Former Homeless Mum Set To Become Millionaire After ‘Dreaming’ Skittles Dress
[Photo: Twitter @itssarahbryan]
Skittles dress designer Sarah Louise Bryan, literally followed a dream that led her to a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Just a year ago things were looking pretty bleak for the 27-year-old mother of two from Wakefield. Penniless and facing rental arrears Bryan was relying on the kindness of friends to keep a roof over her and her children’s heads.
But things took a staggering turn for the unexpected when, lying in bed one night, Bryan had a hypnagogic flash of inspiration that would change her life completely: a dress made of Skittles.
Going for it: Sarah approached Miley Cyrus on Twitter about a bespoke creation.
Bryan leapt out of bed and Googled the idea to make sure it hadn’t been done before. It hadn’t. The next day she set to work realising her vision.
3,000 Skittles, 90 tubes of glue and 180 hours later the dress was made. Bryan took to Twitter to showcase her creation. The image went viral and the dress was eventually bought by Ripley’s museum in America.
The former beautician has since been given her own clothing and handbag range and is on track to supply her designs to the Kardashians.
Sara clutching a handbag from her range alongside Chloe Jasmine.
[Photo: Twitter @itssarahbryan]
Bryan has faced some real adversities in her life. In a video shared by the Birmingham Mail she said: “Not so long ago I had basically nothing. I was struggling with rent, I was a teenage parent as well and I used to be in foster care.”
She encouraged anyone in a similar situation to have faith and keep pursuing goals: “When little things knock you back, and believe me they do, just pick yourself up and just try again.”
