Victorian Tea Party Mini Top Hat

Try as hard as you possibly can to contain your jealousy: The lady I made this hat for gives pony rides for a living. And they're not just ponies. They're rainbow haired ponies. 

You know how I feel about rainbow hair.

 

Magical things happen to magical people. Just as I was completing her headpiece, I found this vintage horse cameo locket to complete it. Seriously. In that color blue.

This was a custom order to match a pink and blue floral Victorian tea party outfit Angela made for herself. If you love anything girly and lacy...you would flip! I hope we'll see pics of the whole ensemble together! Cough. Cough.

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Thank you universe for continuously sending me the world's coolest customers and best vintage pins.

As always for your own custom hat or headpiece message me via Etsy or Facebook

www.TwoBackFlats.com

Love,
Jasika 

Vintage Lace Hair Wreath

Featured on  ETSY WEDDINGS!!! And HOW! 

I think I dreamed this hair wreath because when I found oodles of this creamy lace in great grand ma ma's sewing kit, I knew exactly what I wanted to do. It is now immortalized on Etsy and as part of the delightful Cherry Blossom Collection.  Wedding Trends INDEED.

In its element

 The lovely Tia Scaggs of Tryst DC frolicking through Cherry Blossoms in her wedding dress that I could die for. 

You may also like this gem in blue. Modeled by the hauntingly beautiful Erica Von Lindenberg of 

A Second Glance Salon.

Photography and congrats to my lovely Alana of Vanity's Edge Design. 

Thank you again to all of my gorgeous friends and to Etsy for the continued LOVE! 

X

Jasika 

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Happy Monday you crazy hat ladies!

xo

Jasika

WINNING

The first ever Two Back Flats "Insert Name Here" Mini Top Hat Giveaway has come to a close you hilarious people!

This was nearly impossible with all the great names you entered. From Bonbon LeClaire, Auntie Samanthie, Peak-a Blue, Madame Sprightly to Red White and Oomph! So. Fricken. Good. Im sad we can only pick one but I hope you all had some huge laughs this past week.

After much deliberation with the funniest person I know...my husband...we have chosen SICHELLE W. for her name
LA LA-GE A TOIS!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS SICHELLE!!!

In our house: Wit. Wins. Always. I laughed for about 30 minutes when I read your entry and said "I cant believe I didnt think of that" about 17 times. Not only did Sichelle come up with the perfect name, but she was a Facebook liking, link sharing rock star. This hat belongs to you <3

Check out your listing here:

The La La-Ge A Tois is officially on sale in my Etsy Shop! Thank you everyone for playing with us! The Insert Name Here Giveaway has ARRIVED and we'll definitely be doing this again soon. So, keep staying tuned on Facebook :)

Wishing you a frisky weekend.
La La Love,
Jasika

MINI TOP HAT GIVEAWAY

This hat is (an accidental) spin on my two ever popular la las. They had a little mixer and we ended up with this treasure. The moment I mixed the fabrics, I knew I had to make this "oops baby" available in my ETSY shop.

She's gorgeous but she needs a name!

*****TWO BACK FLATS - INSERT NAME HERE - MINI TOP HAT GIVEAWAY*****
We're keeping this one simple kids.

DETAILS, DETAILS:

1. Be the one to come up with the official name for this darling hat!
Be clever, be witty, be shameless, be fun

2. Post what you would name this baby here on our blog or on our Facebook page.
(or both for brownie points)

3. FIVE name idea limit per person

4. Winner will be chosen and announced on March 31st, 2011!

TIP:
Facebook Liking, Re-Linking, Sharing and Flattery will get you everywhere.

Bon chance everyone! Can not wait!

Xo,
Jasika



p.s. You can check out your future listing here :

Quinceanera Hats

One very lucky little lady is in store for a fabulously stylish and colorful birthday party! Her quinceanera court will be decked out in custom matching hats by Two Back Flats. They will also be wearing custom made adorable tea length dresses in red, blue, green, purple, yellow, orange and fuchsia.

All these tiny colorful hats remind me of Anna's adorable Alice in Wonderland bridal party hats!

Join me in sending birthday wishes to this very special lady!

Have a bright and colorful day all!!

Love,

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 Tea Party Goers

I had to share one of the custom mini top hats I shipped this week. When I ask people what their inspiration is, I love seeing photos of lavish tea parties and bouquets of peonies. But one special lady simply responded "Thunderstorms. Blue and Yellow". What a smashing concept. The outcome was a delight. I love this hat so much, I had trouble shipping it!



Created from scratch using my favorite* blue/gray dupioni silk. I tried to convey the rolling of thunder with the dramatic cascade of pale yellows. Bolts of striking yellow flowers and pops of dusty blue buds. The droopy yellow and blue stems in the back are breathlessly romantic. There are subtle rhinestones and pearls hidden within for even more depth.

Once the photos were taken, it reminded me so much of "The Garden of Earthly Delights" by Hieronymus Bosch. A little dark and a lot of fantasy.





I am thrilled to say this is now for sale in my shop for tea party goers, throwers, lovers of gardens, thunderstorms or anything delightful!

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I have to thank my customers once again for for inspiring me every single day!

One Love,
Jas

Very good things

Making tons of tiny hats and gearing up for a Faerie Festival in March! Which means I'm spending the day with my most fun friend, The Martha Stewart glitter kit. Only good things can come of this.


Speaking of good things, this wedding dress is the very core of why I adore what I do and why I adore my customers even more. I dare you to not be inspired by this.

Thanks for the extra pretty today C! Just cannot wait to make a hat for this dress.

Life is good. Happy Happy Beautiful Friday friends!
X's & O's
Jasika

Mini Top Hats for the Nautical Bride

If you're anything like me, you love the outdoors, namely, any body of water. You think there is no better setting for a wedding than amongst nature. Well, outdoor weddings are no longer limited to bare feet and picnics. (Although, bare feet and picnics are, hands down, 2 of the greatest joys in life.) But, if you want to marry the lavish, natural, and the unique lets start at the top. Your head.

I was inspired by this fabric. Period. This series of nautical prints was my biggest fabric splurge of 2010.


They jumped out at me from across the room. The unexpected shades of gold and blue, the pattern, the depth, the stitching...

I want to thank Tiffany Elizabeth Photography for the striking models and stunning photographs. Another great joy in life is being surprised by amazing photography.

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The blues and golds were so French to me. I wanted to channel Marie Antoinette for "The Voyage" hence the pop of dusty pink and the natural white ostrich plume. This color combination is my all time favorite and was the palette for my wedding.

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This hat stands alone in its more subtle, whimsical tone. I love any bride who is not afraid of gold (or tiny hats). I can also see this as a sister hat for a seriously fashionable bridal party.




I hope you love these as much as I do. They are pure joy! Thanks again to Tiffany Elizabeth. Please go swing by her website. It is full of pretty!

X
Jasika

p.s. If you're a true traditional sailor, I've got you covered too:

Mini Top Hats - The Dupioni Silk Collection

Bonjour jolies! I am very excited and proud to present my latest collection of tiny hats! Inspired by my favorite lady rock star in history - Marie Antoinette. I have always been enamored by the luxury and details of French fashion, decor and pastries.

We can't give Marie all the credit though, Dupioni silks are my most favorite and most inspiring fabrics to touch or simply look at. It makes me want to sew fourteen foot curtains and ball gowns. Like all of my French net for birdcage veils, my silks have been imported from France ensuring complete authenticity and quality.

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Featuring Olive, Tan and Grey Blue Silks offset in gold trims, lush bouquets and vintage brooches. These hats are perfect for brides, tea party throwers and goers or anyone who appreciates the finer things. And lets get real - The finest should go atop your head.

They are being offered at a special introductory price for the Holiday Season only. Please check out my SHOP for purchasing information or click on the images below for listings.

Louis' Envy - Olive green Mini Top Hat

Marie Antoinette - Blue Mini Top Hat

Versailles Wedding - Tan and Gold Mini Top Hat

Profitez! Enjoy!
Love,
J

Mad Hatter Hats! And how!

Day 2 of Mad Hatter Week and I am here to tell you : You have all definitely not lost your "muchness"! I was blown away by the massive amounts of madness this Halloween. All of my customers who dressed up as the Mad Hatter this year did so exceptionally and with so much valor!

I wish you could have seen the studio bursting with laces and dates, satins and plaids in every color, feathers in every shape and size. You are ALL MAD and you rock my nation.

My favorite thing of all is creating a hat off of an outfit. While I love a girl who knows exactly what she wants, creating something as I go is how I come up with some of my best hats! Thanks for the faith <3

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While we are on the topic: I want to thank everyone both local and national for making Two Back Flats' first Halloween such a huge success. It truly means the world. Best. Ever.

xo
J

p.s. Stay tuned tomorrow for the most lovely, lovely, lovely Mad Hatter baby shower ever!