When I was perusing this site for some brand new frames, I initially had my eyes on the clear frames and the Dialogue in Faded Rose (which I did purchase with this one as well). HOWEVER, I couldn't get just one pair... I've been wearing dark frames my whole near-sighted life, and had been wanting to try a lighter frame to bring out my features. THIS FRAME, is the perfect transition from black to something slightly lighter. I love the color, and it matches my hair and eyebrows. It doesn't interrupt my features (like I felt most dark frames would for me) as much as it is a cohesive piece on top of my features. The frame is also very lightweight compared to the glasses store frames I'm used to, which is not a bad thing. It is also my very first frame with metal, which is a very nice touch and comfortable as well. I added a cute little glasses strap to it so I never lose these! Being nearly blind is a struggle for your personal perception of your beauty sometimes. Contacts are a no go for me (deathly afraid of further damaging my eyesight), but with these, I feel great. I love the affordable prices on this site, because it allowed me to expand my usage of glasses as fashion and not just my disability.