Bridal Carnival Mad Hatter Top Hat

Weddings. I love em all. Brides. Love them too. They're all wacked out on pretty things 24-7. I can relate. But once in a while a a bride comes along that blows even my mind away. 

 Firstly, when a bride says she's making her own wedding dress I, basically, buckle my seatbelt. This girl is cool. She's cooler than me. L created a dress somewhere between these two dresses. Lace sleeves, full skirt, le sigh*

Then comes a pinteresting message chock full of vintage carnival / circus inspiration! I die! Bowls of carnival tickets, photo booths, chalkboards! 

Oh and btw she says! These are the SPIKED HEELS I'll be wearing with my wedding dress. I danced. In place. I did a real dance. I had JUST found these teeny tiny spikes and was so excited to use them on  a hat. What better hat than this one!!!?

I had also recently purchased these A-MAZING vintage carnival tickets from Modern Poetry on Etsy. I was clearly meant to make this hat! 

Tiny spikes!!

L's wedding date is October 6th!! Hello Mad Hatter tag! I assure you...it does not stop there. This hat is so full of hidden treasures that it is a FEAST for your eyes from every angle. 

Monochromatic pink stripes, ivory satin, a modern orange calico fabric. Orchids! Lilies! Popcorn! You name it. This hat IS a carnival! 

So much love to Leesie on her wedding week! Thanks for being such an inspiration and trusting me with your headpiece! Hope you love it as much as I do! 

As always, for your own custom hat or headpiece message me here:

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

or here:

https://www.facebook.com/TwoBackFlats

X's & O's 

Jasika 

Photography Props

I can't help but be straight giddy when I know my hats are going to a photo shoot. Good Lawd do I love me a pretty picture! 

Can NOT wait to see what Robin has in store for these red and aqua lovelies!

LuLu Mini Top Hat 

Tiny top hat: Val

 Wonder if "The Val" is actually for her puppy! I customized the button a bit so these two would match perfectly. Match made in HEAVEN!! 

Please visit my SHOP for all hats and custom orders. 

XO 

Jasika 

Feelin' Free

I made this red, white and blue top hat for a lovely little pageant lady. But, I had to light some sparklers and get my 4th of July on with it before it shipped! (Don't worry - only for a moment ;)

Handmade from scratch using ALL upcycled fabrics. Pretty rad.

Happy short work week fellow Americans!

One Love,
Jas

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 :

Take me to the carnival!

I don't know if the rest of you are looking forward to the State Fair, but I look forward to it like people look forward to European vacations!

Thank you to Kate for for including my striped Carnival Mini Top Hat in this colorful and oh so exciting treasury!!

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These treasuries, although unfortunate, don't stay up forever. So please share, click and comment and give all of these awesome artists a shot at the Front Page!!!

CLICK HERE FOR TREASURY

Front Page of Etsy AGAIN! And how!

One of Two Back Flats' mini top hats was featured on the front page of Etsy for the second time this week!! You can only imagine my excitement! I want to thank all of the amazing people who include me in their treasuries!!


My Striped Circus Mini Top Hat is adorable and chic and sweet and oh so charming! Part of the Peppermint Pretty Collection, this hat was inspired by the The Carnival! While my other Peppermint Pretty hats are a little louder, bolder from deep reds to actual popcorn and peppermints attached, this hat is soft. I was inspired by real down home carnivals. Ribbons and lace and curls and farm animals and a little bit of dust in the air.

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The best part of this hat other than the gorgeous ivory flower buttons and veil is that it's made up of 90% recycled materials! That delicate red and white striped fabric used to be a men's button up!

I adore this hat and you and Etsy!

Much love on this hot summer day!
Jas

Behind the scenes video of Peppermint Pretty shoot
In case you missed it or want to watch it for the 700th time like me!

Introducing the Peppermint Pretty Collection

Howdy Ladies and Gents!!

The carnival themed photos are all almost here and they are just out of this world beautiful! Please check out Jessica's blog post for all the whimsical details and for more lovely photos! She has the entire shoot credited so please make sure to go check out all the amazing artists who contributed to the shoot.

I will be adding new circus themed hats to my ETSY SHOP daily so please check back and find your favorite!

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Thank you again to Jessica Monnich Photography for including Two Back Flats Mini Top Hats!

And just in case you missed it: Make sure to check out the Behind The Scenes Video of the shoot by Wild Orchid Studios! Equally amazing!

I love Carnivals!
xo
Jasika

Peppermint Pretty Photo Shoot - BEHIND THE SCENES

I received this video yesterday from Chad of Wild Orchid Studios. It is a behind the scenes video of the carnival themed wedding shoot in Austin I have been so excited about! I was not expecting this and my, oh my, is it beautiful and amazing and perfect in every possible way. I am humbled by the talent involved with this and honored that my mini top hats were a part of it.

Please enjoy! I know you will!

Peppermint Pretty Fashion Shoot from Wild Orchid Studios on Vimeo.

Please take the time to check out both Wild Orchid Studio's website and blog. It is a real treat. **Photos of the shoot will be here soon**

I <3 Carnivals

J

International Shipping

Two Back Flats is honored to announce that our Mini Top Hats are being shipped Internationally!

Thank you to our new friends in Australia, Germany, France, The Netherlands and, now, Brazil!

One Love,
Jas