Filed under: Anne et Valentin, Anni Shades, FASHION!, Mykita, Theo, Unique Frame Lines
The Hipster. The fashion figure that against it’s own will has become mainstream. Being TOO cool is, unfortunately, what made hipsters cool.
They are ID’ed by their tight t-shirts meant to look like they came from the Salvation Army (but were actually purchased from an over-priced corporate-driven sale rack), painted-on skinny jeans, grandpa’s sweater, and a knit beanie worn in -9° or 90° weather.
But let us not forget the ultimate hipster accessory….
The Hipster Glasses.
The only requirement really for the hipster frame is that it be over-sized, holding no real prescription. They are predominantly there to complete the “look” of uncool coolness.These are the kinds of glasses we wore back in the day that would get us beaten up or stolen and thrown out the school bus window. These dork-a-licious frames have risen from the ashes like a phoenix and are in higher demand than any other style. WHO-DA THUNK?!
You can’t TRULY be a hipster if you’ve got the same glasses as the hipster standing next you smoking an herbal cigarette, listening to music you’ve never heard, outside a bar that no one else goes to. SO we’ve decided to put together a lookbook for all the folks out there, hipster or otherwise, that can show you how to portray the type of hipster you are, will be, or always have been.
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Filed under: CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!, February 31st, Super
Introducing our Customer(s) Of The Week: Lisa and Frank!!
Keeping with the multiple COTW theme for the month of May, we’ve chosen to feature this super awesome husband/wife duo. Frank is rockin’ his tortoise RetroSuperFuture shades, while Lisa is making a statement with these kick-ass baby blue, wooden February 31st aviators.
This power couple just so happens to run Smog Veil Records, an independent record label based right here in Chicago. Not only do they distribute the traditional cd/dvd/vinyl media forms, they also work the digital route through iTunes and Napster. In addition to that cool fact, the company also has a green initiative, and its headquarters are powered by wind and solar energy.
Environmentally conscious AND stylish? How much cooler can they get?!
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Filed under: CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!, Francis Klein, Theo
We’re starting the month of May off with a triple threat Customer(s) Of The Week. Meet Catherine, Linda, and Joan!!! These three ladies are a blast…can you tell?! All three ladies stopped in right before their group trip to SPAIN! Donning these WILD Theo’s and a classy Francis Klein, they are definitely ready for some jetsetting.
I wonder how you say “simply spectacular specs” in Spanish. 
Here’s a closer look at their frames:
Theo Georgian
Theo Huitante+4
Francis Klein Dante
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Filed under: CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!, Francis Klein, Unique Frame Lines
Presenting our Beautiful Customer of the week Querida…in her new sassy-pants Francis Klein Ginga frames!
Querida came in on a whim wanting frames that are as sassy as she is. Well, we sure did find them! We had a tough call between two frames but these ones really are perfect for her. Querida’s style and flair inspired our Specs Wrangler to get an asymmetrical haircut as well! Thanks for being so awesome Querida and being our sassy customer of the week!
Check out her frames up close. Love the frame but not the color? Don’t worry Francis Klein will make it almost any color of the rainbow!
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Filed under: NEWS!, Theo
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: CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!, Theo
Our customer of the week is John! He is super excited about his new Theo Cinquante+4 frames. John even got a referral discount because a current customer suggested that he go to Eye Spy…and he did:-)
We had so much fun helping John pick out this frame. (Check it out up close below) Thanks for being the customer of the week!
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Filed under: NEWS!, RVS, Unique Frame Lines
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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Filed under: Anne et Valentin, CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!
Obviously we LOVE when people find awesome glasses. We DOUBLE LOVE when couples come in and they both find really awesome glasses. Bringing us to the point of this post: the customers of the week are Ann and Victor. They both look great in their brand new Anne et Valentin frames. Ann, is shaking things up in her Franca frame, while Victor is wearing his new Lio frame.
Congrats on being our customer(s) of the week! You look stunning Victor and Ann! Check out the details on their frames below.
First up, Ann’s frame. 
Next up, Victor’s frame.
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Filed under: NEWS!, Unique Frame Lines
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: Anni Shades, CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!, Unique Frame Lines
Welcome to the first full week of 2013! We are so excited to ring in the new year with our very first Customer of the Week…Jessi! Jessi is jumping for joy in her new Anni Shades Glimpse frames! She looks awesome in the kelly green with the pop of yellow sandwiched in-between.
Jessi will be showing off her new frames at her new job as a Librarian! (It’s hard not to have the Music Man song go though your head. “ Marian…..Madam Librarian“). So, she’s a little excited!? New job, new city…. off to a good start Jessi!
Check out the Anni Shades Glimpse frame below. It’s the same shape as Jessi’s, but its natural cocobolo color is shining through with a red inlay peeking out to say hello. Or maybe you have been wondering how to combine your love of wooden frames with your favorite color: orange. Look no further…
Do you love these two pairs, but want to make your own color combo? The nice guys at Anni Shades will create a custom piece for you…right here in the Midwest.
Anywho…thanks for being our very first customer of the week for 2013, Jessi! You look great!
Note: The number 13 is our Queen of Specs’ lucky number, so this will *definitely* be Eye Spy’s lucky year!
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