Clear as Day

I've been on the hunt for new glasses (frames) for a while, and the other day one of the interns where I work was wearing a pair that reminded me very much of the clear Prada frames pictured above, albeit not sunglasses, and with a more delicate, everyday feel. I checked with her, and hers weren't Prada. I don't know if more everyday glasses frames were made to go along with this collection, but clearly (no pun intended) Miuccia set yet another trend that other makers of glasses are following.

I think the appeal for me, as a lifelong glasses wearer (well, since grade 3, anyway), and as someone with bad enough eyesight to merit a thick lens which is much more friendly to a similarly thick frame - the clear frame makes your face the focus and not the frame, which is the opposite effect of my current tortoise shell Fendi frames.

I think my next pair will either be clear frames if I can find a pair that works for me, or perhaps some vintage cat's eye frames - but that will be another post for another time.

 If you wear glasses (or just want to), what are some of your favourite frame trends?

Music Monday - Library Voices

It seems only appropriate on my first day of work in a new library to dedicate my Music Monday post to the Regina, SK, based band, Library Voices. I first discovered them when they were touring with one of my favourite musical ensembles, Paper Lions.



Library Voices is an eight piece group that has a catchy but definitively quirky pop sound. Along with six regular vocalists and the usual suspects in terms of accompanying instruments, there are also crazy instruments that aren't typical of pop bands, including everything from the glockenspiel to organ, melodion to theremin as well as a bit of everything in between. It makes for a unique, and in my opinion, pretty interesting sound, which is what held my interest once introduced to their music.



How much fun does that show look seriously? Dancing, great music and balloons = awesome. You can listen to more of their music here at CBC Radio 3-Which is, incidentally, a fantastic place to discover new Canadian indie bands, if you are so inclined.

What are you listening to lately?