Bastille Day/Lafont Trunk Show!

Come celebrate Bastille Day! The French national holiday; Fête de la Fédération!! In celebration of Bastille Day, we are hosting our first annual French trunk show featuring Lafont. Lafont eyewear is hand-made from exquisite materials and superior craftsmanship in Paris France.

During the Lafont Trunks Show, representative Melodie Annis will be at Eye Candy with every frame currently made by Lafont. You will have this once a year opportunity to see this beautiful collection in it's entirety. Every frame, every color and size. All at your finger tips. Not only that, but you will receive personal service as Melodie helps you select the perfect pair ( or two ) of eye wear for you. Lafont collection features Men's, Women's, Children's and Sunwear.

Join us Friday, July 16th from 5pm-8pm for the opening night cocktail reception (mmm... Champagne and French cheese) and Saturday, July 17th from 11am-4pm for an all day celebration.

We hope to see you there!

au revoir!

Monica and Katie

Please remember that Eye Candy is always available by appointment and for "at home" service. Want to have an "eyewear party"? At the shop or at your home, contact us at info@eyecandypittsburgh.com for more information!

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

New store hours!

Sunday fun-day! We are happy to announce that we are now OPEN on Sundays from 11am-3pm. Sunday's are the perfect day to stroll, shop and eat in Lawrenceville. Now you can also stop at Eye Candy and select a pair (or two) of beautiful hand-made frames. Not many optical shops are open on Sunday's, but we are! We hope to see you soon!

hours:
Sunday 11-3
Wednesday 1-6
Thursday 11-6
Friday 9-2
Saturday 11-6

always available by appointment! email us to set up a time!

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.

FLEX dollars here!

What are "Flex Dollars" you ask? Well, many employers offer Flex Spending accounts for you to use on all things medical. Including glasses!! You don't need to use it in conjunction with your insurance and you aren't limited to using it on medically necessary or "junky, boring" frames. Eye Candy will happily help you select a fine pair of glasses or sunglasses and take your Flex Spending Dollars! In most cases Flex Dollars run out at the end of the year and re-fill at the beginning of each year, so you better put your money to good use before the years end! This gives you three weeks to "use them or lose them"!
Have questions or need to schedule a private consultation? Email me at katie@eyecandypittsburgh.com and I can help you find a new look to ring in the new year!

"SunSpecs" Sunglasses have arrived...

Think 20th Century icons. Grace Kelly, Michael Caine, Audrey Hepburn, John Lennon. Think iconic style makers. Givenchy, Dior, Vidal Sassoon. Think iconic films of the Fifties and Sixties. The Ipcress File, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Two for the Road. They’ve all got one thing in common:

Oliver Goldsmith.

Now available at Eye Candy, Oliver Goldsmith is much more than just Sunglasses, they are SunSpecs! Set out to transform the way that glasses were both designed and made, Oliver Goldsmith designed glasses that were made to be sunglasses. Large, over sized and totally Hollywood; and at Eye Candy we can even put your prescription in them. Giving the result of high-glam that are also highly functional.

Oliver Goldsmith were the first to see glasses as fashion accessories; the first to make SunSpecs; the first to make ‘winter sunglasses’ and the first to work alongside fashion houses to create one-off pieces for the catwalks.

Stop in Eye Candy and see what Vogue magazine rants and raves about. Get fitted and walk with pure style, SunSpec style.

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