I have had to wear glasses ever since I was 2 years old. I didn't like wearing glasses in grade school and the selection was slim and unattractive in the 70s. When I was in high school, in the 80s everyone had cool sunglasses, mostly Ray Bans, remember Corey Hart???During my high school days, my love of vintage and eccentric dress flourished. There were a few vintage shops that I shopped at regularly and a couple shopkeepers I knew on a first name basis. During one of my shopping trips, at one particular store, the owner said she had something for me. It was a vintage, framed advertisement for Tura eyeglasses. I couldn't believe it! Not only did she think enough of me to offer me such a cute gift but it had my name on it!
After that, I began looking at wearing glasses in a whole new way. I went to my optometrist and inquired about these glasses and the company. They said they COULD do special orders from the company and two weeks later I had a selection to choose from for a new pair of glasses.
The 80s were reliving the 50s, so by a stroke of luck, I was able to find the cutest pair of modern cateye frames! From that day on I didn't mind wearing glasses. I owned it! Today, I have several pair of glasses including prescription sunglasses. Glasses have become my favorite fashion accessory.
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