Greetings and Salutations. I introduce to you Erica Ashlock CEO and Designer of Blaq Butterfli Accessories. I had the pleasure of speaking with Erica about her unique and beautiful handmade hair accessories
Arkeedah: What inspired you to create Blaq Butterfli Accessories?
Erica: I started Blaq Butterfli Accessories not as a business but out of a desire for something different. I had just bought a dress for my younger cousin and wanted a specific headband for her and couldn't find it so I made it. I took apart flowers, added ribbons and jewels and made my first piece. From there I made floral pieces for myself. In 2007 I move to Atlanta from Los Angeles and I continued to make hair accessories for myself. For my first two years my designs were completely based on what I wanted to see and wear. The response by friends and strangers to my designs continued to grow and I launched Blaq Butterfli Accessories.
Arkeedah: Where do you get your design inspiration?
Erica: I love pieces that are unique and different. My designs are inspired by beautiful bits and pieces of things I see. There is no right or wrong way or right or wrong time to wear Blaq Butterfli Accessories it's completely about how you feel. The fascinator hats that I recently added to my line are pieces that you don't have to wait for a "formal event" to wear. Its a statement piece and the statement has to be about who you are as a person. For this reason I don't create too many designs in the same color. It takes away from uniqueness of my women wearing it.
Erica: I started Blaq Butterfli Accessories not as a business but out of a desire for something different. I had just bought a dress for my younger cousin and wanted a specific headband for her and couldn't find it so I made it. I took apart flowers, added ribbons and jewels and made my first piece. From there I made floral pieces for myself. In 2007 I move to Atlanta from Los Angeles and I continued to make hair accessories for myself. For my first two years my designs were completely based on what I wanted to see and wear. The response by friends and strangers to my designs continued to grow and I launched Blaq Butterfli Accessories.
Arkeedah: Where do you get your design inspiration?
Erica: I love pieces that are unique and different. My designs are inspired by beautiful bits and pieces of things I see. There is no right or wrong way or right or wrong time to wear Blaq Butterfli Accessories it's completely about how you feel. The fascinator hats that I recently added to my line are pieces that you don't have to wait for a "formal event" to wear. Its a statement piece and the statement has to be about who you are as a person. For this reason I don't create too many designs in the same color. It takes away from uniqueness of my women wearing it.
Arkeedah: Which fashion designers have influenced you?
Erica: I haven't been influenced by one specific designer. I love the art of fashion. I love designers who believe in a complete look. There isn't any part of your body that cant be fashionable. Designers create for everything from shoes, to clothes, to tattoo's even eye lashes your hair shouldn't be left out of that fashion equation. The right accessory can completely change an outfit and be a statement to who you are as an individual.
Arkeedah: If you could describe Blaq Butterfli Accessories in one word, what would it be?
Erica: MATCHLESS
If anyone is interested in purchasing Blaq Butterfli. For pricing please email B.Butterfli@gmail.com
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