Optician About Town

Embracing a new eyewear show. The Extraordinary Italian Eyewear Event

In the bustling and busy world of optical shows and grand exhibitions, there’s a new trend on the horizon, a hidden gem that reflects a different kind of charm and allure.
100% Ready

I am already feeling 100% full of anticipation for my first UK optical show. I will be flying halfway around the world to admire eyewear and explore new trends in vision care at 100% Optical, April 23rd -25th, 2022 in London. A live optical show has such a palpable energy,…
Vision Expo+ East 2021, Virtually there

Free Registration link to follow below Life has felt like it’s been standing still, suspended in a strange state of limbo, over the last 14 months since COVID restrictions took effect. Without the ability to travel, my feet have been firmly planted in my optical shop, while my passport collects…
Much to do about Missoni

Designer eyewear is usually the first introduction we have to a namesake fashion brand. How connected an optical collection is to the identity or heritage of the label varies. From deeply connected to completely void of brand characteristics, creating styles that are disconnected, showing nothing more than the brand name…
The EyeBall Palm Springs

When Work Feels More Like Play… Not all eyewear events are created equal. Some are massive industry powerhouses (looking at you, MIDO and Silmo), while others, like The EyeBall Palm Springs, redefine what an independent optical show can be. The EyeBall wasn’t just another trade event, it was a curated,…
Falling for 90’s Nostalgia

With a resurgence in 90’s style you will most definitely find me cringing and passing at the prospect of overalls and baby tees’, and low rise jeans being part of my wardrobe (even if I admittedly still own my original Tommy Hilfiger overalls…is it too early to call them vintage?). …
Viva LAS VEW

Vision Expo West 2021 is back! This is why I am excited to attend and why I feel safe attending.
Shielding Yourself From The Elements

The resurgence of shield style sunglasses is coming on strong. Full disclosure, when I saw shield sunglasses start to sneak into eyewear collections I was not initially prepared to re-accept the trend. It was a popular style nearly a decade ago when I started in the optical in and my…
Tortoiseshell & Turquoise

There are some things that fit together so perfectly. It could be an unexpected pairing that just works, like kettle corn, salty and sweet or one thing that you cannot think of without the other, fall and pumpkin spice. When I started working as an Optician nearly a decade ago,…
Mirroring Last Summer

Summertime always means I get to bring out my favorite denim shorts, sandals and sundresses. While I always find myself adding new sunglasses in preparation for the sunny season (any excuse right?!) for the second summer in a row I have had a staple pair of sunglasses in my eyeglass…