Posts with the label Warby Parker
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Showing posts with label Warby Parker. Show all posts
February 6, 2020
My Warby Parker Home Try-On Experience
This post contains affiliate links, but all of my opinions are 100% my own.
I've been wearing Warby Parker eyewear (both glasses and sunglasses) for almost 4 years. I ordered my first pair shortly after my son was born and since then I've never looked anywhere else for affordable glasses that stand the test of time and are stylish, too. I've never been one to deviate from my standard no-fuss glasses that I would get from a traditional eyeglass retailer, but I found myself spending hundreds of dollars on frames and my lenses would become so scratched over the years of wear. I knew I couldn't keep it up, so I would just wear the same pair for years on end.And that's a huge no-no for my eye health. Just like any other part of my body, keeping my eyes healthy should be a daily priority and that involves regular check-ups and adjusting of my prescription as needed.
Try before you buy.
A feature of Warby Parker that I enjoy the most as a customer is their Home Try-on Program. This allows you to skip the store and select up to 5 frames (glasses or sunglasses!) to try on in the comfort of your own home. Try them on, see which style you love most, then ship them back. This process is simple and convenient – especially for those who can’t drop what they’re doing and visit a store (or don’t have one readily nearby).Today I'm excited to share my own home try-on experience and I'll definitely need your help in picking a favorite frame - they're all so great!
Warby Parker makes shopping for glasses an experience; both in-store and from the comfort of my own home. I loved learning more about their company as well as their approach to eyewear that is intended to last and made ethically.
How are they so affordable?
Okay, so Warby Parker frames are stylish and they make getting a prescription easy-peasy. What, then, makes them so affordable and still high-quality? Well, here’s how they do it:- They design and make all of their frames in-house. This cuts out the middle man and therefore the third party markups that are found in traditional eye-wear retail stores. By doing everything themselves, and up to high standards, Warby Parker is able to keep prescription eye-wear extremely affordable!
- Each frame is made from cellulose acetate and colored organic pigments that are mixed in to create the beautiful colors you see. Acetate is a high quality plastic that is made in-house at Warby Parker, which is durable and hypoallergenic.
- Each frame is also hand-assembled and polished in-house.
- Your prescription lenses are cut just for you and just for your frames. No one-size-fits-all mentality here! Each lens is made from polycarbonate, not glass, which makes them durable and dropable! Polycarbonate is simply a big word for transparent plastic.
- Each frame from start to finish is handled with care, tested, and reviewed to ensure high-quality standards are met before shipping them off to you!
My home-try on experience
When I was curious about a few frames I knew I wanted to head over to Warby Parker's website to see what was new. Already having a couple of frames, I knew the styles I liked and fit my face well. Because I want to mostly change the style of my frame, I chose five different frames to try-on at home.The Warby Parker website made choosing my frames so easy! All I have to do is view the various frames available for a home try-on and select the ones I'm interested in. There's staff picks, popular picks, and highlighted ones that fit my face the best. After I made my selections I checked out like normal and didn't have to pay a single cent. Within 3-5 days I received my box straight to my door ready to try on.
Let's see how they fit!
Frame: Jane
Color: Blush Tortoise with Gold
These were quickly a favorite of mine the moment I tried them on. I love the feel and the coloring of these Jane frames is absolutely unique! I already own both a blush and tortoise colored frame and this pair combined what I love about both. They sit easy on my nose and the rounded lenses compliment my face.
Frame: Welty
Color: Violet Magnolia
I already own a Welty frame, but in the rose crystal color. I already knew I would like the style and so for me, I just wanted to see about a different color. I've been feeling their tortoise frames these days and what's not to love?
Frame: Violet
Color: Rose Gold
This pair of Violet frames surprised me a bit. I used to own frame-less glasses and since my first pair of Warby's I really enjoyed the style of a thicker frame. However, when I saw the Violet frame in rose gold I knew I just had to give them a try. When I put them on they were so comfortable and I love the retro-esque style along the top. Plus the shiny rose gold adds a pop of color and makes them fun to wear.
Frame: Chamberlain
Color: Crystal
This is another style that is very similar to the Welty's I already own. But, I fell in love with the clear crystal color of the Chamberlains! The lack of color in these frames make them simple, minimalistic, and easily worn with everything. This is another frame made of 100% cellulose acetate, making them lightweight and durable.
Frame: Haskell
Color: Crystal
This Haskell frame is very similar to the last one I tried on, the Chamberlain. I was curious about the difference between a more rounded frame and it turns out they both look and feel great! It really is hard to choose which one I enjoy more...
Not into frames and want contacts instead? Warby provides those, too!
Warby Parker just launched their line of contact lenses, called Scout, in addition to providing a variety of other brands we all know and trust.
But, don't just take my word for it. Try your own five pairs on completely free and from the comfort of your own home! Happy shopping!
December 12, 2018
The Affordable Glasses All Teachers Need to Know About
Affiliate links are used within this post, but rest-assured my opinions are 100% my own.
My glasses journey began when I was a sophomore in high school and finally realized that I couldn't see the board - it was fuzzy and I found myself having to sit up front in order to copy the notes adequately. Turns out, I am nearsighted and there's always been a part of me that wonders why my teachers over the years never noticed my need for glasses. Having gone through years of eye strain, I am quick to recognize similar body language in my students who may need glasses - hopefully curbing years of misconceptions about their abilities or even behavior.
As an adult, I've been overpaying for my prescription and frames for years and can't believe I never heard of Warby Parker before! It wasn't until my husband and I first moved from the east coast to California that I had even heard of this brand. We were walking along Abbot Kinney Blvd in Venice one afternoon and I walked by this cute blue building and being curious about their frames I stepped inside to take a peek.
I was totally expecting to fall in love with at least one pair of frames, but was nervous about the price tag. But that's where this story gets good...and informational.
Affordable (and cute!) Eyewear
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| My husband and I while visiting Luxembourg in 2017! Frames: Oliver in Whiskey Tortoise |
All of their frames from glasses to sunglasses are all $95. That's it! The reason their frames are so affordable is because they design and craft their frames in-house, cutting out the middle man. "The eyewear industry is dominated by a single company that has been able to keep prices artificially high while reaping huge profits from consumers who have no other options." (Warby Parker website). In doing this, they've created a company that makes glasses affordable and available to those who need them!
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| My husband, son, and I while visiting the Louvre in Paris, 2017! Frames: Oliver in Whiskey Tortoise |
Furthermore, when I picked out my first pair I literally only paid $5 out of pocket thanks to vision insurance. Warby Parker accepts most insurance and having my eye exam and frames mostly paid for was a huge plus!
A few years later I found myself looking to invest in prescription sunglasses as well as take a peek at upgrading my frames since WP is always releasing new styles. Now, my first pair have stood the test of time and the handling of a 2 year old - and that's saying something! I still use them regularly, but I wanted to try a new color or style of frame. At this point, my eye prescription on file had expired, but this is where their services are ah-mazing!
FREE Home Try-On
Thinking about testing out Warby Parker but don't have a storefront near you? Or just like to try things on at home without the hassle or pressure to make a purchase right then and there? Opt for their Home Try-On program absolutely free! Online you pick 5 frames to try and within a few days your frames will arrive and you have 5 days to think about what you liked or didn't like.
For me, I knew I wanted a mix of sunglasses and regular glasses so I chose a few different styles and colors to try. When I received them, I absolutely fell in love with their Welty frames in the Rose Crystal color. The frames are a bit larger than the Oliver's I already have and the crystal pink is so cute and a touch feminine. For my new prescription sunglasses I went with the Raglan frames in Pearled Tortoise. Both were featured in my Home Try-On and loved them instantly.
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| That moment you want a cute photo with your son and he's in the middle of snacking on raisins. Frames: Welty in Rose Crystal |
Update your prescription without leaving your house!
I was guided to download their free app, Prescription Check, to participate in eye tests and answer a few questions about my eye health. I was a bit skeptical that an app could accurately check my vision and determine if my prescription had changed or not. After spending about 30 minutes or so completing the guided exam, my results were sent off to an eye specialist to review and approve my new prescription. For $40 I was able to update my prescription without leaving my home! I mean, wow! Now, if the specialist determined I needed to go in-person for an eye exam then I wouldn't pay a dime and would have to book an appointment with my eye doctor to get a new prescription. But, having this (often time consuming) task be completed with ease, it made me love Warby Parker even more!
Pay in Installments!
This go-around I purchased my new pink frames and prescription sunglasses through their Affirm program, which allows me to pay just $90 in three installments without interest. Since being a stay-at-home-mom who will begin teaching again in January, my first payment is due right when I receive my first paycheck. Until then, I am able to enjoy my new glasses without worrying about paying for them upfront right away. The balance you pay each month is determined by how many frames you buy, so for my two glasses (and this time without vision insurance) $90 a month for three months is totally do-able!
I truly cannot recommend this company and their quality of glasses more. I've been using Warby's since 2016 and I seriously can't imagine shopping anywhere else for frames. They've managed to take the stress out of every possible aspect of shopping for new glasses and I couldn't believe how easy it was to update my prescription...right from home! Plus, their Home Try-On program helped me find new frames I wouldn't have picked for myself initially in-store, but within the comfort of my home I found my new favorites!
I would love to talk more about Warby Parker if you have any questions or hesitations. The only downside is they only have frames for men and women, but hopefully (fingers crossed) they can add a children's line!
I truly cannot recommend this company and their quality of glasses more. I've been using Warby's since 2016 and I seriously can't imagine shopping anywhere else for frames. They've managed to take the stress out of every possible aspect of shopping for new glasses and I couldn't believe how easy it was to update my prescription...right from home! Plus, their Home Try-On program helped me find new frames I wouldn't have picked for myself initially in-store, but within the comfort of my home I found my new favorites!
I would love to talk more about Warby Parker if you have any questions or hesitations. The only downside is they only have frames for men and women, but hopefully (fingers crossed) they can add a children's line!
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