• Isaac Mizrahi joined the hosts of HuffPost Live earlier this week where he discussed his life as a designer and showed off some Isaac Mizrahi accessories! You can view it here.  [Hint: Skip to 10:03 and you may spot some fabulous sunnies!]

• A summer treat – Judith Leiber Eyewear and David Yurman Eyewear will be making a summer release, featuring both line extensions and new groups! Here is a sneak peek at the newest additions to Judith Leiber Eyewear:

• Betsey has hit the airways! XOX Betsey Johnson premiered May 12th on the Style Network and we can’t get enough. You can now catch the bubbly designer every Sunday night at 8pm on Style.

• Lucky Magazine fan? You might have spotted the Cynthia Rowley Resin Sunglasses in the May issue! Check out this feature and all other press from BR|LGC in our “As Seen In: 2013″ Facebook album here.

• You can be one of the first to own a pair of the Ivanka Trump Collection Sunglasses through our giveaway with Beautiful Giveaways! There are 8 days left in the contest – don’t miss out! Enter here.

BR|LGC: Job Title & Description?

Jessica: Sales Coordinator for the B. Robinson sunglass division.

BR|LGC: How long have you worked for BR|LGC?

J: A little over 2 months!

BR|LGC: Where are you from and where do you currently live.  How long have you lived in that area?

J: I am from Jupiter, Florida (A little town in Palm Beach). I currently live in Midtown, but just moved from Soho!

BR|LGC: Where did you go to college? What was your major?

J: I went to Boston University. I was an advertising major with a minor in cultural anthropology.

BR|LGC: What’s the best thing about your job?

J: So far I have loved meeting lots of new people. I’m a people person, so I enjoy meetings and showroom appointments.

BR|LGC: Describe yourself with three words.

J: Don’t you just love these questions. I guess I would have to say laid back, fun and caring.

BR|LGC: What sports did you play growing up?  If not sports, what were your favorite activities?

J: I was a ballet dancer and attended specialty ballet schools rather than a normal middle school, high school, etc. That didn’t leave much time for sports – but I did ride and show horses growing up.

BR|LGC: Vanilla or Chocolate?

J: Chocolate.

BR|LGC: What’s your favorite TV show?

J: Downton Abbey,  Mad Men, and Californication – sorry couldn’t pick one.

BR|LGC: What’s your favorite movie?

J: Factory Girl or The Talented Mr. Ripley.

BR|LGC: What’s your coffee/tea order?

J: Green tea with honey.

BR|LGC: Cats or Dogs?

J: Dogs!

BR|LGC: If you could go ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, where would it be?

J: South Africa.

BR|LGC: What’s your favorite comfort food?

J: Chicken and rice – I’m Spanish and my mother has the most amazing recipe!

BR|LGC: Number One Played Song/Artist on your iPod?

J: Right now, Rosalita by Bruce Springsteen. I pretty much only listen to classic rock.

BR|LGC: Do you have any secret skills or hobbies?

J: I’m an amazing cook.

BR|LGC: Do you need glasses?

J: My doctor says I do.

BR|LGC: What’s your current favorite style/color in the BR|LGC collections and why?

J: I absolutely love the Isaac Mizrahi Aviator (IM16).

Thanks Jessica!

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Still haven’t found the perfect gift for the favorite lady in your life? We have you covered! We have paired together some awesome items from a few of our brands that any mom would LOVE to add to her wardrobe:

Has your mom been on the hunt for a new fragrance? Gift her the new Ivanka Trump perfume and pair it with this Sophia Sunglass. We promise she will admit you are her favorite after this!

Judith Leiber is not only about handbags! Try this trendy pair of aviator sunglasses from the Royal Plisse collection along with this amazing Claire Baguette Station Necklace to put a smile on her face.

For the classically chic mom, pick up these Isaac Mizrahi cat-eye sunnies and this pair of Jabira Pointed Toe Heels for her to wear to Mother’s Day brunch!

If your mom has a bit of a wild side, she will love these Betsey Johnson Tinseltown optical frames paired with the Betsey Johnson Be My One and Only Tote.

This Waverly Semi-Rimless Sunglasses and Cable Classics Bracelet will leave your mom speechless!

Who wouldn’t love these Cole Haan Round sunnies and Minetta sandals?!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there!

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BR|LGC: What surprised you about interning at BR|LGC?

What has surprised me is that B. Robinson is like a family. Everyone that works here is highly personable and welcoming. On my first day, my supervisor introduced me to everyone at the company, which was a great start! I was even more surprised that they featured their interns in a series called “Meet our Interns” on their blog. It is a great to see a company that truly shows interest in every aspect of their business, even down to the interns. It made me feel like I was part of the great family here.

BR|LGC: Was there anything that you learned that you found particularly interesting?

I really found learning about the anatomy of a frame and all the material that it includes very interesting. I didn’t know too much about eyewear until interning here, but there is so much to learn about it. I also really enjoyed learning about the quality and production site for acetate and seeing the inspiration for design and detailing was exciting.

BR|LGC: What was your favorite project during your internship?

My favorite project during my internship was when I created a blog post for summer trends based on our brands. It was fun to choose a frame and then build a look around it. Using Polyvore, which by the way is such a fun and useful site, I created a look for each style. I also really enjoyed organizing the many samples that are in the office. It was like I had the first look at all the great product! We continually received samples and it was fascinating to see the differences in the frames depending on the factory it came from.

BR|LGC:What are your plans for the summer?

I will be graduating in May! I’m excited about this next stage in my life and am looking forward to starting my career in the fashion industry. I love that the fashion industry has so many facets to get involved in. I feel that a career in fashion in the end becomes a journey. I am definitely passionate about both sales and product development. I enjoy interacting with people as well as the creative side of product development, so I hope to work in either area.

BR|LGC: Any reflections on your time at BR|LGC?

I’ve learned a lot from the Product Development team, seeing their day-to-day tasks. Product development is no easy job – there is always an issue to be resolved. Timing is everything!

I respect and admire everyone at B. Robinson. All the employees are friendly and, again, very personable. B. Robinson is a company that works together to do everything. I got to see this by working with the Marketing department once a week! Multiple departments come together and, in the end, great product is made and sold.  I have learned a lot from everyone. Joyce, the head of the Product Development team, made sure I had all the knowledge I need and the ladies of the Customer Service and Marketing teams assisted me whenever I needed it. I am very grateful to be given such an amazing opportunity and am sad my internship is coming to a close. I am, however, excited to begin the new chapter in my life following graduation!

Thanks for everything Brittany – we wish you the best of luck!