The first time I saw a pair of Dior So Real sunglasses in real life was at the Merivale Optometric Centre. I walked in…and there they were, staring me in the face like a mirage in the desert! The Holy Grail of sunglasses…in a myriad of colours. As I dropped to my knees and thanked God that this optometric showroom existed, I marvelled at how many places I’d travelled to and had been unable to locate a pair of these wildly covetable shades. Holts in Toronto, Holts in Montreal, Selfridges in London, countless sunglass stores all over, they were SOLD OUT. And it’s understandable. Every celebrity and fashion editor worth her weight in designer sunglasses was sporting them.
Dr. Joelle Zagury, an optometrist at the Merivale Optometric Centre, a stylish lady with her finger on the pulse of what’s uber current, stocked the showroom with these sunnies. A stylish and witty Montrealer, Joelle is the type of person you want to be friends with. The first time I met her, I liked her instantly. Her fun sense of humour, the stylish clothing, the interesting eye facts that she drops on you that make you put down your eye-ruining iPhone immediately – she was my type of people. She likened herself to a “quiet nerd”, and I bellowed in laughter as this classy optometrist was sporting gold glitter Chiara Ferragni “Flirting” flats. Some “nerd”! I was dually impressed as I looked around noting that the clinic specializes in covetable eyewear from the likes of Céline Paris, Dior Paris, Caroline Abram, Jimmy Choo, Fendi, some hard-to-find Raybans out there and more. Dr. Zagury ensures that the stock leaves you wanting everything.
On October 27, 2016, Merivale Optometric Centre will be hosting Les Parisiens Ladies Night – a chic event benefitting Canadian Guide Dogs For The Blind. Invitees will be treated delicious French nibblies and wine while shopping the most stylish frames available in Ottawa – at exclusive discounts too!
I’m thrilled to attend this event and support this noble charity which provides Canadians with greater mobility and independence through the use of professionally trained guide and mobility assistance dogs. A good friend of mine fostered a puppy from Canadian Guide Dogs For The Blind and not only was “King” one of the cutest puppies ever, he was smart as a whip.
So, I extend this invite out to you all and hope to see you on October 27th from 4-8pm! Please RSVP to info@merivale.net. Come view the extensive Caroline Abram and Dior Paris eyewear and treat yourself to a great pair of eyeglasses or sunglasses…or in my case, BOTH.
Happy Shopping!
Dominique is a Canadian-based fashion and beauty influencer with a strong voice in Ottawa’s black community. Since launching her blog Style Domination in 2015, she has amassed a global fanbase. Dominique shares her life through beautiful imagery and compelling story-telling that speaks to her fans on a personal level. She’s been featured in The Guardian, Flare, The Kit and Cityline. She also hosts events for Dress for Success, the Gem Conference, and has been named a United Way Person 2 Know for the past three years.
Wow, all these sunnies are so awesome — it’s hard to pick a favorite. I think you look fab in the second pair though. So happy to have found your blog!
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Thanks for your kind words! I love the second pair too. Who am I kidding? I love them all!
love the sunnies!!
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Thank you!!!
Thanks for inviting us to this event! You picked out so many cute frames to share in this post. My favourite has to be the Caroline Abram. They look so chic. This is a great event to be a part of.
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You’re welcome, Lian! I’m excited to see you! Those Caroline Abram’s were picked for my by Dr. Zagury. She has fantastic tasted! I think you’ll really enjoy the event and awesome sales!
Love your sunnies, especially the last one. But they all look good on you. X
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Too sweet. Thank you! Love the last ones too.
It is SO hard to choose a fave pair! I think the metallic silver are my first choice though! They’re all gorgeous!
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Ooooh! I’m with you! I think the metallic silver Dior’s are my fave too! Thanks for checking out my post!
Great sunnies! You look fabulous in them! The metallic silver are awesome – love them!
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Thank you, my dear! While I love them all, I think those are my favourites too!