CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!

This week, we've chosen JASON JACKOWIAK as our CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!

Jason actually bought his glasses in January. He started the year off right by buying TWO pairs of glasses; both fit his personality perfectly. One frame was a plastic Anne et Valentin and the other was this incredible blue and brown THEO titanium frame:

When we were trying to choose a customer of the week, we just couldn't resist how awesome these frames look on Jason!

Congratulations, Jason, what a great choice!

......don't forget!.......

Stop by Saturday, June 13th for our Sunglass Trunk Show featuring the frames of Persol, Maui Jim, and IC!Berlin! We'll have a party going from 11-5! Get your Dad a snazzy new pair of UV Blockin' specs for Father's day!!!




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CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!

Wow, it was a tough choice this week! Everyone had big smiles not only because of their awesome new specs! But also because (even though it's been cold and windy) the sun came out this week!

After a difficult deliberation process and many long hours in the judges room, we have decided upon a CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK! So, congratulations to JOHN PARKER!

John chose a classic frame by Lafont. It is part of their reedition series of frames. Classic shapes made modern with improved materials and manufacturing.


Don't they make his blue eyes BLUE?!

Congratulations, John!


And a reminder--for the whole month of April, Eye Spy is celebrating a GREEN SCENE. If you ride your bike or the CTA to Eye Spy, you get 10% off a pair of Rx specs. If you donate an old pair of glasses, you receive $25 off a new pair of Rx frames! So come on by and celebrate a greener earth with Eye Spy!

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THANK YOU! CHICAGO READER BEST OF 2009!!!

Eye Spy Optical has been named the BEST EYEWEAR SHOP in the Chicago Reader's "Best of 2009" issue!!!!

THANK YOU for your votes!

Our fearless leader and owner assisting two lovely customers

Murphy still takes a nap in the store every now and then.

Eye Spy has been a part of Lincoln Avenue for more than 10 years! In that time we've been named by NEW CITY as the "Best Place to Get Eyewear" and we've been named the store with the "Best Designer Eyewear." And now, we can add the CHICAGO READER "Best of 2009" to our list of accolades. Gosh, Chicago, you're making us blush!

At Eye Spy we try to give you the best customer service possible. We love our frames and we want to share their special and unique features with you when you're choosing your new specs. It's about a whole lot more than liking a color.

When you walk into Eye Spy, we want you to feel like you're visiting a friend's house--a friend's house with awesome glasses everywhere!!!

It's about what shape fits your face. It's about what color will make your eyes shine! It's about the little details that are handcrafted onto each frame whether it be hand painted etching or frame designs inspired by Andy Warhol.

Our expert advice is only rivaled by that doled out on "What Not to Wear" (but, honestly, they've got nothing on us)

We also give you the best lenses on the market. We are always right on top of the latest technologies, making them available to you and increasing our own knowledge of what lenses and products will help you see clearly!

We always have time to explain the intricacies of lens options and coatings.

So, thank you thank you thank you, for supporting us and voting us as the BEST EYEWEAR SHOP IN CHICAGO!!! If there was a poll, we'd definitely vote you as the BEST CUSTOMERS ON EARTH!

Admiring her new panther frames, great choice!!!

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TWO, eye said, TWO CUSTOMERS OF THE WEEK

oops! We took a little nap and forgot to choose a CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK last week, so today, we're naming TWO, that's right, TWO CUSTOMERS OF THE WEEK!

First, congratulation to MARY DURKIN



Mary chose a delightful RED frame by THEO. The color and the shape make her brown eyes look so big and pretty! Great choice, Mary!


Our second CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK is our neighbor, SANDY DINKEL. Sandy isn't used to wearing her glasses all the time, so she chose a light and subtly sparkley frame to make her feel and look comfortable and fun at the same time.


HOORAY to our CUSTOMERS OF THE WEEK!

ollllld frieennndddsss....

I was in New York this past weekend and was fortunate enough to spend some time with two former Eye Spy employees.

It was a joy and a half to see Sean "Display Dude" Dearing and Mary "Optician Magician" Regal.


Sean educated us on the significant difference between handmade plastic frames and the plastic frames that I had to buy in Chinatown because I forgot my sunglasses at home. Fascinating, the difference. I'll explain it to you sometime when you stop by the store.

Mary informed me that Trivex (a material we use often at Eye Spy due to the lens being impact-resistant and offering better visual acuity as well as UV protection) is a material that is very difficult to cut and many labs in and around NYC won't even consider making lenses using Trivex because it takes so much skill to cut properly.


Fortunately, our lab, HOYA, is more than able to cut lenses in a variety of wild shapes that are not only functional, but (you guessed it) fashionable!

I am thrilled that we have HOYA as I have just found my soul-mate IC! Berlin frames and only Trivex will do for this lady right here.

Sean and Mary say "Hello." They miss you, Chicago, but be assured, NYC is better for having them residing within its city limits. They're tearin' up the town with some Eye Spy charm!


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