Monday, September 14, 2009

AS SEEN IN: Paul Smith Sunglasses in Australian InStyle September 2009


New Seasons Paul Smith Women's Sunglasses are in September's InStyle Magazine and the Optical Collection is featured in August's OK! Magazine. The new season collection arrived in
store last week.


Saturday, September 12, 2009

NEW ARRIVALS: Paul Smith Optical Glasses and Sunglasses

oth Stores have just recieved the new Paul Smith Collection of sunglasses and optical eyewear, including limited edition models.

AS SEEN IN: Optometry Fashion Shoot?!?


When the October 2009 Australian Vogue recently arrived I had a little laugh at the Terry Richardson Photoshoot named "Sharp Focus". Being an optometrist I'd never thought testing equipment could be used in such a way.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

EVENT: Ponsonby Road Market Day

This Saturday, September 12th, is Ponsonby Road Market Day. The Ponsonby Store will have a few specials on the day so be sure to pop in.

Friday, September 4, 2009

Eye Health: Save Our Sight Month

September is the New Zealand Association of Optometrist's "Save Our Sight" month and the NZAO Website has a lot of articles on keeping your eyes healthy. Two key points to ensure good eye health are:
  • Get regular eye exams to ensure early signs of eye conditions, such as glaucoma, are found.
  • Use good sun protection to prevent eye conditions such as cataracts and skin cancers on the eyelids.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

New Arrivals: Limited Edition Nina Ricci "Jackie O" Sunglasses

Nina Ricci has re-launched one of Jackie O's biggest eyewear trends for Spring 2009. The limited edition sunglasses are an exact replica of the style the First Lady and fashion icon made famous decades ago.

The frame is manufactured in France from Mazzucchelli gradient acetate and is accented with a metal trim along the temples. It’s offered in six colors: black, gray/green, smoked gray, brown/orange, brown/purple and tortoiseshell.
The sunglasses have been featured in many international publications, including the New York Times and this is the first release in New Zealand.

It was named one of W magazines top 10 sunglasses. Numbers a limited so be in quick!