Ginger Watson of Lets Get Dolled Up
Where are you from?
Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio
How did you get your store/business started?
I first started out making my headbands for myself. I used to run quite a bit and I needed a headband to wear. I kinda have a large noggin' so not all headbands are comfortable for me. I wanted to figure out a way to still look cute and girly while being athletic. Regular headbands either hurt my head, slipped off during activities, or left indentations in my hair. I was inspired by the bread tie of all things and the bits of fabric that I had left over from making dresses. I made myself the first Dollie Band. I wore it to work an all of the gals LOVED it! Pretty soon I started making different colors and selling them to my coworkers. They would request all different fabrics and patterns. A few gals that I went to high school with contacted me after seeing them on facebook and wanted to purchase them for gifts and for themselves. The thing that really got me going was when a little girl tried on one of the Dollie Bands and said “Mommy this headband doesn't hurt my head like that other one does”. Ever since then I started creating more and more. I was happy that little girls wanted to wear my headbands. The flowers started when I started entering contests. I wanted headpieces and bows that would set me apart from the other gals. I love being different. Sometimes I just want to wear a fruit basket on my head...or even dessert.
What inspires you?
I am inspired by a thirst of knowledge and a drive to live every day to the best of my abilities. I am inspired by others who are like-minded and share my passions. Kind hearts and dreamers. I love a person with a big imagination. All of my creations are inspired by what makes me happy!
How long have you been open and what is some of your favorite items?
I first started selling in 2011. My official site however just opened this year. My favorite items would be my Hair Desserts. I just like wearing fruit in my hair for some odd reason! Anything with fruit. The Sweet As Pie in Strawberry is my favorite as well as the Tutti Fruiti!
What celebrity would you most like have praise your store/product(s)?
Oh my goodness I think if Cherry Dollface would wear one of my items I would freak out!!!! I would probably wet myself and go back to a Wayne's World montage claiming “I'm not worthy” haha! She inspired the Cherry Sweet As Pie honestly.
If you had to use only one word to describe yourself, what would it be?
Delightful
What is your biggest pet peeve?
People who eat loud or ending a sentence with a preposition. Ex: “Where is that at”....ugh nails on a chalkboard for me honestly!
What are your favorite websites?
Craigslist---I love browsing through hot rods and junk...aka TREASURES!!!!
www.instagram.com (I love looking for new creative people and their designs. I have found so many awesome gals out there creating their own cool things. I like to support them as much as I can.)
What would people be surprised to learn about you?
There is no such thing as “down time” in my life. I am always on the go, creating, and moving around. I have trouble sleeping because there is so much that I want to do and I am always thinking of new ideas. I really love volunteering. I hug everyone and I do not have boundary issues. Everyone always wonders what the “real” Ginger is like...you are lookin' at her! I wear vintage as much as possible, go to bed with lipstick on, work in high heels all day long, and I hardly own any sweatpants unless they were a gift. I am very handy and I like to tinker with things. Although I do not own my own hot rod...I really do enjoy working on them with friends. I also built my own farmhouse table...not like went to Ikea and followed the directions...we are talkin' went to Home Depot and bought lumber. I love power tools! I also require atleast one hot cocoa per day...preferably with marshmellows.