Optical Prism October 2014 | Page 26

Timeless Chic A recent visit to Pinterest highlights the image of mature women wearing zany bedazzled cat-eye glasses or displays rectangular plastic cookie cutter design frames in a gaudy array of colours and patterns the posted images, accompanied with the like words of ‘designed for the fashion conscious baby boomers’. Subtle yet worldly, fashion conscious boomers are well acquainted with the idea of accessorizing and are willing to pay top dollar for style and quality. Regularly purchasing new styles to compliment not only their latest wardrobe but also their individual and expressive style. by LISA BUCHER 26 Optical Prism | October 2014