Boston - April 07, 2008

The Real Slim Shady

Barton Perreira Sunglasses

Tired? Run down? Short on energy? Find yourself staring at the clock hours before the alarm sounds?

Volunteers needed to participate in a study on sleep (or the lack thereof). Interested parties will undergo semirigorous eyewear testing to determine whether exhaustion can be remedied by looking good.

After a rough night’s sleep, you’ll throw on a pair of Barton Perreira shades, new eyewear from Oliver Peoples alum Bill Barton and Patty Perreira. Miraculously, you may have fewer dark circles and a clearer outlook on life.

Styles like Emmanuelle (sexy, angled, slim), Socialite (chunky, easy to hide behind), and Sophisticate (square, demure) should be worn consistently, for ample coverage from sunup until sundown. Serious cases may consider wearing them longer.

Those receiving more than eight hours of sleep need not apply.

Available at Viola, 15 Walnut Road, South Hamilton (978-468-1775 or violashoe.com). To see styles, go to bartonperreira.com.