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Last week I got an email from David Kind, asking if I was interested in trying out their glasses styling service. I had heard only good things about the luxury eyewear company and was so excited to see what they would pick for me.

I've worn glasses since my junior year of high school – so nearly twelve years. And during that time I think I've only had four different pairs of glasses. I wear them while driving at night, watching anything (sports, movies, plays, lectures) from a distance and watching TV. I tend to go with tortoise frames and every time I "upgrade" to a new pair, the lenses get a little bigger (it's like I get braver or something).

A few months ago, I had my eyes checked and we found that my eyesight had improved! My prescription went down a bit which the doctor said could be due to pregnancy. I think it might be due to the fact that now, with a little one, I spend WAY less time straining my eyes at a computer…

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Either way, I was excited for a new pair of glasses and totally said "YES!" to David Kind and filled out a short style profile online and uploaded a photo of my face. A few days later a gorgeous box of glasses arrived in the mail. (Seriously the packaging was perfection.)

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And then the good part!! Trying them on at HOME (with no make-up and slept in hair because that's how I roll 95% of the time). I have six days to decide what I like, share my thoughts on each pair, and send the full box back with my perscription information. It's easier and more fun than trying things on under the awful lights at the glasses store.

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Ellerie laughed and clapped for each pair, which was flattering, but not helpful. Paul had two favorites. And I honestly loved them all (most were very similar to styles that I have had in the past – which makes sense and shows the stylist gets my style). But I am sort of on the fence about what pair to keep. Part of me wants to do something different (which would be the green pair #6 and the big frames #1).

What do you think? Any favorites? (Note that 4 and 5 are the same, just in slightly different colors.) I'd love to hear your thoughts!

PS : learn more about David Kind and schedule your own at home try-on with a stylist here. I just started following David Kind on Instagram and love this graphic of their frame colors (and the color names!). I was not paid to write this post, but I was provided a pair of glasses free of charge. As always, all opinions and text are my own.

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194 responses to “new glasses!”

  1. Jess Avatar

    #3 is the standout best for your face shape and it shows off your pretty eyebrows! Great post btw!

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  2. Connie Avatar
    Connie

    yup, easy #5 🙂

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  3. Deena S Avatar
    Deena S

    6 is definitely the most flattering on you in my opinion.

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  4. Beth Summerfield Avatar

    #1 no questions asked!!!

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  5. Beth Summerfield Avatar

    #1 no questions asked!!!

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  6. Rachael Avatar
    Rachael

    Agree! 3 and 5 flatter you the best.

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  9. Kerry Willard Bray Avatar

    I’m torn between 3 & 6 but am leaning towards 6…love the idea of some fun color!

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  10. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    #6 are the one!

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  11. Kaelyn Avatar

    I like 2 and 3! What a cool service! I think it would be awesome to have someone pick out glasses that look good on me so I don’t have to second guess myself!

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  12. Victoria Avatar

    Number 1!!! Go for it!

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  13. Morgan Wilson Avatar
    Morgan Wilson

    I like #3!

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  14. Extragrunty Avatar

    #3 is my first choice. #6 is my second choice. The others just look too big even though big glasses are currently trendy.
    Which ones do you think work with your style the best? Maybe throw on a few different outfits to try this out if you’re still undecided. Jeans and t shirt, maxi dress, lounge around the house wear. What frame shapes have you worn in the past? Do you still like those shapes when you see those glasses photos?

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  15. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    I think 2 it’s totally the most flattering! I’m very surprised it hasn’t been more popular with your readers. I’ll have to check out this company!!

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  16. Rach Avatar
    Rach

    3 or 6 definitely. The shape suits your face 🙂

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  17. Jennifer O Avatar
    Jennifer O

    I thought 2 and 5 looked the most flattering!

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  18. young Avatar
    young

    #2. 🙂

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  19. Colette Avatar

    Six suits your face shape the best.

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  20. Elisabeth Avatar

    I like the one in the opening image! Not sure which on it is on the up front shots, though.

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  21. Trine Avatar

    not 3, that shape is sooo outdated…;-)))
    I´d opt for 2 or 5!
    xo Trine

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    lisa

    #3 looks great on you.

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  23. Ashley Avatar
    Ashley

    #3 or #4/5! Beautiful!

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  24. Mandy Avatar
    Mandy

    4 and 5 are it : )

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  25. Kat Avatar
    Kat

    What a neat service! I’ve always wanted a stylist to pick glasses out for me that were right for my face. I like 3 & 6 best on you

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  26. Meg Avatar

    I love the first and last pairs the best!

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  27. Jocelyn Thompson Avatar
    Jocelyn Thompson

    #6 is my choice for you! Ah it’s fun to be a stylist for the moment! I like #3 as well but I think only because that smaller frame is kind of the trend now. Go for #6 – it’s great and daring and you are still you – beautiful!

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    Veronica

    #1 or 4!!! Trust me! hahaha

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  29. Toni Avatar
    Toni

    #3, with #6 as a somewhat distant second.

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  30. Karli Jo Avatar
    Karli Jo

    #6!!!

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  31. Leigh Anne Avatar

    I’m another for 3 or 6 and very anti 1

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  32. Ace Avatar

    #3 is definitely the way to go.

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    Julie ll

    #6

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  34. Karen Troup Avatar
    Karen Troup

    6!

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  35. Lindsay Avatar

    I love 2 and 3! I also am smiling because I am currently pregnant, had my eyes checked this week and my EYESIGHT IS BETTER TOO! How weird?! I did not realize that could happen. I’m chocking it up to the fact I love carrots;)

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  36. Rebekah Hanna-Lozano Avatar

    I like #3 or #4. I have also worn glasses since I was a junior in high school (though I wear contacts most of the time now). Recently, I “upgraded” to a thicker frame (similar to #1) because I love the look of “nerd girl” glasses and my husband really liked them on me. However… they are pretty heavy on my face and give me headaches. I never would have thought that by trying them on only once or twice for a few minutes. Also, thicker frames usually mean thicker lenses (they don’t have to make them thinner to fit the frame) which could also cause headaches. Just something to think about! 🙂

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  37. jessica Avatar
    jessica

    I love #3! They look great on you 🙂

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  38. Sam Avatar
    Sam

    Number 3 is my favorite, fits you perfectly!

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  39. Amanda Avatar

    #5 or #3. they look like they belong on your face.

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  40. porcelinablue Avatar

    #2, shape and colours are perfect. the others look nice as well, but i wouldn’t choose #1 (or #3 or #6).

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  41. KathieB Avatar
    KathieB

    #6 with #3 as a close runner up

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