First Person Singular by Wendy Braitman

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Do Women Make Passes At Men Who Wear Glasses?

October 21, 2009 ⋅  Email This Post ⋅  Print This Post ⋅ Post a comment

I admit there have been times, on a first or second date, when I didn’t wear my eyeglasses, even though I needed them. With menu in hand, I had to make an educated guess as to what I was reading, hoping it was caprese and not carpaccio. I probably picked up the idea from Marilyn Monroe in the movie, How to Marry a Millionaire. On the hunt for a rich husband, Monroe’s very near-sighted character, Pola Debevoise, keeps her glasses in her purse, even though she bumps into everything. But come on, she’s Marilyn Monroe. Who would say no?

Don’t get me wrong. I’m really into eyewear. And a man with good frames is a definite plus. One of my favorite shops in Los Angeles is L.A. Eyeworks, whose annual blowout sale starts Friday, October 23. If you’re nearby, don’t miss it!

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