OCCHIALI OPTICAL

AS SEEN IN: Sophisticated Tom Ford

2012-01-25T16:32:00.000+13:00

While flipping through the a UK Bazzar I loved this work appropriate out fit with great new season's Tom Ford Cats-Eye eyewear.

TOO CUTE

2012-01-18T14:01:00.000+13:00

We're really proud of our seasonal prints that we use on our bags and postcards. They're done by Auckland Artist Kirsten Robert's who does both amazing prints and paintings.

It seems someone else quiet liked them too, but added their own touches by colouring it in before returning it too us! (the individual it had been sent too no longer lived there!)

NEW SEASON: Barton Perrerira

2012-01-18T13:52:00.000+13:00

Speaking of Barton Perrerira, check out this great video of the new season's sunglasses.....

AS SEEN ON: Brad Pitt in Barton Perreira

2012-01-11T16:44:00.001+13:00

Mr Brad Pitt has been spotted out and about in some great Barton Perreira glasses recently.

For those not familiar with this great eyewear collection here's why we love it!

REASON ONE: Barton Perreira is 100% Hand Made in Japan. The artisans and craftsmen in Japan are the most skilled when it comes to the production and talent that is required to construct a beautiful, quality piece of eyewear.

REASON TWO: Barton Perreira has only partnered with the best retailers around the world. Instead of mass-producing, they make each style in limited quantities.

REASON THREE: As well as classic blacks and torts they do translucent candy colors and saturated jeweled tones.

REASON FOUR: They use Filigree detailing: a delicate and intricate design that is worked onto metals or wire. Filigree craftsmanship was most popularized during the Art Deco ages of the 1920’s.

LEARNING: New Online Resource

2012-01-11T16:15:00.001+13:00

Moorfields Hospital in the UK has developed a new great online resource to give you more information about children's and teenagers vision. For the young ones there's a few games to help learn about eyes, vision and eye conditions, and the teenage section has great information for all ages on visual and ocular health conditions so have a browse.....

Teenage Vision

Childrens Vision: 3-7 year olds

Childrens Vision: 8-11 year olds

NEW ARRIVALS: Paul Smith!

2011-12-29T13:37:00.000+13:00

Paul Smith Sunglasses and Optical Eyewear have been a longstanding favourite at Occhiali for both the style but also the quality. We've just had a delivery so the shelves are topped up with some lovely pieces......

EYE HEALTH: MINDFOOD'S Perfect Vision Article

2011-12-29T12:39:00.000+13:00

MINDFOOD Magazine often has some great reading and I was please that I could agree with all their points in their recent Perfect Vision Article.....to check it out click here.

CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS

2011-12-20T18:12:00.000+13:00

In case you need to know we're open as normal this week for last minute eye exams, eyewear, sunglasses, contact lenses and gift vouchers......

We begin our Holiday Hours from this Saturday, Christmas Eve, when both stores will be open from 10am - 2pm.

For our full Christmas and New Year opening hours CLICK HERE

Have a great, fun and safe Christmas and New Year from us all at Occhiali

AS SEEN IN: MARNI's Online Magazine

2011-12-20T17:40:00.000+13:00

Our new favourite range, MARNI, has just released there next edition of their online quarterly magazine.

It shows some cute photos of the current sunglass collection.

Have a browse at the complete publication HERE

AS SEEN ON: Ryan Gosling in Barton Perreira

2011-12-13T10:06:00.000+13:00

RYAN GOSLING LOOKING AMAZING IN BARTON PERREIRA's GILBERT FRAME!!

OCCHIALI WINDOWS: Annual Christmas Window Competition

2011-12-07T15:31:00.000+13:00

The 2011 Christmas Windows are in and this year it's all about Barbies and Champagne Glasses.

Enter in store to win an iPod Touch simply by counting how many Barbies are hanging out in Ponsonby's Christmas Window and how many Champagne Glasses are in Newmarket's.

AS SEEN ON: LA Eyeworks vs. Midnight Youth

2011-12-07T15:07:00.000+13:00

Jeremy from Midnight Youth was looking good in his LA Eyeworks on the cover of Time Out Magazine. Midnight Youth's new album is out now & make sure you catch them on tour over the summer.

Tour Dates

COMING SOON: Dior 2012

2011-12-07T13:56:00.000+13:00

We've been really impressed with the eyewear designs from Dior over the last two years and it seems this feeling will continue if the imaging for the 2012 releases is anything to go by! The new collection features Godron detailing, parallel lines inspired by fluting on Louis XVI's chairs.

This is a feature they've used in the past as some of our lovely vintage pieces feature it too!

AS SEEN IN: Paul Smith Sunnies in GQ

2011-12-07T11:38:00.000+13:00

Paul Smith Sunnies looking HOT in GQ Australia!

NEW ARRIVALS: Anthony Lister for COLAB

2011-11-30T14:59:00.001+13:00

Artist Anthony Lister is everywhere these days with recent art shows in LA and Melbourne, and he was recently the face of 6 week street art supershow OUTPOST on cockatoo island. He's also had time to design some eyewear for COLAB.

NEW ARRIVALS: Iris by ProDesign

2011-11-30T13:55:00.001+13:00

We're excited to say the new frames from ProDesign Denmark Iris Collection have arrived in store.

Inspired by seeing gold bracelets being made the beautiful patterns they've created in the eyewear are truly special. To enhance the raw 3D effect, the designers chose contrasting colors to make the frames exclusive yet exciting.

SPECIAL: Buy 3 Get One Free with Bausch & Lomb Toric Contact Lenses

2011-11-23T16:07:00.000+13:00

Bausch & Lomb NZ are running a great little special on there toric contact lenses until December 31st.

Buy 3 boxes and get one free on Purevision Toric, Soflens Toric or Soflens Daily Disposable for Astigmatism.

AS SEEN IN: Summer Fashion Quarterly Magazine

2011-11-22T13:50:00.001+13:00

The Summer Issue of FQ is always one of my favourites. As I was flipping through the new summer issue I was excited to see......

A bit of colour with LA Eyeworks Sunglasses.......

Marc By Marc Jacobs Runway Styling looking very on trend.....

And the much anticipated new collection from Kate Sylvester....

NEW ARRIVALS: ProDesign Denmark's Axiom Collection

2011-11-22T13:43:00.000+13:00

ProDesign Denmark continue to produce cutting edge wearable eyewear that's great quality, and their new collection AXIOM is no exception.

This new light weight collection features great shapes, hints of colour and a screw-less hinge.

AS SEEN IN: Paul Smith Eyewear

2011-11-17T11:58:00.000+13:00

Bride to Be Magazine made this Paul Smith Frame look great.....

Last weekend's Sydney Hearld featured these lovey Paul Smith Sunglasses........

EVENT: SUMMER SUNGLASS EVENINGS

2011-11-08T11:48:00.004+13:00

You’re invited to join Occhiali for a for a glass of wine while you try on the new summer sunglasses looks from some of their favorite designers.

We'll have the new season releases from our faithful favourites Tom Ford, Cutler & Gross, Linda Farrow Luxe and Agent Provocateur

And for the first time in New Zealand the collections from Marni, Linda Farrow, Cheap Monday, Alexander Wang & Matthew Williamson.

To celebrate summer you’ll get 10% off on the night and every purchase puts you in the draw to win some fabulous shades.

TWO NIGHTS ONLY:

Tuesday 15^th November at Occhiali Newmarket 6-8pm

Shop 26 Nuffield St, Newmarket.

Please RSVP to Susan & Brittney.

Ph: 09-5248828 or newmarket@occhiali.co.nz

Wednesday 16^th November at Occhiali Ponsonby 6-8pm

303 Ponsonby Road , Ponsonby

Please RSVP to Karen & Lindsay

Ph 376 3073 or ponsonby@occhiali.co.nz

COMING SOON: Anne et Valentin Preview

2011-11-02T13:57:00.000+13:00

We've just had a peak at the new Anne et Valentin LookBook. This has always been one of our favourite ranges for both style and quality. It opens with this lovely introduction:

From the desire to create for others what I want for myself.At Anne et Valentin we make eyewear, that’s our roots. We combine our savoir-faire with an equal mix of respect and anti-conformism, to create frames that never betray you.

For over fifteen years, we have designed our frames in the spirit of a constant renewal of form and color. One day, the desire to break free from the boredom became uncontrollable. A first collection was made with the irrationality of beginners, then another, and another, until we had our beautiful creation: glasses with conviction!

Anne et Valentin creates nothing that doesn’t already exist within you. Our brand tirelessly cultivates its own singularity, listens to your insights and interprets your needs by responding with grace and precision.

Sweet alchemy mixing geometric cuts, brilliant colors and materials; a frame should not only reveal, flatter and compliment, but be your signature.Between spontaneity and meticulous design, the collection, available across Europe, the United States, Canada, Japan and beyond, retains this taste for paradox.

This is our story. It is crafted into every detail of our collection. A color can be the subject of great controversy; a curve can unleash and inspire our designers, we constantly challenge our own preconceptions. That’s the real purpose, to fulfill the essence of each identity. Each time you put on your frame, you present yourself to the world just as you are.

For the crafty, the serious, the self-confident and the free spirits: Anne et Valentin work to create noble and radical eyewear. Delighted to be yourself !

This was filled with so many great photos so here's a few of my favourites (I did limit myself, despite appearances):

NEW ARRIVALS: Isson is Here

2011-11-02T12:15:00.000+13:00

The next new collection to debut at Occhiali is ISSON. As featured on EyeWearGlasses and EyeHeartGlasses, this collection from Australia has great styles for guys and girls.

The story of how Isson’s Catherine Federici became an eyewear designer is fascinating. She used to be a tattoo artist! The current sunglass collection is inspired by the Bauhaus design movement.

“Named after key Bauhaus founders/designers Walter, Hermann, Ludwig, Gertrud, Gustav, Anni, Benita, Martha, Helene, Gunta, Ida, this season’s styles feature vintage Italian and Japanese acetates, in pearlescent light reflecting finishes such as tortoiseshell, fleckle, rocks and layered acetates, which house silk threads and metal shavings.” – Isson

EYE HEALTH: Another Reason it's Great Spring is Here

2011-10-29T13:22:00.000+13:00

A recent University of Cambridge report has shown the world is growing myopic (short sighted) and more than one study has shown that this may be related to not spending enough time outdoors.

The incidence of this myopia is soaring in industrialized countries and it appears that we're spending far too little time outdoors. It's not actually all the reading or computer work that causes it, it's just something about being outdoors that helps.

Sunday Picnic anyone?

To read more from the report CLICK HERE

COMING SOON: LaFont New Releases

2011-10-26T14:02:00.000+13:00

The lovely LaFont range was in store this morning for us to pick our favourites from the new seasons collection.

LaFont is a rare fashion brand that does not rely on fashion, Lafont eyewear has become a leader in avant garde, timeless style. This year's Silmo saw the release of La Parisienne; a new collection of frames and prescription compliant sunglasses that embody the Parisian style, spirit and elegance.

La Parisienne collection offers the wearer a glimpse at the Eiffel Tower in Spring through truly chic eyewear.

Ksubi Eyewear: London Styling

2011-10-26T11:27:00.000+13:00

The new season Ksubi eyewear collection has been getting styled a lot lately. Here are my favorites from London.

GUARDIAN, UK

October 2011

SPECTRUM, UK

October 2011

CONTACT LENSES: Questions?

2011-10-25T11:44:00.000+13:00

Contact Lenses are great but do carry risks of complications. If you've forgotten the do's and don'ts that your optometrist has told you, we think the next best place to look is the recent American Optometric Associations new website dedicated to Contact Lens Safety

www.contactlenssafety.org

Beautifying Opticians of 1950

2011-10-20T17:09:00.001+13:00

We've all been loving this video this week.

The wonderful Jo at http://www.eyeheartglasses.com/ put us on to it. Thanks Jo

NEW ARRIVALS: The Tom Ford Sunnies are Arriving!

2011-10-14T12:56:00.000+13:00

The new seasons Tom Ford Sunglasses are starting to arrive! This week these little beauties have hit the shelf at Occhiali Newmarket

NEW ARRIVALS: Young Wills Collection for our Smaller Clients

2011-10-14T12:00:00.000+13:00

Occhiali Newmarket has just received our new collection for children and tweens, Young Wills.

"Young Wills are for boys and girls who love retro mixed with colour. They are streetwise when it comes to fashion and are not afraid to be individuals and to express themselves.

They are style gurus of the future, creating their own look rather than having it created for them. Young Wills wearers are the future when it comes to promoting fashion eyewear and facial accessories." - Robert William Morris

AS SEEN ON: Barton Perrira

2011-10-07T17:10:00.000+13:00

Proudly showcased by Giovanni Robisi and worn by the likes of Brad Pitt and Adrian Grenier, the Barton Perreira sunglasses are made for the discerning man. Expertly combining style and superb craftsmanship Barton Perreira have established themselves as a leader in the luxury eyewear market by blending revolutionary technology with unsurpassed craftsmanship’s and ingenious design. This is a range Occhiali is very proud to stock.

Barton Perreira frames are not mass-produced. The eyewear is handmade by skilled artisans, in limited quantities making each piece as exclusive and distinctive as the wearer.

2011 Barton Perreira: Interview with Giovanni Ribisi from Barton Perreira on Vimeo.

SPECIAL: RNZFB Special - Donate your Old Glasses & get $50 Off New Ones.....

2011-10-01T16:58:00.000+13:00

The Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind is a organisation Occhiali is proud to support. So for October 2011 to raise funds for Blind Week, Occhiali are donating $1.00 from every comprehensive eye exam done to them. This will help the RNZFB with their support of visually impaired New Zealanders.

We also want to raise awareness of VOSO (Volunteer Ophthalmic Services Overseas) who provide eyecare and second hand eyewear to those in need in the pacific. For the month of October if you bring in an old pair of glasses that you no longer wear we'll pass them on to VOSO and give you a $50 voucher to use on your next pair of glasses from Occhiali.

Blind Week this year is October 25th - 31st and to find out other ways you can get involved, including the Bake a Difference Details, visit the Foundations Website.

SPECIAL: Cashback Vouchers with Cibavision Contact Lenses

2011-09-30T15:57:00.002+13:00

The lovely people at Cibavision New Zealand are giving our clients cashback when they wear Cibavision Contact Lenses. This is a limited time offer so get in quick.

NEW ARRIVALS: COLAB Sunglasses

2011-09-29T16:52:00.000+13:00

The new bits from COLAB have arrived. My picks are the Biggie, the Entrepreneur and the Invisibles. The latter may go perfectly with the outfit I have planned for my friend's December wedding as well as weekends in the sun before and after that!

EYE HEALTH: Glaucoma Infomation Evening

2011-09-29T16:29:00.000+13:00

The lovely people at GlaucomaNZ are holding a free information meeting about glaucoma. The talk by Dr Jo Koppens will cover a wide range of eye health and glaucoma issues, and also allow time for questions.

Channel View Lounge

Mary Thomas Centre

3 Gibbons Rd, Takapuna

Saturday November 5th

10am - 11.30am

AWARD SEASON: LA Eyeworks Nominated

2011-09-27T08:31:00.000+13:00

We'll done LA Eyeworks on their nomination for the Silmo d'Or awards in Paris this Thursday night. We love the nominated frame "Rialto" which is part of the just released new styles.

NEW ARRIVALS: Agent Provocateur Sunglasses

2011-09-24T14:15:00.000+12:00

Now here's a new arrival to Occhiali, and New Zealand, that the ladies at Occhiali are very very excited about: AGENT PROVOCATEUR

In collaboration with Linda Farrow, the luxury lingerie brand Agent Provocateur has just launched a collection of sunglasses. Each frame in the beautifully made women's collection bears a cheeky name like "Desire Me", "Fly Me", and my personal favorite, the "Worship Me".

The packaging and case is also to die for.

The sunglasses range is priced a $575 but be in quick as the stock is limited.

TRENDS: Great Paul Smith Styling

2011-09-24T11:56:00.000+12:00

At Paul Smiths Runway Show the girls were looking great in there mens style shirts and great eyewear!

TRENDS: Fendi Spring RTW 2012

2011-09-24T11:08:00.001+12:00

Fendi's Spring 2012 Runway show was on this week and the sunglasses were still nice and large, and in lovely colours. My fave being the purple......

COMING SOON: Kirk Originals 2012

2011-09-22T12:33:00.000+12:00

The Eyewear Trade show that we wish we were going to is Silmo, in Paris, next week. One of our favourite brands Kirk Originals is launching their new Beam and Sunbeam Collections.

We've just had a sneak preview of these beautiful frames, that keep with the trend of bigger eyewear.

We've always loved the craftsmanship behind this range and it seems EyeWearGlasses is a fan too as they had this to say:

"These specs look amazing; but technically they're brilliant too. They're made of acrylic. Kirk Originals has been working on these for more than a decade and while the UK designer has been using acrylic for a while now in the temples, this is the first time it's made the front of this material too."

We can't wait to see them in this part of the world.

EYE HEALTH: Not Rubbing Your Contact Lenses?

2011-09-20T14:10:00.000+12:00

If you wear monthly or fortnightly disposable contact lenses optometrists have long recommended you rub them to clean them to remove the debris that sticks to them during the day. This helps keep them cleaner so you see better and also have healthier eyes.

A recent study reported on comparative anti-microbial efficacy of three regimens using three different "No-Rub" multipurpose solutions on three different soft lens materials. The three regimens were: 1) no rub, no rinse; 2) rinse only; and 3) rub and rinse. Not surprisingly, the rub and rinse regimen was most effective for all solutions and all materials.

Zhu H, Bandara MB, Vijay AK, et al. Importance of Rub and Rinse in Use of Multipurpose Contact Lens Solution. Optom Vis Sci. 2011; 88(8): 967-972.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Midnight Youth at the Power Station

2011-09-20T12:02:00.000+12:00

Jeremy Redmore from Midnight Youth has been looking great in his LA Eyeworks ALTO frame.

They've just announced a concert in Auckland so make sure you get along.

Friday 28th October at the Power Station

NEW ARRIVALS: Etnia Barcelona Optical Eyewear

2011-09-11T16:30:00.000+12:00

The next new arrival I want to talk about is Etnia Barcelona.

This independent brand of eyewear collection focuses on color, design, comfort, value and quality. What differentiates them from other collections are the unique acetate colors and textures they have created.

The Etnia acetate is produced by mixing pulverized cotton and acetone to create a paste, color is added using various pressing processes, then cured, cut and laminated, then set in molds where they are pressed into block form and aged for a period of 12 weeks. When these blocks are removed from the molds they are cut to the desired measurement. From these acetate sheets we make our plastic frame fronts and temples. (Acetate is the only plastic that is not petroleum base it is mostly cotton based)

NEW ARRIVALS: Sass & Bide

2011-09-09T15:58:00.002+12:00

One more new arrival update for today......the Sass & Bide has arrived and is almost on the shelves!

NEW ARRIVALS: Chloe Optical Eyewear

2011-09-09T13:42:00.000+12:00

As I mentioned yesterday it's a big month for new arrivals and the new Chloe is here! My new arrival favourite for Friday is this little Chloe number

NEW ARRIVALS: Cheap Monday

2011-09-08T16:57:00.000+12:00

September is going to be a big month for new arrivals at Occhiali. The first cab off the rank is the collection of Cheap Monday Eyewear.

This is a newbie for Occhiali as our head buyer Lynne fell in love with this interesting eyewear collection that pushes the boundaries of eyewear.

The Cheap Monday "Open Your Third Eye" Collection is a unisex collection that pulls “style of the 50’s, the shameless 60’s & the colorful 70’s.” together. The colors pull these far from the classic but do bring something fresh to the eyewear market.

In keeping with the Cheap Monday philosophy the "Clairvoyant" collection offers the latest eyewear fashion trends for young people, at one low price. It been a hit with the press worldwide and in is now available with Occhiali in New Zealand.

Cheap Monday say "Clairvoyant is a free ride on an exclusive roller coaster that takes you through the looking-glass and into the next dimension. Open your third eye and experience new colours and worlds beyond. Deepen your perception. Everyone's a psychic. Look into the future with fresh eyes! It all makes sense when looking good. And everyone looks good. Clairvoyant."

NEW ARRIVALS: COLAB Eyewear

2011-09-08T12:20:00.001+12:00

COLAB has just shown us the great new imaging they've done for Timba Smits' XRAY's and WOODEN TOYS sunglasses. To match Timba Smits retro-sci-fi take on eyewear they asked Jake Terrey to shoot the campaign in the motorcycle studio at Deus Ex Machina.

COMING SOON: Sass & Bide

2011-09-06T12:41:00.000+12:00

The new season releases from Sass & Bide are due in store in September. This means both the new sunglasses and, a first for Occhiali, the new optical Eyewear.............we can't wait!

NEW ARRIVALS: The Ksubi Alkes is Here!

2011-08-31T12:01:00.000+12:00

The new release from Ksubi, THE ALKES, has arrived! This is truly individual eyewear and comes in black and navy....

While we're talking Ksubi my other favourite from the new collection is the CHI CYG......

NEW ARRIVALS: New Season Gucci, Dior, Marc Jacobs, Dior Homme & Balenciaga has arrived!

2011-08-26T13:17:00.000+12:00

The new season eyewear releases from Gucci, Dior & Dior Homme, Marc Jacobs and Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Balenciaga, have all arrived and are amazing.

My favourites for girls are....

These Balenciaga Styles

This Marc by Marc Jacobs

For guys.....

This Dior Homme

And this Gucci

It's a very good time to come and play with some new styles.

COLLECTION PREVIEW DAYS: LA Eyeworks is coming to Town

2011-08-25T12:07:00.000+12:00

The full eyewear collection from LA Eyeworks, including their FICTION range, is coming to Auckland so Occhiali has it in store for your viewing pleasure on these dates:

Occhiali Ponsonby

Friday September 2nd

10am - 5pm

Saturday September 3rd

10am - 3.30pm

Occhiali Newmarket

Sunday September 4th

12.30pm - 3.30pm

AS SEEN IN: Eyewear from Occhiali in Express Mag

2011-08-25T11:18:00.000+12:00

Stylist Gil Navas-Cotte has just used some of our lovely Cutler and Gross & LA Eyeworks sunglasses and optical eyewear in Express Magazine.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Mounu Island, Tonga

2011-08-17T13:58:00.000+12:00

My recent trip to Mounu Island Resort was simply wonderful! It was just the tropical get away I had hoped for, and 6 nights was the perfect length stay (although I would have even been content with just 4).

Their international airport is fairly small, and basic. Their domestic airport however, is another story! Think (old) classroom sized, with a wall cut out where they dump your luggage. We had a fairly lengthy wait between flights, and went into 'town'. We wouldn't bother doing that again!

Mounu is a Tongan island, 25 minutes from Vava'u by boat. We found the island by typing in "private" and "Tonga" into Google. We were going close to school holidays, and didn't want to share our fun with kids!

The island itself is owned by a Kiwi couple, Alan and Lynne, with the help of their daughter, Kirsty (a Ponsonby local when she's back in NZ) and a couple of local Tongan staff. It is comprised of 4 Fales (traditional island housing), which allow for 2 guests each. The island is run as Eco-friendly as possible with solar powered lighting and heating.

During our time there, we consumed a lot of food! I'm quite sure I've eaten my fresh seafood quota for the rest of the year! It was all delicious! Imagine 2 or 3 courses at every meal, all accompanied by hot, fresh bread rolls and the freshest produce! On the way back to NZ, they weighed us at check in.....yup, we had certainly put on a kilo or two!

One thing that sets Tonga apart as a holiday destination, is that they are the only country in the world where you are able to swim with Humpback whales! This was a truly incredible experience! In the middle of the deepest, bluest ocean, you are instructed to 'get in' (with only your flippers and snorkel). A group of 4, plus our guide swam on the surface for 10 or so minutes while the 2 whales sat at the bottom. They eventually come up to breathe again, and as they gracefully rise to the surface it is as if you are literally about to be on top of them! To be that close to such creatures magnificent creatures was awesome (in the true sense of the word)!

We were also taken to several spots by boat, to snorkel! Beautiful reefs, and very colourful fish!

When we weren't eating or swimming with whales, we spent the long, sunny days reading on our deck chairs with a drink in hand, or playing a fierce game of scrabble! (There is a library and games room at your disposal.)

This is a holiday experience that I will continue to recommend to everyone! We really felt like we were on island time! We switched off our phones (although they do have WiFi for all you technology-addicts) and truly just relaxed!

I can't wait to go back!

http://www.mounuisland.com/

AS SEEN ON: Kaenon on Mountain Bikers Alex Grant & Marshall Eames

2011-08-16T15:45:00.000+12:00

Mountain Bikers Alex Grant and Marshall Eames charged down the mountain at the infamous Downieville Classic with their Kaenon Kore Performance line staple, Kore Black C28, sunglasses.

AS SEEN ON: Brad Pitt in Barton Perreira Sunglasses

2011-08-16T08:22:00.000+12:00

NEW ARRIVALS: Lacoste Optical Eyewear

2011-08-11T13:09:00.000+12:00

We've just received the new optical eyewear collection from Lacoste. It's just reached the shelves so come in to have a play with the great styles, which start at $280.

CLIENT OPINIONS: Occupational Lenses

2011-08-07T16:52:00.000+12:00

For those who need reading glasses, we opticians & optometrists at Occhiali, have recommended our clients look at the option of occupational lenses for a while now.

These give a greater range of near vision than basic reading glasses, making vision, and life, easier for visual tasks such as computer work, cooking, or simply talking to friends or colleagues across tables.

The most technologically advanced occupational lens is the Workstyle lens from Hoya. We've just had a client at our Newmarket store have a Workstyle lens in one frame and a classic occupational in the other. The frame for both is the same, being a great Paul Smith, but his feeback is that the Workstyle lenses feels the most natural, giving him great, clear and comfortable near and intermediate vision.

To see if this lens would suit you pop in store to talk to one of our Opticians or have a look at the Hoya Website

NEW ARRIVALS: MOSCOT ORIGINALS

2011-08-07T14:43:00.000+12:00

We've just had a new shipment from New York of MOSCOT ORIGINALS. I've just finished putting it on the shelf and my favourite is the Yukel.

But the Lemtosh also has a few fans, including Mr Depp, Michelle Williams and Geoff Goldblum

AS SEEN IN: L.A. Eyeworks on Vogue.com

2011-08-02T18:58:00.000+12:00

The lovely Magpie frame from L.A. Eyeworks arrived in store last week and it's just been featured on Vogue.com

SALE: Last Days.....

2011-07-29T13:19:00.000+12:00

The annual Occhiali Sunglass Sale ends on July 31st so you only have a couple more days to get some great specials as we've reduced prices even more and there are some great styles left, including 2011 collections.

All Sass & Bide Sunglasses

Were $385

Now $100

All Adidas Sunglasses

Were $200

Now $70

All Shilouette Sunglasses

Were $250

Now $85

All Tom Ford, Cutler & Gross, Roberto Cavalli, Fendi and Chloe Sunglasses

30% Off

All Kate Sylvester Sunglasses

Were $277

Now $60

Thursday Sale Favourites

2011-07-14T16:07:00.000+12:00

More sale stock is up and my picks are from Cutler & Gross, Barton Perriera and Sass & Bide

AS SEEN IN: Tom Ford in August Vogue

2011-07-14T15:40:00.000+12:00

I've just spotted this great Cat's Eye Sunglass from Tom Ford in August's Australian Vogue.....This style has been seen on a lot of famous ladies recently, including Rhianna & Scarlett Johansson.

I also happen to know that the beautiful cream version is on sale at 30% off!

Thursday Sale Favourites

2011-07-07T13:15:00.000+12:00

I've just come to the Newmarket Store and they still have some great sunglasses in their sale stock!

My pick for guys: Tom Ford Classic Aviators

RRP $580 NOW $200

My pick for girls: The Limited Edition Jackie O Nina Ricci's

RRP $574 NOW $250

SALE: Loving the Sass & Bide Stock

2011-07-06T13:24:00.000+12:00

We're really liking the Sass & Bide Sale stock, here's a peak at some of the styles. They were $385 and are now all $150!

AS SEEN IN: Tom Ford in Australian Bazzar

2011-07-06T13:04:00.000+12:00

It was nice to see New Season Tom Ford Optical Eyewear in August's Harpers Bazzar Winter Top 50!

OCCHIALI'S SUNGLASS SALE HAS BEGUN!

2011-07-04T20:14:00.000+12:00

AS SEEN IN: COLAB Eyewear.......in a lot of spots recently

2011-06-28T13:40:00.000+12:00

The great limited edition optical eyewear and sunglasses keep popping up in magazines recently. Here's a few places we've spotted......

Australian Mens Style: The Kill Pixie Entrepreneurs Optical Frame

Vogue.com: Summer Getaway Special featured Corbu, which we're told is almost sold out world wide.

Cleo: Daylighters in Green

NEW ARRIVALS: New Kirk Originals

2011-06-25T11:41:00.000+12:00

The new pieces from Kirk Originals have just arrived in store to brighten up our winters days.

SPECIAL: Buy Three and Get One Free on selected boxes of Coopervision Contact Lenses

2011-06-25T11:27:00.000+12:00

Coopervision New Zealand has a new winter special on their contact lenses: get one box free when you buy three.

NEW ARRIVALS: Dior Optical from the "Le Marquises" Collection

2011-06-24T13:32:00.000+12:00

The new from the Dior "Le Marquises" Collection are on the shelf and looking lovely, as are the new Dior Homme, for the boys.

AS SEEN ON: New L.A. Eyeworks on

2011-06-23T12:57:00.000+12:00

While they're home in Auckland working on their new album, Midnight Youth's lead singer Jeremy Redmore as come in to update his glasses.

What do you think of the new looks from L.A. Eyeworks?

NEW ARRIVALS: Ksubi Optical Eyewear

2011-06-19T12:47:00.000+12:00

We've just got a nice new handful of pieces from Ksubi.

NEW ARRIVALS: Coral Mazlin Eyewear New Arrivals

2011-06-17T17:11:00.000+12:00

We've just had the new colours and styles from the Coral Mazlin Eyewear Collection. They're so new they don't feature in the online catalogue yet so here's a small selection of our favourites:

COMPETITION: Win a Trip to Vegas with Purevision2 Contact Lenses

2011-06-17T17:06:00.000+12:00

Bausch & Lomb are currently running a promotion for their great Purevision2 Contact Lens. Purchase two boxes and go into the draw to win a Trip to Las Vegas, valued at $8,850.

Competition Ends July 31st 2011.

For more info click here

NEW ARRIVALS: Cutler & Gross AW 2011

2011-06-10T14:25:00.000+12:00

We're all very excited here at Occhiali that the new Cutler & Gross Eyewear has arrived from London! It's just gone on the shelves.

AS SEEN IN: Occhiali Optical in the Weekend Hearld

2011-06-10T12:58:00.000+12:00

Did anyone spot Gill South's article, Optically Challenged, in the weekend Hearld? We were pleased to get a good mention.

AS SEEN ON: Katie Holmes in Foxley

2011-06-03T12:23:00.000+12:00

Foxley is one of our favourite styles from the New Season's Paul Smith Collection so it's nice to see it looking so good on Katie.

AS SEEN IN: Paul Smith, COLAB, Tom Ford & Ksubi in Mens Style AW 2011

2011-06-02T11:57:00.000+12:00

It's nice to see Australian Mens Style Magazine featuring a lot of our current optical eyewear stock!

EYE HEALTH: Free Glaucoma Presentation

2011-06-01T13:01:00.000+12:00

If you'd like to know more about the eye disease glaucoma, pop along to the free presentation from Glaucoma NZ. Glaucoma Specialist and Neuro-ophthalmologist Prof. Helen Danesh-Meyer will be speaking and she's always a great presenter.

Alexandra Park Function Centre

Greenlane Road West

Gate B

Rutherford Room

Level Two

Saturday July 9th 2011

10.00am - 11.30am

Learn more about Glaucoma and as many ask questions as you like.

www.glaucoma.org.nz/GNZ-News/Public-Meetings.asp

AS SEEN ON: Brad Pitt in Barton Perriera

2011-05-26T17:14:00.001+12:00

Brad Pitt is often one to be seen in eyewear from cutting edge eyewear companies, like IC! Berlin, so we're please to see him in our favourite new range, Barton Perriera.

NEW ARRIVALS: ProDesign Denmark Eyewear

2011-05-19T17:20:00.000+12:00

The new seasons releases from ProDesign Denmark have just arrived.

AS SEEN ON: Tinie Tempah in Cutler & Gross

2011-05-19T10:33:00.000+12:00

We love Cutler & Gross Eyewear and they've just sent us this little update......

"Having dominated last summer’s UK radioplay and festivals with his breakout smash hit “Pass Out”, Tinie Tempah continues to have a great year. Whether it’s storming the Brits and scooping British Breakthrough Act and Best Single, or performing at this year’s Cochella festival in the US, where his popularity is growing rapidly, Tempah’s now trademark Cutler and Gross frames are as common a feature as his microphone!"

Although loyal to his 0772s in Black, Tempah has been featured in this month’s FHM in styles 0848 Black and 0772 Grad Brown Grain.

EYE HEALTH: Eyes & Make Up

2011-05-18T14:50:00.000+12:00

At Occhiali we're all for making your eyes look great with make up but we just wanted to share a few tips to keep your eyes healthy when you do wear make up from this month's Mivision Magazine:

Always wash your hands prior to applying make up or inserting contact lenses
Insert your contact lenses prior to applying make up
Avoid sharing make up or utensils with others, and don't use products designed for another part of the face for the eye area
Clean all make up applicator brushes and applicators by regularly washing them and drying thoroughly
Sharpen eye pencils every few days and use a tissue to wipe bacteria of the pencil tip before replacing the cover
Replace eye make up products every six months, and mascara every three months
If you get an infection dispose any products that came into contact with the eye around the time of the infection

AS SEEN IN: Tom Ford in Harpers Bazzar

2011-05-14T14:23:00.000+12:00

I've just spotted my favourite new seasons Tom Ford sunglass in June/July's Australian Harpers Bazzar.....do I really need another pair of black sunglasses? I think I just might.

COLLECTION PREVIEW DAYS: LA Eyeworks

2011-05-14T13:49:00.000+12:00

Our friends from LA Eyeworks are visiting soon with their great eyewear collection. If you'd like to see the complete range of colours and styles, including the newest releases, pop in to the stores on these days:

Occhiali Optical Ponsonby

Friday May 20th - Saturday May 21st

Occhiali Optical Newmarket

Sunday May 22nd

http://www.laeyeworks.com/

NEW ARRIVALS: More Barton Perreira

2011-05-14T13:41:00.000+12:00

We're really pleased that the new Barton Perreira beautifully made optical eyewear and sunglasses have arrived and are now on the shelves:

http://www.bartonperreira.com/

COLLECTION PREVIEW DAY: IC! Berlin & Kirk Originals

2011-05-12T17:55:00.000+12:00

The fun ranges from London and Berlin, Kirk Originals and IC! Berlin, are going to be in store soon. If you'd like the chance to see the new release's hot from the trade show in Milan pop in store on these days.....

Occhiali Newmarket

Tuesday May 17th

4-6pm

Occhiali Ponsonby

Wednesday May 18th

4-6pm

TRUNK SHOW: Anne et Valentin New Collection Preview

2011-05-06T11:48:00.000+12:00

One of our favourite french collections will be in the country this month so we can see the new release styles and colours. If you'd like a peak as well pop in to see the full collection on the dates below.

Occhiali Newmarket

Tuesday May 17th

4-6pm

Occhiali Ponsonby

Wednesday May 18th

4-6pm

NEW ARRIVALS: New Paul Smith Optical and more to come......

2011-05-06T11:29:00.000+12:00

We've just got a few new Paul Smith optical frames in store and as we've just seen the new samples there will be more getting delivered over the next 6 weeks!

COMING SOON: Lacoste Sunglasses

2011-04-26T20:32:00.001+12:00

We are really excited to announce that the new Sunglass Collection from Lacoste is due in store in May. It's a great collection with great shapes and colours, with styling classic for Lacoste, such as textures from their classic polo shirts.

EYE HEALTH: New Studies show what we've always recommended

2011-04-26T20:25:00.002+12:00

Another two recent studies have shown that contact lens wearers will have more complications (eye infections, irritation and inflammation) when they keep their contact lenses longer that the manufacturers' recommended replacement, and when contact lens wearers using multipurpose solution report to never/almost never rub and rinse their lenses, when compared with those who did this every night.

Be good to your eyes by getting rid of those contacts when your optometrist tells you to and rub those lenses to clean them.

1. Dumbleton KA, Woods CA, Jones LW, Fonn D. The relationship between compliance with lens replacement and contact lens-related problems in silicone hydrogel wearers. Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2011 Apr 12. [Epub ahead of print]2. Yeung KK, Forister JF, Forister EF. Chung MY, Han S, Weissman BA. Compliance with Soft Lens Replacement Schedules and Associated Contact Lens-Related Ocular Complications: The UCLA Contact Lens Study. Optometry. 2010 Nov; 81(11): 598-607

EASTER HOURS

2011-04-21T14:00:00.000+12:00

Most of us are taking a break for Easter & Anzac Day so here are our hours for the next few days.

Occhiali Ponsonby

Friday 22nd - Monday 25th

Closed

Occhiali Newmarket

Friday 22nd

Closed

Saturday 23rd

10am-5pm

Sunday 24th - Monday 25th

Closed

Normal Hours Resume Tuesday April 26th

AS SEEN IN: LA Eyeworks FICTION DUB in GQ Magazine

2011-04-21T12:09:00.000+12:00

Modern Family's Ty Burrell has just been in the March Issue of GQ looking great in one of our favourite frames, Dub from the LA Eyeworks Fiction Collection.

AS SEEN IN: Lovely LaFont Feature in Lyf Magazine

2011-04-20T15:29:00.000+12:00

LYF Magazine has just done a nice feature on LaFont Eyewear. We've also just seen the new seasons releases so they'll be in store from May......

NEW ARRIVALS: Marc Jacobs & Marc by Marc Jacobs Optical Eyewear

2011-04-14T15:42:00.001+12:00

We've just got the new seasons pieces from Marc Jacobs and Marc by Marc Jacobs Collections.

MARC JACOBS

Refined vintage shapes, chic details and elegant colour offerings are just some of the elements that culminate the new Marc Jacobs eyewear collection. The “must-have” models of the new season feature a variety of sophisticated tonal and glitter effects as well as unique iconic embellishments. Also included are interesting frame silhouettes with colourful appeal which underscores the designer’s unmistakeable style.

Our favourite from the Marc Jacobs Collection is this lovely one.It's an elegant cat eye optical frame shape that provides vintage appeal and colour contrast.

MARC BY MARC JACOBS

Complete with vintage design, contemporary style, original colours and iconic embellishments, the Marc By Marc Jacobs’ new collection of sunglasses and optical frames attracts attention with its modern and innovative spirit.

Retro-inspired shapes, combined with a young and lively sensibility, set the tone for this colourful collection. These new styles set the trend for next season, with oversized shapes and playful cat eye silhouettes. The iconic brand motifs are unmistakable from the star texture and multi-colour stripes to small visible screws, all of which make for a highly modern appeal. The new optical frames offer a “geek-chic” flair with contrasting screws and coloured stripes on the temples.

SPECIAL: $50 Stationary Voucher with Coopervision Contact Lenses

2011-04-14T13:34:00.002+12:00

Coopervision New Zealand are currently offering a little bonus when you buy six months supply of their great Biofinity, Avaria or Proclear 1 Day Lenses. You'll recieve a $50 stationary voucher!

Offer Ends May 2011

NEW ARRIVALS: Balenciaga Optical Eyewear

2011-04-13T14:51:00.000+12:00

SPRING/SUMMER 2011 BALENCIAGA EYEWEAR COLLECTION
The new Balenciaga eyewear collection has just arrived in store! It expresses a contemporary, sophisticated, deliberately pure and innovative style. The emphasis of the new Spring/Summer 2011 collection is on the materials, which are technical, modern, unusual and luxurious. In line with the code of the brand, the new Balenciaga eyewear design is original and timeless all in one. Modernity is associated with the need for quality and rigourousness.

AS SEEN ON: Anne Hathaway looking very on trend

2011-04-12T08:46:00.000+12:00

InStyle Magazine's "Look of the Day" has just featured Anne Hathaway wearing very on trend oversized optical eyewear.

Barton Perrira Sintra is one of our current favourite takes on this look

AS SEEN IN: Ksubi Eyewear in Renegade House

2011-04-11T21:13:00.000+12:00

Online Magazine Renegade House has just done a bit of styling using great Ksubi Eyewear......

TRUNK SHOW: Paul Smith New Seasons Releases.....Coming Soon

2011-04-08T15:38:00.000+12:00

The complete Paul Smith Eyewear Collection is about to visit our shores so we can choose what new season's optical eyewear and sunglasses we want........... If you'd like to have the chance to see the complete collection just pop into the store on the days below:

Occhiali Newmarket

Saturday April 30th

10am - 5pm

Occhiali Ponsonby

Thursday May 5th

9am - 5.15pm

Make any purchase of Paul Smith on one of the viewing days and you will receive one of the new biodegradable paper wallets from Paul Smith.* (while stocks last....so be in quick!)