Her motivation for thrifting comes from love. More specifically, self-love. She has a love for creating. A lot for leaving behind a healthier earth for future generations. A love for authenticity. A love for one-of-a-kind pieces. And a love for giving back to local communities.
Her story is quite unique, but very memorable. She is a cult girl. Born, raised, and married inside an extremist sect in Sherwood Park, AB. Even in that world, she used fashion to rebel – bright colours, mixed patterns, and she paid the price for it.
Seven years ago, she got out. Since then, she’s been on a journey of reclaiming who she is, beneath the indoctrination, beneath the shame, beneath the silence. Thrifting is part of that reclamation for her.
One of her favourite Goodwill finds was a U of A hoodie. This year, she became an Educational Assistant with the Edmonton Public School Board – working with junior high students with high behaviours. She adores her work, and this hoodie seemed like a sign from the universe that she made the right choice.
Breanna’s style is eclectic, bold, and a little rebellious. It bends the rules, just like she had to.
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My biggest thrifting tip for beginners: Don’t go in without a plan. Pick one or two items to look for so you don’t get overwhelmed. A single aisle is enough magic.
