Lafont Trunk Show, TODAY!

Come see us tonight, located at 5126 Butler Street in Lawrenceville, our first annual Bastille Day trunk show featuring Lafont Eyewear collection. Come this evening from 5-8 and sip French champagne and sample delicious cheese while trying on tons of beautiful frames hand-made in Paris, France! The fun continues tomorrow from 11-4pm. We hope to see you soon!!

Legacy ...

Calling all hipsters, trend setters and all lovers of eyewear. Let me introduce you to the newest "must-have" in frames to hit the Pittsburgh market, Claire Goldsmith. Following the dreams of her grandfather, Oliver Goldsmith (remember those fabulous sunglasses we sell that are original designs from the 1930's-1960's?)Claire Goldsmith takes high fashion to a whole new level. With translucent zyl, three barrel hinges for strength and a retro inspired flare, these frames are what you have been waiting for and in this case, bigger is better!
Available for men and women, Claire Goldsmith Legacy collection comes in a variety of interesting colors. Greys, blues, pinks and purples. You have to come check them out! (mine will be ready next week!! Can't wait!)
Store hours:
Sunday 11-3
Wednesday 1-6
Thursday 11-5:30 (May and June we have to close at 5:30, sorry)
Friday 9-2
Saturday 11-6
Always available by appointment. Email me for more info!

the "Fix"

Last night I (Katie) was at a small dinner party. I was in the kitchen talking to one of the ladies and she mentioned how her glasses were bent and uncomfortable and how she just couldn't see well out of them. I took a closer look and realized they were crooked. I then went on to tell her how I am an optician of 11 years and if she gave me a quick second I could put them back into shape. She couldn't believe it. I reached into my hand bag and pulled out my optical screwdriver (yeah, I carry that with me at all times, so if you see me at the grocery store or on the streets, yes, I can fix your specs) and went to work. In about thirty seconds her glasses were as good as new. Straight and aligned. Tightened and she could actually see! I mean, what is the point if you can't see? She then threw her arms up and rejoiced which then was followed by a big hug. Did I mention that I just met her last night for the first time? So a hug was a pretty big deal. It was right then when I remembered, yet again, how much I love this industry. To be able to make someone, even someone you just met or barely know, so happy with just a tighten of a screw and a bend of an end piece. So, with that said, please stop in Eye Candy and see me, let me adjust your glasses (at no charge of course) so you can see out of them. Or if you run into me at the grocery store, stop me and say "hi". I'll even adjust them for you in the produce department! I hope to see you soon.

Remember our NEW store hours:
Sunday 11-3
Wednesday 1-6
Thursday 11-6
Friday 9-2
Saturday 11-6
always available by appointment

Show bound!

Twice a year every optician, lab tech, Optometrist, Opthamologist, frame buyer and any Eye Care professional that gets "super excited" about the industry heads to Vision Expo International. Myself, coming from years of traveling to find the best eye wear in the world, is so excited to be heading to New York City to find the best of the best in frames, lens' and equipment technology.

International Vision Expo East is the pre-eminent fashion and medical eye care event where eye care professionals in the Americas gather to experience the energy and international style unique to New York. The expansive show floor and comprehensive education provide the best opportunity to discover the latest trends in eye wear and advances in eye care technology and business practices. All disciplines in the ophthalmic community enjoy a welcoming and valuable networking experience which delivers professional growth and business success.

Next weekend, Monica and I will be scouring the Jacob Javits Center for the best frames and lenses to bring back to Pittsburgh. Everything from Buffalo Horn high-end to funky colors made out of the newest frame materials, to lenses that have the most advanced technology (did someone say 3-d?) to magnetic frames that are made in our very own backyard, we will find it! Have special requests? Looking for something you haven't found yet? Please let us know and if it's out there we will find it for you!

Email me at katie@eyecandypittsburgh.com and tell me what you think. Again, the show is next weekend and I am dying to find you the perfect look!

Eyewear Design Company

Marseilles France sets the scene for the birth of Eye'DC's upmarket leading-edge optical and sunglass collections, "Made in France". The three French designers put their boundless imaginations to work on creating collections starring humor, innovation and technology. With eight Silmo awards (only like, the best awards given for the best eyewear designers in the world)and sold in only 2500 up-scale optical boutiques world-wide, this avant-garde French eyewear is designed to be original and completely unique.
In my words: "I have never seen anything like it!" Eye Candy is proud to be the first optical boutique in the Pittsburgh area to be carrying this fabulous line! Eye'DC features cutting edge technology and designs that are full throttle fashion. Acetate plastics, rich in colour. Flat sheet stainless steel, flexible and strong. Even... rubber-bands! You'll have to stop in to see for yourself. Available for men and women. Be the first get your face in this truly fashionable and technologically irresistible eyewear line; Eye'DC!

pour les enfants...

Who says kids can't have beautiful eyewear? At Eye Candy not only do we specialize in Men's and women's frames hand-made in Europe, but we also feature kids frames made with the strongest materials and design in mind. Lafont, hand-made in Paris, creates a superior kids line for kids 6 months old up to the trendy teeny-boppers at age 12. Made from Stainless steel for strength and acetate for rich colour, Lafont Kids are truly unique for your little one.
Lafont is an independent line from Paris, created in 1923. Lafont holds design above everything else and with over 200 colours this rich collection is sure to offer you the most beautiful eyewear that ever sat on your nose.

100% boredom-free...

In a time where most of the "trendy" people are fashion victims, wearing clothes, accessories and eyewear "designed" by a few big labels, it is almost impossible to find real originality and independence.

The company grotesque frame was founded to change that. Each style is a statement for uniqueness and originality. You can find the models only in the best optical shops worldwide.
Eye Candy being one of them! Eye Candy is proud to introduce Grotesque Frame! Hand made in Germany, grotesque frame is a combination of nice details, shiny colours and great workmanship for everybody that wants to underline his personality. Made from the finest materials, all models are made in small quantities, for individuals, not for the masses.

Why has the name "grotesque frame" been chosen? "We wanted to have a name that stands out of the mudd of boring names in the eyewear business. "grotesque" means different, funny, bizarre, original, interesting. If you don't see the sense of the word, you don't have any humour at all" say the founders.

Stop in Eye Candy or give us a call at 412-408-3415 and experience these one of a kind frames!

Do you know your optician?

We are officially open and loving it! Located at 5126 Butler Street in Lawrenceville, Eye Candy is already a success. With lines like Hoffman Horn, Lafont and Grotesque, Eye Candy is dazzling the Pittsburgh market.
Eye Candy is a real deal boutique. What does that mean? It means that when you walk into Eye Candy you will get personalized service from start to finish. The experience will be about you and the frames. I will personally style you and outfit you with the best glasses for your face, your lenses and your lifestyle. Looking fabulous is great, but looking fabulous and seeing fabulous makes more sense to me. It's about the whole package. I will sit you down and with my experience in optics ( ten years to be exact and a certified optician for 9 of those years ) I will make sure you leave seeing and looking like a million bucks. And if that's not enough you will probably have made a new friend. Get to know your optician. Come see me and get a new look. I hope to meet you and "friend" you soon!
Katie