<- appropriate smiley, right? Even if they look more like my (lost) Ray-Bans than the cool glasses... Wasn't there a sunglasses thread a couple of months ago? Edit: Cannot find any... probably just in my imagination...
You know, I always used to break and lose glasses, but I finally broke down and bought a decent pair. And you know what, I still have them because I actually take care of them. I bought a pair of serengeti's mostly because I love the lenses. The definition and clarity is absolutely unbelievable. They adjust to the sunlight so they're never too bright or too dark, and they're awesome for driving.
Mine are Bvlgari and are very similar to these: http://shop.com.edgesuite.net/ccimg.shop.com/220000/228700/228756/products/22105701.jpg
Love them! I lost them once... but I called the Vertu Concierge service on my Ascent and they found them for me
I figure sunglasses make me look stupid. If I'm going to look stupid I like to do it in style.
Love them! I lost them once... but I called the Vertu Concierge service on my Ascent and they found them for me
I figure sunglasses make me look stupid. If I'm going to look stupid I like to do it in style.
I've stopped buying expensive sunglasses as I either break them, lose them or leave them where the dog can get them and chew them up.
I've gone through 3 pairs of $150 Dragon sunglasses.
The last sunglasses I bought, 2 weeks ago off ebay, were some Ray-Bans. They cost £15 inc shipping!
I've gone through 3 pairs of $150 Dragon sunglasses.
The last sunglasses I bought, 2 weeks ago off ebay, were some Ray-Bans. They cost £15 inc shipping!
i just got my first pair of decent sunglasses ,
theyre some pretty rad pumas , they were only $82 , but def the most ive spent on shades . but so far im happy .
theyre some pretty rad pumas , they were only $82 , but def the most ive spent on shades . but so far im happy .
I had a great pair of nike sunglasses that got stolen a few years ago. Now I'm looking for a replacement pair that has rubber ear pieces (they all seem to be plastic now, which sucks for running).
I also have a pair by Converseconfused: ) that used to be prescription, but my eyes got worse, so I just put in regular dark glass (and wear them with contacts now).
Now I'm looking for a replacement pair that has rubber ear pieces (they all seem to be plastic now, which sucks for running).I also have a pair by Converse
confused: ) that used to be prescription, but my eyes got worse, so I just put in regular dark glass (and wear them with contacts now).
I have a pair of Ray Ban's I really like; I bought them on eBay. Unfortunately I managed to leave them at a customer's house yesterday. I'm hoping she finds them so I can pick them up. Otherwise, I'm going to have to find a new pair as I'm planning a trip to Orlando next month, and I can't be without
This is my favorite subject EVER. I'm a designer sunglass whore. I have two pairs of Gucci sunglasses.
I have one pair that is a tortoise, semi-transparent color frame with light brown lenses. The side trim has the gucci G web pattern on a little gold block(on each temple) and then has the word Gucci embossed in gold on each side. The lenses are fairly round with some hint of squarishness. Very cute.
I also have a pair that is the classic black rounded square frame - just has the little G's on the side. I decided not to go with the rhinestones for the extra 30 bucks, but looking back, I kind of wish I had.
My next pair is going to be something Chanel or D&G. If my parents don't go *******.
I have one pair that is a tortoise, semi-transparent color frame with light brown lenses. The side trim has the gucci G web pattern on a little gold block(on each temple) and then has the word Gucci embossed in gold on each side. The lenses are fairly round with some hint of squarishness. Very cute.
I also have a pair that is the classic black rounded square frame - just has the little G's on the side. I decided not to go with the rhinestones for the extra 30 bucks, but looking back, I kind of wish I had.
My next pair is going to be something Chanel or D&G. If my parents don't go *******.
I'm all for the $5 sunglasses.
I have huge, fantastic shades that I got from Walmart.. they work and that's what matters.
My first pair were a $10 one from Nordstrom (you gotta know where to look in the store), but my head is so big that they broke in a few months from taking them on and off.
The 2nd pair were from Nordstroms again ($10!) and were a little small. Not enough for me to care, but again, my giant head broke them.
My current pair are the $5 ones from Walmart. I grabbed them before I went to Europe. They are AWESOME! They actually fit on my giant head, and they cover my eyes, and block out the sun.
If I can get the same amount of protection with a $5 pair as a $500 pair, I think I'll go for the $5 ones.
(Yeah, I also buy the knockoff shirts. I will not pay $72 for a Lacoste polo, if I can get the same one (basically) for $10 on Harwin!)
I have huge, fantastic shades that I got from Walmart.. they work and that's what matters.
My first pair were a $10 one from Nordstrom (you gotta know where to look in the store), but my head is so big that they broke in a few months from taking them on and off.
The 2nd pair were from Nordstroms again ($10!) and were a little small. Not enough for me to care, but again, my giant head broke them.
My current pair are the $5 ones from Walmart. I grabbed them before I went to Europe. They are AWESOME! They actually fit on my giant head, and they cover my eyes, and block out the sun.
If I can get the same amount of protection with a $5 pair as a $500 pair, I think I'll go for the $5 ones.
(Yeah, I also buy the knockoff shirts. I will not pay $72 for a Lacoste polo, if I can get the same one (basically) for $10 on Harwin!)
I love sunglasses, but why the brand name needed?
I have 2 pair I love. Isn't that enough?
I paid $9.50 for one pair and $15 for another.
I don't understand how people justify spending so much money for sunglasses. One of the world's mysteries that I will never understand. *sigh*
I have 2 pair I love. Isn't that enough?
I paid $9.50 for one pair and $15 for another.
I don't understand how people justify spending so much money for sunglasses. One of the world's mysteries that I will never understand. *sigh*
When I got my current pair of "regular" glasses, I thought it would be worthwhile to get the clip-ons for them. Extra money, and they suck. Not polarized, so the just make everything a bit darker, and they add weight so that my glasses fall down my face more.
What I really want, is a pair of these.
What I really want, is a pair of these.
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