Deep & Authentic Style: Get To Know Brittni Ocean.
Brittni Ocean
Photo: Brittni Ocean/Chris Brantley Studios
Meet our latest Fatshionable Style Icon, Brittni Ocean. A few months ago, I stumbled upon Brittni’s profile on Instagram and was instantly captivated by her confidence and authentic fashion sense. Get to know this stylish beauty in this interview and you will see that she is more than just a pretty face with impeccable taste.
What inspires your style?
The short answer is — life.
The more in-depth response is I am deeply intrigued by the musings of life from the colors and hues of different seasons. I am enamored by both the tonality and structure of the world around me. I am often asked if there is a process to how I come to style an outfit and my truth is that I do not plan outfits in advance. I allow the clothes to speak to me in a way that resonates with who I desire to embody and be perceived as. My style is rooted in authenticity because I wear the clothes, they don’t wear me. There are times when I watch shows from specific time periods to develop style notes that help generate ideas for creative expression through fashion. I like to think of life as a study, and each form of creation as a contribution to the knowledge of self. When you know who you are at your core, clothes only add to the outward expression of you.
Shapely is focused on being grateful. What are you most grateful for during this holiday season?
Each day begins with a heart of thankfulness for me. I understand that life itself is a gift, and every moment we take a breath is worthy of gratefulness. If had to choose a specific reason to be grateful at this moment, I would have to say: The gift of opportunity. As I take a quick glance back to a year ago, that version of myself would probably be mind blown by the amount of success I’ve achieved. Success is birthed from the work of preparation and gift of opportunity. With the platform that I have amassed, I am now in a position to fulfill my purpose in life by inspiring others. I’m definitely grateful for that.
Photo: Brittni Ocean/Alfred Beverly of Charis Solutions Photography
What can people learn from plus size influencers, like yourself?
When people engage with me, it is my hope that they are inspired to be the most authentic version of themselves. Don’t view confidence as an act of bravery towards your body, rather, an attribute that solidifies your existence before you utter a word. I hope they learn the importance of self-love and how to thrive in it. Don’t live in fear of judgment; do things because they satisfy you. Simply put. Wear what you want, how you want. There’s no such thing as a right or wrong way in fashion— ingenuity is creativity.
Give us three principles that you live by that have added to your success? It can be a quote or your own personal values.
“Check your energy before you question your experience.”
Your mindset matters. How you decide to approach life will either have the power to grow, uplift and push you forward or stagnate, stifle and suspend upward movement. You are allowed to change your mind, at anytime. Be unrestricted in the way you think and interact with life and your life will begin to shift. Control what you can and surrender to what is out of yourself control. It all starts in the mind.
Shapely is grateful for the wisdom and depth that Brittni has shared with our readers regarding her style and perspective on the world. What was your biggest takeaway? Tell us in the comments.
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