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Filed under: NEWS!, Theo

The New Theo Collection is Here Until Sunday!

Written by on March 23rd 2013

As usual, we almost fainted when we saw the new Theo collection at the Milan eyewear tradeshow. And then we almost fainted *again* when our Theo sales rep, Julie, told us she would lend us her sample cases this weekend!!

So, get ready Chicago…and get yourself into Eye Spy this Saturday and Sunday the 23th &24th of March before Julie picks up the cases and starts traveling around the country to select stores to show off the beauties!

Trust us. You won’t be sorry. We are open Saturday from 10-6 PM and Sunday from 12-5 PM. And if you don’t believe us, take a peek at these photos…..

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Filed under: Anne et Valentin, Francis Klein, Mykita, NEWS!

Buongiorno from Milano!

Written by on March 13th 2013

We are very excited about all the new shapes, colors and lines that we discovered and ordered in Milan last weekend…while drinking espresso!

What’s in: bi-colored metal frames with pastels and gold, plastic and metal combination frames, colors from the 70’s and round frames!

So, here’s what we saw and loved…and will be receiving in the next few months:


and much more more!! We are off to NYC this weekend for the next trade show…and to make some final decisions! Stay tuned…

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Filed under: EVENTS!, NEWS!, Unique Frame Lines

March- Madness- Makeover Party!

Written by on February 22nd 2013

 

Man oh man, are we ever excited for our March event!  Let’s be real, we all could use a little pick me up in March.

On March 9th from 12-4pm, Eye Spy will be hosting our annual March Makeover Party. This year we decided to step up our game a little bit. Along with our usual lovely makeup artist Brenda, joining us this year will be Sky Cubacub, who specializes in a little more un-conventional makeup. She also is a master crafter of chainmaille jewelry. Who knew? Let me tell you, it is amazing! Sky will be modeling some of her pieces if you are interested.

 

We have also invited Hunter Gatherer Jewelry to join us! (She might let you sneak a peek at her new collection!) Hunter Gatherer Jewelry’s collection draws inspiration from the intangible experiences that add texture and meaning to our lives. We are head over heels for her work and know you will be too!

We will see you for some new makeup ideas, fresh new jewelry and snacks. Come on, you know you love some snacks….with some adult bevvies to wash them down;-)

 

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Filed under: NEWS!, RVS, Unique Frame Lines

New Optician in the House!

Written by on February 7th 2013

We have a new lady in the house! Join us in welcoming Adrienne, our new Optical Chanteuse!! We are stoked to have another curly-haired gal join the team!

ROCKIN’ THE VISIONARY FRAME BY RVS

We asked Adrienne a few questions just so everyone could get to know her a little better before you let her pick out your new dreamy glasses.

What catches your wee eye at Eye Spy?
Um…. the rad ladies I now get to work with. Seriously.

What is your favorite thing in the entire world?
CHOCOLATE!  It makes everything okay.

If your house was on fire what would you save?
My Cat, Ophelia, my phone….and my Lucky brand boots.

What is your fave role you played?  (Side Note: Adrienne is an actress, in case you didn’t catch that.) 
Jenny Diver, from Three Penny Opera.

Why make the move to Chicago?
Wanted to live in a big city that wasn’t too big. I wanted to be surrounded by arts and culture.

What do you do in your free time?
If I am not in a show…..usually trying to catch up on some quality Hulu time with my man.

 

Adrienne is currently obsessed with the Visionary frame by RVS. We can’t wait for everyone to meet our brand-spankin’ new optician. Come on in and let her sing you a song.

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Bottle-cap Installation Success!

Written by on January 24th 2013

This week has been quite busy around Eye Spy! The highlight of our week so far has been this past Monday….believe it or not!? Who likes Mondays, especially when the high is around 5 degrees? Ack. Normally that would be our reaction too. However, this Monday  Mary Ellen Croteau and her hubby installed these bottle-cap beauties…making us fall in love with Monday, for one week only:-)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We won’t even try to lie, we all know the ladies of Eye Spy love us some color. Mary Ellen definitely brought it! Who knew that we needed more color in here? Mary Ellen created these pieces in stacks and then did some calculating to figure out the aesthetics of the columns. Her studio is full of caps, lids and tops…all sorted by color. People donate them to her or she even dumpster dives for some of them at her local recycling center. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle right?! We are looking forward to staring at these beauties for a long time! Oooh, aaah.

The columns look ever better in-person…and Mary Ellen just hung a grouping of 8 columns at the Carl Hammer Gallery!! You go girl! Check out Ms. Croteau’s website to see all of her fabulous artwork…including our favorite piece made from bottle caps: My Eye.  We have a print of it in our back office…so let us know if you want to take a peek at it:-)

 

This is our Design Maven’s favorite detail

Our Queen loves the metallic detail!


 

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Filed under: NEWS!, Unique Frame Lines

New Year. New Line. Welcome RVS by V.

Written by on January 15th 2013

We are so pumped to welcome RVS by V into our little Eye Spy family of awesome  eyewear. RVS  is a line unlike any other, and the very first eyewear company to be based out of Istanbul, Turkey. The line started in 2006 and is going strong with a beautiful selection of matte  colors. Each frame is hand made and fits right in to their vision for “quality eyewear built to last a lifetime.”

Vidal Erkohen, founder of RVS, started in eyewear by supplying eyewear boutiques, runway shows and some celebrities with vintage eyewear. Erkohen then founded RVS with the goal of bringing back the originality and quality of vintage eyewear.

We are over the moon with his collection and the wide range of matte colors the frames come in! Here is just a few samples of what our new line looks like.



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Filed under: NEWS!, Thierry Lasry

Winter Break Hours

Written by on December 21st 2012

Yikes! The kids are almost on break and we have yet to post our holiday hours!?!

Official Holiday Hours:

Monday & Tuesday 12/24 & 12/25: Closed

Wednesday – Friday: 11-7

Saturday: 10-6

Sunday: 12-5

Monday 12/31: OPEN 9-5 pm!!

Tuesday 1/1/13: Closed

and back to regular hours on Wednesday, January 2nd for our January Sale!!

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from the gang at Eye Spy.

 

 

 

 

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Filed under: NEWS!

“Like” us and Give Sight

Written by on December 1st 2012

In the holiday spirit of giving  we are going to donate 50 cents for every new LIKE  we get on our Facebook to Optometry Giving Sight

Did you know Optometry Giving Sight is the only global fundraising initiative that specifically targets the prevention of blindness and impaired vision due to uncorrected refractive error? There are at least 670 million people around the world that are blind or vision impaired simply because they do not have access to the eye exam and glasses that they need.

Optometry Giving Sight funds the solution by supporting programs that deliver:

  • Vision Care – eye exams, low-cost eye glasses and low-vision devices
  • Training – of optometrists, eye care personnel and their teachers
  • Infrastructure development – establishment and support of vision centers, eye clinics and schools of optometry

Help us spread the word about this wonderful organization and keep on LIKING our page!

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Filed under: NEWS!

Gift Certificates are *NOT* Lame

Written by on November 30th 2012

I know what you’re thinking, “What do I get someone who has everything?” If it isn’t obvious, let us suggest a gift certificate from Eye Spy :-) Who doesn’t want a pair of Simply Spectacular Eyewear?! Really.

 

Gift Certificate

 

Just call or email us and we will do all the work!

If you would like to pay for the gift certificate online, click the button BELOW…

 

Happy Holidays and happy gift-giving from the team at Eye  Spy! xoxox.


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Flex Dollars. Use ‘Em or Lose ‘Em.

Written by on November 27th 2012

Big Flex Ad 2012
Question: What is the most fun way to spend your flex dollars?

Answer: On some great eyewear and sunwear, of course!!

Our eye doctor, Dr. Labrosse, is in on Wednesdays and Saturdays…

or you can bring in your prescription, as long as it is less than a year old:-)

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