Wanted! One pair of women's sunglasses

Packing for Morocco I realised I was deprived of a pair of sunglasses. Nup, not a single pair. The last pair I owned I carelessly left in Mum’s car just before leaving the country – not cool. I couldn’t possibly venture to Morocco during the height of summer plus trekking the Atlas Mountains without sun protection for my eyes. I am already anti wrinkle and crow’s feet conscious. At this stage I didn’t care for what style of glasses, I just needed them in desperation.

I called in a favour from my chic accessory buyer friend but unlucky for me she was sunning herself in Turkey and dry of samples.


I was then rocking back and forth in a frenzy thinking how I could possibly obtain a single pair of sunnies without resorting to retail. With only 32 hours remaining, I considered heading to Top Shop and shamefully revealing that I had not been successful in fulfilling this one year promise. BUT WAIT...I’VE GOT IT, I’VE GOT IT...


I had an idea...see my bill poster pictured below. This ‘wanted sign’ with much background thought was displayed to fellow residents. After only 12 hours guess how many pairs of sunglasses I packed into my Moroccan suitcase??? THREE!!! So very chuffed and so proud that I am still humbly engaged in my promise.


This just goes to show how creative one can be with minimal options and how people are willing to give and help out. Might I add, alongside this process I met three of my neighbours whom I can now call ‘friends with sugar benefits’.


I have pledged 20 pounds to charity for what it would have cost if I had to make the purchase.

 I have to say, not having a choice allowed me to step outside the norm 'safe' options and have some fun.  However for longevity and as a believer in classic shapes, here are a few of my picks:

From top to bottom:Top Shop (metal sunglasses by Le Specs 45.00GBP), Sportsgirl (39.95AUD) and for a splurge and no way leaving these babies lying around Tom Ford (Sabrina 230.00GBP)   xx NAO