Saturday, December 21, 2013

Beyonce in Prada

Beyonce and Jay-Z went on a 22-day vegan diet just cause. Anyways, I find it weird that while going to vegan restaurants she wore leather pieces in animal prints. Kinda hypocritical don't you think? Well who am I to judge? I love meat. Although I've tried vegan restaurants and some are quite good. Maybe you can check them out. Nothing wrong with that. So here she is in a cow print sweater from Givenchy PreFall 2013 and some amazing Prada Fall 2013 sunglasses!






Prada 09Q sunglasses (SPR 09Q)
I have talked about these pair before saying they are inspired by the Miu Miu Noir. I will not retract that because it does. BUT I LOVE THEM! Haven't tried them on but I love the shape. It's a great cateye/wayfarer hybrid. I adore it! I already have a long list of Prada sunglasses on my wishlist and it looks like I'm adding another pair. HAIST! POVERTY!

I am so in love with it, I am giving it 5 out of 5 stars - PERFECT! PERFECTO! MAGNIFIQUE!

Go buy them at Otticanet here.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! SPREAD THE LOVE AND JOY! ;D

Monday, November 25, 2013

Wood Sunglasses (Woodzee and Robert Movadi Private Selection Wine Barrel Sunglasses)

There is a trend of sunglasses made of wood now. I think this is for the fact of environment conservation. Acetate is plastic and can be harmful (although Stella McCartney has been releasing sustainable ones but they're just almost 50% sustainable) so I guess wood is the best way. But they are waterproof so don't worry. :)

So Woodzee collaborated with Winery Robert Mondavi Private Selection. They had their oak barrels become the material for the sunglasses. Each frame is distinctively tinted due to contact with the wine (of course they won't be consistent.)

This is taken from Dailymail.com:

One California winemaker has collaborated with a local sunglass company on a line of eyewear made from recycled wine barrels.
The $120 shades, which have been produced in limited-edition quantities, are even wine-tinted - courtesy of the barrels’ former life as a wine aging receptacle.

Winery Robert Mondavi Private Selection, based off of the Central Californian Coast, decided to lend his oak barrels to a higher purpose.

The label has teamed up with Woodzee, a California-based eyeglass company that has previously turned the likes of skateboard decks and bamboo reeds into wooden frames.
The result of their union is a unisex pair of glasses, designed in a Wayfarer-type shape.
The glasses come in four lens colors: bronze, grey, reflective blue, and reflective green.
Each includes a barrel logo on its temple as a sign of its recycled past.
The glasses’ oak wood barrel frames are even ‘distinctively’ tinted, thanks to their contact with the wine label’s Coastal Crush Red variety.
‘Working with Robert Mondavi Private Selection was a natural fit,’ Woodzee co-founder Luke Winter said in a release.

Winemaking is so tied to the earth, and we couldn’t wait to see how we could take the oak wine barrels and make something really exciting from them,’ he continued.The excitement is mutual. Robert Mondavi Private Selection Winemaker Rick Boyer said of Woodzee: ‘It’s been great giving the barrels a new life by recycling our wood for Woodzee sunglasses.’
The glasses will be available for purchase through Woodzee’s website.



Sunday, November 24, 2013

Isabel Marant for Oliver Peoples Sunglasses

So, I announced this last month because Isabel Marant said so in her interview. While, no official announcement and photos have been released, I'm pretty sure you might be wondering what "very LA" sunglasses are. I was wise enough to look at the backstage shots of the Isabel Marant Spring 2014 show and lo and behold. I found them!

Have a look (Photos courtesy of Vogue.com, style.com, Google Images :) )





So far,  I see two shapes: round and aviators in lightly tinted lens, rose colored lens (obsessed with that) and gold mirrored lens (obsessed with that as well). They're not the most ground breaking but it fits the Marant boho rocker chic vibe. I think there will only be 2 styles. If we recall the Balmain x Oliver Peoples collection, there were only 2 as well so I think this will be the same for this one. Although I am wishing for an acetate pair like some cat eye/wayfarer hybrid shape. I'm a sucker for those.

Will you buy the Isabel Marant x Oliver Peoples sunglasses?

PS. I GOT SOME ISABEL MARANT X H&M PIECES! WILL POST AN OUTFIT SHOT ON IT. HEHEHE.

Saturday, November 23, 2013

I've been out for a while... A LONG WHILE

So, I have not been blogging for a while. Been very busy at work so when I go home, I rest.

Apparently, Lou Reed died and I posted a blog about his collab with Illesteva being a ripoff of Westward Leaning. I wish them peace but I will not change my opinion just because someone died.

Anyways, I'll be posting updates maybe daily (not sure) and I still don't know if I'll be posting outfit shots. I want this blog to be about sunglasses (although I love dressing up) but we'll see. :)

Oh yeah, I read "Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster" by Dana Thomas. It's good! Read it! :)

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Illesteva x Lou Reed Sunglasses

So Illesteva collaborated with Lou Reed for these pair of sunglasses which are available in other colors. Being exposed to a lot of sunglasses, I saw that it was SUPER SUPER DUPER SIMILAR to Westward Leaning's sunglasses. The difference is that Westward Leaning had a design on the temples, mostly less expensive than Illesteva and you get to help a charity with every purchase. Have a look and see.

Westward Leaning Color Revolutionsunglasses (Photo courtesy of westwardleaning.com)

Lou Reed x Illesteva Waverly Sunglasses (photo courtesy of refinery29.com)

So, which one do you prefer? I prefer the Westwards because they look more shaped, and got more choices. Plus, the fact that you get to help a charity for every purchase is a plus! :)

Sunday, October 13, 2013

ISABEL MARANT SUNGLASSES!

WHAAAAATTTTT????? This is like gonna be the coolest thing ever!

Isabel Marant held a barbecue on her Melrose Place Store to celebrate its one year of storing the coolest pieces on the planet. Fashionista covered the event and had this to write:

"Like the best hostess, Marant floated around the party throughout the night, seemingly hugging and kissing everyone. When we finally caught up with her, she told us she spends most of her time as “a working beast in Paris,” currently working on her Fall 2014 collection and a sunglasses collaboration with Oliver Peoples for the Spring/Summer collection, which she calls “very L.A.”

OMG! I literally died! A sunglasses collection from Isabel! I wonder what they would look like? The last designer collab with Oliver Peoples was Balmain and they were super expensive, BTW. I wonder how this would fare. Who's excited? What do you think will the collection look like? Can't wait for 2014! :D

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Salma Hayek in Balenciaga

This is just some ID for the sunglasses.

Salma Hayek, the first lady of fashion, is here watching Balenciaga Spring 2014 show. Why she's the first lady of fashion? Because she's married to Francois Henri Pinault, owner of PPR now Kering. And they have a daughter, Valentina. Wise girl! jk! She's wearing a Balenciaga Fall 2013 dress with a Balenciaga sunglasses.


If you guys are big Balenciaga fans, you would know these are an update of the Spring 2011 sunglasses as seen on Gisele Bundchen. Search for it.

I love the sunnies! So there. I don't know where to buy them yet. I'm guessing balenciaga.com or your nearest Balenciaga stores. :)

Rating 3 out of 5 - It's ok.

Friday, October 4, 2013

Eva Mendes in Vogue Eyewear

Eva looks fun and feminine in this dress she designed for New York & Company. She spoke about her designs saying she wants "something classic and that everyone would buy. Not very trendy and something you can wear for seasons." Judging from this look, I have to agree. It is a dress that can be styled young and mature. And she has Ryan Gosling, you go gurl!


Just from the photo, I knew right there and then that they wore Vogue sunglasses for the sole reason of the color combo. I have seen it and I loved it. And she is also the endorser of Vogue eyewear so there. :D
She's wearing the Vogue 2795/S from the new collection. It's a basic cat eye/wayfarer hybrid that's still good with the great color combo. They also have a full purple/lilac and full turquoise colors. Love them! Buy them here.

Rating 3 out of 5 - It's ok.


Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Paris Hilton in Prada

Yes. Paris Hilton is still alive. And she's still making appearances. She was interviewed by Alexa Chung for the release of her new single, Good Time featuring Lil Wayne. From the photo, I think you know that this one is from Prada right? :)
Prada SPR 04PS



I like this. This is from the Portrait collection. And it's because I love cat eyes. I also want this soooooo bad. Prada consistently brings it on the eyewear game. This one can be paired with your cocktail dress and go on a night out (yes even with shades on) or dress up your tee+ jeans combo. Buy them here.

Monday, September 30, 2013

Paris Hilton in Prada

Yes. Paris Hilton is still alive. And she's still making appearances. She was interviewed by Alexa Chung for the release of her new single, Good Time featuring Lil Wayne. From the photo, I think you know that this one is from Prada right? :)
Prada SPR 04PS



I like this. This is from the Portrait collection. And it's because I love cat eyes. I also want this soooooo bad. Prada consistently brings it on the eyewear game. This one can be paired with your cocktail dress and go on a night out (yes even with shades on) or dress up your tee+ jeans combo. Buy them here.

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Gwen Stefani in Versace

Gwen is seen here looking stylish (like always) and I'm sure you know what sunglasses she is wearing by now. It's VERSACE.
This pair has been spotted on a lot of celebs like Rihanna, Rita Ora, and Emma Stone. Obviously, Gwen works them the most. This looks like a 5 out of 5 pair already! :)




So these are the Versace 4253 sunglasses. What can I say? They're a great variation to the cat eye shape and that Versace Medusa and Greek detail on the temples is screaming "VERSACE!" And I can't help but covet it. If you want it too, buy them at Otticanet right here.

Rating: 4 out of 5- Almost perfect!

Friday, September 27, 2013

Heidi Klum in Gucci Sunglasses

Heidi Klum is sprucing up her airport style with some Gucci shades.
 Heidi Klum in Gucci Sunglasses
 Heidi Klum in Gucci Sunglasses
 Heidi Klum in Gucci Sunglasses
 Heidi Klum in Gucci Sunglasses


So, I love wayfarer shapes and this one is a acetate + metal hybrid sunglasses. PERFECT COMBINATION! I love how Heidi styled this opting for metallics to complement the sunnies and the leather jacket and camo top and pants! I must say this style is perfection. This is a pair that you can wear for seasons because they're not too trendy. And they're Gucci so invest! :)

Buy them here.

Rating 4 out of 5 - Almost perfect!


Thursday, September 26, 2013

Ke$ha in Miu Miu Sunglasses

Look at Ke$ha, she looks good for herself if I say so myself. I even kinda like her hair although I don't like the color of her shoes.



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So what sunglasses did she wear?
Miu Miu SMU 06O sunglasses in turquoise


Photos courtesy of Dailymail, miumiu.com, and otticanet

Based from the shape, I think you would figure it out that it's Miu Miu. What I love about this one is the color and it has a velvety texture. I like this one and Miu Miu has 2 other pentagon sunglasses alternatives, the Miu Miu SMU 11N and SMU 53N. Buy them here.

Rating 4 out of 5 - Almost perfect!

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Miley Cyrus in Maria Ke Fisherman

So you wanna know where to get Miley Cyrus' iHeartRadio Music Festival outfit? No? I thought so. But let's just entertain the people who do.

Miley Cyrus wore this provocative number at the iHeartRadio Music Festival by Maria Ke Fisherman.

Check her Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/mariakefisherman

According to her site, this is a custom made crochet and faux fur (at least it's faux fur) dress(?).
Photos are not mine (taken from Maria Ke Fisherman's Facebook page, JustJared, etc.)

 I thought she would retire the tongue. Oh well....



Ok, so this is a girl who can get any dress her heart desires. Heck, she's friends with Marc Jacobs. What's wrong with his designs? Oh Miley's growing up? To me, she's acting like a child. A child who's hungry for sex or attention or something. I grew up too but  I didn't succumb to being naked. I know it's hard to grow up in front of the camera and she has an unstable family but really, doesn't she have enough mind to put 2 and 2 together (hello Lindsay, hello Amanda!)???

I think if you want to show off your body, there are a lot more classier clothes to show them. And you can grow up and be sexy without looking like this. I love your songs We Can't Stop and Wrecking Ball Miley so I hope you clean up your act. At least Madonna was brave enough to say "I'm exploring my sexual side, doesn't anyone?" I mean, you haven't given us an explanation. You owe your impressionable fans. You don't have to be a role model but just feel the need to be responsible to make the world a better place. There are a lot of teenage pregnancies and rape cases and wearing suggestive outfits like that doesn't really help.

Sorry for the long post. Anyways, good luck to both Miley and Maria Ke Fisherman. I wish you both success, please do it in a less slutty way. THANKS! :D