After getting my first-ever pair of glasses last year, I decided it was time to get prescription sunglasses. My prescription is very minimal, but for driving, corrective lenses really help me see more clearly. I also have very sensitive eyes and bright sunlight makes me very uncomfortable, so coated UV lenses are a must for me.
I have always wanted a pair of Chanel sunglasses so I decided to splurge on the Chanel 5171 sunglasses with the bows on the side. I liked the feminine touch of the bows with the classic tortoise frames.
What do you think?
For anyone local, I got these at my eye doctor, Vision Optique. They are awesome and ordered the frames for me and did the lenses. I highly recommend Dr. Lee and her team!
Do you wear prescription sunglasses? It’s amazing how crisp, clear and amplified everything is when you wear them!
xoxo,
Veronika.
Ohhhh, I love these. I'm an optometrist as well…I should look into carrying these at my office.
Ooo! Such cute sunglasses!! 🙂 I'm too scared to get prescription sunglasses with a 3 year old running around getting into all my stuff.. :/
love these!x
i like! so pretty. really loving the bow on the side.
The bow is sooooo cute! I just can't bring myself to splurge on sunglasses, I'm afraid I'll scratch or lose them!
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I love these! I got a pair of Chanel aviators for Christmas, but they're not my style, and I had just gotten a pair of Tory Burch sunglasses the day before, so I took them back. I wish my MIL would have picked these out or something similar. They're much more my style. Very pretty!
Those sunglasses are adorable! I love the bow!
They are perfect and so YOU! Nice choice!
I always splurge on sunglasses. I normally wear contact lenses, so my sunglasses don't have correction, but it's amazing the differences between a good pair and cheap ones. Ray bans are my favorite. The last pair I got were the aviators in a tan color, I love them.
Love these! Wasn't it Coco who said that sometimes all you need is a a pair of little black sunglasses? 🙂
Oooh, I was hoping you'd post a picture of them after our twitter convo last night–LOVE them!
thanks Chole—you and I are tortoise freaks so I knew you would like them 🙂
So cute. Love the little bows on the sunglasses! These ones look so great on you, timeless piece!
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Love them! I agree in investing in nice sunnies. It makes you more likely to wear and care for them. My stylish grandma has always worn RX Chanel Sunglasses.
I do have prescription glasses, but since last year I have to wear them 24/7, no fun. Before that it was only to watch TV or looking at computer screen. I still have to get prescription sunglasses. I miss having fashionable sunglasses :(.
My prescription glasses are from Ray Ban, as well as my old sunglasses without prescription, where I'd like to change the lenses to my prescription.
They look great on you! I don't live in Houston, but in San Antonio – still TX, will check for Vision Optique.
Love these!
Absolutely LOVE these glasses! How cute!
I think they look great Veronika! I started wear a low prescription a few years ago for driving, etc, but I just wear my regular glasses. I haven't splurged on any RX sunglasses.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE them!
LOVE LOVE LOVE them!
Love those!
Prescription sunglasses are the best. I love the lens color you chose too! Gorgeous!
adorable on you girl 😉
OMG I AM DYING FOR THESE!!! HOPE YOU DON'T MIND IF I SEND THESE TO MY CHANEL PINTEREST!!!
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I hope you get them 🙂 they are awesome! I know for sure Saks has them or you can order through your optometrist
Those are absolutely gorgeous! I love those bows and the case is fab! You look great in them.
I absolutely love the little bow detail. I had a pair of my Armani Exchange sunglasses converted to my Rx last year. Like you, my eyes are VERY sensitive to the daylight. I hated using clip-ons (so not cute) and my newest pair of glasses weren't compatible with them anyway. I couldn't see having spent all that money on a pair of shades just to have them sit. It was a great decision and keep them well protected in a case like yours.
~Colleen :}
I have to keep them in the case because I am too scared to break or scratch them…if I am carrying a small purse I just carry the case with me into my office and on the weekend I will just put them on my head. When I carry a larger purse all will be good 🙂
They look so amazing on you! I adore the little bows. Your phone cover is really cute, too!
I miss having prescription sunglasses. I had a pair of Versace shades converted a number of years ago and wore them constantly until they were finally stolen in Mexico. I still really miss them!
aww I hate that they were stolen from you, that sucks 🙁
That bow is adorable! Totally you!
LOVE THE BOWS ON THE SIDE!!
They're absolutely adorable and look gorgeous on you!
I love sunnies with faded lenses- so cute! Love them!
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perfect !
Love these! I tried them on before and now I am thinking again about purchasing!
Those sunnies are adorable!
thank you 🙂
Love them!! They're cute on too 🙂
Love the glasses! I invested in prescription sunglasses finally about a year ago and it is such a great investment! Like you, I have a small prescription and mostly need my glasses for driving so it just makes sense! Glad you got a pair you love! You will definitely not regret it!
It's amazing what a difference they make when driving 🙂
They are Chanel, so therefore they are perfection 🙂
I do not own prescription sunnies, but I'm going to look into them because my astigmatism has gotten so bad over the last year! I really want lasik!
you definitely should get some because it makes life so much easier 🙂 or just get lasik and reward yourself with sunglasses LOL 🙂
Ohhh pretty! I love them! You got that iphone cover I saw on pinterest! I love how it looks. I am planning on getting one too. So cool to see it on an actual phone!
sarah—I didn't know it was on pinterest! cool 🙂 i got it after I saw it on my friend's phone last summer 🙂
i obviously need these asap. lol. you look so stunning. adore this post, love. thanks for sharing. if you get a sec, I'd love to hear what you think of my latest. xo
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Your shades match your blog title!
Your shades match the design of your blog title!
I love them! The bows are absolutely adorable. Chanel is definitely my favorite brand for designer shades.
Omg i LOVE those sunglasses!!
Veronica,
Have you tried looking for both prescription glasses and sunglasses on zennioptical.com. They have a great collection for very cheap and they're customer service is second to none. My sister and myself have ordered over 20 pairs of glasses from them in the last two years and it's like Christmas every time they show up on the doorstep. You should really check them out.
Yours Truly, Eileen
Great investment!! Love them!
Very cute. I remember the first pair of designer sunglasses I bought… They were Gucci and I actually bought them on ebay for an excellent price. Well, one day at school (this was while I was in college) I was looking for a pen in my bag and I took them out of my bag and accidentally left them out and walked away from where I was sitting. As soon as I noticed (which couldn't have been more than 30 seconds — I was very cautious with those glasses) I ran back to where they were, but they were gone… someone had stolen them. I was SO upset. Luckily, though, my lovely husband (then BF) bought me a new pair (even if it did have to be at full price).
I got a pair of Dior last year and they are amazing! Best decision ever 🙂
Ah I've been wanting a pair of Chanel sunglasses like yours for the longest time ever 🙂 Love the tortoise-shell print you chose for yours too!
These are just perfect on you!!
wow, i love them! so classy ♥
Love so cute! You look like Olivia Palermo in the last picture..
I was also in the market for new sunglasses and I live for tortoise shell. After your FB post I went straight to NM to try them for myself. I fell in love and bought them! Thank you so much, they are perfect! I always go spendy on sunglasses because they are the one wardrobe item I wear (most) everyday!
Yay! Glad you love them 🙂
these are SO cute Veronika!!! love love them. will definitely look out for this style next time i'm ready to splurge on a new pair.
These sunnies are indeed lovely!
x
Michelle
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My sister put me onto your blog and so now I'm blaming her and you for me just purchasing the same sunglasses. 🙂 I fell in love with them once I saw them on your blog. Hehehe.
Love them!! & love bows! They look fabulous on you! I can never have to many sunnies. Xo
I've got an e-bay saved search for these. I saw them in purple once and regret not buying them! They're one of my favorite classic big frame styles!
xo
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I love your blog! You are really pretty and I love your style! Keep up the awesome posts. I also adore the sunnies and they look great on you 🙂
aww thank you for your sweet comment 🙂
Where did you get the shirt you're wearing in the first picture? It's cute.
I have just brought this and I hold you responsible (i think you can take it) =) . They where just far to cute not to buy.
Thanks for Sharing.
You look fab! I'm tossing between pure black with black bow or the black with white bows! Decision decision
I have these and one of the arms broke two weeks ago right in the middle of the bow. I am devastated.