Last week media were treated to an early preview of the 2015 Specsavers eyewear collections. Held at Cibo in Parnell, guests dined with the eyewear king – Alex Perry. Alex presented his new collection, and talked to the passion behind his collaboration with Specsavers.
Fabulous frames aside, it was so interesting to hear about Alex’s childhood, growing up in a family of frame-wearers at a time when glasses really were quite unaffordable. He spoke of having to choose the frames he wanted (as did his siblings) and those were the frames he had to wear, every day, for years to come; because quite simply, seasonal trends just weren’t possible when frames were so unaffordable, and I can totally relate! I too wore glasses as a child and the rules were, you had your frames and you looked after them, well! Although I only needed glasses for a couple of years (although I need them again now) looking back on the frames I had, thank god I didn’t have to wear them any longer than I did, because quite frankly, they were hideous! Now, I adore glasses, don them proudly and love all the frame options I have due to their affordability – heck I have as many frames as I do handbags!
Alex’s passion is clearly driven from his experience of wearing frames at a time when glasses, style, fashion and affordability didn’t go hand in hand; and his goal, in collaboration with Specsavers, was to ensure that frames were not only affordable, but also stylish. Specsavers have change the eyewear game, making frames and lenses completely affordable, with style to boot!
Not only did we preview all of Alex Perry’s eyewear, we also viewed the full Specsavers range, which includes Cheap Monday, Collette Dinnigan, Osiris, Country Road and Roxy, to name just a few. We’ve included some of our favourite frames below, however if you’d like to view the full 2015 Specsavers eyewear collections head to www.specsavers.co.nz.
Alex Perry
Alex Perry
Alex Perry
Alex Perry
Cheap Monday
Cheap Monday
Cheap Monday
Collette Dinnigan
Country Road
Jeff Banks
Osiris
Osiris
A Girl Interrupted By Fashion, Beauty & Anything Pretty That Catches My Eye
First spotted at the BeatPR Media Showroom day – I have obsessed over these sunnies, from the Sunglass Hut & OPSM SS 13/14 Collection ever since. They are the Burberry Spark Cat-Eye Nude Rose Sunglasses. Crafted in nude acetate, the cat-eye sunglasses are finished with contrast metallic nickel arms and feature scratch-resistant lenses in light mirrored silver. I swear I even dreamt that I owned them and woke up severely disappointed when I realised that alas, I do not own these lovelies! They are by far the nicest pair of sunglasses I’ve seen in, well, forever! PLUS they suit me – no easy feat let me tell you! I find it so hard to find a pair that fit and suit me; and these do. The nude-rose colouring compliments my skin colour, I love the mirrored lens and the metallic finish on the arms is perfection personified! If I do not own this pair of Burberry sunglasses there could be tears – REAL TEARS! Until these are mine I very much doubt I will be seeing the world through ‘nude-rose’ tinted glasses.
Even the name invokes delight! Made in New Zealand using solely sustainably harvested ingredients (from the Snowberry Gardens) and packaged with biodegradable, recyclable materials, Snowberry is certified carbon zero. But as we all know, it’s all about the actual product. Is it good enough to rave about? Heck it wouldn’t be on here if it wasn’t newsworthy. The items I’ve been using from this delightful range: the Simply Delicious Moisturiser, Starbright Moisturiser and New Radiance Face Serum.
Inspired by carefree festivals like Coachella and Glastonbury, Hope and Freedom Fest is the latest drop from ORLY to hit our shores. The collection features six hippie-chic colours ranging from creamy pastels and shimmering shades to show stopping glitter. With super-cute names such as Elation Generation, Melodious Utopia, High On Hope and Coachella Dweller, these little beauties will be sure to bring out your inner-indie. I love these itty bitty bottles of nail lacquer, they apply perfectly, they fit in your pocket or purse (see: OCD dream) so you don’t have to put up with chipped nails when you’re on the go and this colour collection is making me yearn for spring, summer and music festivals.
