Designer Spotlight-Brighton

Growing up I always received little gifts from my aunt that she purchased at Brighton, one of her favorite stores to shop for accessories.  I could always spot a Brighton design because of its silver accents and heart shape decorations on their items…their own little trademark!  Launching their line of belts in 1991, Brighton has now become an accessory company selling small leather goods, watches, jewelry, home accessories, eye-wear and even luggage!  Their leather accessories, many of which are made of fine Italian leather, require as many as 140 individual manufacturing steps using up to 40 different parts.  Brighton also prides itself in being one of the few remaining design houses where designers sketch each creation by hand and then follow the product from concept to merchandise.  Although you can’t shop for Brighton online, you can browse through their collection, pick out your favorite items and stop by your local shop.

Now all grown up, I get excited when I spot a Brighton shop and always jump at the chance to go see what beautiful, unique accessories they have in store.  It’s funny walking around my house today because you can definitely spot all my little Brighton gifts collected through the years – a silver heart keychain hanging on my keys in the kitchen, a little heart-shaped desk clock in our study/office, a collection of leather Brighton belts in my closet, a Brighton watch in my jewelry box and this Brighton purse sitting on my bedroom chair.  I must remind myself to thank my aunt again for introducing me to Brighton.

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Ironing Out the Details:

Top – UNIQLO Premium Cotton V-Neck Top
Sweater – FOREVER 21 mustard and gray striped cardigan sweater (no longer available); Similar sweater
Denim Shorts – UNIQLO denim shorts (no longer available); Similar shorts here, here, here, and here
Belt – BRIGHTON
Earrings – ANN TAYLOR LOFT jeweled earrings (no longer available); Similar pair
Sunglasses – RAY-BAN
Shoes – CONVERSE Chuck Taylor All Star
Purse – BRIGHTON

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