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Fabulous new frames at Specs Optical Minneapolis

Published on November 23, 2009 in SPECS OPTICAL NEWS. Closed Tags: , , , , , , , , .

Hello friends of Specs Optical. Here is the latest and greatest of the season.

Fresh from Henrik Orgreen’s airplane hanger, aviation inspired frames harking back to the glory days of flight. Take off with the Panther, Mercury, Wolf and other sortees.

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Bevel has payed homage to the Gloved One himself, Michael Jackson. You’ll be standing on your toes with Beat it, P.Y.T., Billie Jean and lets not forget Thriller. Ah ah ah ahhh.

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Our Parisian friends at Francis Klein have out done themselves again by romancing us with a stellar collection that features hand – set crystals, enamel flowers colored rivets, hand etching and painting. Be sure to check out Tatia, Tina and Camille.  Tres chic!

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Don’t check that beret just yet, Anne et Valentine from the south of France have wowed us with Silver inlay. This just goes to show you that true love is more than skin deep. You will fall in love with the Poete, Plume and Patty.

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Make sure you visit us at Specs Optical soon to get the best selection of these and many of the other fabulous frames from around the world that we carry.

Nancy Krant | Tiger Beat Questionnaire

Published on November 19, 2009 in SPECS OPTICAL NEWS. Closed Tags: , , , , , , , .
Nancy Krant

Nancy Krant

In 1967, the editors of Tiger Beat magazine devised a set of questions for the Monkees. Now SPECS OPTICAL puts them to you. Visit SPECS OPTICAL on Facebook to share your questionnaire answers.

1. How would your mother describe you in one word? ENTERPRISING. (I ASKED HER.)

2. What is your favorite flower?
 PEONY.

3. What is the most insane question you’ve ever been asked?
 DO YOU HAVE THAT IN MY SIZE?

4. What word in the English language do you wish you had invented? YIKES!

5. Where would you like to live?
 COASTAL CONNECTICUT.

6. What is the first quote that comes to your mind?
 “TASTES LIKE MORE.”

7. What animal best describes the kind of girl (or boy) you’d be interested in?
 A CRAB.

8. What do you miss about your childhood?
 THE SMELLS OF FARM LIFE.

9. If you could change your name, what would you change it to? YAMA.

10. What is the main fault in your character?
 MY LACK OF FLEXIBILITY.

11. Who is your favorite historical figure?
 JOAN OF ARC.

12. Describe how you kiss in one word.
 SWEETLY.

13. If you met the right girl (right boy) today, would you propose tomorrow?
 ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!

14. What in the world do you least desire?
 BEING RUSHED.

15. Why do you think most girls (most boys) date you?
 DID ANYONE SAY I EVER DATED?

16. Finish this sentence: “Happiness is a thing called…”
 A DOG.

Andrew Losinger | Tiger Beat Questionnaire

Published on November 17, 2009 in SPECS OPTICAL NEWS. Closed Tags: , , , , , , , .
Andrew Losinger | Certified Optician

Andrew Losinger

In 1967, the editors of Tiger Beat magazine devised a set of questions for the Monkees. Now SPECS OPTICAL puts them to our staff member Andrew Losinger.

1. How would your mother describe you in one word? OVERDRAMATIC.

2. What is your favorite flower? GOLD MEDAL ALL-PURPOSE BLEACHED.

3. What is the most insane question you’ve ever been asked? “WHAT IS THAT MOVIE ‘ON TWO SCREENS’ ABOUT ?”

4. What word in the English language do you wish you had invented? BROUHAHA

5. Where would you like to live? IN A PINEAPPLE UNDER THE SEA.

6. What is the first quote that comes to your mind? “SOMETIMES YOU FEEL LIKE A NUT, SOMETIMES YOU DON’T.”

7. What animal best describes the kind of girl (or boy) you’d be interested in? A LAUGHING HYENA. THEY ALWAYS LOOK LIKE THEY’RE SMILING.

8. What do you miss about your childhood? LIVING WITHOUT A CARE IN THE WORLD.

9. If you could change your name, what would you change it to? CHARLES ZINCHARGE.

10. What is the main fault in your character? OVER-THINKING TO THE POINT OF EXHAUSTION.

11. Who is your favorite historical figure? MARIE ANTOINETTE – SHE LETS ME EAT CAKE.

12. Describe how you kiss in one word. FOCUSED.

13. If you met the right girl (right boy) today, would you propose tomorrow? PROBABLY NOT, MAYBE, I DON’T KNOW. WAIT…IT’S NOT EVEN LEGAL HERE, SO NO.

14. What in the world do you least desire? IMPATIENCE…OH, AND CROCS, UGH!

15. Why do you think most girls (most boys) date you? I’VE BEEN TOLD I HAVE A QUIET CONFIDENCE, AND MY SENSE OF HUMOR ( NOT-SO-QUIET).

16. Finish this sentence: “Happiness is a thing called…” THE GRANDE MINT MOCHA.

Visit SPECS OPTICAL on Facebook to share your questionnaire answers.

Specs Optical | Tiger Beat Questionnaire

Published on November 10, 2009 in SPECS OPTICAL NEWS. Closed Tags: , , , , .

Bill Murray's Tiger Beat Questionnaire

In 1967, the editors of Tiger Beat magazine devised a set of questions for the Monkees. Now SPECS OPTICAL puts them to you. Visit SPECS OPTICAL on Facebook to share your questionnaire answers.

1. How would your mother describe you in one word? TROUBLEMAKER.

2. What is your favorite flower? COLUMBINE.

3. What is the most insane question you’ve ever been asked? “BILL, CAN I ASK YOU A QUESTION?”

4. What word in the English language do you wish you had invented? BLUBBER.

5. Where would you like to live? ON THE DARK END OF THE STREET.

6. What is the first quote that comes to your mind? “SIT DOWN AND SHUT UP!” -VARIOUS

7. What animal best describes the kind of girl (or boy) you’d be interested in? WOUNDED DUCK.

8. What do you miss about your childhood? MY MOM AND DAD.

9. If you could change your name, what would you change it to? BILL  MURPHY.

10. What is the main fault in your character? CARING ABOUT OTHERS.

11. Who is your favorite historical figure? ABE LINCOLN OF ILLINOIS.

12. Describe how you kiss in one word. SEMI-SLOPPY. (IS THAT ONE WORD?)

13. If you met the right girl (right boy) today, would you propose tomorrow? I MET HER TWICE, PAL.

14. What in the world do you least desire? MY NEIGHBOR’S WIFE AND LAWN.

15. Why do you think most girls (most boys) date you? MORBID CURIOSITY.

16. Finish this sentence: “Happiness is a thing called…” FREEDOM.

Bill Murray’s Tiger Beat Questionnaire by Vogue magazine with photos by Mark Seliger. Visit Vogue.com.