tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post2899928936075625745..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: New Glasses! Yea or Nay?Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-31608165322302744282012-09-03T05:47:24.325-04:002012-09-03T05:47:24.325-04:00It's funny, I am new to this blog( love it!) a...It's funny, I am new to this blog( love it!) and I was just thinking"She should have some cat eyed glasses" then I saw this page. lol any way...Keep looking for the cat eyed... maybe not that particular one.. but there gotta be bigger and more sublte(I had those in the 60's) ones out there. The ones you have now are more 1990's( i had those too)Either way...love your look and your blog!Thanks for sharing!<br />BrujaBrujanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-87525620709544928222011-06-13T00:48:46.893-04:002011-06-13T00:48:46.893-04:00This post came up down the bottom of the page sayi...This post came up down the bottom of the page sayings "you also may like".... I know it's nearly a year ago now but I am dying to know - WHICH PAIR DID YOU GET GERTIE???<br /><br />I really like the tortoise shell ones....I hope you got them. They are not as harsh as the cat eye ones, and they are a really feminine contrast to your regular, glam, chunkies. xxxxNessyShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185352035913067509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44045687479146918402010-08-02T12:46:29.724-04:002010-08-02T12:46:29.724-04:00I think they do look costumey. I think the points...I think they do look costumey. I think the points are too exagerated. Try the other ones. Good luck.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08887204895370071359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-32633445672192481112010-08-02T04:21:31.079-04:002010-08-02T04:21:31.079-04:00Nay!!! Too pointy, too costume-y.Nay!!! Too pointy, too costume-y.paulinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16527444120642103913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-58676996027627667802010-08-01T11:12:02.353-04:002010-08-01T11:12:02.353-04:00OK! Coming in late to the game, and haven't re...OK! Coming in late to the game, and haven't read all the comments, but I really liked the black ones, but I know from my own experience (just got new glasses last week and am a black plastic glasses girl myself!!) that the tortishell will make for a little more versatility - you already have a pair of black, get the turtles for when you're having a brown day! Also, the design on the tortishell ones is AWESOME!![patty the snug bug]https://www.blogger.com/profile/17830791771911214780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-59819180301686805262010-07-31T23:17:00.699-04:002010-07-31T23:17:00.699-04:00I don't mind the glasses themselves - they'...I don't mind the glasses themselves - they're only too costumey if you're dressing in a costumey way (think... leopard head to toe, an actual poodle on your skirt, etc). But they're too distracting. You have a very pretty face, and they not only hide it, they take away from it. You should find a pair that doesn't mask you.Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04385906023374225436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-14592851368025589352010-07-31T22:34:29.819-04:002010-07-31T22:34:29.819-04:00Gertie, I already voted, so I wanted to give you a...Gertie, I already voted, so I wanted to give you a heads up. It has been suggested that Peter of Male Pattern Boldness may need your help selecting a new pair of glasses for Cathy, his identical cousin for whom he sews. You might share your glasses link with him. If you are not familiar with Peter, know that he has been sewing only a year, and his blog is great fun.<br /><br />http://malepatternboldness.blogspot.com/2010/07/new-glasses-for-cathy-yea-or-nay.htmlpatsijeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362426384481772370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-22628497502493284382010-07-31T14:09:35.715-04:002010-07-31T14:09:35.715-04:00Pippi is priceless! I'd say keep the black one...Pippi is priceless! I'd say keep the black ones for occasions, they'd look fabulous with a simple black dress, just imagine! and get the other pair too, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Jeff's reaction!magdamagdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10388055543246089331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-64179872266593223622010-07-31T07:53:11.650-04:002010-07-31T07:53:11.650-04:00Since you asked...no. I'm not that keen on th...Since you asked...no. I'm not that keen on the others either, sorry. But in the end, it is what makes YOU happy, not others.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-84868332446024484352010-07-30T23:15:44.518-04:002010-07-30T23:15:44.518-04:00They are too pointy...seems like the shape of the ...They are too pointy...seems like the shape of the black is wrong somehow and I think that is why they seem so costumy. I think the tortoise shell is more appropriate for your style. I had (still have) a pair of vintage baby blue cat eye frames and they were great. I also agree that the tortoise shell will give you more variety since you already have a black pair.Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16941953951590172878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-33984297226555543172010-07-30T20:54:23.279-04:002010-07-30T20:54:23.279-04:00I love them both!! The black ones are super cute ...I love them both!! The black ones are super cute for everyday but the torties could be your dressy glasses!<br /><br />I'd love to wear vintage glasses but since I have a child sized head, I don't usually find any that fit.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09220501618341536837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-29120303502563681582010-07-30T18:31:37.769-04:002010-07-30T18:31:37.769-04:00I think you looked so pretty in the fascinator wit...I think you looked so pretty in the fascinator without glasses. I thought, wow, she looks so nice. You have a delicate beauty that gets overshadowed by the black glasses. I would go for the tortoise shell for a different pair because they might suit you better, but I think you should get contacts for sure.1merrie1https://www.blogger.com/profile/18192496548260625799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73787676950033127542010-07-30T18:28:29.061-04:002010-07-30T18:28:29.061-04:00My grandmother had those exact glasses... in green...My grandmother had those exact glasses... in greenBootzeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01664655090937726673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-91444304284363102462010-07-30T18:26:47.292-04:002010-07-30T18:26:47.292-04:00Hi Gertie, I think you should keep the black ones....Hi Gertie, I think you should keep the black ones. They probably seem wierd to you because you're used to your other, more squarish shaped glasses. The cat's eyes look great on you, not costumey, with just a bit of vintage elegance.The Vintage Seamstresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11508832348421800215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-24943018428291662292010-07-30T18:13:47.833-04:002010-07-30T18:13:47.833-04:00I think your other glasses are black so I voted fo...I think your other glasses are black so I voted for exchange so you'd have some that are a lighter shade.<br /><br />I always think styles with that uplifting line are flattering.RoseAGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01360864547510178832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-24238140905961793722010-07-30T16:57:25.566-04:002010-07-30T16:57:25.566-04:001. If you're dead set on the cat eye, I'd ...1. If you're dead set on the cat eye, I'd do the tortoiseshell ones.<br /><br />2. I agree with Jeff, they are a bit costumey, for you, and I don't know if the toroiseshell ones escape this (I just can't tell). If you were a normal person, and dressed in mostly modern clothes, I'd say they'd inject a nice vintage pop into your wardrobe. But because you are fabulous and already rock the modern vintage look, the glasses move you dangerously towards being a character (not that WE would ever think of you that way, dear Gertie). IN other words, trust Jeff.elizabethenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-60888873983420172422010-07-30T16:30:09.491-04:002010-07-30T16:30:09.491-04:00I like the second one as they seem to be a totally...I like the second one as they seem to be a totally different look from your current glasses. I am for you adding another dimension to your glasses wardrobe. PaT PS I wore a pair of glasses that were a dark brown with a hint of red that were like the cat-eye glasses in 1957. I looked really cool in them. :) But I say go for what you want.PaTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-85691895803375441482010-07-30T16:11:49.747-04:002010-07-30T16:11:49.747-04:00I voted in the poll, but I also want to say I real...I voted in the poll, but I also want to say I really like the black glasses. I feel like they are a fun alternative to your regular glasses, and the slight retro cartooniness is fun. I don't think they are a perfect for everyday, but there's something fussy about the tortoiseshell pair that is the anti-modern. What a terrifically cool site! Did you have them put your lenses in for you?laphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05129728708993920747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-17522419043388119582010-07-30T15:52:13.622-04:002010-07-30T15:52:13.622-04:00I like the black ones and I don't think they&#...I like the black ones and I don't think they're too costumey, especially with your everyday style. That said, I do love the tortoise shell ones. I just don't think they will look that different.S.L.Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07449495288357078369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-61988502975959258722010-07-30T14:07:46.855-04:002010-07-30T14:07:46.855-04:00Just to clarify: I'm not saying you shouldn...Just to clarify: I'm not saying you shouldn't do it online - I'm just saying I don't have the nerve. (Mind you, I now buy bras online and that's the nuttiest prospect ever, IMO)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-53588076669070635062010-07-30T14:03:20.039-04:002010-07-30T14:03:20.039-04:00I haven't gone through all the comments, but I...I haven't gone through all the comments, but I will say that I think the frames are too heavy for your face and, while the cat's eye works, the the shape of the inner frame - where the lens sits - is not quite right. I think you do better. PS: Kudos for trying such an interesting pair of frames. I find it v. difficult to find frames to suit and I'd never do it online - I have to try on every pair in the store before I find the right one.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-79057940596554631342010-07-30T13:12:53.424-04:002010-07-30T13:12:53.424-04:00Funny I also had black square-ish vintage frames f...Funny I also had black square-ish vintage frames for years before picking vintage cat eye tortoise shell ones! I love them! I say go for the tortoise shell (but as some others have said, perhaps without the floral detail?) <br />Really love your blog-read it every day.Drenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-25058224679012932972010-07-30T12:52:50.877-04:002010-07-30T12:52:50.877-04:00I have to admit, "costumey" was the firs...I have to admit, "costumey" was the first word that came to mind when I saw these, even before I read the post. They're cute, but if you're wearing them with retro clothes, I think the overall look is too much.Stacyhttp://www.stacyverb.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-46802111046603621072010-07-30T12:51:09.456-04:002010-07-30T12:51:09.456-04:00I used to fit frames on people in a previous job, ...I used to fit frames on people in a previous job, which I totally loved, and I think these look good on you but they are a little harsh... I think the edges are a little too pointy and find the other ones you have lined up would be more suiting. :)Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11669454301859970896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-27781167777828518132010-07-30T12:45:48.160-04:002010-07-30T12:45:48.160-04:00I say compare and contrast - order the other pair ...I say compare and contrast - order the other pair as well!Mary Chttp://beaducation.comnoreply@blogger.com