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Time to give your contacts a rest: Sporting a pair of glasses is suddenly way cool. Top fashion designers like DSquared and Michael Kors sparked a spec sensation when they sent eyewear-clad models down recent runways. Then suddenly, fashion-conscious celebs like Jennifer Garner, Johnny Depp, Heidi Klum and Cate Blanchett were passing up lens-free looks in favor of eyewear.

Tom Davies and Frederic Beausoleil Eyewear

Style meets comfort in these fashionable frames. Top and middle: Tom Davies. Bottom: Frederic Beausoleil.

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Need more reasons for going four eyes right now? They'll make you look like a genius (even if you aren't) and instantly become your signature fashion statement. And if you're feeling left out because you see very clearly, no worries. Pick up a pair of fashion-forward specs minus the script and work them into your wardrobe just as you would this season's other hot accessories, like a heavy link necklace or leopard print flats.

To pull off this trend, the latest lookers are a must (don't even think about breaking out those big round babies you bought back in '99). A narrowish, rectangular square shape is white hot, and perfectly balances the high-waisted pants, skinny leggings and menswear-inspired silhouettes that dominate this season. Keep in mind that glasses aren't just limited to professional looks or lazy casual days. You can do dressy and eyewear-think Tina Fey on the red carpet-for a surprising, offbeat flash of geeky chic. For guys, plastic frames a la Clark Kent are huge, and go well with a black T-shirt or black tie. Looks like this season, the eyes really do have it.

Vision Quest		We bet you didn't know you can have an eye exam and get outfitted for frames and lenses, all during a day of shopping at KOP.
If you're tired of hunting down a fab pair of frames and filling a new contact prescription, rest easy. King of Prussia Mall is where you want to be. With plenty of optical stores, duck in for an eye test in as little time as it takes to do lunch. Then shop around, swing back for your new glasses, and leave with a brand new look. Check out these one-stop optical stores: Dr. Gary Kirshner has been practicing here for 25 years. Schedule your yearly vision test, and if you're ready to give up the lenses, look into Lasik; he does pre-screenings, and can set you up with an area ophthalmologist to do the surgery. If you're looking for all the top designers-including Tom Ford, Gucci, Chloe, Jimmy Choo and Chanel-this is the place to be. Take a vision test, get prescription lenses for your shades and score first dibs on exclusive frames. In just one hour, your whole family can walk out with new frames at either of these eyewear emporiums. They're known for carrying fashionista favorites like Tiffany & Co., Ralph Lauren, Versace, Dolce and Gabbana, Bulgari, and Prada. Looking for a good buy? Head here for quality frames, sunglasses and lenses that give you a fashion-forward look without the designer price tag. An optometrist is on hand to give you a comprehensive exam and promote good eye health. There's also a well-edited selection of up-to-the-minute frame styles at all price points.