Style taught me creativity. Hand-me-downs and thrift finds became treasures, proving confidence isn’t about labels, it’s self-expression.
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What makes your style stand out?
My style stands out because I make bold, thrifted, and unique pieces look effortless. I’m drawn to patterns, colors, and items others might overlook, mixing them in ways that feel creative and authentic. I don’t focus on brand names or price tags, what matters is how the outfit expresses me. Every piece tells a story, and my goal is to inspire confidence, individuality, and self-expression through the way I dress
What’s your dream fashion moment?
My dream fashion moment is when I turn heads and get compliments in my bold, thrifted, and unique pieces while people in designer brands wonder how I do it. The clothes don’t wear me—I wear them. Simplicity is power, authenticity is everything, and breaking the rules of conventional style is my signature. Fashion isn’t about labels or price. It’s about confidence, creativity, and making every outfit a statement.
What would you do with $20,000?
I’d use $20,000 to pay off my master’s program debt and invest in my business that supports young girls. Society often tells them their natural beauty isn’t enough, pushing surgery or trends as the answer. I want to show them that confidence, self-expression, and authenticity are the true keys to feeling beautiful, bold, and unstoppable.
