#SeeSummertimeBetter With Warby Parker Sunnies * Age of Grace

All tell-tale signs that the season is changing are here: the farmers markets are selling mums, the crisp temperatures in the morning and late evenings, ragweed season started. Not to mention, the sun now sets around 7:45 p.m.

And even though I see fall creeping in with acorns already falling from the oak trees (during my 13,000 steps a day walks through my neighborhood), there is still plenty of time to #SeeSummerBetter.

Thanks to Warby Parker.

In New York City; Wearing random black dress with J. Crew necklace, J. Crew print pumps and Fashionphile vintage Chloé Calfskin Aurore wallet on a Chain Clutch Pebble — In New York City; Wearing Warby Parker Banks Ginger Crystal Tinted sunnies, Cynthia Rowley TJ Maxx black dress with J. Crew necklace, J. Crew dusty sky printed fabric slingback pumps and Fashionphile vintage Chloé Calfskin Aurore wallet on a Chain Clutch Pebble

I teamed up with the eyewear company to #SeeSummerBetter. I selected three pairs of sunglasses and two pairs of eyeglass frames, as part of their free at home 5-day trial program.

Founded in 2010, Warby Parker’s line of products are available online and in a limited number of showrooms in the United States. Many of the company’s frames have vintage-inspired style.

#SeeSummer Better Warby Parker sunnies and eyeglasses I selected for free at home try-on 5-day program.

Fun fact: The Warby Parker name hails from the names of two characters found in Jack Kerouac’s unpublished journals, Warby Pepper and Zagg Parker. The owners combined the two names.

In May 2009, one of the founders, Dave was wandering through the New York Public Library when he stumbled into an exhibition about American novelist and poet, Jack Kerouac. The exhibit included some of Kerouac’s manuscripts, drafts, and journals.

Isn’t that interesting? I wondered how they came up with the company’s name.

Full disclosure here, I was contacted by Warby Parker to participate in their #SeeSummerBetter campaign. After trying out the frames for five days, I still can’t believe how chic and affordable the frames are. All sunglasses retail for $95.00–not bad for great style–and they all fit my face perfectly. The eyeglasses are moderately priced as well. Who doesn’t like trying on something for free in the comforts of one’s home? Try them, http://www.warbyparker.com/sunglasses, you’ll like them!

Check me out as I tried out each pair:

Here I am seated at the Starbuck's in Hershey before enjoying a green tea latte. — Here I am seated at the Starbuck’s in Hershey wearing the “Piper” Woodland tinted tortoise sunnies before ordering a green tea latte. Wearing old Talbot’s dress with Tiffany bead necklace and NYDJ Linen faux leather moto jacket.

Taking the Warby Parker Banks sea smoke tortoise sunnies out for a spin in my neighborhood. — Taking the Warby Parker “Banks” sea smoke tortoise sunnies out for a bike ride in my neighborhood. Wearing old Talbot’s dress, J. Crew sweater, old Kate Spade flats and flowers from Costco.

New York City Times Square; Wearing Banks Ginger Crystal Tinted Sunnies.

#SeeSummerBetter Warby Parker Nash greystone eyeglass frames on Jonathan Adler Oui Oui Madame Head Form (creative prop from my daughter ChanningintheCIty.nyc apartment).

#SeeSummerBetter with Warby Parker Clark Blue marble eyeglass frames at The Metropolitan Museum of Art China: Through the Looking Glass exhibit.

For each pair of glasses the company sells, Warby Parker donates a pair, through a nonprofit partner, to someone who lacks access to vision care. It’s worth noting the home try-on glasses are fitted with sample lenses. The real thing is even better! Any Warby Parker glasses you purchase will include high quality, anti-reflective, anti-scratch, and UV-protective polycarbonate lenses.

I’m sure you can tell some of the photos above are in New York City. My hubby and I visited our daughter to celebrate his milestone birthday.

On Saturday, used TKTS TKTS, a stand offering a 50% discount on Broadway musicals or plays. We landed on the off-Broadway musical, Newsical. I was thankful the Costume Institute extended the Metropolitan Museum of Art Exhibit on China: Through the Looking Glass to September 7 so we could take advantage. I haven’t missed the last two years’ exhibits, the 2014 Charles James, and the 2013 Punk: Chaos to Couture.

I discovered a new section of Manhattan called Hell’s Kitchen. Based on the name, it was not a place I would plan to frequent but the interesting history and fave new places to dine for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch say otherwise.

My daughter and I have somewhat of a tradition that all of our visits together start with manicures and pedicures. This time my husband joined us, opting for the spa pedicure– a first for him.

Summer doesn’t officially end until Wednesday, September 23 at 4: 21 a.m., to be exact, so there is still time to savor the last days of the season! How? #SeeSummerBetter with Warby Parker sunnies or eyeglasses, of course.

Thank you, Warby Parker, for the opportunity to participate in the #SeeSummerBetter campaign, it was fun being creative as well as finding my new pair of chic shades, the Banks Ginger Crystal tinted sunnies.

Have a fabulous week!