SG *FASHION FIX* – Eye Spy Style Girl in glasses (even out on the town!)
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Style Girl Jess James | Fashion Fix

 

 

 

At home, wearing my new Barton Perreira glasses

 

 

I was in sixth grade at the height of my middle school popularity (pre-”Zit City” as my sister christened my most awkward years) and saw my “social life” flash before my eyes. I cried as we drove away from my eye doctor’s office clutching my eyeglass case, which held the dreaded maroon Sally Jessy Rapheal-style glasses. I couldn’t believe I had crossed over to the other side. I was now a kid with glasses. My mom stressed that I should wear them whenever my teacher writes on the blackboard and possibly even while playing softball. The horror!


I slyly snuck my glasses on and off under my desk (till at least eight grade) until my parents gave in to the idea of contacts. “I’ll never be able to slide, Dad, if I have to worry about my glasses.”


I never did quite master the bravado slide into home plate, but I have finally found a pair of glasses that I love.


A year or so ago, I picked up a pair of Oliver People wheat-colored tortoise glasses with a slight cateye from Port City Eye. They were a stylish step up from my last pair but I still typically saved them for late-night dates with my laptop or a rainy day for running errands.


I recently went to Port City Eye Associates to see Dr. Hendrix for my annual eye exam and couldn’t resist trying on some of his newest frames from Barton Perreira and Leasure Society. Since the “geek chic” aesthetic has yet to wane, I figured I would try a few larger, bolder frames to add a bit of drama.


I slipped on the Barton Perreira “Brookes,” glanced in the mirror and instinctively knew I had met my match. Seeing the look of confirmation on PCE associate Grey Pascal’s face, I smiled and said, “This is it.”


It’s amazing how one accessory can set a change into effect. Since “the moment,” I have gotten up each morning wondering what I can wear that best suits my “Brookes” and even more shocking, I have worn them on more than one occassion for a night on the town! No more Sally Jessy here. Just Jess.



(cue the Zooey Deschanel “New Girl” theme song, if you must!)

 

 

Barton Perreira glasses and sunglasses at Port City Eye.

 

 

The Box Office (high-end vintage)

is now open inside The Bargain Box!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tickled Pink Grand Opening Soiree

at Lumina Station

12.9.2011

 

 

Tickled Pink co-owner Shanda West with A Boxed Event owner
Khalilah Olokunola, who provided the event floral arrangements.

 

 

 

Style Girl Shop with Charlie (my hot pink mannequin named by
the FASHION FIX readers two years ago) 

and fabulous starburst mirror for sale from Paysage

 

 

 

 

 

L: Model Georgia Smith with friends shopping the Style Girl Collection
R: Juliana Williams arrives with pink champagne in hand.

 

 

 

Dee Ann Carpenter of Adore Designs (center)
with daughter Erin Kornegay-Ring and friend.

 

 

 

 

L: Lynne Jones modeling a Tenderlane dress (made from a vintage pattern)
R: Tenderlane owner Joan Allisen and friend

 

 

 

Wearing my glasses AGAIN!

 

Photos: Michael Deininger-Bell and Jess James

 

 

 

 

 

Time is Running Out!
Deadline on 80% off Membership:

Dec 30, 2011


 



2nd Location –  NOW at Tickled Pink in Lumina Station!

 
December 17It’s a WRAP!Clothing & Wardrobe Sale

The Joe Dunton Building

WILMINGTON

 

 

WHAT: Filmaker Erica Dunton hosts Wilmington’s first “It’s a WRAP! Clothing & Wardrobe Sale” featuring contemporary, designer, vintage clothing, shoes and accessories from the movies and our own wardrobes for sale at very reasonable prices.

 

 

WHEN: Saturday, December 17th from  10am to 4pm.  (Date was changed from last Sunday due to unforseen events)

 

 

WHERE: Joe Dunton Building located at 905 North 23rd St.

 

 

WANT TO SELL?

Contact Erica by clicking HERE.

For more style-related events and details, visit FASHION FIX Events Calendar.

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