Normally, I
end up buying cheap sunglasses from places such as Dorothy Perkins. However,
they usually end up lasting one summer or less and I’m sick of replacing them
every year. While in Boots recently, I was trying on some pairs for fun but I
fell in love with a pair by Ted Baker. The pair in question are called Sienna
and are cost £55. For some reason though, they are not available on the Boots
website, nor the Ted Baker site. The Sienna sunglasses are available in Black, Demi
and Brown.
I chose to
buy the Demi coloured sunglasses which are actually more of a tortoise shell
colouring. This has a mix of browns, golds and blacks in with the colours which
to me, means that they are going to match more summer outfits and not look
quite as harsh as pure black or brown. I really like the colour and style of
these sunglasses as they suit my face shape and my own colourings really well.
Although a
branded pair of sunglasses, the frames are still made from plastic. However,
the frames feel much more robust than a cheaper pair from a high street shop
and somehow, they do feel somewhat more luxurious which is good considering the
price comparison. The frames are also really lightweight. Once on your face,
you can barely feel the sunglasses sitting there. When it is really warm and I
get a bit hot, the last thing I want is heavy sunglasses on my face and making
me feel sweaty. On the sides of the sunglasses is the Ted Baker logo. The logo
is printed on quite small which is a nice detail as the name doesn’t stand out
too much.
Another
good aspect to these sunglasses is the size of the lenses. Not only are the
lenses quite dark, which is a good thing for when you don’t feel like wearing
make-up in those hot summer days, but they are also UV protected. The lenses
cover the whole eye area, with a little extra on both the tops and bottoms as
well as the sides. These sunglasses make sure that the whole eye area is
protected from the sun and they look nice at the same time.
With normal
glasses and cheaper sunglasses, I really hate the small pads you get on either
side of your nose. These sunglasses do not have these pads though which was a
big selling point to me. I plan to wear these for quite long periods of time
during my holiday to Florida later on in the year and the last thing I want is
for them to be uncomfortable. The frames are made completely out of plastic
which means they sit really nicely on my nose and don’t rub or feel
uncomfortable at all.
As I
purchased these sunglasses from Boots, I also got a free case which is made
from a soft leather. The case has the Ted Baker logo printed on in blue which
is a nice contrast. I think the type of case you get will differ depending on
where you got the sunglasses from though.
At £55,
these are the most expensive sunglasses I have ever owned although by far not
the most expensive on the market. Now that I have bought something better than
high street brands, I don’t think I’ll ever be going back as the quality is so
much better!
