Eye Style

It was that time of year for the good 'ol annual eye test. I use Mellins in Canal Walk thanks to discovering them last year. They're conveniently situated right near Mugg & Bean on the bottom floor, so you have no excuse not get sort your peepers out. Let me show you around the place...

You have a myriad of designer frames to choose from - from Calvin Klein, Diesel, Lacoste and Silhouette to name a few. I could spend hours trying them on - they've come a long way since the boring black and brown frames you wore at high school. I went for a very striking blue and turquoise pair - which I'll show you when I pick them up next week.

 Mellins was one of the first to adopt new technology in the field and they use a rather fancy robot-looking machine called the i-Profiler to diagnose. This machine delivers a diagnosis 4 times more accurate than anything else existing in optometry right now, so its the real deal. I simply had to stare at a pretty picture of a hot air balloon for a few minutes and then we were done and diagnosed! (The only room for improvement would be to change the picture to a shirtless Adam Levine)

 After that we moved inside and on to a more traditional device that helps you get the right lenses picked out, and then you're done. In under 20 minutes I went from blind as a bat to seeing in HD. The Ziess i-Scription technology digitally measures 2500 points on the eye and effectively takes a fingerprint - so your diagnosis and lenses are entirely unique to you. They even take it a step further and can engrave your initials on your lenses for that personal touch!
The Zeiss lenses are made to order in Germany and while that might sound like you'll only get them next year, they actually get them done in under two weeks.

 There was an extra incentive to get my eyes tested this year, and that was the opportunity to get involved in their new campaign, which, should I win, my chosen charity will win R100 000. All the details on the competition are over HERE. I'll do just about anything to help animals in need. Even post pictures of me with alien goggles on that will haunt your nightmares....see below.

Three voting Fan’s also stand a chance of winning fantastic prizes which include: A pair of prescription frames with Zeiss i.Scription lenses up to the value of R10, 000 OR a pair of luxury sunglasses to the value of R5 000 should they not need prescription lenses. 

Get your eyes tested. Go and vote. Do it for the puppies.

Splurge vs Steal

Today we're earning some serious street style cred and talking about wedged work boots. Every celeb has been spotted in a variation of Timberland boots every single winter, from Jessica Alba, to J.Lo and even the Kardashians (not a fan, but they know their street style).

I love Timberland boots. I love the colour, the chunky heel, the leather ankle detail and the signature laces. But I am also really, really short. Therefore chunky boots like these or Doc Martens don't work for me, and they cut my legs short and make me look bulky. The stiletto and wedge versions of this cult classic are my only options. While I adore the stiletto version, its not really practical for my lifestyle and all the running around I do. So I'm sticking with comfort here.

Getting hold of a pair of Timberland wedges will set you back about R2000. Instead, snap up a pair from local brand, Bronx, for R629 in the original colour, or a gorgeous light grey. Instant style points at a fraction of the cost. Paired with skinny jeans, a comfy knit and a fur gilet = cosy, comfy winter style. Or black leggings, white t-shirt and chambray shirt for a casual day out. I've even added some outfit inspiration below.

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Must love dogs

I've been lucky enough to be named an ambassador for Moscon Optics and Mellins i-Style Optometrists. They have an amazing new Zeiss inscription promotion running where the charity of my choice could win R100 000 if I win. 
The charity I've chosen is the amazing Raise 'n Rescue who rescue and re-home dogs and cats from impoverished areas. They do such great work and they could really use the funds to assist with the amazing work that they do. So please go vote for me, and hopefully we can get these funds to those adorable balls of fluff that so badly need it.

I hate spamming you, but I can't say no to such a good cause and one so close to my heart. 

TO VOTE: Like their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/mellinsistyle?fref=photo and then go vote over here: http://www.mellins.co.za and scroll down until you see my dorky face looking back at you and click vote!

Thank you thank you thank you thank you!