Would you’ve believe?

December 23rd, 2009

This woman is the artistic director of the couture house of Emanuel Ungaro?

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Several months ago, I was totally horrified when I learned the President Mounir Moufarrige, of the famed couture house Emanuel Ungaro appointed…are you ready…none other than party girl extraordinaire, Lindsay Lohan as artistic director.  Well, as an old school kind of girl, who always had great respect and adoration for the couture houses, I was, as you can imagine incredulous about this.  The latest from this company is that they have parted ways with their president Moufarrige, but, you guessed it, are keeping Lindsay Lohan on as artistic director.  Who cares that her first show was a total disaster, or that her partying ways are becoming more and more infamous…what are we coming to is this the ode to any publicity is better than no publicity???

Cool Old School

December 20th, 2009

If you checked out the latest issue of WWD, they are boasting that Large Metal Sunglasses are back in the trend! Well, that is old news for us, because we’ve been dressing our customers with some of the coolest, old school frames around.  Isn’t it nice to wear the style before it becomes a trend?
For the Ladies:

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YOU’RE INVITED!

December 11th, 2009

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Save the Date!

December 5th, 2009

Saturday, December 12 ,2009
211 Mott Street, chez Linda Derector

Please stop by for champagne, J.Chanceux Macarons, and a Nathan Jenden trunk show!
Who is Nathan Jenden you say? In short, he is the best news for eyewear addicts to come down the pike. After searching to come up with a fun, exciting new item to offer for the holidays, I was thrilled to find this collection. I’ve been saving them for a Xmas “rollout,” but whoever I give a peek to, goes wild! $295 for most styles, a lot of bang for the buck! You, too, could don The Ghetto Princess, or Bowdacious, or is Dominatrix more your speed?

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Feeling the Diva

December 4th, 2009

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Jane G stopped by the store today, we had the so much
fun!  After she made her selection of new eyeglasses,
I brought out the big guns…the Ghetto Princess, totally
encrusted with pink swarovski crystals,  IT IS KILLER.  Clearly there’s no turning back for Jane.

PIRATE RADIO

November 29th, 2009

All I can say is that this movie is a total “smilefest”  2  hours of great fun. Whatever your age, if you like music….and if you are a rock n roller….DO NOT MISS IT!   The  fashion and The glasses  so define the era.   If you like em, I have ‘em.   They still look amazing …http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRh1-cyWfGQ

Nathan Jenden Shopper

November 28th, 2009

Photo on 2009-11-28 at 16.25 #2We had to post this great pic of our brand new Nathan Jenden’s.  They were swooped up by this lucky shopper before we even put the full display out on the shelves! The gorgeous gold and black frames look great on almost every face shape and this particular set comes in three different colors: black/gold, rose, and white/grey. Come in a see the full collection today!

Our Biggest Sale of the Year!

November 25th, 2009

On December 1-6th, We are having a no muss, no fuss, no coupon, no gift with purchase, no points, no complicated math kind of sale…just take 50% off every frame in the store! This is the “treat yourself and someone you love” to that delicious pair of glasses you and they were lusting after. Coveted designer vintage styles from Christian Dior, Dunhill, Cartier, Emanuelle Kahn, Alpina, Porsche, Gaultier, Gucci, Ferre, Alain Mikli as well as current styles from European designers, Thierry Lasry, Traction Production, Martin and Martin, Funk Royal Optics, Oliver Goldsmith, Vue DC, Ottica Veneta and much, much more…way too many brands to name. Sale includes sunglasses as well as optical frames, most regularly priced from $225-$775. Again, that’s December 1-6th, extended hours daily, 12 noon ’til 8:00 pm.

In the meantime, Happy Thanksgiving, see you next week!

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Monica Arnold….A Breath of Fresh Air

November 19th, 2009
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I learned of this inspiring woman by accident.  28 year old R&B singer Monica Arnold handles 2 kids, a music career and is true to her ethics and close to her family. No stories of drugs, rehab, parties or missed engagements, and she’s devoted to her fans.  Imagine that in Hollywood today.  She’s survived many tragedies and keeps on going , just a real girl doing her thing without much ado. The girl’s got it going and (the best part) she has great taste in sunglasses! She has been spotted several times wearing one of my favorite brands, Sospiri.

Who is styling Brad Pitt these days?

November 18th, 2009

bradpitt_beard1I guess he’s tired of being “hot”.  Somehow, this mountain man look just doesn’t work for me.  He grew the tangled beard  for a role in his new movie The Lost City of Z, but just doesn’t seem to have done the best job of maintaining it.  And as if the beautiful actor could make matters worse:

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he has added silver beads to it.  What is he thinking…or is he?