- Words by Lia Crowe Photography by Don Denton
Born and raised on Vancouver Island, Brianne travelled all over the world with a career in digital marketing, but always knew she would return.
鈥淎fter over 10 years living away from Ladysmith,鈥� Brianne says, 鈥淚 recently found myself back here ready for the next adventure. I partnered with my mother who has been a local realtor in the area for over 20 years, and together we created the .鈥�
Asked what 鈥渇ires her up鈥� when it comes to her work, she says, 鈥淚 get to help people find their dream home. I am incredibly blessed to work with such wonderful clients. I think this part of the world draws in people who are generally down-to-earth nature lovers, and who are so appreciative of this incredible place we get to call home.鈥�
Passionate about yoga, hiking with her dog, fitness, nature, travel and adventure, Brianne also loves her role as president of the .
鈥淚 love volunteering and giving back to my community.鈥�
Asked what adopted practice has led to her success, she says, 鈥淢editation: it allows for daily peace and minimizes stress. The ability to quiet your mind allows you to sail through life in a peaceful way. Positive energy and manifestation is so powerful! Once you understand and can harness the power of your mind, you can do whatever you desire.鈥�
When it comes to style, for Brianne, it鈥檚 all about confidence and being comfortable and classy.
She adds: 鈥淭he best life lesson I鈥檝e learned is to not take anything too seriously, including yourself.鈥�
Style Inspirations & Life
Style icon: Dolly Parton.
Favourite artist: Historical: Rembrandt. Current: out of Vancouver.
Piece of art: Rembrandt鈥檚 Night Watch. I was fortunate to see it in person and it made me tear up.
Favourite fashion designer or brand: Vintage.
Favourite musician: Neil Young.
Era of time that inspires your style: 1960s/1970s.
Favourite cocktail or wine: An Old Fashioned and Italian reds.
Album on current rotation: .
Favourite flower: Dahlias or roses.
Favourite app: Star Walk; it鈥檚 great for stargazing and learning about the constellations, planets and moon.
Favourite place in the whole world: Abroad: Italy is never-ending romantic travel. South of the border: Utah is absolute magic. My backyard: Heart Lake perched on top of the mountain behind Ladysmith.
One thing that consistently lifts your spirits during hard times: Yoga.
Fashion & Beauty
Uniform: Black leggings, black boots and a fun coat or sweater to jazz it up. I鈥檓 a realtor so I am on the road a lot, and I love mixing comfort and class.
All-time favourite piece: I am the master of finding comfortable long black dresses that I can dress up or down. Simple elegance.
Favourite pair of shoes: Black boots.
Favourite work tool: Coats with pockets.
Fashion obsession: Jackets.
Accessory you spend the most money on: Boots鈥aybe also jackets.
Necessary indulgence for either fashion or beauty: Quality! Pay a bit more to ensure things last. Fast fashion is so unsustainable.
Moisturizer: Relativskin.
Scent: I love men鈥檚 colognes; they react differently and quite beautifully on women. Currently, Hero by Burberry.
Beauty secret: Smile at yourself in the mirror. Love yourself.
Reading Material
What do you read online for style: I鈥檓 inspired by vintage pieces, so I follow a lot of vintage pickers on IG.
Fave print magazine: Rolling Stone.
Fave style blog: @shopthefaraway on Instagram.
Coffee table book/photography book: Beautiful cookbooks: right now by Dawn Postnikoff and Joanne Sasvari.
Last great read: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey.
Book currently reading: Lights on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by B.K.S. Iyengar.
Favourite book of all time: The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Young.
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