The Studio
Each product in this store is designed and handmade in the Cayla Couture Studio here in Tucson, Arizona. Every item is unique and individual, just like the women who wear them. Cayla Couture is essentially a girl in her studio, doing what she loves.
I work from my home studio here in Tucson, which you can see above. I custom-made my own desk-I couldn't find anything big enough to spread out my ideas and supplies, so I made it! It was important for me to have the space to begin a layout and create new product designs while still having space to work on existing orders. I try to reserve a corner spot for spontaneous photoshoots; the sunrise hits the window perfectly, creating that dreamy golden glow you see throughout the Cayla Couture listings. It doesn't last long though, I need to move quickly! Hence the permanent set-up of selenite that was mined directly from Sedona, Arizona and the dried roses my nephew sent all the way from Ireland. I like to keep love and life in my creative space!
Products from the permanent collection are always visible around me as I work. This helps to keep me inspired and motivated to continue creating and innovating new products, while still keeping the vibe of what I started the brand with. I never have a huge inventory of product-I don't ever want the product you're wearing on the biggest day of your life to just be "one from the pile". I scrutinise every halo and crown before I ship them to you and quality check absolutely everything before it leaves the studio. I make sure every hairband is made with love and care, if it's coming from my hands then it has to be perfectly symmetrical and balanced(I'm a Libra, it's a necessity). If I'm lucky enough to have my dream studio and store, you can be sure that I'm going to make the best products that my hands can make!
The Team
Well...it's just me! Designer, creator, photographer, social media manager, accountant, packaging, CEO. From conceptualising the product to you seeing it online and it showing up at your doorstep, it will be me the whole way. If you have any questions or issues, it will be me that answers your message, quality checks your product and sends it to you with love.
Aileen Fitzpatrick
Owner and Designer