Paris West Optical

I apologize to those who were wondering why there were less updates on the blog recently...I know many of you (Kendalls grandmom) were eager to see all of the latest eyewear news (Pictures of Kendall) and I am sorry I disappointed you all. (all 1 of you). Yes...I AM a slacker...or as Kendall would say....a "sqwacker"... In any event here is some late breaking optical news...(with pictures of Kendall included)... We were happy to host Amy from Bevel a few weeks back (and force her to pose for pictures) while she showed us all of the cool Fall arrivals from one of our favorite design houses. After several long and painful weeks (ok maybe painful is a reach) we FINALLY have a ton of new Bevels now available in stock... Really...look at them all...as Aubrey would say: it's a "buttload" of frames....eww, now that just sounds dirty.

"What did you learn today? I learned nothing.".... sounds like the story of my life. I don't know why they're the Kaiser Chiefs...why not the Kaiser Rolls? Hmm...Kaiser Rolls...is it lunch time yet?...I want a sandwich... more about " Now Playing @ ParisWest: Kaiser Chief... ", posted with vodpod

As loyal readers know...we're big fans of the Gail Spence collection here at Paris West. We've sold the re-issued models to customers from coast to coast... The upside-down rimless was such an ingenious idea for reading glasses and the aluminum design was both durable and timeless... After 20 plus years...somebody finally had the bright idea..."what if we turn them upside down..or right-side up...and make traditional eyeglasses out of them....BRILLIANT!" At least that's my supposition of how it happened...nobody tells me anything. anyway we are proud to announce that these are NOW IN STOCK... the upside down/right side up...whatever you want to call them Gail Spence models... stop in and try one on.

First of all let me apologize for the LONG delay between updates...it's a combination of lazy summer days (when not much new product arrives), a broken camera (which has been replaced), and a horrible internet service provider...(which has also been replaced)...anyway we are starting to see new Fall arrivals make their way into the shop...and one undeniable trend is the oversized vintage look. Or neo-geek... or my favorite which the fine folks at L.A. Eyeworks started...Nerdvana. One of the new arrivals I mentioned is the "Deacon" from Oliver Peoples...pictured above in Olive Fade and Chocolate Horn. Extremely solid and well made...works for men or women. Speaking of L.A. Eyeworks...here are the "Pick-Up" in Red and "Hitch" in Black...we have a ton of other similar products in stock now...so if you feel the need to embrace your inner nerd (or if like me you just actually are a nerd) stop in and check them out. Pardon me as I go back to humming this son...

Cue annoying cheesy DJ voice: "This goes out to all of our new customers making the trek in from suburbia..." In recent weeks we've had new converts from: Pikesville, Towson, Hunt Valley, Severna Park, Bel Air, York PA, Columbia, White Marsh and Ellicott City amongst others... thanks for spreading the word... we hope to see more of you suburbanites in the near future...now that you're realizing what our long-time Baltimore City customers have known for the past 15 years...we're the best...really...if you don't believe it, hop in the minivan and see for yourself...we'll even pay for your parking. more about " Now playing @ ParisWest: Ben Folds - ... ", posted with vodpod

Yes...it's that time again. Time to eat too much...drink too much...and then play with explosives. Our hours for the rest of the week are as follows: Today (Thursday): 10-6 Friday July 3rd: 10-6 Dr. Larry IS IN and appointments are available. Saturday July 4th: CLOSED (duh) Sunday July 5th: CLOSED Monday July 6th: CLOSED (like every other Monday) Tuesday July 7th: 10-6 Have a safe and fun weekend...while we're gone enjoy this video from local band Animal Collective...it's called "Fireworks"... wow what a coincidence.

When you think of high-end frames usually France, Japan, Italy, Denmark or Germany are the usual suspects that come to mind as far as where they are manufactured. Not in this case...Playing the role of Keyser Soze we have newcomer Etnia Barcelona from Spain. Who is Etnia Barcelona? How the heck do I know... I had to watch "The Usual Suspects" like 30 times before I figured who Keyser Soze actually was. (I'm slow like that)...anyway Etnia features reasonably priced acetate and combination frames in vibrant beautiful colors. Above we have Aubrey in the Tel-Aviv in Brown/Turquoise. A trademark style for the collection, the Noosa in Black/Grey Chess (or checkers for simpletons like me.) The Tel Aviv in Brown/Gold Chess Tel Aviv (again) without Aubreys noggin in the Brown/Turquoise. The Aqaba in Green/Gold.