Thursday, 16 May 2013

Guest Post: Girls in glasses- What do guys really think?

Hi everyone! I have another guest post for you today! It's by Holly Powell who works for Vision2You and is here to talk about what guys really think about girls with glasses. I love glasses as an accessory but unfortunately for me, I have 20/20 vision. I think I need to get myself some fake glasses! Hope you enjoy today's guest post!

When it comes to girls in glasses, opinion seems to be divided, those who wear glasses hate them and opt for contacts, those who don’t need them buy a pair just for fashion purposes, go figure? Maybe it comes down to the “you always want what you can’t have” mindset. Now, I’m not talking sunglasses, I’m talking the clear framed everyday glasses that you might need for short or long distance (or both). Teenvogue blogger Anna Cooperberg picked up on this trend and once said:

“Whether you have perfect vision or not, geeky frames look instantly chic – as far as accessories go, we give them a 20/20!”

Celebrities who have been spotted looking fab in their glasses include the likes of Lucy Liu, Avril Lavigne and Jennifer Aniston and it’s easy to see why people want to match their style.


So, the celebs are wearing them, high street stores are selling them alongside their other accessories but why? Well, they instantly add that ‘something extra’ to your face and there’s become a culture of geek chic which we as fashion followers are absolutely loving, everyone loves an underdog and being the kid with your nose in the books is finally cool! Plus, this isn’t a hard look to pull off, glasses can be relatively cheap to purchase and there are so many varieties to choose from that you are bound to find a pair that suits your face shape and skin tone.

What do guys think?


In a report done back in 2000 by the BBC, the general consensus was that people with glasses were considered attractive because they appeared to have the brains and the beauty. It really should be the case that those who are smart should be considered equally if not more appealing than others, because let’s face it who doesn’t like to meet someone who challenges us? But the overwhelmingly positive opinion that came back from this report was that, for those of you who need to wear glasses, this isn’t a turn off, but what about those of us who want to wear them for fashion purposes?

One blog post that really summed this up well for me was the “5 reasons I like girls with glasses” article featured on Hello Giggles. From a guys perspective the writer explained, glasses were an accessory that they would actually notice. Girls spend a lot of time matching their bag to their shoes to their jewelry and they look great together, but guys didn’t necessarily notice this as much as we might think. Glasses, on the other hand are on your face, and easy to spot, hence providing you are wearing a flattering pair, they are much easier to notice.

So, it looks like wearing glasses is no bad thing, so those of you who need to have no reason sweat. For those of you who wear them for fashion purposes, well, they might be a great way to grab that guys attention and if you feel comfortable in them and if they give you confidence then why not? Embrace your face!

This guest post was contributed by Holly Powell on behalf of Ted Baker glasses at Vision2You, a specs-tacular online glasses store!

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Saturday, 27 April 2013

You are what you watch

Hey Guys!

The shows we watch influence us in some way or another whether we like it or not. Sometimes it can be through the attitudes of the characters or a certain catchphrase but more often that not it's through the clothes they wear. Some TV shows have defined a generation with their iconic style. Here are some examples of TV shows and a few films as well, that have defined generations. It's pretty hard to see since the full thing wouldn't fit on my blog but if you want to see the whole info-graphic it's all here.

Here are the TV shows and the trends they started:

Daisy Dukes- The Dukes of Hazard

Farrah's feathered hair- Charlie's Angels

Bell Bottoms- The Sonny and Cher Comedy show

Geometric sweaters- The Cosby Show

Wayfarer sunglasses- Risky Business

White linen pants- Miami Vice

Shoulder pads- Dynasty

Mom jeans- Saved by the Bell

Rachel's haircut- Friends

Flannel shirts- My So Called Life

Neon colours- The Fresh Prince of Bel Air

Midriff tops- Beverly Hills 90210

Designer high heels- Sex and the City

The blowout- Jersey Shore

Skinny ties- Mad Men

Again, if you want to see the full info-graphic, it's all here.

Did you wear any of these trends?

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Friday, 19 April 2013

Guest post: Wooden Sunglasses

Hi everyone! This is the first guest post I've had in a while and I'm so glad that it's Aimee! She blogs over at Bows&Beau-ties which I must say is just one of the cutest blogs I've ever seen! She set up her blog to showcase her personal style, give style advice, share her thoughts on trends and the fashion world. Her blog is great and I think you'll really love it!
Edel Therese

Hey Fashionable Guys&Girls!

I'm Aimee and I blog at Bows&Beau-ties, where I trend-spot, write about men's fashion, and the fashion industry in general. I'm excited to share one of my latest accessory finds with Edel's fashionable readers this week. 




With the warmer weather, I'm getting in a laid back boho mood. When I found these Wood Veneer Sunglasses by Tumbleweeds Handcraft (US$85, but $10 off with this link) on Bourbon&Boots I fell in love. If you've never shopped on Bourbon&Boots (I found them through some pinteresting), they find cute handmade gifts and "are a breath of fresh Americana air in the online shopping world".
These shades are handmade by a team of two in Chattanooga, TN. If the unique fact that they're made out of wood wasn't cool enough, they use different wood to create a stylish ombre. They come in two classic shapes- wayfarer and lolita (heart shape). Wary of the comfort level of wooden sunglasses? Bourbon&Boots explains, "Veneers are constructed on premanufactured, lightweight yet highly-durable plastic frames. Glasses measure 5 5/8th inches from temple to temple (hinge to hinge 5 1/4)". These sunglasses have already caught some attention at New York Fashion Week in Suzanne Rae's SS '12 collection, Thrillist New York Best of the Nation, and Tokyo Fashion Week with 12Showroom.


With the lolita shape, I put together a sweet look for a casual afternoon out with friends or a date. The PacSun Kirra Tube Shirred Dress (US$39.50) is adorable with ruching and buttons on top in the front. It's belted at the waist with a thin belt and has an elastic back. And it has convenient side pockets. I wear flats pretty much all the time and I love how versatile these light tan Tory Burch Chelsea Patent Leather Ballet Flats (US$178) are. I really liked cross body satchel bags this past autumn and I still like them for this spring and upcoming summer. This Volcom Look Back Shoulder bag from PacSun (US$31.50) has a two button snap closure, a zipped inner pocket, and is just the right size at 8" x 2.5". I don't wear many rings, but this Forever21 Leaf&Flower ring set (US$4.80) is just too cute.

The wayfarer is one of my favorite shapes. It's so retro 80s/classic. I think any shape can go with any outfit, but I like these with a button down&shorts kind of summer outfit. I added both a guy and girl look as these sunglasses are gender-neutral. For the bettys (girls), I chose the Abercrombie&Fitch Erica Chiffon Shirt (US$48) in navy and white stripe. Both the colour and lightness of the chiffon are just right for the summer. High rise shorts are big this season so I paired the top with A&F's destroyed light wash pair (US$58). For the dudes (guys), I chose the A&F Palmer Brook Twill shirt in navy plaid (US$39). A twill fabric is a simple weave that produces a diagonal pattern, like denim. Then I paired the shirt with a classic khaki short (US$29) that hit at the knee with minimal destruction at the trims. 
Stay Fabulous,
xoxo Aimee ♥


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Sunday, 31 March 2013

Sonas Denim patchwork jeans


Hi everyone!

Today I'm going to talk about a brand that you may have never heard of called Sonas Denim. This is a brand that you really should know about though. It was set up in 2001 by Gerry and his wife Christine in San Francisco, although Gerry is originally Irish (I just had to put that in there!), when Gerry couldn't find a pair of patchwork pants that he had bought at the Burning Man Festival. He decided to make his own patchwork jeans and got so many compliments that he started selling them. Sonas Denim was,
"Inspired in the desert, born in the Bay, made with a little luck of the Irish in California."

The jeans are unique and you are sure to stand out from the crowd in them. Below are my favourite jeans from their site and what I would wear with them. If you want to know where any of the items below are from all my sources are below, if you are unsure though you can leave a comment or you can email me on edeltherese95@gmail.com.
Broadway skinny
Polk Street Ultra Skinny

This first outfit is a very rock chic going out sort of look. I paired the leather jeans with a simple white peplum top, black wedges and some rocking accessories! The leather jeans are quite the statement piece so it's probably best to keep things simple. You know that saying, take one accessory off before you leave, you should implement that here, I went a bit overboard when I was making this collage!


This second outfit is slightly more daytime and definitely appropriate for Spring. The shirt is gorgeous, I am a massive fan of these long tailed shirts (is that what they're called?). The jeans are super skinny and are sure to make anyone's legs look amazing! I love mint, as you can probably tell from above, I especially love the mint shoes, they are just to die for! 

This is a fantastic brand, I really hope you check out their website!

The people of Sonas Denim have been very kind to give me a discount code to share with you all! Just type in love2013 when you get to the checkout for 20% off.

What do you think of Sonas Denim jeans?

Picture sources: Sonas Denim(jeans), Boohoo(studded bracelets), The Hut(suede wedges), Newlook(white peplum), Forever New(black and gold clutch), Wallis(triangle earrings), Shoe Rate(mint heels), Bank Fashion(floral shirt), Metropark(infinity necklace), Make Me Chic(mint watch), Zappos Couture(mint bag)


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