Designer Frames Available at 30-40% Discount

Midwestern University is inviting the community to visit the state-of-the-art Midwestern University Eye Institute at 19379 North 59^th Avenue in Glendale on Tuesday, September 13^th, for the opportunity to purchase designer eyewear at a significant discount.

Glasses and sunglasses frames designed by Michael Ryen, Tura, Cinzia, and others will be discounted 30-40%* off of retail prices for the duration of the Designer Eyewear Show. Designer frames will be on display at the Eye Institute’s Optical Retail Center from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The Designer Eyewear Show is open to the public.

Attendees will also have the chance to meet the optometrists and take a tour of the brand-new 33,300-square-foot Eye Institute, which is one of Arizona’s most comprehensive ocular health clinics. The Eye Institute offers quality vision care for the entire family with standard rates at about half the usual costs. Specialty services available at the Eye Institute include glasses/contacts, low-vision and vision therapy, sports vision, pediatric care, and specialty testing and diagnosis.

Visit http://www.midwestern.edu/designer_eyewear_show.html for more details on this exciting opportunity. For more information about the Midwestern University Eye Institute, please call 623/537-6000 or visit http://www.mwuclinic.com.

(* Note: Discount does not apply to purchases made through insurance.)

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Midwestern University is a graduate degree-granting institution specializing in the health sciences with nine colleges and two campuses. The Illinois campus, located on a 105-acre site in Downers Grove, is home to over 2,300 students and four colleges: the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Chicago College of Pharmacy, the College of Health Sciences, and the College of Dental Medicine-Illinois.  The Arizona campus, located on a 144-acre site in Glendale, is home to over 2,800 students and five colleges: the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, the College of Pharmacy-Glendale, the College of Health Sciences, the College of Dental Medicine-Arizona, and the Arizona College of Optometry. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

The Photo Shoot for the Original “21 Taps” girls will be tomorrow, Sunday at Taps before opening at 10am. If you would like a chance to be in the casting call photo, displayed in the West Valley Magazine next month, for a casting call for the 2011 “21 Taps” Girls, email sfogelson@gmail.com for details on what to wear.

For the guys: we will still be shooting at 11am when the place opens if you want a ‘sneak peak’ at the Original “21 Taps” girls over THE BEST SUNDAY BLOODY MARY IN TOWN!!

What do you get when you combine hip and unique women’s apparel and jewelry, cool clubbing clothes for guys, and original, well priced home décor items all in one space? Bella Amie Boutique, of course!

This trendy one stop shop for fun fashion is the “new kid on the block” at the The Shops at Norterra located off of I-17 and Happy Valley Road. Bella Amie opened their doors for business on December 24th of 2009, so they were not able to take full advantage of the holiday rush. However, owners Heather and Jeremy Donathan were still pleased with the customer response and their brisk sales on the boutique’s first official day.

Bella Amie, an Italian and French expression which means “beautiful friends”, has an appealing Tuscan influenced décor with stone accents, bronze and crystal chandeliers and dark velvet drapes in the dressing room space. The apparel choices are a great mix of handpicked designers such as Velvet, Ella Moss, Young Fabulous & Broke, Pink Polk-a-dot, and moderately priced labels such as Live with Love, which features a high-end, boutique appeal without the high-end price tag. The great selection of Michael Star tees are one of the boutique’s best sellers because of the fabulous fit and versatility, at an affordable price. Another customer favorite is the ample selection of designer jeans such as True Religion, 7 for all mankind, Antiq Denim, Joe’s Jeans, We the People, and Heather’s personal favorite, Hudson jeans. Co-owner Jeremy Donathan made sure to include a tempting street chic collection for guys, including labels such as MEK jeans, Roar and Affliction. Apart from the apparel, they also present home décor items including unique frames, wine tubs and wine toppers and some charming gift items that are custom made by local artists. Speaking of local designers, Heather Donathan stocks her signature clothing line Heatherville in the shop. Her unique T-shirt and hat line are embellished with Swarovski crystals and feature one-of-a- kind graphic designs.

The value of shopping in a smaller, individually owned boutique like Bella Amie is derived from the outstanding customer service you can count on receiving. Heather, or one of her dedicated employees, is excited to help clientele walk out of the boutique completely satisfied with their shopping experience. “We strive to assist our customers in finding the perfect piece that fits their personality and taste”, says Donathan. “We want this to be a great little neighborhood boutique with regular customers who trust in our experience and knowledge of fashion.”

Visit Bella Amie Boutique located in The Shops at Norterra, 2480 W. Happy Valley Road, Suite 1203 (623) 581-0333, bellaamie.com

For questions, comments or tips in regards to fashion, e-mail Nancy at nancy.wvfashion@live.com