Filed under: FASHION!
Ever wonder what else goes on at Eye Spy when you’re not here?
Well, sometimes Patsy and Sara wear birds in their hair. Yup, I said it: BIRDS!!!
Patsy’s is complete with an egg and a nest, Sara’s just has a blue bird in her nest.
These beauties have been hand-crafted by our very own Design Maven, Sara. Her line is called Little Blue Bay . Sara focuses on sustainability and operates under the belief that each item is crafted with love & care. She uses found, up-cycled & vintage pieces to make lovely new accessories that become a part of your story.
Sara’s headbands are available at Eye Spy! And no, they don’t all have birds.
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Filed under: Anne et Valentin, EVENTS!, FASHION!
We all love a good mustache and a sweet pair of glasses. Well, this Thursday at 12-7pm is when we bring the two together. Come and enter Eye Spy’s every first stash competition! Check out our Anne et Valentin trunk show and pop on a stash. We will snap a picture of you and your sweet stash with your new-found Anne et Valentin glasses…and put it to a vote on Facebook. The lucky winner will get a free pair of Anne et Valentin sunglasses!

Can you beat this stash?

Queen of Mustache
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Filed under: FASHION!, Francis Klein, Lafont, Spectacular Sunglasses, Theo, Unique Frame Lines
No one loves lipstick quite like the Specs Wrangler, so we thought…why not pair some fabulous lipstick shades with some rockin’ sunglass shades?!
Purple is our favorite color at Eye Spy and we love NO. 15 by Makeup Forever. We had to pair this amazing shade with Francis Klein’s Flower shades. Yummy!


We adore these Theo Pine shades! With all the wonderful textures and hues…we decided to go subtle with Nars Turkish Delight lip gloss.


Lafont’s Hampton sunglasses are bright and cheery, perfect for a hot summer day. Why not pair them with MAC’s Good to Go for a perfect bold combo?


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Filed under: Anne et Valentin, Claire Goldsmith, FASHION!, Francis Klein, Lafont, Rapp, Theo, Unique Frame Lines
Wow, the Queen of Specs has a vast collection of glasses! Organized from oldest to newest, its easy to see how the trends in eyewear has changed. We love how much bigger glasses are now…so much more room to see with. Also, the rounder retro shapes that have been coming out are fabulous.

That’s not all…there are a ton more frames below. There is a reason she is the Queen of Specs!

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Filed under: FASHION!, Francis Klein, Theo
It’s so much fun when our customers buy the same frames that we personally own! Barbara just picked up these
retro Theo frames in beautiful green texture which Serina currently has in luscious plum/periwinkle.
Susie and Alissa have been friends since they were in fourth grade and BFFs must have the same glasses! Since Francis Klein frames are customizable…they both picked out the same model with totally different colors/decorations. It matches each of their personalities perfectly!!!
Zenia is attracted to bold colors and is always willing to take risks. I got a pair of matte geranium red Theos only a couple of months ago…and I was so excited when Zenia decided on the same pair. It is surprising that two different people with polar opposite hair color can pull off the same glasses so well.
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Filed under: FASHION!
Who knew that Eye Spy’s new feline logo would be a forecast to
fall eyewear trends? Frame shapes are super retro this year with influences ranging from the cat-eye style of the fab 50′s to the nerdy style of the funky 80′s. Here is our guide to what is hot in optical this fall:
The Theo model above, Clyde, is bold in all the right ways. The bold thick plastic really taps into the geek-chic look and the increased vertical depth is right on target.
The Francis Klein model, Bridge, perfectly mixes the old with the new. New collections this season leaned towards a more rounded shape, rather then the rectangular frames of the past several years. The beautiful hand-painted gold and the gems along the front/sides of the frame, really make these frames special.
The Lafont frame above, Gilda, is a classic cat-eye shape with a modern twist. We love the etchings in the corners and the matte metal finish.
The Mykita Karlsson frame, from their lite collection, is a gorgeous frame that is as light as a feather. The frame is unisex with a classic shape, yet modern with its chrome finish.
…Luckily we have all these frames in stock! Come in and find your retro side!!!
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Filed under: FASHION!, Mykita
Lady Gaga sure loves her Mykita frames and so do we! We also enjoy their collaborations, from the simple to the avant garde:
Model, Jane, is a collaboration with Marios Schwab. As with all Mykita frames, it is handmade and lightweight, mixing form with function perfectly. Inspiration came from the grungier glory days of the 1990′s.
Above is a frame created by Mykita in collaboration with Herr Von Eden . The Edeneyes model, is bold and chunky, yet is reinforced in a horizontal ’8′ form representing the mathematical symbol for infinity.
The Yuri Model above is a collaboration with Romain Kremer. Named after Yuri Gagarine, the first man in outer space, the Yuri frame was created to protect our third eye. The idea behind the model was “to reinforce a new type of man, with a sci-fi warrior” appeal.
We are so excited to see who Mykita teams up with this fall season!
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Filed under: FASHION!
Don’t know what trends to expect for fall? We have narrowed it down for you with our favorite picks for the upcoming season…
70′s inspired Day Dresses & Chunky Heels - we love the sophisticated glamour
Rust Hues - burnt reds & oranges
Polka Dot Dresses - classy!
Chocker Necklaces and Cuff Bracelets - really any solid substantial pieces
Mixed Prints - the Queen of Specs already rocks this look
Bright Pants - this one is our favorite
Capes - fun, yet perfect for a chilly Chicago night out
Don’t forget…our fall trunk shows are almost here. Each Saturday in November you can view a different frame line. You can see every design and color as well as a sneak peak of frames not even in catalogs! We will keep you posted
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Filed under: FASHION!, Francis Klein, Mykita, Theo
I just had a really great conversation with a customer. We talked about how wonderful it is to have more than one pair of glasses so you can express with your eyewear how you feel on any particular day.
Feeling like you want to be subtle? Wear the
Mykita that has great angles, but, thanks to it’s stainless steel frame, doesn’t overwhelm your features.
Feeling
BOLD? Wear the
Theo Soixante + 1 and show the world that
YES you are wearing
RED glasses because you are
JUST THAT AWESOME.

Feeling gritty, gross, tired, and so sick of winter you just might quit your job and move to Portugal? Save yourself the time and energy and put on a sparkly Francis Klein. They’re an instant mood booster!

Ahh, the expression that a new pair of glasses can bring to our days. That’s just one of the reasons we LOVE eyewear, it’s such a great way of speaking without saying a single word!
Makeover Party!
Saturday, March 26th from 12-5 PM,
Freshen up your face with a free make-up makeover by Lillian Sakamaki.
Change up your look with one of our new frames from Mykita, Anne et Valetin, Francis Klein, or one of our other fancy and delightful lines.
We will providing wine and cheese, you provide the pretty faces!
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Filed under: FASHION!, Francis Klein

Check it out!
Roseanne Barr was on Oprah recently and you KNOW she wore her very best eyewear. That’s right, a super-sleuth friend of Eye Spy spotted Roseanne wearing the Francis Klein Koko and called us to let us know how great she looked! Now, Roseanne didn’t get her frame from us (boo), but we do have TON of Francis Klein frames in stock.
We are also pretty darn clever when it comes to specializing a Francis Klein frame just for you because when it comes to the FK, you can choose the color of the frame, the color of the stones, and the shade of green your friends’ eyes will turn when they gaze upon you with unbridled jealousy.
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