vintage vixens

Options abound this fall for the fashionista with an obsession for all things vintage. Eyewear evocative of the 50s and 60s runs rampant with cat-eyes reigning supreme. Small, classic square, oval and cat-eye shapes in warm neutral hues and tortoise are must-haves for optical frames. Oversized shades in bulbous square, Jackie O-round and bug-eye shapes are key, while tinted lenses and gradients in cosmetic hues keep things feminine. Opalescent finishes, vegetal tones, embellishments and decorative hinges provide a classic richness to these retro-glam styles.

For a lady-like look, pair frames with a full skirted dress or dirndl skirt and a silky top with ruffles or flounces.

Alain Mikli by Alain Mikli, Ltd. Style: ML1006	Chloe by L'Amy America Style: CL2219
Cinzia by Cinzia Designs Style: Demure	Corinne McCormack by FGX International Style: Roxy
Elizabeth Arden by Eyewear Designs Limited Style: EA1069	Face à Face by Face à Face Style: Roxan
Hilco by The Hilsinger Company/Hilco, The Style: SR100	Karl Lagerfeld by Marchon Eyewear, Inc. Style: KL677S
Kay Unger by Nouveau Eyewear Style: K608	Lacoste by Charmant USA Style: LA12677
Lafont by Lafont Style: Esther	Mariella Burani by Grant USA/Estroff Optical Style: BK0070
Michael Kors by Marchon Eyewear, Inc. Style: Sullivan	Prada Postcards by Luxottica Group Style: Setubal
Sydney Love Collection by Eye Q Eyewear, Inc. Style: SL2014	Vera Wang by Kenmark Group Style: V032
Vivid Boutique by Vivid Eyewear Style: 4008	Von Zipper by VonZipper Style: Alotta

Where do you draw inspiration from when choosing eyeglasses or sunglasses?

Celebrities
Magazines
Designers
Friends/Family