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A day in the life…

Written by on October 27th 2009

You may think that being an optician is a ho-hum kind of same-old same-old type of job. Well, let me tell you! At Eye Spy, we never know what the day will bring. Whether it’s getting to see a whole stack of new frames, months before they’re available in stores, or climbing right inside the display case to change a light bulb, every day brings something new…..wait. Did I just say, climb inside a display case?


Sure did.

Big hi-5 to Serina who took control of a body bending situation. While the elders among us were left rubbing our backs at our own attempt to lean in and change a bulb, young sprite Serina made like a contortionist and got to work.


See? Being an optician is super-exciting stuff!

So many frames to choose from! Mark your calendar! The November Trunk Shows are just around the corner! Every Saturday in November we’ll be hosting a trunk show from several of our lines including Theo (November 7), Anne et Valentin (November 14), IC! Berlin (November 21), Francis Klein (November 21), Lafont (November 28). They’re going to bring the full collections including new styles you’ve never seen before!!! For once, you’ll be looking forward to November in Chicago!

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Filed under: CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!

CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!

Written by on October 18th 2009

Our CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK this week will be joining the Eye Spy family real soon, well, kind of… MATTHEW is engaged to a lovely lady named Alex, a longtime customer of Eye Spy!

Matthew and Alex came in to the store last winter and tried on some awesome frames. Matthew kept these LAFONT frames in the back of his mind and as the wedding day got closer and closer, he found it was time to update his look before the big day!

It’s true that Alex has great taste in more than glasses!

Congratulations, Matthew, on being our CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK and on your upcoming (just around the corner) wedding!

So many frames to choose from! Mark your calendar! The November Trunk Shows are just around the corner! Every Saturday in November we’ll be hosting a trunk show from several of our lines including Theo (November 7), Anne et Valentin (November 14), IC! Berlin (November 21), Francis Klein (November 21), Lafont (November 28). They’re going to bring the full collections including new styles you’ve never seen before!!! For once, you’ll be looking forward to November in Chicago!

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Filed under: EVENTS!

Happy 11th Anniversary to Us!!!

Written by on October 14th 2009
Stop by and have a little party-time fun with us while we do cartwheels up and down Lincoln Ave.

On Saturday, October 17th, we’ll be celebrating our 11th ANNIVERSARY with drinks, dessert, and in-store specials!!!

Join us in celebrating 11 Awesome years!!!

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Filed under: Anne et Valentin, CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!

CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!

Written by on October 12th 2009

Our Customer of the Week! this week is a new arrival to Chicago. Shortly after arriving in our fair city, Victoria came to Eye Spy to get some awesome new specs to go with her awesome new home!

Bet your bottom dollar you lose the blues in Chicago! Chicago! The folks who visit all wanna settle down.

She found these super-fun RED Anne et Valentin frames and yow-oh-wow do they look fantastic!

Congratulations, Victoria! And Welcome to Chicago!

Guess what!?! Eye Spy is turning ELEVEN!!!! We’re having an anniversary party on Saturday, October 17th from 10-6pm. Stop by and join us in celebrating eleven awesome years!

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Filed under: CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!, Lafont

CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!

Written by on October 6th 2009

This week, our CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK, sent her own picture! How awesome is that? As you may know, whenever you pick up your glasses at Eye Spy, we take your picture because we like memories AND we like to show off our cool and stylish customers!

Gosh, those sure are some nice lookin’ glasses…

When Ann Marie picked up her new Grotesque frames, we took her picture, of course, but we missed the best part of the frame!

The GOLD SIDES!

Waitaminute, those glasses aren’t just nice, they’re AMAZING!!!

Ann Marie sent us a lovely email and attached this fun picture showing off the highlight of her new specs. She told us that she loves her new Grotesque frames and I have to say, I agree completely! These frames ROCK!

Congratulations, Ann Marie, you look SPECtacular!

Guess what!?! Eye Spy is turning ELEVEN!!!! We’re having an anniversary party on Saturday, October 17th from 10-6pm. Stop by and join us in celebrating eleven awesome years!

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Filed under: Anne et Valentin, NEWS!

Glasses, Glasses and more New Glasses!

Written by on October 5th 2009



i just got back from the eyewear trade show in Vegas and boy did i have a great time walking the strip;-) actually, i had the best time picking out new glasses for eye spy..of course! vintage styles are still going strong, along with translucent colors in pinks, beige and blue. here is a sneak peek of the new Anne et Valentin frames that are on their way….

you can also sneak a peek at every new style and color that i saw at the show…just swing into eye spy on saturdays in november! we will have a different representative here each weekend to show our special customers all the new styles…before we even receive them. awesome. we heart you and want you to have the best selection:-) see you soon!

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Filed under: CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!

CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!

Written by on September 27th 2009

This week, we have TWO Customers of the week! A while back, Gray called us looking for a pair of round tortoise Francis Klein frames, we did some checking, looked up some info, and invited Gray to the store to look at some options. Gray and his wife, Arden, drove up from Indiana to check out the selection, and wouldn’t you know it, they BOTH found awesome frames!

Two. of. hearts. Two hearts that beat as one. Two. of. hearts.

Gray chose a Ray-Ban frame as his new sunglasses and Arden cleverly found a Lafont frame that, though designed as an every day pair, works beautifully as sunglasses!

So, Congratulations to Gray *and* Arden on finding fantastic new frames! We’re glad you made the trip to find the perfect new glasses!

Guess what!?! Eye Spy is turning ELEVEN!!!! We’re having an anniversary party on Saturday, October 17th from 10-6pm. Stop by and join us in celebrating eleven awesome years!

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Filed under: CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!, Theo

CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!

Written by on September 14th 2009

Congratulations to Matt, our CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!

Matt has never been one to shy away from colorful or funky frames, recently he’s been sporting a really terrific pair of purple Anne et Valentin frames. When he came in to Eye Spy for a change of style, we knew the direction to turn in was RED!

Red red glasses you make me feel so fine, feel so fine, all of the time

Awesome choice, Matt, these Theo frames look terrific on you!

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Filed under: EVENTS!

The buttons are coming! The buttons are coming!

Written by on September 11th 2009
The Button-o-Matic has landed at Eye Spy!


For the month of September the Button-o-Matic machine will be dispensing its limited-edition series of 24-karat gold buttons at Eye Spy!

Stop by for our button celebration on Saturday, September 12 from 12-5pm… with Beer, Bagels, and a make-your-own Button Machine!

yeah!

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Filed under: Anne et Valentin, CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!

CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!

Written by on September 7th 2009

This week, our CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK is onestyyyylish lady!

Check out these gorgeous Anne et Valentin frames on KAREN!!!


Isn’t it fantastic how she can wear such a bold frame and the first thing you notice is her sparkling blue eyes?! That’s why we love the designs of Anne et Valentin, they have a way of making a statement, while allowing the person wearing them to still look like their own beautiful and charming self.

So, Congratulations Karen! You’re our CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!!!

Ch-ch-check it out! The Button-o-Matic is coming to Eye Spy! For the month of September the Button-o-Matic machine will be dispensing its limited-edition series of 24-karat gold buttons at Eye Spy! We will be having a celebration on Saturday, September 12 from 12-5pm… with Beer, Bagels, and a make-your-own Button Machine!

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