Slowly, ever so slowly, I'm gathering the bits and pieces of this Ghostbuster cosplay like an obsessed ferret. For some reason, I decided to start with the unique eye wear collection worn by Dr. Jillian Holtzmann. The frames vary from Deco era spectacles to 1950s nerd gear, and both have the signature yellow lenses and mesh side protectors.
I don't know about you, but I think they're totally stylin'.
My first find was an antique pair that was a really close match to Holtzmann's wire rims (above photo),but a little rounder. Look closer and you'll see hers have a slight shaping to them.
Mine don't have the yellow lenses either, but I can always change those out. Tinting them yellow in Photoshop helped me with that for now, so I could see what they would look like.
I also found another pair, pretty much exactly like hers. Same shape this time, but still no yellow lenses and in need of a little TLC. Even with these issues they were a steal at $30, and I can do the repair work myself. These would be worth having a professional switch out the glass with yellow Polycarbonate lenses:
...or 'Geek chic'. Both have form and function!
As for her alternate pair of glasses, the ones I'm calling 'geek chic'; those were an easier find on Ebay.
Originally I had found a similar pair that I was going to pop the lenses out of myself, and buy replacement yellows, but had a hard time finding ones that would fit. Then I stumbled on these, and they were on sale for $20. Done deal. They may even be the very same ones used in the film...we shall see if I'm right in July:
Originally I had found a similar pair that I was going to pop the lenses out of myself, and buy replacement yellows, but had a hard time finding ones that would fit. Then I stumbled on these, and they were on sale for $20. Done deal. They may even be the very same ones used in the film...we shall see if I'm right in July:
hey there love this!! I can't wait to see more of your blog!! was curious where you got those sunglasses that were on sale though?? really digging them!! could you post or reply? thank you
ReplyDeleteHi! It was these guys:
Deletehttp://stores.ebay.com/CUSTOM-EYEWEAR-HIPSTER-NEW-AND-VINT/_i.html?_nkw=holtzman+&_cqr=true&_nkwusc=holtzmann&_sid=47994840&_rdc=1
Be mindful of sizing, too. a 46 is good for smaller faces, while a 50 is good for larger/wider faces. I went with the size 48, and I have about an average oval shape face.
from what seller did you buy your "geek chic" glasses? I have been looking all over ebay for those@
ReplyDeleteSee my above reply ;) xoxo
DeleteHello! I am looking into buying the "geek chic" glasses you've ordered, I'd love to know what they look like when you receive them and try them on, to see if they're worth it. I just stumbled upon your blog searching for a pair of glasses like Holtzy's! I trust your opinion.
ReplyDeleteHi :)
DeleteI updated the end of my most recent post (URL below) with a photo and size info.
Hope that helps!
xoxo
http://warmraygun.blogspot.com/2016/07/its-spelled-holtzmann.html
Love it! :D Where did you get the Deco Era spectacles? (Either pair)
ReplyDeleteThanks! I found both of these from sellers on Ebay a while back.
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