Lookmatic Glasses Winner

The winner of the Lookmatic glasses giveaway is fourteen year old Emma who has had the same glasses since second grade.  She also writes a sweet blog that only has three posts but will make you glad you are not still in school.  Congratulations Emma!  Please email me with your prescription for your new Apprentice frames.

Lookmatic Glasses Giveaway

After years of squinting, I finally gave in and got glasses.  Once you start wearing them, you realize that one pair just isn't enough.  You need multiple pairs so you can coordinate with all your outfits.  That's why I love Lookmatic.  You can buy beautiful glasses and sunglasses online without breaking the bank.  They even let you virtually try frames on so you can choose the best style for your face. Not only will they let you see better, but they also make you look smarter too!

Lookmatic is giving one lucky Habitually Chic reader a free pair of optical glasses with your prescription or a pair of sunglasses! To enter, please leave a comment on this post with your name and favorite Lookmatic style.  You can always choose a different pair if you win.  (Exempt from the giveaway are the limited edition collaboration pairs from Loeffler Randall, TenOverSix, and Jason Schwartzman.)  One entry per person will be accepted until 11:59pm on Tuesday, October 2, 2012.  A winner will be announced on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. Good luck!

N.B. There seems to be some confusion on how to leave a comment from those of you who receive the Habitually Chic email subscription which arrives the day after posts are uploaded on the blog.  The blog is where all posts originate and is where you must leave a comment.  If you click on the title of the post in your email, it takes you directly to the blog post where you can scroll to the bottom and click on "Post a Comment." If you are the main page of the blog, you have to click on the hyperlink that says for example "8 Comments" at the bottom of the post to leave a comment. Please note that all comments are moderated which means you won't see your comment automatically appear.  Your comment will be approved later so please do not leave multiple comments.  If you email me directly to enter, you will be disqualified. 

UPDATE: This giveaway has ended and a winner has been chosen.  

Shown above are my pair of Lookmatic Apprentice frames in tortoise.

Chic Shades

I've been loyal to Tom Ford sunglasses for years but I'm thinking it might be time for a switch. Or at least some new additions so I can mix things up. I ran across the German brand Mykita today on Style.com and might have to check them out.  Their sunglasses are not only favored by rock stars like P.Diddy and Katy Perry but their frames are also worn by Daniel Craig in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.  I have to wait until they email me back to find out the stockists in New York but a little internet research reveals that you can find them at the Bergdorf Goodman Men's Store.  If anyone needs me today, that's where I'll be. 

Shot by Mark Borthwick in Tulum, Mexico, 2012

Geek Chic

There really isn't anything geeky about these bespeckled beauties including Carrie Donovan above but there is definitely something about a pair of glasses that makes the wearer appear smarter.  I had a cab driver ask me today if I worked at Citibank. A random question to say the least but I chalk it up to my new glasses that apparently make me look really, really smart.  I had a lot of readers ask me where I got them after seeing them in my last post so I figured why not compile a few iconic images of those who wear glasses and a few that probably will be someday.  For the record, my new glasses are Ray Ban Wayfarer Square and they definitely make geek chic.

David Hockney

Iris Apfel

Liz Claiborne

Philip Johnson

Jay Z

Colin Firth as A Single Man

Swifty Lazar

Scarlett Johansson

Yves Saint Laurent

Jenna Lyons

Michael Caine

Joanna Hillman

Woody Allen

Fleur Cowles

Erin Fetherston by Vanessa Jackman

Grace Kelly

Gregory Peck in To Kill a Mockingbird

Emily Blunt

Grace Kelly

Demi Moore

Grace Kelly

Minnie Mortimer

Justin Beiber

Kanye West

Paul McCartney

Isabelle Adjani

Photo by Vanessa Jackman

Morrissey

Photo by Vanessa Jackman

Michael Caine

Photo by Vanessa Jackman

Elisa Sednaoui in Chanel

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Charlotte Rampling

Madeline Weeks

Sophia Loren

Chic Shades

I love finding cool shops in New York and recently my friend Jessica introduced me to Silver Lining Opticians (100 Thompson Street, New York, NY 10012, 212-274-9191) which is beyond cool. They have outfitted some of the hottest musicians including Rihanna, Jay Z, Kayne West, and Katy Perry in chic shades but they also have lots of shades and frames for us non-rock stars. The shop is known for having the largest collection of vintage Dior sunglasses but also have their own new line of frames and hot Persols for the boys. I enjoy trying on as many pairs as possible on each visit especially the ones that make me feel like Rachel Zoe, who surprisingly has never been to the shop. I found this shocking because I know she would find the place as "bananas" as I do! Happy Shopping!

Do I look smarter?