Paris West Optical

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, or however you want to say it... Thanks to the folks at Frost (Hot Glasses) for the e-card... I liked it so much I wanted to share it...and keep an eye out for Frost Specs appearing at Paris West sometime in Late Spring 2010!

As we wind down 2009 I'd like to first thank all of our loyal customers for helping make it a great year. The economy was in the tank pretty much all year but we had one of our best years ever and your support is truly appreciated. Next we'd like to remind everyone that YES we do offer GIFT CERTIFICATES and if you need a last minute gift idea that's more unique than the same old perfume or tired necktie then stop on in. Our Holiday Hours will be the following: Wednesday 12/23 10-6 Thursday 12/24 10-6 Friday 12/25: CLOSED - Merry Christmas Saturday 12/26: 10-5 Sunday 12/27: CLOSED Monday 12/28: CLOSED Tuesday 12/29: 10-6 Wednesday 12/30: 10-6 Thursday 12/31:10-6 Friday 1/1: CLOSED - Happy New Year Saturday 1/2: 10-5 And finally if you have leftover Flexible Spending dollars that need to be used by years end we have the following ideas for you: (we'd hate for "them" to keep your money...whoever "they" are). You can buy a lifetime supply of Geritol... ....

Just when I thought the only people reading this blog were my Mom, Kendalls' Grandmom, and random perverts looking for that Paris Hilton video comes proof that on occasion someone else out there is actually paying attention. Back in the spring we featured the super cool/ neo-retro frame from French design house Traction Productions (pictured above)..... well we are happy to say we've found it a good home. A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of meeting Richele, who rumor has it was admiring the "Pistel" frame from a far. (A far meaning via the internets). When she finally made it in she was concerned that we may have sold it. As luck would have it, the customer who had put it on layaway (yes we DO layaway) had changed her mind and the frame was back on the market. As you can see it didn't stay on the market as Richele claimed it for herself. Yes...it does look fabulous on her. Of course while she was here we couldn't help from giving Richele other options ...

We are sorry to announce that we will be closed today: Saturday December 19th due to the white stuff that's falling out of the sky. (really... look out your window). We will return on our normal schedule Tuesday December 22 at 10 am. In the meantime make some hot chocolate, build a snowman or throw snowballs at your cranky next door neighbor. (and BE safe) We will see you soon.

In an effort to avoid some of the countless calls to come...here are the official Paris West Optical Thanksgiving week hours of operation: Monday 11/23: Closed (as usual) Tuesday 11/24: 10-6 Wednesday 11/25: 10-6 Thursday 11/26: Closed (thanks Captain Obvious) Friday 11/27: 10-6 (Dr. Larry IS in and appointments ARE available) Saturday 11/28: 10-5 Have a safe Holiday and if you can shake off your post Thanksgiving tryptophan induced stupor and make it off the couch then stop in and see us.

I think back about 100 years ago I posted that we were getting the French collection : Volte Face. Well... I have a confession to make. We got them. 2 months ago. I'm just a slacker...and getting our resident super model to pose for a decent picture nowadays is as easy as getting Rush Limbaugh to say someting nice about Barack Obama. So in order to expedite the process I gave Miss K. complete artistic control over the images we use on the blog (this one at least). Above is the Volte Face model: "Matt" in Amber Tortoise. I'm not sure who "Matt" is exactly but I think Kendall really captures his essence in the photo. Here are the 3 color options that "Matt" comes in... note the stained glass effect on the temples. Speaking of stained glass... here are models: "Nara" and "Dita" with 100% titanium fronts and hand carved temples filled with acetate. Rounding out the collection we have "Cary", "Maje" and "Kni...

Also now available is the fall collection from Alek Paul. Modeled above by Aubrey and Kendall who are sporting their matching "angry Russian wash women hairstyles...aka I don't feel like styling my hair early on a Tuesday." Handmade and uniquely feminine these frames are flattering and funky without being over the top. Wow...Feminine, Frames, Flattering and Funky all in the same sentence...someone learned alliteration in remedial english class. I guess if you take the same class 4 times something is bound to stick. And the usual disclaimer applies...we have ONE of each so stop in now and try them on.