... Beauty Bible suggests an eye test and some new specs. It's extraordinary how many brow-furrows and laugh lines are actually sight-related. (Squinting at print, or trying to refocus on the number of that distant red bus...) Glasses, however, can be pricey. One of our favourite tips - which we were reminded of by this beautiful line-drawing from an intriguing blog (see below) - is to scoop up vintage specs and have them retro-fitted with your prescription. Jo has hers done at The Optical Lounge, an extremely cool and groovy (and very reasonably-priced) spec shop in her home town of Hastings where so many fab shops are springing up. (But you'll need your own prescription - easily acquired at Specsavers, for instance - as the store doesn't offer eye tests.) You'll also find a pretty darned stylish selection of sunnies and specs, some exclusive to this funky boutique: Paul Frank, Anne et Valentin, Kirk Originals and Maui Jim. And The Optical Lounge has a terrific new on-line store, too. So: hold that syringe, doc...
www.theopticallounge.co.uk 36-37 George Street, Hastings TN34 3EA/01424-713900
PS As for the blog? It's a project in which San Francisco blogger and illustrator Lisa Congdon is photographing (or drawing) one of her collections, every day for 365 days till the end of the year.
www.collectionaday2010.blogspot.com
