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Title: Chic Simple: Eyeglasses
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FYI: Part of the Chic Simple "Components" series, which includes: Bath, Bed Linens, Packing, Paint, Scarves, Shirt and Tie, and Scents.
Tripod members give this book 2.3 wrenches so far.
"Metal. Because glasses were first worn by the wealthy, some of the earliest material used in them were, naturally, luxurious - gold and silver. Later, as wearing glasses became more wide spread, light steel and wire were very fashionable - and certainly cheaper. As technology advanced in this century, lighter metals - such as nickel in the Twenties, aluminum in the Sixties and Seventies - proved popular. Today, metal frames, especially titanium, are enjoying a renaissance (particularly in sunglasses) because they're durable and reflect a certain asceticism - despite the price tag. Just as with plastic frames, the same rules apply when choosing metal frame color: follow hair color and skin tones."
(p. 62)
"Chic Simple: Eyeglasses" will help you see better. Why? Because it will help you pick a frame that looks and feels comfortable, not self-conscious. It is also an inviting book that you will enjoy leaving at the breakfast table or on the mantle for friends to read.
Have you read this book? How many wrenches would you give it? (The more wrenches, the better a Tool for Thought it is.)
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