Tortoise & Blonde is a modern alternative to classic eyewear. Designed for functional versatility that expresses the Tortoise and Blonde in all of us. Made to appeal to a new generation of tastemakers. Void of ostentation. Grounded in craftmanship and details. Tortoise & Blonde affords the exploration of the duality that exists in all of us. Within the simple addition of frames to face, change occurs in compelling and formative ways. It is in this notion that one should never be restricted to wearing only one pair of frames. Switch it up. One Today. Another Tomorrow. Tumblr (3.0; @tortoiseandblonde)http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4hfemRKdF1qhkg5bo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><div class="tlTxFe mbm shareUnit aboveUnitContent"><strong><a href="http://kentonmagazine.com/trend-report-summer-sunglasses-for-everyone/">T&B in Kenton Magazine’s Trend Report: Summer Sunglasses for Everyone</a></strong></div> <p>We can agree on their list of few things worth fighting for- “a clear dance floor, an open bar, a sale at Barney’s and an awesome pair of sunglasses.”</p>http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/23611275182http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/23611275182Wed, 23 May 2012 11:38:54 -0400kenton magazinesummersunglasseseyewearfashionpress<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4e7i1xzSL1qhkg5bo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Ambassadors at last week’s Try-On & Tune-In @ Tumblr HQ!</p>http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/23562062091http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/23562062091Tue, 22 May 2012 16:54:06 -0400ambassadorsband ambassadorsmusicbandtumblrevent<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4e6quJKA11qhkg5bo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>See y’all this Friday!</p>http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/23499794041http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/23499794041Mon, 21 May 2012 17:37:42 -0400<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/nJdMR7ZRHiU?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Ambassadors: Unconsolable</strong></p> <p>We’re doing something fun with these guys at Tumblr HQ today.  Can’t wait!  In the meantime, we’re getting our fill with this acoustic set they did for <a href="http://www.biguglyyellowcouch.com/">Big Ugly Yellow Couch</a>.</p>http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/23297492659http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/23297492659Fri, 18 May 2012 13:31:21 -0400ambassadorsbig ugly yellow couchvideomusicband ambassador<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m486t8R8TL1qhkg5bo2_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m486t8R8TL1qhkg5bo1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Austin, TX  // May 25th // Tortoise & Blonde Eastside Supply Co. Launch!</strong></p> <p>We’re really excited about this retail partnership with Eastside Supply Co.  Our frames will be available in-store starting Memorial Day weekend, and in true T&B nature, we’ll be celebrating with a party.  Free beer, music & the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SanctuaryPrintshop" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=167758439958313">Sanctuary Printshop</a><span> El Camino serving up free tees! </span></p> <p>Read all about it on the <a href="http://blog.sanctuaryprintshop.com/2012/05/17/tortoise-blonde-launch-party-at-eastside-supply-co/">Sanctuary blog</a>, and if you’re in Austin, come out and party with us!</p>http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/23293672893http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/23293672893Fri, 18 May 2012 11:54:38 -0400eastside supply coaustintxtexaseventfashionopeninglauncheyewearframesmusicparty<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m44la1oNPS1qhkg5bo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m44la1oNPS1qhkg5bo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Tarek Pertew, co-founder of <a href="http://www.getwakefield.com/">Wakefield</a> and <a href="http://getuncubed.com/">NYC Uncubed</a>, tries on Tortoise & Blonde frames.</p> <p>Which frames do you think suit him: Keyser (left) or the Sunset (right)?</p>http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/23171645596http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/23171645596Wed, 16 May 2012 13:22:16 -0400uncubedwakefieldtarek perteweyewearglassestortoise &amp; blondeframes<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/23170346034/tumblr_m44jjxM1gF1qhkg5b&color=FFFFFF&logo=soundcloud" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><p><strong>Miniature Tigers- Sex on the Regular</strong></p> <p><strong>Only 9 days left to submit to the remix contest!</strong></p> <p><img height="242" src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m33j2mMlgx1qhkg5bo1_500.jpg" width="500"/></p> <p><strong><br/></strong></p> <p><a href="http://miniaturetigers.herokuapp.com/">Miniature Tigers Remix Contest presented by Filter Magazine and Tortoise & Blonde Eyewear</a> </p> <p>We’re really excited to announce this remix contest we’re doing with Miniature Tigers.  Can’t get enough of this song!  </p> <p>Download, splice, tear, and remix this song to enter for the chance to win:</p> <ul><li> <p>Top 3 winners - Official release of their remix, signed Mia Pharaoh vinyl, gratuitous pair of Tortoise & Blonde glasses (if needed), and a free yr subscription to FILTER magazine</p> </li> <li> <p>2nd prize - A gratuitous pair of Tortoise & Blonde glasses + a free yr subscription to FILTER + signed Mia Pharaoh vinyl</p> </li> <li>3rd prize - Signed Mia Pharaoh Vinyl</li> </ul><p><a href="http://miniaturetigers.herokuapp.com/">Check it out!</a> Can you get us dancing even harder?</p>http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/23170346034http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/23170346034Wed, 16 May 2012 12:49:42 -0400miniature tigersfilter magazineaudiobandcontest<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/42106181" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>And… in the “best things you will see today”… Kids re-enacting The Beastie Boys’ Sabotage video in tribute to MCA.</p>http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/23112714541http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/23112714541Tue, 15 May 2012 14:25:43 -0400mcavideobeastie boyssabotagemusic<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m416u8arWI1qhkg5bo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><div class="tlTxFe mbm shareUnit aboveUnitContent"><a href="http://www.fruktcomms.com/sound-vision-eyewear-brands-and-music/">Sound & Vision: Eyewear Brands & Music</a></div> <p>Great piece on Frukt Communications’ blog about the relationship between eyewear and music, with mentions of T&B Artists, Savoir Adore and The Jane Doze…rock on!</p>http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/23057510699http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/23057510699Mon, 14 May 2012 17:11:35 -0400eyewearaccessoriesmusicpartnershipscollaborationsbrand ambassadorband ambassadorssavoire adorethe jane doze<iframe src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify:track:3JeT6Xcv6MlEHHylk8SKQ1&view=coverart" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" style="width:500px;height:580px;"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Really feeling this track today!</p>http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/22848729569http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/22848729569Fri, 11 May 2012 13:56:36 -0400musicspotify<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3psymaJNx1qhkg5bo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Boys on Bikes on Tour in T&B’s: Oberhofer’s Mat Scheiner and Pete Sustarsic</p>http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/22659228223http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/22659228223Tue, 08 May 2012 13:37:34 -0400oberhoferbikesbandtourdrummerguitarbrand ambasssadorband ambassadormusiceyewearglassesaccessories<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3nwglqNkt1qhkg5bo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>Tortoise & Blonde photobooth fun with <a href="http://katerynsilvaphotography.com/blog/2012/03/12/spruce-foundation-five-year-anniversary-celebration/">Kathyrn Silva photography</a> at the Spruce Foundation Five Year Anniversary Celebration </span></p>http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/22593046447http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/22593046447Mon, 07 May 2012 12:59:43 -0400tortoise &amp; blondekathyrn silva photographyphotoboothspruce foundation<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3gobcaSsq1qhkg5bo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>T&B Ambassador, Flavorpill’s <a href="http://michaelorell.tumblr.com">Michael Orell</a> at the Downtown for Democracy and OHWOW celebrate “The Pocket Guide To Politics” with performance by The Virgins at The Top of The Standard New York</span><br/><br/><span>wearing the <a href="http://tortoiseandblonde.com/product-details/all/clear/collins/0#%20">Collins in Fade to Grey</a></span></p> <p><span>Remember Michael’s <a href="http://michaelorell.tumblr.com/post/17715673601/tylercoates-mikalabierma-uncastable#notes">Uncastables video</a>, in which he also sports his T&Bs?</span></p>http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/22332291195http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/22332291195Thu, 03 May 2012 15:21:53 -0400michael orellbrand ambassadorevent photoglasseseyewearcolinsthe standard hotel<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3gf0ylsYc1qhkg5bo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><span>Tortoise & Blonde on Pinterest: <a href="http://pinterest.com/tortoiseblonde/bob-dylan/">Our Bob Dylan Inspired Pinboard</a></span><br/><br/><span>Get the look with the T&B <a href="http://tortoiseandblonde.com/product-details/men/sun/nottingham/0%20">Nottingham</a></span><br/><br/><span>Any fave Bob Dylan tunes?</span></p>http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/22324151764http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/22324151764Thu, 03 May 2012 12:12:33 -0400bob dylanpinterestmusicglasseseyeweardenim<iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="400" scrolling="no" src="http://emailunlock.com/rarariot/valerie-remix/widget" width="300"></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://rarariot.tumblr.com/post/22262315217/our-buds-friendly-ghost-have-concocted-what-is">rarariot</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Our buds Friendly Ghost have concocted what is simultaneously an homage to Eric Prydz famous “Call On Me” remix and a remix of their own flavor, using our cover of “Valerie” as the tools to get there! Click above to listen in and <a href="http://emailunlock.com/rarariot/valerie-remix">download</a> — and check out Friendly Ghost’s Tumblr to keep up to date on what’s happening over there: <a href="http://friendlyghostmusic.com/"><a href="http://friendlyghostmusic.com/">http://friendlyghostmusic.com/</a></a></p> </blockquote> <p>For your Wednesday dance break.  </p>http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/22264627260http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/22264627260Wed, 02 May 2012 14:20:57 -0400musicband ambassadorsra ra riotfriendly ghostmp3<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3cz6mB9KF1qhkg5bo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3cz6mB9KF1qhkg5bo2_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>T&B Seen on the Scene: On set at <a href="http://thelastroyals.tumblr.com">The Last Royals</a> video shoot for Crystal Vases</p>http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/22206802021http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/22206802021Tue, 01 May 2012 15:29:39 -0400the last royalsvideo shootbandsglassesmusicbandeyewearbrooklyn<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3b5qnQ28G1rq4v1mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>We <3 Tumblr and we <3 musicians.  </p>http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/22197080233http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/22197080233Tue, 01 May 2012 12:13:42 -0400tumblrbandsmusicawesome<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3b8z81btN1qhkg5bo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>Spotted </span><a href="http://thejanedoze.com" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=114140675310997">The Jane Doze</a><span> on </span><a href="Check%20out%20their%20mashup%20of%20Carly%20Rae%20Jepsen's%20'Call%20Me%20Maybe'%20%20http://www.refinery29.com/the-jane-doze" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=86973707921">Refinery29</a> <span>in T&B’s. </span><span>Check out their mashup of Carly Rae Jepsen’s ‘Call Me Maybe’ </span></p> <p><span>(photo by <a href="http://shervinfoto.com">Shervin Lainez</a>) </span></p> <div><span><br/></span></div>http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/22143763215http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/22143763215Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:16:50 -0400shervin lainezthe jane dozerefinery 29tortoise and blondecall me maybemashupmusicbrand ambassadorcarly rae jepsentortoise &amp; blondeframesglasses<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m359r0WWUT1qgn23wo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m359r0WWUT1qgn23wo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://glamour.tumblr.com/post/21914826934/today-on-stf-the-cutest-lookbook-in-the-universe">glamour</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Today on STF: <a href="http://www.glamour.com/fashion/blogs/slaves-to-fashion/2012/04/because-its-friday-behold-the.html?mbid=social_tumblr">the cutest lookbook in the universe</a>.</p> </blockquote> <p>THIS is great.  Cutest children’s eyewear lookbook we’ve seen.  <span>We’re trying to figure out which kid channels our inner child.</span></p>http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/21923817548http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/21923817548Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:03:12 -0400eyewearkidscutelookbookfashion<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m33pc5DNuT1qi6gi1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Get the look with the Tortoise & Blonde <a href="http://tortoiseandblonde.com/product-details/men/sun/maverick/0#">Maverick</a>.</p>http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/21917272122http://blog.tortoiseandblonde.com/post/21917272122Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:32:00 -0400sunglassesmaverickaviatorscigarettemodel