I pride myself on the fact that the outfits seen here on The Steele Maiden always remain true to my real life. However, I noticed recently that there’s one very real part of me that rarely gets seen here. Which is a bad pun, because without them I can’t clearly see to the end of the next city block. I’m talking about eyeglasses, which I wear for distance (aka all the hours not spent behind a computer screen).. and yet you almost never see them here. It’s partially because they often catch a glare on the camera but more truthfully it’s because I guess I never think they look as cool as sunglasses for a day look or quite right with a ‘date look’. Silly, right? So today – I teamed up with VSP Direct to share how I wear my glasses casually for day and also for a simple spring date look.
For day I usually opt for this large, rounder blue/grey pair. Simple make-up and an even simpler outfit and I’m out to door on a weekend to run errands across the city. Oh – and I think there’s a common misconception that you can’t wear a lot of jewelry with glasses, but I’m never afraid to throw on a statement earring too – there’s already extra attention on your face when you wear glasses, so why not give them something fun to look at?
SHOP LOOK #1
Adam and I try to pause mid-week for Wednesday date nights, and since it’s usually something casual like the movies or trying dinner at a new local restaurant I try to find outfits that don’t feel too dressy but still feel cute (and work for the office earlier in the day). These boxier, tortoiseshell frames feel appropriate for night and pair well with a flirty black skirt and silky cargo jacket.
SHOP LOOK #2:
If you’re wondering what frames might look best on your own face – VSP Direct’s “Frame Your Fashion” photo sweepstakes can help. Enter weekly until May 25th by sharing a selfie & your style and you could win one of their weekly “Frame Your Fashion” eyewear style consults and designer sunglasses! One grand prize winner, selected from the 10 weekly winners, will also receive one year of VSP Direct vision insurance and a $250 gift card. Check out more here.
Here’s an example of my own entry to get you started – now selfie away!
I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.