With summer only a heartbeat away, what exotic, sun-splashed paradise do I dream of visiting? Well, to be honest…to me, the Brighton Collectibles store I work in at Huebner Oaks in San Antonio is about the closest thing to paradise that I’ve experienced. Not only have I found my place under the sun – when I arrive in the morning wearing my Brighton A Scroll in the Park Sunglasses, I already feel like a jet-setter – happy where I’ve landed.

This oversized (yet-never-overpowering) frame flatters every face shape and instantly says

glamour. And the exquisite details turn heads everywhere I go. To give the black frame a double layer of chic-ness, a Brighton designer lined it with creamy-colored ivory. And do you notice how the silver scrolled temple hardware curves around the plastic temples? Before I worked at Brighton Collectibles, I never realized that it takes the world’s most highly skilled eyewear artisans to perfectly craft Brighton’s frames, like this favorite of mine. Even the plastic itself is the finest. At a seminar, I learned that the plastic is made in Italy – it’s the same extraordinary quality you see in those Euro designer frames that cost many times the price of Brighton’s Sunglasses. (At just $60 to $75 a pair, it’s lots easier to have a closet full of fabulous Brighton styles!)

Just imagine, creating a wardrobe of frames to suit your outfit or mood – whether it’s classic, dressy, sporty, elegant or whimsical. The decorative designs-you-just-won’t-find-anywhere-else were envisioned by Brighton long before other brands began to get creative and – ingeniously – they match elements in Brighton jewelry collections. Plus, coming from a practical perspective, it feels good knowing that, unlike many other brands, Brighton Sunglasses protect your eyes with full spectrum UV protection.

My girlfriend Jessie says that “life feels rosy” when she wears her Rose Bud Sunglasses, with rose motifs that are etched into a contrasting under layer, so the color peeks through the frame and creates a breathtaking “stained glass” effect. One of my favorite customers, Jessica, is inseparable from her Central Park Sunglasses – the two-toned metal accents go with everything in her wardrobe, including her Central Park Jewelry and Tucker shoes.

As I mentioned before, I may not be the leading traveler among Brighton fans, but what about you? If you are…our boss Jerry Kohl, the owner of Brighton, has some pretty far-sighted ideas for romantic getaway trips, and right now he’s giving away 9 spectacular vacation prizes. Just try on a pair of Brighton sunglasses, and you’ll be entered to win a trip for two to Hawaii, Cancun or Scottsdale, Arizona!

As for me, right now I’m content at Brighton Collectibles here in Texas – because, by keeping my eyes and ears open – I keep in touch with a whole world of inspiring stories about the creativity, care and passion that goes into Brighton products.

Paradise is open to all kinds
of hearts. Pierre Jean de Beranger