I have a thing for sunglasses. I haven't counted lately but I'd guess I have 40 pairs.
Not
expensive, designer sunglasses. Quite the opposite actually. Most of
my sunglasses were under $10. The most expensive pair was $20.
I
buy them anywhere and everywhere. From a beach vendor in Puerto
Vallarta, at the Walmart in Palm Springs, from online vendors, and
occasionally even from the Dollar Tree.
I
don't need my sunglasses to be "high quality" or to last forever,
because I have so many and am always looking for new ones, its OK with
me if they aren't heirloom quality.
This is a rather goofy photo of me, but shows another cool pair of sunglasses. These were also purchased online from Zulily during a clearance sale.
'Tales of the Sissy' is a play on words related to Armistead Maupin's novel 'Tales of the City' which chronicles the daily lives of several seemingly unrelated people. Since my blog chronicles my daily life and I am gay (hence the stereotype 'sissy'), I decided to call my blog 'Tales of the Sissy'.
Showing posts with label sunglasses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sunglasses. Show all posts
Monday, September 09, 2019
Wednesday, September 04, 2019
Sunglasses
I have a thing for sunglasses. I haven't counted lately but I'd guess I have 40 pairs.
Not expensive, designer sunglasses. Quite the opposite actually. Most of my sunglasses were under $10. The most expensive pair was $20.
I buy them anywhere and everywhere. From a beach vendor in Puerto Vallarta, at the Walmart in Palm Springs, from online vendors, and occasionally even from the Dollar Tree.
I don't need my sunglasses to be "high quality" or to last forever, because I have so many and am always looking for new ones, its OK with me if they aren't heirloom quality.
These were purchased online from Zulily during a clearance sale for $5 or $6. I love them because their angular lines and hombre colorization.
Not expensive, designer sunglasses. Quite the opposite actually. Most of my sunglasses were under $10. The most expensive pair was $20.
I buy them anywhere and everywhere. From a beach vendor in Puerto Vallarta, at the Walmart in Palm Springs, from online vendors, and occasionally even from the Dollar Tree.
I don't need my sunglasses to be "high quality" or to last forever, because I have so many and am always looking for new ones, its OK with me if they aren't heirloom quality.
These were purchased online from Zulily during a clearance sale for $5 or $6. I love them because their angular lines and hombre colorization.
Monday, August 26, 2019
Sunglasses
I have a thing for sunglasses. I haven't counted lately but I'd guess I have 40 pairs.
Not expensive, designer sunglasses. Quite the opposite actually. Most of my sunglasses were under $10. The most expensive pair was $20.
I buy them anywhere and everywhere. From a beach vendor in Puerto Vallarta, at the Walmart in Palm Springs, from online vendors, and occasionally even from the Dollar Tree.
I don't need my sunglasses to be "high quality" or to last forever, because I have so many and am always looking for new ones, its OK with me if they aren't heirloom quality.
This pair is a classic aviator with standard grey lenses. I'm not certain but I believe these were purchased at a convenience store when I went inside to use the free ATM!
Not expensive, designer sunglasses. Quite the opposite actually. Most of my sunglasses were under $10. The most expensive pair was $20.
I buy them anywhere and everywhere. From a beach vendor in Puerto Vallarta, at the Walmart in Palm Springs, from online vendors, and occasionally even from the Dollar Tree.
I don't need my sunglasses to be "high quality" or to last forever, because I have so many and am always looking for new ones, its OK with me if they aren't heirloom quality.
This pair is a classic aviator with standard grey lenses. I'm not certain but I believe these were purchased at a convenience store when I went inside to use the free ATM!
Monday, August 19, 2019
Sunglasses
I have a thing for sunglasses. I haven't counted lately but I'd guess I have 40 pairs.
Not expensive, designer sunglasses. Quite the opposite actually. Most of my sunglasses were under $10. The most expensive pair was $20.
I buy them anywhere and everywhere. From a beach vendor in Puerto Vallarta, at the Walmart in Palm Springs, from online vendors, and occasionally even from the Dollar Tree.
I don't need my sunglasses to be "high quality" or to last forever, because I have so many and am always looking for new ones, its OK with me if they aren't heirloom quality.
This pair came from a rather unlikely source: a local hardware store! Spouse & I were getting some keys copied and near the register we saw a sunglasses rack. Believe it or not, these are heavy plastic and should last a good while, but were only $3.99. What a bargain! I love the clear frames.
Not expensive, designer sunglasses. Quite the opposite actually. Most of my sunglasses were under $10. The most expensive pair was $20.
I buy them anywhere and everywhere. From a beach vendor in Puerto Vallarta, at the Walmart in Palm Springs, from online vendors, and occasionally even from the Dollar Tree.
I don't need my sunglasses to be "high quality" or to last forever, because I have so many and am always looking for new ones, its OK with me if they aren't heirloom quality.
This pair came from a rather unlikely source: a local hardware store! Spouse & I were getting some keys copied and near the register we saw a sunglasses rack. Believe it or not, these are heavy plastic and should last a good while, but were only $3.99. What a bargain! I love the clear frames.
Monday, August 12, 2019
Sunglasses
I have a thing for sunglasses. I haven't counted lately but I'd guess I have 40 pairs.
Not expensive, designer sunglasses. Quite the opposite actually. Most of my sunglasses were under $10. The most expensive pair was $20.
I buy them anywhere and everywhere. From a beach vendor in Puerto Vallarta, at the Walmart in Palm Springs, from online vendors, and occasionally even from the Dollar Tree.
I don't need my sunglasses to be "high quality" or to last forever, because I have so many and am always looking for new ones, its OK with me if they aren't heirloom quality.
Although you can't see it in this photo, in the upper corner there's a "Dior" insignia. But they caught my eye due to their interesting shape. I bought them from a beach vendor in Puerto Vallarta this past January and they're the most expensive sunglasses I've purchased at $20. I got many compliments on them when I wore them around PV and at home.
Not expensive, designer sunglasses. Quite the opposite actually. Most of my sunglasses were under $10. The most expensive pair was $20.
I buy them anywhere and everywhere. From a beach vendor in Puerto Vallarta, at the Walmart in Palm Springs, from online vendors, and occasionally even from the Dollar Tree.
I don't need my sunglasses to be "high quality" or to last forever, because I have so many and am always looking for new ones, its OK with me if they aren't heirloom quality.
Although you can't see it in this photo, in the upper corner there's a "Dior" insignia. But they caught my eye due to their interesting shape. I bought them from a beach vendor in Puerto Vallarta this past January and they're the most expensive sunglasses I've purchased at $20. I got many compliments on them when I wore them around PV and at home.
Monday, August 05, 2019
Sunglasses
I have a thing for sunglasses. I haven't counted lately but I'd guess I have 40 pairs.
Not expensive, designer sunglasses. Quite the opposite actually. Most of my sunglasses were under $10. The most expensive pair was $20.
I buy them anywhere and everywhere. From a beach vendor in Puerto Vallarta, at the Walmart in Palm Springs, from online vendors, and occasionally even from the Dollar Tree.
I don't need my sunglasses to be "high quality" or to last forever, because I have so many and am always looking for new ones, its OK with me if they aren't heirloom quality.
These are blue mirrored aviators, a classic shape updated by the blue mirror. I bought these at Walmart for $5.
Not expensive, designer sunglasses. Quite the opposite actually. Most of my sunglasses were under $10. The most expensive pair was $20.
I buy them anywhere and everywhere. From a beach vendor in Puerto Vallarta, at the Walmart in Palm Springs, from online vendors, and occasionally even from the Dollar Tree.
I don't need my sunglasses to be "high quality" or to last forever, because I have so many and am always looking for new ones, its OK with me if they aren't heirloom quality.
These are blue mirrored aviators, a classic shape updated by the blue mirror. I bought these at Walmart for $5.
Monday, July 29, 2019
Sunglasses
I have a thing for sunglasses. I haven't counted lately but I'd guess I have 40 pairs.
Not expensive, designer sunglasses. Quite the opposite actually. Most of my sunglasses were under $10. The most expensive pair was $20.
I buy them anywhere and everywhere. From a beach vendor in Puerto Vallarta, at the Walmart in Palm Springs, from online vendors, and occasionally even from the Dollar Tree.
I don't need my sunglasses to be "high quality" or to last forever, because I have so many and am always looking for new ones, its OK with me if they aren't heirloom quality.
Here's a pair I bought online from Zulily a couple years ago. They had a clearance sale and I believe I paid $5 or $6 for these. I think they're really cool and haven't seen anyone else with sunglasses like these.
But do these sunglasses make my nose look big??
Not expensive, designer sunglasses. Quite the opposite actually. Most of my sunglasses were under $10. The most expensive pair was $20.
I buy them anywhere and everywhere. From a beach vendor in Puerto Vallarta, at the Walmart in Palm Springs, from online vendors, and occasionally even from the Dollar Tree.
I don't need my sunglasses to be "high quality" or to last forever, because I have so many and am always looking for new ones, its OK with me if they aren't heirloom quality.
Here's a pair I bought online from Zulily a couple years ago. They had a clearance sale and I believe I paid $5 or $6 for these. I think they're really cool and haven't seen anyone else with sunglasses like these.
But do these sunglasses make my nose look big??
Monday, July 15, 2019
Sunglasses
I have a thing for sunglasses. I haven't counted lately but I'd guess I have 40 pairs.
Not expensive, designer sunglasses. Quite the opposite actually. Most of my sunglasses were under $10. The most expensive pair was $20.
I buy them anywhere and everywhere. From a beach vendor in Puerto Vallarta, at the Walmart in Palm Springs, from online vendors, and occasionally even from the Dollar Tree.
I don't need my sunglasses to be "high quality" or to last forever, because I have so many and am always looking for new ones, its OK with me if they aren't heirloom quality.
Here's a pair I bought online. I'd seen someone wearing a pair in Puerto Vallarta but was unable to find them there, most likely because they were purchased elsewhere, so I ordered them from Amazon. I think the blue/green all-over mirror finish coordinates nicely with my shirt. Note: there is no frame/lens distinction.
Not expensive, designer sunglasses. Quite the opposite actually. Most of my sunglasses were under $10. The most expensive pair was $20.
I buy them anywhere and everywhere. From a beach vendor in Puerto Vallarta, at the Walmart in Palm Springs, from online vendors, and occasionally even from the Dollar Tree.
I don't need my sunglasses to be "high quality" or to last forever, because I have so many and am always looking for new ones, its OK with me if they aren't heirloom quality.
Here's a pair I bought online. I'd seen someone wearing a pair in Puerto Vallarta but was unable to find them there, most likely because they were purchased elsewhere, so I ordered them from Amazon. I think the blue/green all-over mirror finish coordinates nicely with my shirt. Note: there is no frame/lens distinction.
Monday, July 08, 2019
Sunglasses
I have a thing for sunglasses. I haven't counted lately but I'd guess I have 40 pairs.
Not expensive, designer sunglasses. Quite the opposite actually. Most of my sunglasses were under $10. The most expensive pair was $20.
I buy them anywhere and everywhere. From a beach vendor in Puerto Vallarta, at the Walmart in Palm Springs, from online vendors, and occasionally even from the Dollar Tree.
I don't need my sunglasses to be "high quality" or to last forever, because I have so many and am always looking for new ones, its OK with me if they aren't heirloom quality.
Here's a pair with mirrored lenses that sometimes look amber and sometimes look orange. My orange shirt coordinates well with them I think.
Not expensive, designer sunglasses. Quite the opposite actually. Most of my sunglasses were under $10. The most expensive pair was $20.
I buy them anywhere and everywhere. From a beach vendor in Puerto Vallarta, at the Walmart in Palm Springs, from online vendors, and occasionally even from the Dollar Tree.
I don't need my sunglasses to be "high quality" or to last forever, because I have so many and am always looking for new ones, its OK with me if they aren't heirloom quality.
Here's a pair with mirrored lenses that sometimes look amber and sometimes look orange. My orange shirt coordinates well with them I think.
Friday, March 08, 2019
Back to the future
I recently treated myself to these cool new sunglasses.
I say 'treated' only because I paid $18.59 for them on Amazon (with free 2-day shipping as a Prime member) which is more than I typically pay for sunglasses. Several pairs were under $10. and a couple actually came from Dollar Tree so they were a buck.
But I really like these! They are just one material; no lens fitting inside a frame. The lens and frame are all the same; just 1 piece. I think they're really cool.
I wore them to a home inspection and as I got out of the car and met the inspector (whom I know pretty well) he asked "Where'd you come from, back to the future?" I laughed and agreed that my sunglasses have a futuristic look.
What do you think?
I say 'treated' only because I paid $18.59 for them on Amazon (with free 2-day shipping as a Prime member) which is more than I typically pay for sunglasses. Several pairs were under $10. and a couple actually came from Dollar Tree so they were a buck.
But I really like these! They are just one material; no lens fitting inside a frame. The lens and frame are all the same; just 1 piece. I think they're really cool.
I wore them to a home inspection and as I got out of the car and met the inspector (whom I know pretty well) he asked "Where'd you come from, back to the future?" I laughed and agreed that my sunglasses have a futuristic look.
What do you think?
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