I hate wearing glasses. I got these for a steal and I love the ornate detailing on them. my prescription is so bad that last time I got my eyes checked the glasses saleslady basically laughed at me when I said I wanted wire frame because the lenses have to be so thick that they need a thicker frame to house them. So these are still delicate and lightweight metal on the sides, with nice MATTE plastic.
I would completely recommend buying designer and looking for a good deal especially if you’re only planning on having one pair; I think they just look more refined and unique. I got these from GlassesUSA on clearance for $65 USD but I don’t know what the equivalent site would be for the UK.
Consider looking for vintage frames maybe too and taking them in to get lenses made for them?
Mar 4, 2025
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Most important is that you like how you look in the frames. Try on everything and see what works on your face. What’s cool on a person with a wide face is going to look cartoonish on a narrow face. Opticians usually are very good at this so ask for help!
Salt is one of the few optical companies not owned by LVMH or other corporate behemoth. They’re expensive, though, and you’ll find similar Warby Parkers for a quarter the price or less. They’ll be heavier and not as well made, but money is money.
See if there’sa store around you that sells vintage eyeglass frames. Much cooler than anything new and not expensive at the store near me at least (frames under $200).
Jul 12, 2024
Was looking for a place that had cute vintage frames that would also put my prescription in. Found fashioneyewear.com which kind of sounds like a dropshipper but in fact mailed me vintage Burberry frames, with prescription, from the UK, in under two weeks and well under a hundred bucks. And yeah I am hoping this kick starts my charlotte york phase
Oct 25, 2024
a very reformative experience.
mine are from selima optique! they have the cutest website and an abundance of pretty specs.
i found them in a random opticians in the middle of a mall. i think they used to be sunglasses.
tortoise shell and big frames. i’d make the cuntiest of librarians!
Apr 20, 2024
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My dad teases me about how when I was a little kid, my favorite thing to do when I was on the landline phone with somebody—be it a relative or one of my best friends—was to breathlessly describe the things that were in my bedroom so that they could have a mental picture of everything I loved and chose to surround myself with, and where I sat at that moment in time. Perfectly Imperfect reminds me of that so thanks for always listening and for sharing with me too 💌
Feb 23, 2025
Schedule sent my resignation email for the morning, effective immediately ✅💅
Feb 27, 2025
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I’ve been thinking about how much of social media is centered around curating our self-image. When selfies first became popular, they were dismissed as vain and vapid—a critique often rooted in misogyny—but now, the way we craft our online selves feels more like creating monuments.
We try to signal our individuality, hoping to be seen and understood, but ironically, I think this widens the gap between how others perceive us and who we really are. Instead of fostering connection, it can invite projection and misinterpretation—preconceived notions, prefab labels, and stereotypes. Worse, individuality has become branded and commodified, reducing our identities to products for others to consume.
On most platforms, validation often comes from how well you can curate and present your image—selfies, aesthetic branding, and lifestyle content tend to dominate. High engagement is tied to visibility, not necessarily depth or substance. But I think spaces like PI.FYI show that there’s another way: where connection is built on shared ideas, tastes, and interests rather than surface-level content. It’s refreshing to be part of a community that values thoughts over optics.
By sharing so few images of myself, I’ve found that it gives others room to focus on my ideas and voice. When I do share an image, it feels intentional—something that contributes to the story I want to tell rather than defining it. Sharing less allows me to express who I am beyond appearance.
For women, especially, sharing less can be a radical act in a world where the default is to objectify ourselves. It resists the pressure to center appearance, focusing instead on what truly matters: our thoughts, voices, and authenticity. I’ve posted a handful of pictures of myself in 2,500 posts because I care more about showing who I am than how I look.
In trying to be seen, are we making it harder for others to truly know us? It’s a question worth considering.
Dec 27, 2024