Steampunk Victorian Gothic Mini Top Hat

Black mini top hat handmade from scratch using a black satin, braided trimmings and miniature jet black goose feathers. A black satin collar that cascades along the brim and vintage brooch make this hat couture, a little Victorian and a lot of awesome. It is listed in my shop and ready to ship.

Attention Two Back Flats top hat collectors - Only one will be made. Click photo for listing:

xoxoxo
Jasika

www.TwoBackFlats.com 

TWO BACK FLATS HAT GIVEAWAY

 Helloooooooooooo darlings!!!! Giveaway time = the best time!!! I invite you all to play along, get creative, get social and all that jazz. I'm switching it up from the last couple times so pay attention and be your fabulous selves.

RULES:

- Create up to 5 Pinterest boards per person of any theme your heart desires
- Each board must have at least 15 pins
- The agenda is to incorporate as many Two Back Flats pieces on to each board / theme / collection.
- Two Back Flats pins must be pinned directly from here on my blog, my Pinterest page, or my Etsy shop. - Dig deep. There are hats even I forgot about. Its like Christmas
- Share the links to your boards. Share everywhere! With your friends, here on the blog and on my Facebook page.

THE WINNER:

Will be chosen by based on:

- Originality / Awesomeness of theme
- Repins
- Content
- Two Back Flats love

THE BEST PART: You will win one of the hats you have pinned !!! Thats right. You and I BOTH get to choose your prize!!!! The options are utterly endless! Hoooray!!!

TIPS:

THEME: can be anything! A color, a party idea, fashion, a season - anything! Here are two examples of my boards that may inspire you! I* am mostly inspired by color! How about you? A movie, a book, a song, a dream you had? ;) Things are about to get Pinteresting peeps!!!!!! 

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LABELING : Make sure to label your pins with exactly what they are so people can find them!  Example: Red Top Hat, Womens Fascinators, Two Back Flats, Cotton Candy, Pink Hair,  etc etc. Im pretty sure this #hashtag thing works as well.

BE YOURSELF: I want to get to know you and your style.

HAVE FREAKING FUN!!


Cut off date will be announced soon!!!

Be sure to LIKE on Facebook and share your ideas / boards / or just say hi there!!

www.Facebook.com/TwoBackFlats 

ALL TWO BACK FLATS LINKS :

TWOBACKFLATS.COM

ETSY.COM/SHOP/TWOBACKFLATS

TWOBACKFLATS.BLOGSPOT.COM

FACEBOOK.COM/TWOBACKFLATS

PINTEREST.COM/TWOBACKFLATS

INSTAGRAM.COM/TWOBACKFLATS

LOVE TO LOVE YOU!!!!

Jasika

Wedding Mini Top Hat with Birdcage Veil

I felt like making a hat that was sexy and dramatic but subtle enough to be versatile. Computer screens do not do this shade of purple any justice. It has grey hues like wisteria. 

Gaspppp* The Jill Andrews Gowns studio

Honestly, photos dont do this shit justice either. Mantels and sunlight and soaring ceilings, couture and lace and feathers. And of course Jill, herself!  Ugh. Never ever want to leave.

I swear we didnt even plan my hat and Jill's stunning purple gown. Welcome to my world people. The gown is actually from The brand spankin new Jill Andrews Studio Line. Get fricken excited. Click the photo for more info.

The materials from this hat came from a nice little hoard per usual. The "ombre" peony. Ha. Back in school we use to call that monochromatic. But whatevs. I'll be hip. Grey goose feathers and grey French netting almost became a hundred different things before they found their home on this gal. 

Meow. Magic face: Erica Von Lindberg of A Second Glance Salon. 

Makeup by the gorgeous, wonderful Maureen Flynn of Tom Ford. "I want to make her lips look like she was sucking on a lollipop." Umm ok. Yes. Do THAT. 

Photography by the one, the only, Leah Miller. 

If you like this look and this crew... you must go into the past and check out our Day of The Dead photo shoot. 

http://twobackflats.blogspot.com/2012/09/costume-bridal-mini-top-hat-birdcage.html

http://twobackflats.blogspot.com/2012/09/large-flower-headpiece-hat-headband.html

http://twobackflats.blogspot.com/2012/09/red-flower-hat-headpiece.html

Xs & Os
Jasika 

Costume Bridal Mini Top Hat Birdcage Veil

Mini top hat handmade from scratch using a white silk dupioni. Tied with an ivory satin bow and simply embellished with a vintage pin. 

Click on image for listing 

 Chenille dot veil makes this hat perfect for vamps, vixens, awesome brides, lovers of dress up, tea party goers and throwers, ghosts, burlesque queens, modern Maries or anyone who is generally cool.

I have 67 billion fabrics so if you would like a custom color message me here:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/TwoBackFlats

or here:

https://www.facebook.com/TwoBackFlats

Photography : Leah Miller

Beauty and Sugar Skull makeup : Maureen Flynn - MAC Cosmetics

Hair: Erica Von Lindenberg - A Second Glance Salon 

Models : Alicia Ouderkirk 

Headpiece : Two Back Flats 

Xs &Os 

Jasika

Faire

Dear Renaissance Faire season, 

I love you. 

Love, 

Jasika 

SHOP 

Pirate Wedding Tricorn Hat

I have been dying to make more mini tricorn hats, so I am so glad Lindsey came along with her Pirate themed wedding that is going be during the Portland Pirate Festival. How awesome is that?!

I like every one of my hats to have a little story and this one is chock full of goodness. It was handmade from scratch using an upcycled cream and ivory striped fabric that used to be my mom's stunning drapes.

Vintage button collected from a thrift in Delaware.

All the lace trims are vintage and steamed. They were found at a fabulous flea market in Vermont. They have seen the freshest of air and the breathtaking Berkshire mountains. What a trip.

And where would any of us be without a fluffy natural white ostrich plume?

I love this hat so much, it is officially listed in my Etsy Shop. Click THIS for the listing.

Congrats to you Lindsey!

Happy day friends.

X

Jasika

Eeeek! Well, I had to try it on once!

Happy Neptunian New Year!

On July 12, 2011, after 145 years, the planet Neptune will have finally completed its first lap around the sun since its discovery in 1846.

And lucky for me, because of my a.w.e.s.o.m.e. customers - there is a hat for every occasion:

Neptune's "Rings" were made from guitar strings. Because on this little corner of the Earth - that's how we roll.

CLICK THIS for a custom hat.
One Love,
J

p.s. - Come play on Facebook if you're cool: Facebook.com/TwoBackFlats

Steamy Punks

I must confess - I'm a little new to the phenomenon that is Steampunk. Although , who doesnt love time travel and the Victorian era? Lacy and Brandon did it up right along with their awesomely talented photographer Daniel Stark. (Seriously, click the link. I was drawn into his wedding photography immediately.)

Lacy chose the ever classic Victorian Carnival Mini Top Hat for her blood red and black wedding! Perfect!

I'm finicky with the color red. Even as a kid, I refused to wear red, color in red or...well thats all you do as a kid, right? Wear clothes and color? . It has to be justtt the right shade for me to love it. Hands down, Lacy pulled it off with these bridal party dresses. And...How much do you love those jet black feather bouquets?? This looks like a party I would like to go to.

Cherry on Top: There are few things that make me as giddy as seeing one of my brides and one of my hats on Rock n Roll Bride! Congrats Lacy and Brandon! Check out more photos HERE!

XO

Jas

Mini Top Hat - A Midsummer Night's Dream

I, for one, I am dreaming of summer festivals, backyard lanterns and bare feet. I am so glad C came along with her gorgeous wedding details in Persian purple and monochromatic blues. Mosses, branches, whimsical bow ties for the boys and, of course, tea pots! (A girl after my own heart!)


I am fairly certain that every mother secretly wants to see her daughter in a veil. I wore two veils as I walked down the aisle to appease everyone. True story. To me: this french net is the perfect compromise. It is tucked within the flowers to give it natural, full look then cascades along the side and bottom of the brim to give the illusion and certainly the feel of wearing a bird cage veil. (I tried this on and gasped. I am now planning my 678th wedding..)



I created a ruffle from both dupioni silks to keep with the elegant feel C is going for. It also acts as a little flower cone for the spray of purple flowers. Details! Details!

It shouldn't be a hard transition today to work on Faerie hats for the festival!
p.s. - If you are in the Maryland area or are a faerie lovin', travelin' gnome: You get a FREE PASS to the Faerie Festival when you become a Two Back Flats fan on Facebook.
Join here for details:

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This hat will be available for purchase in my Etsy shop Friday, March 11th!

Mini Top Hats

...for anyone who likes some sparkle with their shake.

Trixie and Roxy are BACK and they are hot. hot. hot. So many thanks to Alana at Vanity's Edge Design for the sexy pin ups!



I cannot tell you how much fun I had making these top hats. Trixie is fully lined in red satin, then hand glittered and sealed with clear coat for full shine and non-flakiness. No glitter trails for you. I, on the other hand have red glitter on my dogs, in my coffee mugs, in my husband's beard, on my eyelashes....I could think of worse things.


Roxy is Trixie's bestie. Perfect for anyone who is always in charge. I have had this ridiculously awesome black foiled pvc for months. Finally a part of a pair! Fully loaded with faux leather bow, black lace and stunning black feathers. The perfect accessory to any crime.




Valentines day is right around the corner and these puppies are ready to ship. Models not included.

click on images for listings and more photos

Love. Love. Love.
Trixie, Roxy & Jas

Pin Ups and Close Ups

Hello there, we're Trixie and Roxy and we are spending the day at Vanitys Edge Design with an old friend who is a fabulous graphic designer and makes some very sexy pictures.

Love Day is February 14th


Be good and contact Alana for your boudouir photography.

Love,
T&R

CYBER MONDAY TINY HAT SALE!

Hello my fellow refusers of standing it line at 3am! This* is the best day of the year - Cyber Monday! Tons of discounts and offers in my Etsy shop today!

For my brides:
Custom Bridal Party Mini Tops Hats - 10% your entire order

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For the Rock Stars:
Custom Medium Mini Top Hats Buy one for $35 and Get the second one for $30.
No custom fees. No quantity limit.

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FOR EVERYONE:
*BUY ONE LARGE HAT AND GET ANY MEDIUM FOR HALF OFF*
*mention my blog or facebook page*

Please keep all of Etsy in mind this holiday season. You'll never gift give in any other way.
Happy Shopping!
Love,
J

Alice in Wonderland Wedding? Yes, please.

This has been quite the exciting week at Two Back Flats! I have been in contact with some really amazing ladies about some really amazing things! But THIS is whats up!

Jessica was one of my very first customers and one of my very first brides! She sent me a photo of her wedding dress to match the ribbon on her top hat and I knew immediately her wedding was going to be something special.



How special? I had no idea what was in store. Jessica and her fiance Wade designed one of the most spectacular and sensational Alice in Wonderland themed weddings ever. Everything from toppling tea cups to striped socks to mini top hats!

Their wedding was featured on the one and only Rock'n Roll Bride and deserves every moment of glory. Without further adieu:

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Thank you to Jessica for choosing a Two back Flats' mini top hat to wear on a day filled with so many beautiful things... and thank you to Kat of Rock'n Roll bride for being simply amazing!

Check out all the the juicy details and see more photos on Kat's post HERE.

xo
Jas