What Women Want -- Palin's Glasses (Opticians Report Surge In Requests For Palin's Frames)

NBC San Diego ^ | 9/04/08 | Bob Hansen

[boop]

"That’s really where the comparison to Tina Fey starts and ends: it’s in the glasses."

Tina Fey would have to cover up her facial scar first if she wanted to look like Sarah.

[goldstategop]

Rimless eyeglasses are always trendy. They make a person look flattering. Hillary wears contacts but Sarah is the old fashioned kinda gal!

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[goldstategop]

99% of quality eyewear today - frames - are manufactured in China. The high end frames are made in Italy. Depending on an optical prescription and various lens options, a good pair can set one back around $800.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[goldstategop]

She's near sighted. Most people wear them to correct a distance vision (myopia) defect. Some people wear eyeglasses to correct the opposite problem - presbyopia - where an image can be blurred up close but distance vision remains acute.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[kanawa]

People are already falling in love with her and the family.

I've created a computer folder for pictures of her and her lovely family.
Never done that before with any other political figure.

[Hetty_Fauxvert]

She does have nice hair, doesn’t she? I noticed all her daughters have pretty hair too — a lovely red-brown and very shiny and healthy looking. Wonder if she would tell us what shampoo she’s using....

[Darnright]

>I’ve created a computer folder for pictures of her and her lovely family.
Never done that before with any other political figure. <

You old softie, you. It’s because she’s a hockey mom, isn’t it. Take off the lipstick, and you’ve got Sam! (ducking and running)

[reformedliberal]

I've had the frameless glasses for 2 years.Bought them at Walmart and they cost under $300 with an expensive prescription in single focus. I think they were about $170, not counting the prescription.

I wear them when I go out and I have magnetic sunglasses that snap onto them. They are a bit fragile, due to the way the bridge and temples are screwed directly into the lenses. However, Walmart techs will tighten them for no charge when they loosen up, about once every 18 months or so. I have regular glasses with simple frames I wear for work and daily use.

I wore contacts for 40 years, then, as I aged, I simply couldn't tolerate the gas perms any more. I tried soft lenses and hate the in and out process with them. I liked the frameless after seeing them all over TV on anchors and commentators for several years. They aren't new, are very popular and are perhaps more flattering than other styles. They are extremely light weight. Since many frames cost over $100, they are more expensive, but so what? It'a my money, I can spend it as I want, as can anyone.

The media is reaching.

[good old days]

Ping

[I'm ALL Right!]

Sorry, Blood! I’m a woman...

[Arrowhead1952]

I’ve noticed a LOT of women wearing these since Mrs. Palin hit the VP spot.

[b9]

Angie Harmon ~ gorgeous AND a brave Hollywood conservative.

Actually, Palin could play herself, and her daughters could portray her younger years.

I don’t think an actress could ever do her justice.