Meet bri from western way, an interview with photographer

Let’s Get to Know B r i

from Western Way

Hey girl, thanks so much for doing this! So tell me a little bit about you.

So I was born in Las Vegas, Nevada.

No way! I didn’t even know this…

Yeah, so I actually moved to Oklahoma when I was 8 years old.

Awesome.

I began getting into rodeos when I was about 13 years old but really started to go to them when I was about 18 years old. That’s when I really started to get into the western world. Mostly, it started because I was dating a guy who was a farmer & rancher. I hate to say how it started because of a guy, but it really was a llarge influence in my life into the western fashion industry. Plus I also had a boutique.

I totally get it. What was the name of your boutique?

Broken Horn Trading Co.

What happened with the boutique?

I realize the boutique life wasn’t really for me. I had some people who actually modelled for me, but I realized they weren’t really pushing the brand like I wanted to. So eventually I just began to model myself. Last May I had an opportunity to go model in Las Vegas with Alicia Kay, Tiffany and Megan. It was seriously the best trip of my life and I met my best friends there! After doing that shoot, I really realized that’s what I want to do. Even if it’s just for fun, I just knew that this was a fun hobby I could do.

I love dressing up. I love western fashion and rodeo fashion. I just realized I could be more. It was way out of my comfort zone. I’m super shy. Before I was not so open to get to know people. I went out on a whim!

I love it. They are such good people.

Yeah totally.

So tell us, what draws you to western fashion?

There isn’t really anything specific, but I really love how you can make it your own. You don’t have to be a barrel racer or a rodeo queen. It’s just something that you love. That’s what western fashion is for me. Personally, I just love the way of life and….

What it represents.

Yeah totally.

What is a goal you have this year?

Okay so this is a quote from Kourtney Kardashion and it’s “just living my life.” Traveling. Doing whatever I want. Meeting new people. It’s the connections that you make. I really love traveling.

What is one thing you would tell someone wanting to get into western fashion?

Be yourself, but also, just do it. Don’t be afraid of what other people think. Obviously I didn’t grow up in a rodeo, or on a farm. But it’s the life that I pursue. If you want to get into western fashion or rodeo world.

B e y o u r s e l f , b u t a l s o , j u s t d o i t .

What is a goal you have this year?

Okay so this is a quote from Kourtney Kardashion and it’s “just living my life.” Traveling. Doing whatever I want. Meeting new people. It’s the connections that you make. I really love traveling.

What is one thing you would tell someone wanting to get into western fashion?

Be yourself, but also, just do it. Don’t be afraid of what other people think. Obviously I didn’t grow up in a rodeo, or on a farm. But it’s the life that I pursue. If you want to get into western fashion or rodeo world.

How do you go about styling an outfit? Like, how does it start for you?

I come with one piece. It might be one piece, one staple item and I go from there. It might be a t-shirt and then I put it all together from there. Then whatever jeans or leggings or whatever unique piece I want to throw with it. That’s where it starts.

I totally remember watching you do that!

Yes, you have one key item that is your staple and change it up. There’s no outfit repeating

Do you ever repeat your outfit? Or do you feel like you keep changing it up somehow?

Not often, I try to change it up when I can. Maybe a hat one time or not the next. That sort of small change.

When I was younger and wanted to go out on the weekends, I always went out and bought a new outfit. Do you feel like you do that? Or are you more likely to reinvent your wardrobe for a different occasion?

Well I for sure have an online shopping addiction. I do tend to buy a new staple piece to change my outfit. But for the most part that I wear is something I already had.

When I think of staples, I think of neutrals. A basic white tee. A neutral tank top bodysuit. And then I search for the unique items that really draw me in. Really unique pieces come with a higher price tag so I try to find a couple low key pieces to start with first.

Absolutely, me too.

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