Eyewear Spotlight: Hally&Sons

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The retro-style inspired eyewear shapes and keyhole nose designs found within the new Hally & Son eyewear collection remind us of the classic 1950-1960 era. We love the asymmetric temple accents, oversized end pieces and the attention to craftsmanship. These subtle details provide for visual interest from all angles, producing a truly unique high end look to the eyewear. The collection consists of both ophthalmic & sunglass models. 

  • Prices start at $179.00

The Hally & Son eyewear collection is available in metal, water buffalo horn and replica horn. Unfortunately, we’ve discovered that real water buffalo horn cannot withstand the harsh dry cold Alberta environment, so unfortunately none of these pieces are on display at eye-bar.

To learn more about the Hally & Son eyewear collection, visit hally-son.com. To touch, try on and purchase, visit eye-bar optometrists, opticians & sunglass specialists in Sherwood Park. 

Images From: Hally&Sons

Inside the Industry: Milan, Italy

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Milan, Italy was beautiful and spring certainly happens earlier there then in our Canadian West. I am just returning to our Canadian spring now from my yearly excursion to my homeland of Italy where I attended the Milan Vision Expo to scout out the European trends for eye-bar.

Etnia, made in Barcelona, is still one of my favorite European eyewear designers. This spring they have softened the look with curves and waves, reminiscent of the ocean, even naming one of their frames "Honolulu." Mixing materials such as acetates which resemble mother of pearl and tortoise shell with minimalist metal eyewires give a soft feminine appeal to the ladies frames. In the frames made for women and men, brilliant splashes of turquoise blue and aqua green bring to mind a tropical shore, and soft browns liken the sand underfoot. Enjoy exploring the warmth of Etnia's spring collection on your next visit to eye-bar.

Images From: Mido & Etnia Barcelona

 

 

Bespoking by Luke

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Attending one of the largest optical shows in North America was extremely exciting.  One of the highlights was  spending several hours with British eyewear designer Tom Davies.  Not only did he show us the new acetate and titanium additions to his collection, but he also showed us first-hand how the customization process works.  In fact, Karlyn McTaggart, an eye-bar optician and eyewear makeover expert, ordered a customized frame for herself.

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Tom schooled us in the importance of following the natural browline and fitting the bridge (aka. your nose) perfectly.  Color selection is just as important, as there are over 40 acetates and 30 titanium colors to choose from.  Selection of finish is also relevant, as there are 3 finishes to choose from for every acetate.  It was inspiring to see Tom at work. 

In addition to the frames custom designed by eye-bar, we ordered an additional 30 pieces to enhance our Tom Davies selection process.  Each of these pieces can be purchased as ready-to-wear, or you may choose to customize it for fit, color and finish.  So why compromise?  Come in and have an eyewear makeover and explore the possibilities of the Tom Davies Bespoke Concept.  Made-to-measure eyewear is the next big thing, indulge yourself!  

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Spotlight: Extra Lightweight Glasses

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This frame incorporates a specific lightweight plastic material called TR90. The entire collection showcases this material infused with bright colors in a sophisticated matte finish. What better way to introduce color into your wardrobe in a timeless fashion! 

To see how you look in these retro-inspired glasses, visit eye-bar in Sherwood Park. eye-bar’s opticians and eyewear specialists can help you select your perfect frames.

To ensure optimal vision with your eyewear from eye-bar, always keep your prescription lenses up to date. You can schedule your next appointment with an eye-bar optometrist using our online booking system.

Spotlight: Colourful Eyewear

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Color is a major 2013 trend, and not just in eyewear.  This Spanish collection puts a spin on      color by incorporating it into clear acetate.       The results are jewelry-like as shown in this modified cateye frame whose top portion is striped and bottom portion is pixelated.  These would look stunning on someone with      light brown hair and blue eyes.

To see how you look in these cat-eye glasses, visit eye-bar in Sherwood Park. eye-bar’s opticians and eyewear specialists can help you select your perfect frames.

To ensure optimal vision with your eyewear from eye-bar, always keep your prescription lenses up to date. You can schedule your next appointment with an eye-bar optometrist using our online booking system.

 

Book your next eye exam in Sherwood Park with an optometrist at eye-bar optometrists, opticians & eyewear specialists 

Spotlight: Reading Specs!

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These frames exemplify the synergy resulting from an outstanding color combination.  Topping a translucent royal with an opalescent coral in a rectangular shape makes for a clever re-invention of a timeless classic…and the most stylish readers we have seen in a very long time!

To see how you look in these reading glasses, visit eye-bar in Sherwood Park. eye-bar’s opticians and eyewear specialists can help you select your perfect frames.

To ensure optimal vision with your eyewear from eye-bar, always keep your prescription lenses up to date. You can schedule your next appointment with an eye-bar optometrist using our online booking system.

Book your next eye exam in Sherwood Park with an optometrist at eye-bar optometrists, opticians & eyewear specialists

Wooden Eyewear in the Spotlight

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Our Feb31st frames were struttin' their stuff in this season's Phabrik magazine! Phabrik is a nationally-distributed Edmonton based art and design magazine that features local retailers and seasonal trends.

Check out our previous post about wooden glasses and sustainable eyewear! We have a limited number of frames left in stock, so come in quickly to get some! Here's a closer look at the wooden frames:

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Book your next eye exam in Sherwood Park with an optometrist at eye-bar optometrists, opticians & eyewear specialists

Spotlight: Round Glasses

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A rounder lens shape is another major trend started in Europe and slowly taking over the world of eyewear.  Don’t dismiss the rounder Harry-Potter-influenced frames without trying a few on!  The round re-invention in wonderful plastic combinations takes on a more complimentary aesthetic than in years past.  Fantastic for faces with more chiselled features, round spectacles bring out the intellectual side in everyone.  The real trick is finding the right size for your features.

    To see how you look in these round shaped glasses, visit eye-bar in Sherwood Park. eye-bar’s opticians and eyewear specialists can help you select your perfect frames.

    To ensure optimal vision with your eyewear from eye-bar, always keep your prescription lenses up to date. You can schedule your next appointment with an eye-bar optometrist using our online booking system.

    Happy Valentine's Day!

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    Love is in the air at eye-bar. We love red frames because they make a statement and they look good with everything!
     
    Red eyeglasses are easier to wear than you may think. Red frames match most eye colours and skin tones (unless you have a lot of red undertones). They act as a neutral in your wardrobe - all your bright and dark clothes will work well.
     
    Above is just a taste of all the rose coloured glasses you can swoon over at eye-bar!

    PANTONE Colour of the Year: Emerald

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    PANTONE® is the world’s leading authority on everything colourful. Think of them as a world-wide paint chip company. Industries like graphic design, fashion, interior design, and anyone who uses colour are able to communicate exact colour matches all over the world using PANTONE colour guides. Pantone also sets future colour trends in the fashion industry so high-end designers can be on the same page when it comes to seasonal trends (yes, even eye glasses!).

    The colour of the year, as announced by PANTONE, is… (drum roll)… Emerald! Technically, it’s Pantone 17-5641, described as a lively, radiant, lush green. We’ve already got a selection of frames with this colour on our shelves, and we’ll be bringing in a lot more as we move into Spring. Stop by and get a head start on the hottest colour of the year!

    Images from PANTONE.

    style: Etnia Barcelona glasses and readers!

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    We have a lot of new Etnia Barcelona frames in store for you to try on! We love how colourful and stylish this whole line of eyewear is. The frames are acetate and/or metal, and they're everything but boring! 
     
    Each style comes in a few colour options so we'll be able to match one to your personality. Check out the last two frames in the photos above - those are some pretty stylin' readers if you ask us!
     
    Hurry in, these frames usually fly off the shelves!

    style: Eye Makeup Behind Glasses

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    We know the importance of choosing frames that suit your personality and bring out the best features in your face. Eye makeup works closely with your glasses to achieve this, but the makeup application should be slightly altered to work best with your glasses. Here are a few helpful tips we collected to make your makeup and your frames work together to make you look your best:

    • Wear neutral or warm shades of eyeshadow. If you wear grays and cooler colours, your eyes will appear smaller, darker, and can look like you’re hiding a black eye!
    • Adding bright or bold eyeshadow colors to your lids can clash with the frames and make your eyes appear smaller. Many layers and mixes of colour can look like you’re hiding your eyes behind the frames, not enhancing them. If your frames are rimless, you can get away with a bit more colour, but keep it simple!
    • Stick to light colors on the lids to make your eyes appear larger behind the frames
    • Avoid lining the lower lashes – this will darken your eyes, making them appear smaller and give you an overall tired look behind your glasses.
    • Choose volumizing, not lengthening, mascara. Apply two coats if necessary. Lengthening mascara may make your eyes touch your lenses, dirtying them and irritating your eyes.
    • Keeping eyebrows neat and well-shaped becomes very important when you’re wearing your glasses. Some think that frames will disguise the eyebrows, but most frames make untidy or asymmetrical brows more noticeable.

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    style: Sustainable Eyewear

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    Eyewear brands are looking for innovative, sustainable materials to use in their frames, and we brought in the most stylish frames we could find that incorporate FSC certified wood! Two new lines for Fall make use of this lightweight, super comfortable material – they just scream to be picked up off the shelf and tried on.

    Feb 31st is an Italian brand that fuses together thin sheets of tinted wood. It makes the frames ultra stylish, and extremely light – some weigh only 21 grams! Take a look at the photos below to see the craftsmanship and color details up close.

    Tony Morgan is a fun collection out of California that blends acetate fronts with wood and bamboo arms. All of these frames are FSC certified, and the cedar ones even smell irresistible! The wooden sides make the frames so lightweight and incredibly comfortable to wear. Plus, everyone will notice and want to take a closer look.

    We have limited supply of these oh-so-modern frames so stop by soon to get yours!

    style: Fall's Smartest Spectacles

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    Being nerdy is actually cool this season. You don’t have to wait for a funny photo booth to bring out your mathematic-equation-solving glasses! Fall’s styles are geek-chic – classically nerdy shapes shrunk down a bit with sleek, modern touches. Dark frames are made softer using translucent acetate, and designer touches are added to arms and bridges using metal accents, high-style patterns, unique color combinations, and even some crystals!

    There is a modern take on this style for everyone. eye-bar carries so many of these in-demand frames in true classic colors, as well as contemporary ones with unique color and material combinations. Show off your nerdy side with pride… just leave out the masking tape around the bridge!

    style: see through your glasses in more than one way!

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    We love the translucent color effects we see on the latest styles of acetate frames! The slightly see-through frames have such a unique, light-reflecting texture to them, all thanks to the colors and patterns embedded in the acetate as it is made. This new technology allows us to express ourselves with bright, funky colors without it being too stark and opaque against our face. When a pattern is used instead of a solid color, you end up with a really interesting texture that lets the bold colors of your personality be soft enough to wear all the time.

    Take a close look at this effect in the Etnia Barcelona frames above! The acetate components can be mixed with metal for really fun combinations. We have so many styles in store that are ready for you to take home.

    style: Vintage Spectacles

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    History repeats itself – something that rings very true when it comes to the latest styles of eyewear. We can’t get enough of the retro-inspired styles! Cat-eye shapes, round Lennon-type spectacles, Ray Ban’s infamous wayfarers, and Buddy Holly’s iconic glasses are all apparent inspirations for the latest styles in store.

    All of the collections at eye-bar have the most modern take on such classic shapes. Stop by and let us pick the best style to suit you.

    style: scoping out new eyewear collections

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    Luke was off to Las Vegas this past weekend to scope out some new eyewear! We’re really excited that he represented eye-bar at the International Vision Expo & Conference.

    Our favorite optician spent the whole weekend finding new eye-bar worthy collections and deciding what styles we’ll be updating the eye-bar shelves with in the coming months. Vision Expo attendees get up to date with the latest news and technology in the medical, lenses, processes, and eyewear aspects of the optical industry. We can’t wait to see what Luke brings back to share with the eye-bar team and our patients!

    Every few months, eye-bar travels all over the world to find the best eyewear pieces for our collection. We like to meet face to face with the makers of our collections and learn about new technologies in the industry first-hand from the experts.

    Bright, fun eyewear at eye-bar

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    ETNIA BARCELONA is an independent brand of eyewear who has created a wide range of colors, collections and designs for everyone who wants to express him- or herself beyond the cannons imposed by momentary and passing fashion and trends.

    The collection is bright, loud, fun and surprisingly sophisticated.

    We’ve got the collection at eye-bar. It’s so beloved by our clients that the frames never stay behind our bars for long. Peruse the whole collection online. Spot a frame you love; come buy your favourite pair at eye-bar.