FRAMED.... A FRENCHMAN IN AMSTERDAM

Graphic Designer Jack, born a Fransais, wearing his Amsterdam glasses, in the city lanes of Melbourne!

FRAMED... PATTY...MELBOURNE

Patty, my forever muse, is striking the new 80ies pose with style and attitude - beautifully pulling of the monochrome look with graphic patterns and black and white contrasts.

FRAMED... LIZ...MELBOURNE

Beautiful Liz is bringing out fabulous contrasts with her rich purple coloured frame.
With darker hair and skin tones you can definitely dare to wear stronger colours!

GO MONOCHROME!

Play with black and white, contrasts and graphic patterns. Go monochrome for the new season with these new spectacular specs from Osiris - available now in all Specsavers stores world wide.

ROCK STAR WARDROBE

On the theme "This is how I keep my glasses" , Jack's idea must be the one with the most Rock Star quality. Check it out, hanging on the guitar strings are his funky cool pairs.

FRAMED.... UNDER YOUR WINE GLASS!

Check it out! MR HUGO himself, exposed and framed on the coaster under the wine glass in one of Sydneys best nightspots Hugos (Night club of the year, 3 years in a row). Cool. Clearly notified of my faschination, the barman sent me off with the full selection of them.

Get the look
Psst. Wanna look like Mr Hugo? Get this frame called Buck (21063633, in all Specsavers stores) and you'd be pretty close.

STEP INTO MY WARDROBE

The actual way of storing my glasses has changed over the years; from using boxes and the “Billy” book shelve from my fellow country shop – IKEA – to a proper frame display I got from a friend and optometrist back home in Sweden. With a big wardrobe you never travel light and when I moved over to Melbourne some of my glasses (amongst all) had to be left behind. But – I’ve got all of my favourites with me.

Do it yourself!

Here, as you can see, I’ve used an old and beautiful picture frame bought in one of Melbourne’s Op-shops to build my new, Australian wardrobe. I took the back piece off, put hooks on the back side of the frame to tie the horizontal string where my frames are hanging. As a decorative background, I placed two colourful sheets of wrapping paper. Voila – the frames have been framed....! Easy Peasy!

CONFESSIONS OF A SPECS-O-HOLIC

Thanks Emma Vandenberg for making this fabulous art of me and my specs.

Ever since I was a little girl I’ve enjoyed experimenting with clothes, jewellery and accessories. From remaking my mum’s wedding dress into a cocktail dress (!!) to revelling among the treasures in second hand shops and grandma’s massive wardrobe, I’ve always enjoyed the fun of expressing myself through different outfits. When I was in the sixth grade I got glasses. Unlike my friends in a similar situation, I was thrilled - yet another accessory to play with! So, my slight obsession for glasses was there way before I started working for Specsavers six years ago - but it did mean a great environment for a specs-o-holic like me. Over the years I’ve build an impressive specs-wardrobe containing favourites over time, trends that have come and gone as well as some real classics.

I see my glasses as an obvious part of my wardrobe and it’s really fabulous seeing so many inspiring people on the streets, making their specs their personal signature. Therefore I also love sharing with you, photos of all lovely specs-wearers I’ve managed to frame in the office, on the street, in the crowds...

Psst. Much welcome to send photos of yourself wearing your favourite pairs....

THE NERDS ARE BACK IN TOWN....

While walking home from the Bebel Gilberto concert at the Melbourne art centre last night, I bumped into a whole bunch of nerds. Cool nerds, as you can see. Apparently there was a themed party going on further down the street but not even close enough catered for the nearly 1000 boys and girls dressed up in school uniforms and geek chic glasses. Sorry about the party guys but well done with the costumes. I hope you made the city people happy with your appearance instead!

FRAMED.... BARISTA IN BONDI

TWO PAIRS OF GLASSES IN TWO DAYS
Mr Barista in the Greek restaurant Bondi Blu not only makes delicious coffee, he also wear really cool glasses... if his stylish genes are brought over from Italy, I don't know, but certainly the Italians are generally a lot more daring and confident in bold, colorful specs than others...

The red pairs are Ray Bans but the white pair... Aldo, you are gonna have to fill me in here!

FRAMED.... COOL DUDE IN SYDNEY

How fresh is he? Check out the combo of shirt, waistcoat, tie and hat - topped with a real cool pair of glasses. Me like your style a lot, Carlton!

FRAMED... DJ ROB...MELBOURNE

DJ Rob wearing Jasper Conran (24876711) while pumping up the volume to the sound of his Indie and electronic records.

FRAMED... JAPANESE STYLE

Last weeks big party did not leave anyone looking for a visual kick unsatisfied. Leading PR-agency OpenHaus celebrated their 20th anniversary Japanese Style with fabulous accessories, decorations, costumes, food and people. Thanks everyone at OpenHaus for a spectacular evening!



I went for Japanese elegante' in black and white silk dress, green make up (by Heather), black geisha wig with green butterfly and flower as well as my own couture glasses. And this is how I pimped my specs for the occasion:

With one of my beautiful Pilgrim earings worn properly in the right ear, I attached the other one on the left temple of my glasses using a transparent piece of fishing line, wrapped around the arm. Voila! I recon you could make pretty spectacular creations yourself for the glamorous occasions, using sparkles and glue.



During the evening I managed to frame some cool specs wearers, and first 3 men in a row, wearing black and squared frames with their outfits. First out is qute Leroy NGuyen from the camera crew of the evening.



Bridal designer and style expert Henry Roth looked fabulous as always in his pair of specs.



Specs wearing Interior designer Scott Weston wore his pair as a great contrast to all colours and patterns in his surroundings.



Anthony and Mark went for window glass and bold Wayfarer style with their ninja costumes.



...and king-size grande by Bridget.



Kareoke manager and Nicholas in his black specs.



H.R. Hiranand looked so smart in his stripy shirt, black suit, hat and slick black frames.

GO-GO GAGA IN GLASSES - WHAT A SPECTACLE

Lately I've started to open my eyes and ears up a bit more for Lady GaGa. She is really a creative genius. Fabulous outfits, music videos and exciting new tunes. House of GaGa also seem to be pretty ahead in signing up new, up and coming artists as well which is pretty interesting. When I got given tickets to her Tuesday Melbourne show the other week I went there with excitement and thrill. I left with a truly, madly and deeply fascination for and admire of this singing / dancing / writing / performing / creating / entertaining 23-year old. I was completely blown away. What a show, what a spectacle!

Also thought I'd share with you some of the great eyewear spotted in a few of her many different costumes. How about the upgrade of the famous "Swarovsky shutter shade" especially designed for Kanye West by Alain Mikli: In deep purple, completely covered of sparkles and an exact match with the jumpsuit. I wonder how well she could see through them though.... Same goes for the fabulous creation - spider style - that I would looove to see in the next batman film. (if there is one...)




The only think missing to complete this "top to toe leopard costume" is a pair of leopard print frames... Like the ones from Red or dead!

FRAMED.... EMMA

Voila! Editor-Emma has been framed for Specsavers Internal Staff Magazine. Wearing Osiris, black and white.

FRAMED... SPECCIES FASHIONISTAS

The other day I was having Emma photographed for Specsavers Internal Staff Magazine as she has just taken over as the Editor. All good until the lovely Rachel turned up. A bit distracted by the lovely ladies together and of course Rachel's new geek chic grandpa glasses and fabulous vintage dress by Diane Fries. (so ab fab I need to include the photos in colour as well)

FRAMED... MY LITTLE SISTA

So, took the opportunity to get my sister framed as well during her stay with me here in Melbourne. She loves big, bold, funky sunglasses and this particular pair is found in a vintage shop. Go for a hunt if you like old-styled shades as there are some fabulous ones around... just make sure they have good UV protection!!!