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Donuts & Dreidels Holiday Party!

Written by on December 6th 2017

Have you ever wondered how to play the game of Dreidel? Kids around the world play this easy game throughout Chanukah….and we will teach you how to play too!!

We will also have candles from Milton and Margie’s for sale, and handmade jewelry by our very own Optical Oracle. In addition, all of our eye-related accessories will be on sale at 20% off!! This includes Eyebobs readers, eye masks, eyeglass cases, and more!

On Chanukah, kids typical enjoy jelly-filled doughnuts and chocolate coins, so we will have plenty of these treats on hand!! We will also have hot cider…spiked and non-spiked!

See you on Saturday, December 16th from 12-5pm!!

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Filed under: Anne et Valentin, EVENTS!, Niloca, Theo, Unique Frame Lines

November Trunk Shows are Here!

Written by on October 31st 2017

November Trunk Shows every Saturday

It’s Trunk Show month at Eye Spy! Every Saturday in November, we’ve got our favorite lines scheduled to make an appearance! Check out the line up below!

Saturday, November 4th: Article One Eyewear

Wes, the owner of Article One, is driving in from Flint, Michigan with his bags full of their newest 2108 collection that was just released last month. Hear the story behind how Wes started the company, what keeps him going, and the story behind each frame. Select your favorite shape & color combo and get yo’self a new pair of glasses & sunnies! 

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Saturday, November 11th: Double-Header! Kirk & Kirk and Niloca eyewear

Kirk & Kirk’s  Spring 2018 collection is sweet like candy! It is full of new, translucent bold, but wearable colors and shapes in their Kaleidoscope series. We will also be showing their Vivarium series that has retro colors and shapes.

Niloca pushes eyewear boundaries. The Australian designer makes eyewear for unabashed, confident eyewear connoisseurs, who pave a path to the highest peak and shout from its summit, “HERE I AM WORLD, TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT!!” Niloca’s collections are always a breath of fresh air and we can’t wait to see the newest additions!
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Saturday, November 18th: Anne et Valentin

Anne et Valentin’s Spring 2018 collection is full of pretty surprises. New men’s shapes, along with shapes for smaller faces were just introduced, along with their usual fantastic colors & fun shapes for men, women, and kids. Anne et Valentin is doing what they do best – unique designs that are easy-to-wear and comfortable- which is why they are always a favorite. AV_KOMPO 1556

Saturday, November 25th: Theo eyewear

Theo never disappoints, and this year is no exception! Bright colors and modern graphic shapes aplenty, the 2018 collection is full of fun and surprises! Their new bi-color series is a must-see for anyone who is looking for something a bit out-of-the-ordinary. 
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For a private showing on the Sunday following each show, call us at 773.477.2670, email us at [optician at eyespyoptical.com] for an appointment…or send us a message through Instagram

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Filed under: Anne et Valentin, Caroline Abram, EVENTS!, Francis Klein, Gentle Monster, Kaenon, Mykita, Niloca, Oliver Goldsmith, Piero Massaro, PlasticDelux, Rigards, Sabine Be., Spectacular Sunglasses, Super, Theo, Thierry Lasry, Unique Frame Lines

August Sunglasses…and More Sale!!

Written by on August 2nd 2017

2015_sunglass_saleOur AUGUST SUNGLASS SALE is on!! Once a year, we round up all of our sunglasses, and discount every pair! 

All sunglasses are on sale from the beginning to the very end of the month! Come by and take advantage of discounts from 10-75% off of almost every pair of sunglasses in the store. Yowza! Just to add to the crazy of the sale, we have also put a a few of our eyeglasses lines on sale for 25% to 75% off!

Come by and let us fit you with lovely sunnies to enjoy for the rest of the summer… and throughout the winter!

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Filed under: EVENTS!, Spectacular Sunglasses

Vuarnet Pop-up Shop!

Written by on July 2nd 2017

Join us at Lakeview Live every Wednesday in July and August from 5:30-8:30pm behind the shop on Paulina…just south of Roscoe.

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On August 2nd, we will have a Vuarnet Pop-up with Iris the Airstream behind the shop on Paulina during Lakeview Live! We will have the entire Vuarnet collection…and it is huge!! Their mineral lenses are the best on the market, blocking out UV, infrared and blue light!!

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Have you met Iris the Airstream? If not, swing by! See you soon!
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Anne et Valentin June Pop-up!

Written by on May 22nd 2017

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The newest Anne et Valentin collection is incredible in scope, design and color. This is their strongest collection yet. They introduced so many fabulous new colors and new shapes that we went over-board when placing an order for the shop. On June 15th from 3-7pm, you will be able to see every shape and every color in their current and new collections. They have eyewear for men, women *and* kids.

This show is definitely not to be missed! Sneak a peek at some of the images below and see you there!

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Filed under: EVENTS!, FASHION!

Nail Art Social & Tea Party

Written by on April 23rd 2017

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Join us on Mother’s Day weekend for a one-of-a-kind manicure! Artist Hillery Sproatt will be at Eye Spy Optical painting works of art on your fingernails on Saturday, May 13th. Her abstract floral designs will make you smile every time you look at your hands:-)

Invite your mom or a friend to join you…and stay for high tea with finger sandwiches, and scones!

Appointments are every 30 minutes and the nail painting costs $35/person.

Register here: http://bit.ly/2pRyt8Q

After you register for the event, we will contact you to schedule an appointment time.

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Filed under: Anne et Valentin, Anni Shades, Caroline Abram, EVENTS!, Francis Klein, Mykita, Niloca, Piero Massaro, Rapp, RES/REI, Sabine Be., Theo

Getting Ready for Our January Sale!!

Written by on December 30th 2016

Who doesn’t love a sale? Last year, we had people waiting at our door on the first day of our sale! And for good reason.

We have select styles of Mykita, Gentle Monster, Francis Klein, Anne et Valentin, Theo, Niloca and more on sale for 25%, 50% and 75% off! We even ordered over 50 frames exclusively for our sale that we are marking-down right now …so stop by starting on Monday, January 2 for the best selection!

Did you know that we are open everyday in January?! Yep….so you have plenty of chances to scoop up a great deal, and have no time for excuses! Our January Hours: Sunday & Monday from 12-5pm, Tuesday through Friday from 11-7pm and Saturday from 10-6pm.

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Filed under: Anne et Valentin, Anni Shades, Caroline Abram, EVENTS!, February 31st, Francis Klein, Gentle Monster, Kaenon, Niloca, Oliver Goldsmith, Rapp, RES/REI, Rigards, Spectacular Sunglasses, Super, Theo, Thierry Lasry, Unique Frame Lines

August Sunglass (and more!) Sale

Written by on July 29th 2016

2015_sunglass_saleWe are getting ready for our AUGUST SUNGLASS SALE !! Once a year, we round up all of our sunglasses, and go a little bananas on the discounts. 

All sunglasses are on sale from the beginning to the very end of the month! Come by and take advantage of discounts from 10-75% off of almost every pair of sunglasses in the store. Yowza! Just to add to the crazy of the sale, we have also put a a few of our eyeglasses lines on sale for 25% to 75% off!

Come by and let us fit you with lovely sunnies to enjoy for the rest of the summer… and throughout the winter!

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Filed under: EVENTS!, Non-Profit of the Month, Theo

Theo Eyewear + Eye Spy = BFF

Written by on May 25th 2016

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How can we describe how much we love Theo??
With a few photos and by the simple fact that it is Theo that made us fall in love with eyewear. Pure fun, great design and decidedly different.

Along with the current collection of Theo in every color of the rainbow, we are honoring Theo’s Flemish heritage. Theo is designed and made in Belgium….so we are supplying fine beer and chocolates.

The beer comes by way of our neighbor, Bitter Pops, and the chocolate by way of Katherine Anne Confections in Logan Square.

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As is our tradition to donate to a non-profit every month, we are supporting the Peterson Garden Project this month, with a percentage of our sales from the Theo Trunk Show:-)
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Filed under: Anne et Valentin, EVENTS!

Anne et Valentin Pop-up Shop and Trunk Show!

Written by on May 4th 2016

It is our lucky week!! The day after Friday, May 13th, we will be having an Anne et Valentin Pop-up Shop all-week long…beginning on Saturday the 14th from 11-5pm. With their newest releases *and* all of the styles and colors in their current collection, it’s going to be amazing!!

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Continuing our lucky streak, Anne et Valentin introduced a ton of purple into their new and current collection! They must have read our mind…or just finally listened to us;-)

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BUT WAIT, THERE IS MORE!!!
With every purchase of an Anne et Valentin frame and prescription lenses during the pop-up shop, we will throw in FREE, yes FREE, anti-reflective coating…which is usually $125!!

The Pop-Up Shop continues for a week until Saturday, May 21st at 3pm and culminates in a Grand Cirque de Printemps at Eye Spy until 6pm…or whenever we feel like kicking you out:-)

For our French-circus themed soiree, JoSnow will be joining us to provide boozy snow cones! No circus is complete without cotton candy, caramel corn…and accordion music!!

As you know, each month we donate a portion of sales from our event to a local non-profit organization. May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month and we are thrilled to be working with the American Brain Tumor Association.
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A bientot!! In other words, see you soon!!

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