💨 morning mist

{source: via @iamgogosha's Instagram Story, from Season 4, Ep 1 "The Trip" Seinfeld}

What I Wore: glasses- Firmoo "CP2012", earrings- Julie Vos, necklace- gift from my hubby, top- thrifted, jeans- Kohls, boots- Sundance 

New glasses alert!!! 

I picked up these Firmoo "CP2012", I love the sparkly blue color. 

The only thing is I wish I spring for the antireflective 

{even though I was pretty sure I did...}

After seeing a $0 a pair promo in my inbox, 

I used to order from Firmoo pretty frequently but haven't checked them out in a while

not going to lie I went on looking for the frames in their email,

styles AC55070 & AC72181 but neither one came up.

Firmoo sometimes does a bait-and-switch with their marketing 

where the frames pictured don't fit the promo 

or the promo is for "first time customers only" 

(I HATE that... there has to be some reward for being a loyal returning customer... right?!)

🤷🏻‍♀️

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Tuesday PSA :: Micro-Influencers

Being "a blogger" is a funny thing, 

weird to talk about in real life, 

especially after years of teaching and trying to keep this part of my life separate and secret. 

I know that I am not a huge blogger, and I don't really want to be. 

I like writing this blog as a style diary, a journal of travels and adventures. 

I have gotten lots of sponsorships, have met lots of amazing people, 

attended a couple blogging conferences 

I blogged a lot about sponsorships and working with brands in my post titled

"Friday Focus :: How I work / want to work with brands + 5 tips for working with bloggers".

I came across this "Why Micro-Influencers" infographic posted by bloghaven on Instagram

and knew I had to share it.

{source: bloghaven on Instagram} 

Just because some bloggers don't have massive followings and celebrity status 

doesn't mean that their endorsement isn't powerful and profitable. 

It does mean that companies need to be respectful 

and followthrough with offers and opportunities, also discussed in my previous post

"Offers" like this one I recently received from Shillume.com, 

is exactly what NOT to do when reaching out to a blogger.

You "need" me to do all these things for $10, yeah, no thank you. 

Here is an example that is even worse...

Firmoo was one of the first eyeglass companies that sponsored my blog and sent me free glasses. 

I have quite a few pairs and enjoy them.

I like a lots of Firmoo's glasses but have been annoyed at their emails claiming "Free Pair"

but in the fine print, and sometimes not at all, they say "only for new customers".

Recently, a "representative" from Firmoo asking for help with promoting a customer survey,

in exchange for a new pair of Firmoo glasses, 

I said yes and posted the link to the survey on my Instagram stories as requested and even posted a link on the side bar of my blog:

I reached back out to "Logan" and told him that my end of the deal was complete, 

he sent me a link to a website to "redeem a free pair" 

but once again it was "only for new customers" which doesn't make sense. 

Why wouldn't you want to BUILD and STRENGTHEN the relationships with existing customers, especially micro-influencers?

"Logan" didn't get back to me for over a week, 

I reached back out and asked if he had some code since that was only a website 

and I got this back days later:

Wow. 

My response:  

Only to never hear from him again, which to be honest, sucks.

Now I feel that I can no longer recommend Firmoo as an online eyewear company.
I think that they are worth getting "your first pair free",
which I ended up opening a new account with my blog email
& claiming the pair I wanted in the first place.

I am happy I did because I really like them:

{Style #S943 for reference}

So go get you some free glasses but beware of lack of followthrough. 

As a micro-influencer, I feel obligated to be honest about sponsorships. 

Share the good and bad of sponsorship opportunities. 

Which is exactly a feature of being a micro-influencer that Bloghaven outlined in their infographic. 

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Spectacular Sunday: Crystal Clear!

1. Warby Parker "Chamberlain" {$95}
2. Firmoo #DBSN62305 in clear {$19}
3. EyeBuyDirect "MOOD" {$55}
4. Warby Parker "Coley" also love "Anders" {$95}
5. WOOW Eyewear in "Trust Me" get yours @ 10/10 Optics
6. Zenni Pastel Round Eyeglasses 125716 {$9.95}
7. Warby Parker "Finch" in Lilac Crystal
8. Warby Parker "Finch" in Juniper Green
9. Warby Parker  "Silvan" in Peony- limited edition =(

I don't know about you, but I am itching for some crystal clear glasses
🔅

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Some products may be gifted to me for promotion, 

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Thanks for your continued support! <3

Sunday Shopping

Following bustle on Instagram is full of inspiration,

like this nugget of truth {originally from Modcloth}:

Especially since my birthday month has come to a close,
I have some shopping to share!

1. As soon as I saw these leopard K5090 glasses on Firmoo's Instagram {pictured on isognidellaele} I knew I had to check them out! I ended up getting them in both colors, especially since it was buy one get one free! Two pairs of prescription glasses for $30! To be fair, and not make me look completely psychotic, I ordered these before my 10/10 Optics adventure to the Faniel Trunk Show. I know I am an eye glass addict but that was a little much, even for me! #noragrets

2. Pug Shorts from The Crop Stop are too cute, I needed them! Can't wait to cuddle with my pug in these pug shorts.

3. I love these unfinished raw hem jeans that I saw on Kohl's Instagram, I had to find them online. I got them in the dark wash and they fit amazingly! Raw hem is all the rage this season- I saw tons in Target last week. 

4. I contacted ggc_sales on instagram because the last order I placed never arrived. She apologized for the oversight and offered to send me a free item from the shop, I picked these American Eagle jeans and I am so happy I did because they are so comfortable and fit perfectly too! 

5. I took advantage of the buy 2-get-one-free offer from myrotatingcloset on instagram, I love this vintage card blouse!

6. I have loved these white ceramic houses at Target for a few months now, I was so happy to find them on sale for $3! 

Happy Sunday Shopping! 

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My Top 5 Places to Buy Eyeglasses Online!

Glasses shown above: BonLook Trailblazer in "Woodland Plaid"

I recently did my Top 5 NJ Thrift Stores
& was inspirited by a Buzzfeed article that I was tagged in on Facebook
"9 Affordable Places to Buy Stylish Glasses Other Than Warby Parker"

I remember first finding that you could get cheap prescription glasses online,
I was like "WHAT?!"
I blogged about my early eye glass buying experiences HERE,

I have been buying / receiving glasses from online retailers
since the beginning of this blog, almost 6 years ago now!

Buying glasses online has been my go-to method,
but since my 10/10 Optics experience in NYC,
I never realized how awesome it is to have an expert help you style your eyewear,
to get the absolute perfect pair.
So keep that in mind!

Here are my Top 5 Places to Buy Eyeglasses Online
{unlike the Buzzfeed article, my list does include Warby Parker, sorry not sorry}
All of these sites have glasses for under $200 and that is with prescription lenses!

#1: Warby Parker
My Experience: I have a pair of Sinclairs in navy {see them on HERE} and they are awesome, the prescription is getting too old, I have to have them updated! I love their quality, they look the same as the day I got them 5 years ago. Sturdy and cute!
Did you check out my Warby Parker Sunglass Styling post yesterday?!
Lookbook coming in September!

1. Maynard in "Cortado"
2. Fillmore in "Redwood Ash"
3. Topper in "River Stone Blue Fade"
4. Arthur in "Green Spruce"
5. Beckett in "Saddle Sage"
6. Haskell in "Crystal and Maple"
7. Percy in "Crystal"

#2: BonLook
My Experience: My first pair on BonLook glasses were the "Barbarella" worn most recently HERE. I absolutely love these, so happy I was able to score the LAST pair in 2011!
Since then I have gotten the Jack & Norma in "Champagne" from the A Beautiful Mess x BonLook collection, worn HERE.
I have a purple striped pair, worn HERE & a pair of black glasses with clear bottoms, worn HERE.

1. Myrtle in "Rose Dazzling"
2. Keiko in "Lily White"
3. Myrtle in "Diamond Violet"
4. Captivate in "Berry"
5. Myrtle in "Ebony Granite"
6. Muse in "Purple Haze"
7. Coco in "Champagne"
8. Stargazer in "Woodland Plaid"
9.Boho in "Dazzling"
10. Folk in "Pretty Purple"
11. Heaven in "Blackout"
12. Daze in "Gold Diamond" {So cute on ilovecatsandclothes on Instagram}

#3: Firmoo
My Experience: Firmoo has sponsored me with quite a few pairs of glasses on this blog. I have never been disappointed. The quality is great and they stay in great shape even after many years of wear. I always find pairs I love and would like to add to my collection.
My collection:
I have a purple pair with gold accents that I love, worn HERE.
A black pair that have futuristic sides, worn HERE.
 A blue and tortoise pair, worn HERE.
 A clear camo pair, worn HERE.
 A green camo pair, worn HERE.
 A neon green pair, worn HERE.
A matte brown tortoise pair, worn HERE.

1. #DBSN62264 in "Blue, Pattern (C562)"
2. #FRTS55003 in "Green, Purple (C-P12)"
3. #HUM189 in "White (C4)"

#4: Zenni
My Experience: I have one pair of Zenni glasses, they are the black polka dot version of these glasses, although I want the red and the white, they are just so cute! I love the quality of these. My favorite aspect of ordering from Zenni is the option to get something engraved on the inside of your glasses! Mine say "behindglasses" just a little cute blog note, see them HERE.

1. Prescription Heart-Shaped Glasses 4420218 in "Red"
2. Translucent Heart-Shaped Eyeglasses 4421029 in "Pattern"
3. Retro Heart-Shaped Eyeglasses 4421233 in "Cream"
4. Acetate Full-Rim Frame with Spring Hinges 187616 in "Blue"
5. Acetate Full-Rim Frame with Spring Hinges 187617 in "Purple"
6. Browline Eyeglasses 193918 in "Red"
7. Acetate Full-rim Frame With Spring Hinges and Stainless Steel Temples 787817 in "Purple"
8. Stylish Plastic Full-Rim Frame 282539 in "Multicolor"
9. Cat-Eye Eyeglasses 206317 in "Purple"
10. Cat-Eye Eyeglasses 483921 in "Black"
11. Acetate Full-Rim Frame 625616 in "Blue"
12. Acetate Full-rim Frame 104715 in "Brown"

#5: LookMatic
My Experience: I have one pair of LookMatic glasses, worn HERE. I like them, but I am not sure that the prescription is quite right in them, either that or the clear bottoms bother my eyes.
I have worked with LookMatic to do a Holiday Look{Matic} lookbook in 2014 {Part 1 / Part 2}

1. Parker / 2. Madison

Bonus {because you can never have enough pairs!}:

Coastal:
My Experience: I have a pink pair of "Love" brand glasses that Coastal sent me, that I really do love, worn HERE. Coastal is more like an online eyeglass boutique with many different brands for sale at a range of prices.

1. Love L767 in "Blush Petal"
2. Sophia Loren SL1520 in "Rose"
3. Bottega Veneta BV148 in "Cross Blue Ink"
4. Derek Cardigan 7007 in "Fuchsia"

GlassesLit:
My Experience: I have the Hazelplastic Wayfare Frames, love them, worn HERE! They are big, kinda cheap quality but what are you expecting for glasses under $15. They are still fun, but buyer beware I ordered these red white and blue stars and stripes patterned glasses but they "got lost in the mail" and then were "out of stock". So that sucks and I have yet to get another pair from them, but for the price I may try again some day.

1. Barlow Cat Eye Eyeglasses
2. Hazelplastic Wayfare Frame {these are the ones I have}
3. Jenny Acetate Framed Rectangle
4. Chambers Plastic Eyeglasses

Rivet & Sway:
My Experience: When they had their own website, I ordered the "Pink Punchlines" and they are awesome. They are a bit pricier than other options ($150+) but the quality is there. They now sell Rivet & Sway glasses on Eyeglass.com with a different selection.

1. Layer Cake in "Pink Frosting" / 2. Ms. G in "Lucite"

I loved this "Spectacle Spectrum of Personalities"
that I found on Pinterest:

{source}

According to this, I am a little bit librarian, hipster, and drag queen.

Pretty accurate I think, haha!

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