With the Bohemian Chic look in right now, camel, rich tan….whatever you want to call it….speaks to a casual elegance that is hard to describe. I love the fact that is can go from summer to winter, unlike it’s friend, light tan. Whether, it’s in furniture, handbags, or shoes, camel is a great way to casualize your wardrobe in a hip way. Whether you do it with fringe, studs, or clean lines the richness or camel is timeless. Cheers!
I found several beautiful options and settled on a tiered long set of mother of pearls encrusted in gold and black crystals: quite the statement. I can even wear them after the wedding! Imagine that?:)
Peek of Chic has been a destination jewelry and accessory store in Hyde Park Square for over 3 1/2 years and been around even longer. Founded by Kerry Mock, the store focuses on women who want higher end, unique jewelry and home accessories with a flair. They even now carry amazing shoes! Check them out during your next trip to the square….I’m certainly glad I did!
Well, as few people know, I decided to embark on Lasik surgery this February, in hopes that I could simply sit down for dinner with my fiancee, Tom or go to a nice event without pulling out the glasses.
The truth is, my vision starting going downhill I think the day I turned 43 in terms of my reading…so my first step was basic readers. Of course, as a designer, I wanted them to be hip so I searched hard for my first pair and skipped the cheapies at the drug store. Then I discovered progressive bifocals. I was so sick of taking those damn readers on and off that a salesperson in an eyeglass store convinced me of the advantage of this style. I mean it could be cool the keep the glasses on all day at work right? Clear lenses on top and built in readers at top. No blurry vision if I kept them on. Perfect. So I opted for two…yes, way too expensive pairs with custom lenses. Not to mention, two pairs of sunglasses to follow.
The problem now was that my distance vision was getting worse, and after another round of new lenses and NEVER being able to take the glasses off, I was at another crossroad. This Cincinnista was wearing glasses simply too much so it was either contacts or Lasik. I bit the bullet and did the surgery at the the Lasik Institute in Kenwood which was a great experience. Albeit the procedure is a bit weird I must admit, it was a quick recoup and almost instant results.
So here’s the kicker, while Lasik does perfect your distance and general vision, at my lovely age of 48 I still needed the readers…which Dr. Marino was very honest about. After 3 months of cheap readers, once again, I couldn’t take it and went back out to purchase 2 more pairs of prescription progressive bifocals. I know crazy, huh? I couldn’t use my previous ones as my eyes had changed after the surgery and my old prescription was too strong. Does any of this make sense?! Ugh.
In any event, as least now I can do out for a night on the town sans glasses while opting for a cool “smart” pair of functional glasses during the workday. I do have to say, this Cincinnista has certainly contributed to the optometry business here in Cincinnati this year!
You can find all your fashion needs under one roof. Kennedy’s offers beautiful custom and vintage clothing and accessories. Bling Boutique, owned by Rachael Hamilton has fashion forward staple pieces as well as fabulous jewelry and accessories. JH Shoes, owned by Jill Haney, offers fun, bold, styles that every Cincinnista will covet.
The Co-Op on Camargo is your one stop shop for high fashion and great style at irresistible prices!
