Sunnies

I've been in the market for a new pair of sunglasses for a while.  In Hawaii, there really aren't many options for prescription sunglasses, which I find ridiculous because people here practically live in them.  Places like LensCrafters wanted up to $500 for Rx sunglasses and as a broke college student, there is NO WAY I can fork over $500.  After some online research I came across this online optical and sunglass company called Warby Parker.  I was really impressed with their company and how affordable and fashionable their product is as well as the philanthropy behind the brand.  I'm quite picky with things like this because I can't stand the flashy styles that have been dominating the market.
Read: simple and classic.

  When you purchase a pair of glasses, whether they be optical or sun, they donate a pair of optical glasses to someone in need.  How awesome, right? So my $150 for Rx sunglasses not only bought a dope pair of sunnies for myself but also someone else in the world who needed a pair.  The company also does this cool try-on program where you can pick out five frames to try on.  They mail them to you and you have five days to test them out for free and find your favorite.  However, they don't offer this service yet to folks living in Hawaii.  I hope they do soon though because I'm in the market for new Rx glasses! *hint hint* 

I chose the frame style Thatcher in the color they call greystone.  (The picture directly below has it's color altered by the light on my desk.  The color is true to the last two photos.  I just wanted to show the inside of the case.)  I'm in love.  As much as I'm a all-black all the time kind of girl, my friends will definitely vouch for me, sometimes even I can admit that it can come off as too harsh.  The greystone option looked less harsh yet had the vibe I wanted out of a black frame.  They came in this super sturdy hard case complete with a lens cleaner inside.  Tomorrow I'll take them out for a spin and report back! 

Check out Warby Parker here

slim pickings

I've been on the hunt for a new wallet for a while now.  Here is the checklist for possible future contenders:

1. Must be slim and sleek.  Nothing oversized that I will be tempted to fill to maximum capacity.
2. However, it must be big enough to hold cash, credit card, ID, and diving license. 
3. Simple and minimal is key.  Leather is best.
4. No crazy colors.
5. No metallics. 

I found these options that I'm definitely considering.  From top: Madewell, J.Crew, American Apparel, American Apparel.