Our December MM Cowgirl -- Britt Towns
Britt Towns sat down with us to share her story! Britt's passion and love for fashion and her career is remarkable. She has a heart full of gold and her style is flawless. She is one of the most talented stylist we know and an entrepreneur who has made a huge impact in the Austin fashion scene. She continues to inspire us each and everyday and we are thrilled to share her story with you!
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Tell us about your career.
I initially started out at fashion design internships in New York and Los Angeles while I was studying at UCLA. After college I moved to Austin for what I thought would only be a year, but I fell into assisting wardrobe/prop stylists in town for commercial and editorial photoshoots and loved being part of that world... So I stayed in Austin and I’ve been styling wardrobe, props and interiors for ad campaigns, editorial content and lookbooks for the last five years.
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Tell us about your choice to pave your own path in your industry.
Coming from a background in design, I always expected I would be more involved in creating things that were curated rather than being the one to curate them. I’ve realized that I love curating, and I love being surprised when I try something I didn’t know I could do. When a challenge comes along that seems foreign to me, it ends up being my favorite project because I am able to learn new skills I never knew existed. I love that this job allows me to work with tech companies one week and fashion lines the next week... It’s a constant learning curve that teaches you so much about yourself and how you adapt to new people and situations that are unfamiliar.
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Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I have no clue!! I’m just riding the roller coaster of my life and seeing where it goes at this point… But I hope I’m doing something that surprises me!
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What's the best advice you've ever received?
Look for joy in everything you do. Even if it seems small.
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What advice can you give to other working women?
Don’t be afraid to let go of things you can’t control. It’s an opportunity to create something better.
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Tell us why you love fashion/arts and give us a taste of your style!
Fashion has been my creative outlet since I can remember. The idea of creating something in your head out of nothing, and bringing it to life with simple, ordinary things is magical to me. It’s such a gift as humans to be able to analyze and decipher what went through an artist’s mind and how that artist realized it so we can tangibly feel their thoughts through art. I think being an artist is ultimately a practice of being vulnerable with your thoughts, which is something most people fear. I love art because it is fearless.
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What is your favorite Madison McKinley jewelry?
The Chris Necklace is my all time favorite necklace!!! I also really love the Gardner Bolo Tie, the Stewart Ring and the Story Necklace...
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What would be your favorite way to style your Madison McKinley Jewelry?
I will wear MM jewelry all day! I have personally worn them with everything from swimsuits to cocktail dresses. MM jewelry always makes you feel like the cool girl in the room. It really goes with everything-- especially a good jean and tee look!
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What is your favorite vacation spot? Tell us your favorite spots in the area!
Anna Maria Island, FL is my favorite place to vacation. My family has a place there so I go there every summer. I love taking the boat out to Egmont Key to snorkel around the abandoned fort. The island has the most amazing sunsets too! The Sandbar is the best place to watch them, and their piña coladas are THE BEST!
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What is your favorite go to everyday outfit?
On set, I always wear jeans (or something with pockets), a tee, Golden Goose or Supergas and The Chris Necklace… but if I’m not on set, I usually switch out my jeans for a Ganni skirt.
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Are you a wrangler girl or a levi girl?
I love my Levi’s… but I could turn if I find the right pair of Wranglers!
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What is in your travel jewelry bag?
The Chris Necklace, the Amelia Earrings and the Abigail Necklace are perfect for travel because I can wear them day to night and they go with everything!
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What is your go to lip balm?
LaNeige lip mask is so yummy!!!
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If you had a horse, what would you name it?
My horse as a kid was named Candy Bar, so I’d probably resurrect the name.
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Tell us a fun fact about yourself!
I cry in most animated films.