Where did the name Cupcake Pirate come from?
I actually came up with the name because of my tattoos that I got about four years ago. It’s a cupcake with a skull and pirate swords behind it.
Plus who doesn’t like cupcakes or pirates? Both are just as fun as each other and what a great idea – a pirate that steals cupcakes. Â
When did you start the range?
I’ve been making jewellry in one form or another since I was a teenager. I used to make stuff using hemp and beads. I was going through a huge hippie phase. I was in New Orleans last year and one of my friends was making pendants with resin (a casting agent) and I just took my ideas from there. I only started the range last year around Christmas but I was only making presents for people. I couldn’t afford to buy presents so why not make them.
Do you make it all yourself?
I make everything myself by hand. Some stuff takes longer than others but all worth it in the end. Everything is one of a kind even if it looks similar to others, it never will be.
The pieces are very quirky, where does the inspiration for them come from?
I couldn’t tell you how I come up with the pieces I make. I guess it comes from just liking everything different in fashion. I love everything Japanese, and Hello Kitty is huge over there. Plus the fashion is unreal. I like one of a kind. I can get over if people have the same shoes or bag as me but I like to have some stuff that no-one else would have. I’ve always had quirky taste and all my friends do as well. So I bounce most of my ideas off them too. Â
Where do you sell it from?
I used to sell them on ebay or esty (a hippie version of ebay) but I found that my range wasn’t getting a lot of notice. My friend Maria sells a lot of clothes through facebook, and I thought I should start a page too. I find I can reach a wider market through facebook and people can contact me if they want custom pieces. Â
Can people see the range online?
It would just be facebook for now http://www.facebook.com/CupCakePirate I update it nearly everyday and keep people in the know of what I am doing. I find even though facebook can be a bit cold, I can be casual and friendly with people. Â
What’s the best way to contact you about it?
The best way to contact me is either through facebook or through my gmail which is [email protected] or even on the page itself.
[Olivia wears a dress by Mia Designs]