I don’t really need to wear eyeglasses all of the time – but I like to wear them at work mainly because I’m on a computer all day.
For years I’ve been rocking the vintage geek chic eye glasses look. I usually have 2-3 frames on the go which I rotate.
In the past I have always found cool frames on eBay. This time around I really wanted something a lil more classic, edgy, cool and yet timeless. Tall order? Of course, it’s me!
I found a seller by the name of ‘egamon’ who has not only an eBay shop but also his own eyeglass and frame website appropriately named Vintage Eyeglasses Online www.vintageeyeglassesonline.com
I got it into my head as you do a few months ago that I wanted a pair of Tart Arnel’s. Oh you know those amazing frames that Johnny Depp and Rashida Jones have been busting out all over town. Very clean and very geek chic. The price? Oh yeah…hmm $499 – $999 CAD.
But when I looked on Vintage Eyeglasses Online I noticed the prices and selection were stellar. Not only were they authentic Tart’s but also a plenitude of sizes to choose from.
Vintage Arnel Style Men’s Eyeglass Frames by Kono called Brute in Black
At Vintage Eyeglasses Online offer unique, vintage eyeglass frames for both men and women…ideal for prescription or sunglass lenses…at very competitive prices. You can find Plastic Frames, Metal Frames, Gold Filled Frames, Cat eye Styles, Jewelled Frames, Combination Frames and Sunglasses. Other brand names they carry include of: American Optical, Bausch & Lomb, Ray Ban, Imperial Optical, Kono, Liberty Optical and Marine Optical.
I didn’t have loads of money to spare being on a Youth Worker’s budget 
– so I opted for three frames that ran me just under $100 CAD from eBay.com. 3 Frames for under $100 CAD! Now if you buy from his website it maybe a lil bit more if you don’t play the eBay game. For me – I’m always looking to save cash – see what feels right for you in the moment.
Marine Optical Vintage Men’s Hybrid Eyeglass Frame in Demi Amber
Think of the mark up you are paying for one pair of frames from an optical shop. Now the key here is to know your size people and thus you can not only save money but find the right frame size for you. Look on the right or left side of your eyeglass frames and you will see 2 or 3 numbers e.g. 46-20. If you see this, that is your eyeglass frame size. Capiche?
The shipping as a head’ up is quite affordable too from Vintage Eyeglasses Online. I didn’t even get charged any duty. The frames came impeccably packaged too from NYC.
I encourage you not to feel any trepidation buying from this seller. The communication was always on point, service perfection and the goods – all quality. I’m planning on rocking these frames for a few years and buying some more. Tell Mr. Greenberg I sent you.
Mel xo
Cool find! I usually get my glasses from Pacific Mall b/c they know what fits Asian faces (low bridge, high cheekbones) – plus you can get some very sweet deals on designer frames. But I love these: http://www.vintageeyeglassesonline.com/alainmikliparis1131col3002.aspx
Those are rad! Head’s up – if you want them I can arrange a 10% discount. Are the prices good at PM? Mel
Hmmm…. gonna have to think about it. Glasses so rarely fit my face so I’m nervous about buying a pair I can’t try first.
Prices aren’t bad at P-Mall – just don’t go to Fuji. They’re a huge chain but they rip you off. We went to some tiny place and got 3 pairs with designer frames for $700. Two pairs had prescriptions.
i hear you!
what are you pref in frames? geek chic? modern? classic?
I’d say modern. I love my pair of minimal, rimless glasses. They’re so sleek, they work with any outfit.
that’s cool…I’m a Leo…I’m all about the statement.