Here at Anna Monet Jewelry we love Brittney's attention to detail and exceptional quality of her small batch cosmetics and candles. We are excited to chat with Brittney about her journey, from Fashion school to trend forecasting job in Paris to starting her own beautiful small business. 

As a young student of Fashion in San Francisco, Brittney entered the fascinating world of trend forecasting from 2011 to 2013.

She worked as a representative for Promostyl, a global trend forecasting agency based in Paris. They create an exclusive publication of so-called "trend books' ' These books are seen as an essential tool by some of the worlds’ best brands and retailers. They help them make sound decisions about how to respond to future changes. The trend books are put together in France by experts from disparate areas of knowledge such as economics, contemporary art, and technology, Promostyl collective knowledge and analysis of the world's key events guide them into creating forecasts that span 2 years into the future. These publications come at a high price tag and are highly sought after by fashion houses and major design firms.

"I memorized these books, there was so much fascinating information - like insights into how the Arab Spring would influence fashion in the coming years."

Ultimately, Brittney says the work was not for her - “It was a fantastic job, and I learned a lot. It really shaped how I now see the world”.  "After Promostyl I traveled the world with my husband, and it opened me up to new cultures and traditions."

“While traveling, I experienced how other cultures celebrate beauty. For example, when I traveled to Bali, I visited a local spa that inspired me deeply. Part of the treatment was a bathtub fulled with thousands of flower petals. At that moment, I felt I had a duty to share this experience with people who might not have the opportunity to travel to this distant land. It took many more locations and a lot of time spent deep in thought but eventually, I was able to recreate all my treasured experiences and bottle them into travel-inspired collections. That is when Roots and Blooms came to life.” 

Brittney has found a more organic way to connect with people in this way. Her clients sometimes approach her with gratitude for the nostalgia her products inspire in people from some of the places she has featured, "someone from Ireland came me to express thanks for reminding her so much of home. That felt so rewarding".