In this fast-paced world of fast food, drive-throughs, and one-hour service, Stylish Eyes, Inc., at 266D North Main Street in Kilmarnock, offers a completely different kind of service. Patricia Hudgins Prince, Optician and owner, believes her customers deserve more than one hour of her time when it comes to taking care of something as important as their eyesight.
Her trademark is the careful attention given to the selection and fitting of a vast array of eyewear she has available for every member of the family. From children's glasses to over-the-counter reading glasses, it's all available at Stylish Eyes. The reading glasses in particular, says Patricia, are very popular.
“They come with hand-painted frames and feature genuine Swarovski crystals. They're fun, and some people buy several pair to wear with different outfits,” she said.
Stylish Eyes also carries hand held magnifiers that sometimes help those with macular degeneration.
When it comes to glasses, there are many leading brands to choose from. You'll find Luxotica, Safilo, Cazal and Optital. Optital means, in particular, unusual shapes and new color effects. Thanks to research and design, advanced technologies and special metals, expert professionalism and constant quality control during the working stages, Optital glasses are synonymous with quality frames made entirely in Italy for your eyes only, created to set fashion trends. New frames will be arriving in mid-April.
With summer on the way, don't forget about sun glasses. Ray Ban and Costa Del Mar are two of the sought-after brands found at Stylish Eyes that local residents usually expect to find only in larger stores in the city.
Patricia has been in business since November 1989. Customer satisfaction, selection, the convenience of local service, and the availability of styles, colors and fashion are the keys to her success. She also goes the extra mile for her customers. Normal business hours are from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, but appointments are also available in the evenings, and even on weekends, for the added convenience of her customers.
But Stylish Eyes is more than just eyewear. Customers can also choose from casual and elegant costume jewelry and pocketbooks. The bags are so stunning and well made they are sometimes mistaken for Kate Spade, Coach and other leading designer brands.
“The bags make great gifts, or provide a nice pick-me-up for yourself,” Patricia said.
The jewelry selection is theme oriented, versatile and, above all else, unique. It provides another reason to stop in and see what trends are hot in the fashion world without traveling to Newport News, Richmond or beyond.
Stylish Eyes of Kilmarnock has proven that it is not necessary to travel long distances for eyewear, gifts, and the personal attention of a professional optician.
