Posts tagged eyeglasses
Dear Diary Entry 01 | You Are Not For Everyone, And That is Your Superpower
 

These past few weeks, I've been thinking about the direction my content is taking, and I want to bring it back to me being able to express myself more. Writing is such a therapeutic outlet for me. I feel like certain platforms are not very suitable for sharing many of the deep thoughts and conversations I want to be having. This is where my blog comes into play. I want it to be a space where I can share myself in full transparency and be able to talk about things that are important to me on a more personal note.

 
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I get the question a lot about what I "do", and in all honesty, this is a very complicated question for me to answer because I am not a cookie-cutter personality that can be perfectly packaged. I have accepted the fact that I do not fit a certain type of mold that is easily digestible. I accept the fact that I am not for everyone and that some people may not have the time or patience to understand me or what I have to offer.

With that said, I am creating a brand that is my own and not forcing myself into a niche or category that limits me and makes me feel trapped. Today, it is easy to listen to advice that says that you have to do this, that, and the other to succeed. I need to put one fact out there into the universe: I was never one to follow the rules or do what everyone else is doing. I do what I want and how I want to do it. I do not believe in limiting myself or allowing other's opinions to drive my creativity. I truly operate from my heart, and when I feel like I am veering away from that, it genuinely hurts me.

If you look all around in today's creative community, you'll see that everyone is able to carve out a space for themselves that is uniquely theirs. That is happening today, and that is the climate of the future. Everyone is their own brand. Everyone has something valuable to offer by simply being themselves. I see that authenticity and vulnerability is at the core of all of this. In that same token, it is realizing that you will not be for everyone, and that is ok. The people that do connect with you will truly be for you, trust in you and your work, understand what you have to say, and want to support you naturally because they have a genuine connection with you. It's important to never compromise your value to please someone else when they have expectations that go against the very fabric of who you are.

 
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I came across a video last night by Brendon Burchard, and it is a message that I'd like to share with you as well. It was on the topic of what to do when people don't support you. Basically, anyone's opinions, criticisms, and judgments are none of your business. People are not required to do anything for you, just as you're not required to do anything for them. There is a common exchange that happens when, oftentimes, we take what people say or do, and we use that to influence the direction of our thoughts and actions. That is completely unhealthy to do. Instead, we need to be focusing on our goals, aspirations, and dreams and putting energy toward that - not what anyone has to say in response to it. Not everyone is going to understand us, and it is not our job to explain ourselves to people who are committed to misunderstanding us. 

I hope this maybe sheds some light for you if you are a creative or just someone who is feeling discouraged. Truly, no one has that power over you, so don't feel so pressured to do anything that you are not comfortable with. You are a respectable person with integrity by choosing to stand your ground. We are more than what we do, and at the end of the day, we have the choice of what direction we want to take whether or not anyone agrees with it.

What are your thoughts and experiences on these topics? I'd really love to hear your story and how you've dealt with these things. It would really help me, and I'm sure many others.

 
hellolovelyliving.com | Dear Diary Entry 01 | You Are Not For Everyone, And That is Your Superpower
 

I hope that you enjoyed that little diary entry. In this series, I want to really be open to discussing any topic that I feel is on my mind. It's a way to open the communication for us to not feel alone about things that are often hidden and that are too taboo to talk about on a perfectly curated feed. If you have any topics or things you'd like me to touch on, do feel free to post those in the comment section below. This is a space where we can talk about real topics that impact us and is a safe zone to share things without judgment.

Before I end this post, I'd like to share a little bit about my glasses that I'm wearing in these photos! What do you think of them? Personally, I am absolutely obsessed with them and haven't taken them off since haha! Actually, before I get into how much I love them, I wanted to share a little side-note with you. The truth behind these photos that you see here is that I just had one of those moments where I just needed to breathe and get away and have a moment to process everything that's been going on in my life right now. These were candid moments where I was literally at the end of my rope, and I didn't know how to make myself feel better other than get into an empty room and have a minute to myself.

Honestly, it really helped to just get away for a moment (even if that was just to my bathroom) haha! I know other moms do this! It's really so important to set aside time for yourself so that you can process things in a healthy way. Anyway, back to the glasses! I chose a tortoiseshell frame because I have always wanted to own a pair. These are from Glasses Gallery, and I actually had several choices, but this is the one I settled on.  It is from a brand called Evisu, which is a Japanese brand. One thing that I loved about Glasses Gallery is that they have a virtual try-on feature, kinda like a Snapchat or Instagram filter! It was so fun trying out some of the glasses. Uriah also got in on the fun as you can see below!

 
 

Can you believe that these frames are only $95. Of course, prescription lenses added onto that price, but I think this is so worth it because they offer designer glasses that are so affordable. They are actually currently having a promotion for free prescription lenses on select frames for $95, so do check it out. It did take a little over a week for me to receive my glasses because they did ship from Hong Kong and USPS was late a couple days, but I am very pleased with them, so it was worth the wait. I am so glad that they match my face shape and that they fit so well because I had never physically tried them on, so I was a bit worried that I may not like them. It really did help that they had that try-on filter because it eliminated me having to wait for frames to try on, return those, then wait again for a pair that I decided on. In actuality, this process is a lot quicker in that sense.

I highly recommend Glasses Gallery if you are looking for an online retailer that offers designer eyeglasses, sunglasses, and sports glasses at affordable prices. You're sure to find something that you like. I was impressed because they have brands like Marc Jacobs, Ray-Ban, and Jimmy Choo along with various others for any look or budget. I personally am not into designer brands, which is why I strictly went on look alone, but I did appreciate that they did have such a great selection for me to choose from.

Okay, I think that's it for this post! Don't forget to share your thoughts in the comments below, and I look forward to another Dear Diary very soon. xo

 

what topics do you want to hear about in my next dear diary?


A special thank you to Glasses Gallery for partnering with me on this post. Be sure to check them out for all things glasses!  

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Warby Parker Glasses Home Try-On | Review
Warby Parker Home Try-On - Seymour | HelloLovelyLiving.com

If you're like me and are a part of the four-eyed club, you'll be absolutely thrilled about this life-changing service I'm about to share with you. I don't know about you, but when I try on glasses, it takes me forever, and I mean, FOREVER to choose out a frame. After all, I'm going to have to wear the suckers, so I best like them, and that means hours upon hours of tirelessly trying out frame after frame. I admit, I'm not one to take purchases lightly. And I'm not just talking about big purchases - from lotion to eggs, I'm horrible at picking things out. I research and dwell on what I'm about to buy for a loooong time. I guess it's the indecisive person in me, which irritates the shiz out of my husband! Oh well, he can live with me. 

Warby Parker Home Try-On | HelloLovelyLiving.com

Getting to the point of this post, and not my indecisiveness, I have known about Warby Parker for quite some time but never got around to actually trying them out - until now! I've gone more than a year without glasses, so this is a big deal for me. I'm not sure if they first thought of the idea of home-try-ons, but I first heard about it from them. How does Warby Parker work? It works like this: On their site, you choose 5 frames that you want to try, add them to your cart, then they send them to you so you can try them on at home. You do have to enter a valid credit card, but that's about it. I received my box in less than a week. Once you're finished, send them back in the same box with the free return shipping label, then order your frame(s).

Warby Parker Home Try-On | HelloLovelyLiving.com
Warby Parker Home Try-On | HelloLovelyLiving.com
Warby Parker Home Try-On | HelloLovelyLiving.com

So what's so revolutionary about this idea, you ask? Well, it allows you to really try on your frames in the comfort of your home without someone pressuring you to hurry-up-and-buy! Take photos, share with your family and friends, and test them out on the town. At the end of it all (and if you're indecisive like myself), you'll come out of it stress-free and with frames that you truly love. Do as many home try-ons as you need before you commit to buying any.

Here are the frames that I decided to try:

Warby Parker Finch - Striped Molasses | HelloLovelyLiving.com
Warby Parker Mitchell - Whiskey Tortoise | HelloLovelyLiving.com
Warby Parker Welty - Whiskey Tortoise | HelloLovelyLiving.com
Warby Parker Upton - Oak Barrel | HelloLovelyLiving.com
Warby Parker Seymour - Whiskey Tortoise | HelloLovelyLiving.com

I have always wanted to own tortoise frames, so I may have gone a little overboard choosing them, but I am happy with my selections. The quality of these frames is really nice, and for $95 for prescription eyeglasses, it really doesn't get any better in my opinion. Once I really sat down to take a look at how I looked in them in photos, it really made a difference. It's so much better than trying to take a mental note of how each one looked! 

Warby Parker Home Try-On - Finch, Mitchell, Welty, Upton, Seymour | HelloLovelyLiving.com

I honestly love how each of them look, so this will be tough sticking to one! Mitchell and Seymour are very similar, I almost can't tell the difference, and I'm really loving the color and style of Upton! It looks so nice photographed. Warby Parker has a zillion and one amazing frames to choose from, and they're all so pretty, so you may have a hard time selecting which ones to try at first. My advice is to try something new! It can't hurt. That's what I did, and I'm so glad I did. I discovered new styles that I wouldn't normally try, and they actually look good with my face shape. If you want to know which one I went with, follow along on Instagram!

Warby Parker Home Try-On | HelloLovelyLiving.com

It's easy to get your 5 pairs to try on at home for free. Simply visit Warby Parker's Free Home Try-On and you'll be on your way! I also like to check for coupon codes whenever I buy stuff online, so you can see if there is any Warby Parker coupon code currently available here. I hope you enjoyed this post and found it helpful! I love when I find a service that makes life easier, especially when it comes to shopping. If you decide to do a home try-on, I'd love to see what you picked. Tag me on Instagram @hellolovelyliving

A special thank you to my Mom! This was her birthday gift - for me to get me a new pair of glasses! 

Which ones do you like? Let me know in the comments. I'd love to have your input!


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