Filed under: NEWS!, Spectacular Sunglasses
Yes, I *know* you are excited for Memorial Day this weeekend…but while you are enjoying a cold one and standing over the barbeque, it’s time to start thinking about your daddio. Father’s Day is next month!
These next three weeks will fly by…and before you know it, BAM. It’s Father’s Day. If you did not take our advice and get your daddio a pair of sunglasses last year, or even if you did take our advice, your dad needs a new pair of shades! Take it from us.
I also know that you do *not* want your pops getting cataracts, or wrinkles, or any other bad stuff…and he needs something to update his look. No offense. So, swing by Eye Spy and we can help you pick out that perfect pair…or at least make up a gift certificate for him:-)
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Filed under: EVENTS!
Join the Paulina Station Merchants this Saturday from 12-3 PM as we help Chicagoland pet rescue groups find homes for their adoptable pets:-)
Eye Spy Optical will be hosting a rescue group from noon to 3 PM along with eight other neighborhood merchants within a block of the Paulina/Lincoln intersection. Each merchant will have a guide as to where all the rescue groups are located. There will be a total of nine rescue groups with adoptable cats and dogs.
This is Ferris from New Leash on Life. Woof.
This is Frisco from Red Door Animal Shelter. Cute!
Check out Pets@Paulina to preview even more pets that wil make you go “awwww.” Then meet the pets and groups who have made it their mission to save these wonderful animals! Meow.
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Filed under: AWARDS!
Obviously we are a *little* biased…but we really ARE the best eyeglasses shop in Chicago!! Don’t you agree? Well, I guess we have been voted “Best Of” four times…but one more time doesn’t hurt;-)
We travel to Paris and choose the most fun and unique lines for our store! We use the best lenses and help our customers suss out the perfect pair/s. We are always here for our customers…placing special orders, replacing parts, trouble-shooting, and standing by our products!
We love our customers…and hope you will return the love by voting for us:-)
Thanks!
xox,
Your friends at Eye Spy
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Filed under: EVENTS!
Celebrate Derby Day at Eye Spy Optical.
Put on your Derby hat, sip on a mint julep, and get a spectacular pair of sunglasses at 10% off!
The Queen of Specs has a quite collection of fabulous hats…to go with her spectacular specs.
She purchased this beauty in Louisville for the 2004 Derby from a Louisville art and jewelry gallery, Objects of Desire. The shop used to be on Bardstown Rd., which has a ton of independent boutiques with local goods. Check it out!
And don’t forget to water your plants before you leave the house. See y’all soon!
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Filed under: Claire Goldsmith, EVENTS!, Oliver Goldsmith
Celebrate Mom’s Day with us on Saturday from 11 AM-5 PM! We will be having an Oliver and Claire Goldsmith Trunk Show…as well as massages, mimosas and munchies, just for mom!
Do you need to get a present for mom, but can’t figure out what to get her? Or maybe she wants to get you a present! Lucky duck! Our rep from two of our vintage-inspiried collections, Claire Goldsmith and Oliver Goldsmith, will be on-hand. In her trunks, she will have of glasses upon glasses in every shape in color…and sunglasses that will make anyone look like a movie star! On Saturday only from 11-5 PM.
Claire Goldsmith is the debut collection of vintage-inspired frames from the great-granddaughter of the iconic eyewear designer Oliver Goldsmith. For three generations, Oliver Goldsmith combined beautiful materials, acetates and hinges with simple and classic style, to create some of the most iconic eyewear in the world. Claire re-established the company in 2005 after a 20 year hiatus, to continue the legacy of the Goldsmith family.
Oliver Goldsmith has been a family-run business for over 80 years. Originally, dress designers approached Goldsmith to create frames to complement their collections. Grace Kelly, Michael Caine, Peter Sellers, Nina Simone and Audrey Hepburn made OG synonymous with stars and style. The rest is history. Now you can get your mum a pair of OG sunglasses and make her look like a star too;-)
Our massage therapist, Adreana Maurer, will be giving powerful back massages from 12-3 PM. In order to relax before your massage, have a mimosa or two…
See you soon!
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Filed under: Anne et Valentin, NEWS!
We just got back from the eyewear show in New York City! Our former Display Dude, Sean, helped us pick out some beauties…and Serina did a ton of modeling. I just ate the snacks….and bought 100’s of frames!!
Because we are such great long-time customers of Anne et Valentin, we were given the opportunity to purchase their limited-edition set of four incredible OBJET series frames!! Of course, we said yes! duh.
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Filed under: EVENTS!, Francis Klein
Do you have a penchant for vintage-style frames decorated with rhinestones??
If so, head on over to Eye Spy on Good Friday from 12-6 PM and make it a Great Friday! We will be donating 1% of our sales to the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Francis Klein specializes in made-to-order frames with *your* choice of colors and stones. How can you complain? Or, skip the stones and decor and keep it simple. It’s up to you! Men’s styles are available too:-)
Can’t make into Eye Spy on Good Friday because you are too busy making matzoh balls and charoset?
We also are showing the collection by appointment on Saturday morning the 7th from 10 AM-12 PM.
Call us to make an appointment at 773.477.2670.
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Filed under: EVENTS!
Sick of the winter weather? Could you use a little pick-me-up?
How about a FREE makeover at Eye Spy Optical by world-renowned local makeup artist Brenda Arelano !?!
Join us on Saturday, March 10th from 12-4 PM for wine & cheese and in-store specials, as well as free makeovers!!
And don’t forget…a new pair of glasses is *always* part of a makeover!
Be there, or be square!
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Filed under: EVENTS!, Francis Klein
Our January sale was a hit, as usual! We still have a ton of frames left, though, so…
we are extending the sale for one week only!!
We love to be able to offer our unique, handmade frames at 25%, 50% and 85% off every year for one month only! This enables us to order crazy funky frames all year long without worrying so much if they will sell or not. For some reason, they usually sell, but if they don’t…you can find the fabulous frames on our sale table. In addition, we order in a ton of discontinued, but still spectacular specs from our favorite designers. These frames are always 50% and just in-store for the month of our sale. At the end of the sale, these frames go back home:-(
All of our sale frames are final sale….and we do not haggle over prices. Our designers only allow us to have a sale once-a-year, so take advantage of this last week of the sale to make your final decisions!
Take home this beautiful Francis Klein Moi frame before it is too late!!
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Filed under: CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!, Theo, Unique Frame Lines
Is there a pair of glasses that Zenia doesn’t look good in?! We love that she rocks these bold red Theo frames with confidence.
Zenia has been coming to Eye Spy for over 5 years and boy is she a specs fanatic. She is not afraid of bold color or funky shapes…as you can tell:-)
The Soixante+5 model by Theo is like music to our ears. It is one of 6 pieces in the STHEREO collection. The rivets on each of these acetate glasses take the shape of a PAUSE, STOP and FAST FORWARD button, just like on an iPod, mp3 player or ‘old school’ stereo. The innovative design at Theo is what we love best!
Congrats, Zenia, you are our Customer of the Week!!!
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