Mothers Day Gifts from Southern Optical!

Are you looking for something special to get mom for Mothers Day this year? At Southern Optical Service of Nashville, we carry the most popular brands and stylish frames in our office.

Rachel Zoe said, "You can tell a lot about a woman by her sunnies".... and we want to make sure the special woman in your life is giving the right statement!

Do you have a hip mom? Angelina Jolie has an edgy, yet classically cool style so it is no surprise that her favorite shades are Ray-Ban.

Is your mom a classy lady like The Duchess of Cambridge? In this photo, she was rocking the Ray-Ban Wayfarer Folding Classic sunglasses with a tortoise frame.

Super chic and edgy like Gwen Stefani? Stylish mom of three Gwen has a variety of sunglasses in her closet. We love the fact that Stefani mixes up her look by wearing a variety of sunglasses, including cat-eyed, colorful and oversized. 

No matter what look your mom is going for, you are sure to find it at Southern Optical Services in Nashville. We carry every designer you could possibly want! 

Stop by and see us at 1916 Patterson St #104, Nashville, TN 37203. If you'd rather make an appointment, feel free to call us at 615-329-1731. 

Make sure to visit us HERE for special offers and discounts! Don't forget to LIKE us on Facebook! 

Eye Glass Storage Ideas

Are you one of those that has 20 pairs of sunglasses? It's a sickness, I tell you! My dresser is full of sunglasses, and I'm always trying to figure out what to do with them!

Here are some super cute storage ideas that can help you store and display your glasses!

1. Why not use an old picture frame? Just cut the ribbon of your choice, staple it to the back of the frame, and wah-lah! An oh-so-cute way to store your glasses safely!

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2. This is a nice little DIY project. A piece of reclaimed wood, some string, rubber, cords stretched across the board and how cool is this. Paint the boards, color coordinate with fun glasses from Southern Optical Service. 

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3. Super simple and cute! Use either a piece of fabric, vintage hankie, or whatever you prefer with a ribbon. Tack it to the wall and you have an adorable storage idea! 

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4. Old postcard display rack turned eyeglasses holder. Really, anything vintage makes a cool storage idea! 

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5. This might be my favorite! A veggie/fruit hanger used to display sunglasses! How awesome!

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Now that you have some super cute ideas of how to store your glasses, whether they be reading glasses or sunglasses, stop in Southern Optical Services in Nashville to pick up a new pair or two! We've been in business since 1969 so we have the experience to help you pick the right frames for your face! Give us a call today to set up an appointment at 615-329-1731. If you'd like to stop by and see our amazing selection of frames, feel free! We're located at 1916 Patterson Street #104 in Nashville! 

Be sure to visit us HERE to sign up for specials! Right now we're running a special where you can get 10% off your second pair of frames! Don't forget, LIKE us on Facebook! 

A Man's Guy To Eyewear

I know we always seem to focus on the ladies and their fashion; but what about men? They want to look stylish, too (Even if they do need a little help here and there!)!

Did you know that about 75% of Americans use some sort of vision correction? That means that more men than not have at least faced the possibility of wearing glasses. We should help them!

Should a man's glasses be noticeable? There's an idea that glasses need to be unobtrusive; that the thinnest wire frames possible try to make the glasses vanish into your face and remove them from the visual impression altogether.

The problem with this is... it's not really possible. You're still a man. And you still have glasses. Just now, you may have chosen a pair that don't look best on your face. On some, it may even take a strong profile and make it look less striking.  More modern fashions have embraced the idea of glasses as an expression of style the same as a necktie or a pocket square.  Shape and even color of frames can become a part of your visual identity.  And for most men that’s going to be the right choice, though like any accessory, it’s important to keep the glasses in their place.  They should complement your style, not define it.  A pair of glasses that’s the most memorable thing about it risks becoming a novelty rather than a stylish accent.

For help choosing the perfect frame for your face shape, visit Southern Optical Services in Nashville. We carry a wide variety of frames, brands and styles to fit your best look in reading glasses, vision correction, and prescription sunglasses.

Southern Optical Services is located at 1916 Patterson St #104 Nashville, TN 37203. To make an appointment, give us a call at 615-329-1731.

Be sure to visit us HERE for our special discounts! Also, don't forget to LIKE us on Facebook!