Paris West Optical

 We hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving. We will be open for Black Friday 10-6 as well as Saturday 10-5. Doc Larry is in on Friday 10-6 and has a few appointment times still available. Call us at 410-528-1877 for availability.  So once you're done waiting 5 hours in line for the pleasure of saving $5 on that juicer that will get used once...please stop in and visit us for a wait free Black Friday experience. Speaking of which...I don't even like that term "Black Friday"... It sounds ominous or something. I think our (way more creative than me) friends at l.a. Eyeworks are on to something...Welcome to Hot Pink Friday!  WE do have lots of great new creations from l.a. Eyeworks (and Fiction) as well a plethora of other really cool and original designs that will make great gifts. And as always...GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE! (sorry for shouting...but nobody pays attention to me usually.) We hope to see you soon!

No tricks... just treats...we will be back in the shop today from 10-6. Sorry for being closed yesterday and we hope everyone is recovering from the effects of Sandy. Hopefully we'll see everyone soon... Happy Halloween!

 No...it's not a trick... we don't do tricks here (unlike that cranky neighbor who used to give dental floss samples instead of candy)...just treats (and as always free Jolly Ranchers)... and among the many beautiful new treats we have in stock NOW are arrivals from JF Rey/Boz, Bevel, Lindberg, Bliss, Orgreen, Vinyl Factory, Mykita, Theo, Anne et Valentin, Volte Face, Renoma, Salt, LA Eyeworks, Fiction, Barton Perreira, 141, Jono Hennesey, Carter Bond, Caroline Abrams, Waza, Paolo Seminara, Alain Mikli, Mad in Italy, and much, much more! So don't be a scaredy cat...stop in and say hello and get your treat(s) before all the other kids do. You don't even need to be wearing a costume.

As we head into September and the upcoming Fall season everyone who reads this blog on a somewhat regular basis (all 2 of you) know that in addition to back to school and football, Fall also means that we have an excuse to buy lots and lots of new product for the shop.  Helping us to "kick off" these new arrivals is our now semi-retired pocket sized super model, Kendall, who took time off from her hectic first grade schedule to stop by and showcase these beautiful designs from J.F. Rey's companion collection - BOZ.  These acetate and metal/acetate combinations are super unique, colorful and extremely feminine... and they are just a hint of all the cool new stuff that has just arrived. As far as Kendall goes... we did ask if she wanted her job as supermodel/boss back but she said she's too busy with school and plans to pursue a career as a movie-star/dinosaur hunter...but she did promise that she will visit us on occasion. But if you're in the market for some...

 LOTS of new stuff arriving this month in anticipation of Fall... here's a sneak peak...from Volte Face...  Barton Perreira... and Bevel. Much more to follow.

Hi... this post is for you... you know who you are...the one with the glasses purchased at the place where you buy toilet paper in bulk. I know... you saved a chunk of change by buying that made in China masterpiece that adorns your face...yep, the one with the flaking finish and fancy spring hinges...that stopped springing back in 2004. I'm not passing judgement...ok that's a lie...I am... I'm not very tactful...ask my ex-wife. Anywhoo...don't take this wrong way..I'm all in favor of saving money...I'm just saying that maybe there are better places to save it instead of on the item that goes on your face...you know the one that you actually SEE out of. If I had a dollar for every time I see someone who spent more money (usually much more) on their watch or shoes or tie or handbag than they did on their eyeglasses...well then I'd buy all of you nice glasses... but until then consider this:  The average pair of well made glasses should last about 5 tim...