Eat your heart out Marie Antoinette

For you this Valentines day my lovers: Every girl's true fantasy. A real life dress up party. Alice in Wonderland meets Marie Antoinette meets East Coast bad assery.

One day, I swear I will plan something in advance but until then, you can understand how my procrastination is not dire. I shit you not, we pulled off this shoot in one week. When you have so many bougie bitches on speed dial, this is just another Sunday afternoon... ;)

My first muse Tia Darling sporting, oh so naturally, this French blue Marie Antoinette inspired mini tricorn hat and a necklace she is too humble to tell you she made herself.

 

These pink champagne coupes are not a dream. They are real. And they our mine. Well, really their ours. Another Tia & Jas thrifting escapade find!

Are you sitting down?? Well GET UP because Nina in this mini hat and Jill Andrews Gown is already one of the best moments of 2013.

 A little authentic Victorian goggle action courtesy of House of Jill. 

Jill has the most awesome assortment of the finest, classical, ton notch vintage shit you've ever seen.

Like these vintage clothing labels from Baltimore designers and department stores. Lord have mercy. #gimme

 The hauntingly beautiful Erica Von Lindenberg who I am so unbelievably lucky lends me her head for my hats. 

 And of course me! Bougie bitch numero uno feeling all glam with that red silk hair flower and this A-MAZING collar made entirely of real rose petals!! Its true!!!

And the lady herself behind these DIVINE live rose petal collars. Amanda Veronee of Anthomanic. This girl is unstoppable. Her work is straight out of a dream with its weepy, sultry, romantic vibe.

These colorssss!!! Le sigh*

Paired with the turquoise skirt surrounded by a myriad of vintage busts. Dream within a dream.

And red heart balloons :)

Did I mention this all came together in a week like real life MAGIC?! The purple flowers, the deep plum gown, that wysteria top hat. <3 nbsp="" p="">

Yes, atop that pink and gold flawlessly ruffled cake sits a pink mini tricorn hat with a tiny bird, Sailboats, pink ostrich plumes and a teeeny tiny vintage crown for aforementioned tiny bird.

Nina, Tia, Jasika, Amanda & Erica

Thank you to the group of women who rallied to pull this together so seamlessly. This level of fabulousity could not be achieved without each of you:

Hats. Headpieces : Two Back Flats 

Flowers: Anthomanic

Gowns . Location: Jill Andrews Gowns 

Makeup : Maureen Flynn - Tom Ford 

Hair : Erica Von Lindenberg - A Second Glance Salon 

Pink Ruffle Cake: Fat Girl Cakes 

Photography : Abby Grace Photography

ONE LOVE, 

Jas 

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. 

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Xs & Os
Jasika 

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

Treasuries galore!

All of my fellow Etsians have been busy little bees creating to die for collections of art! Just wanted to share a couple of my faves from last week!

Dancing in Paris by Tutus Chic

Tutus Chic creates the most beautiful adult and children's tutus you have ever seen. Everything I love about her work, I love about this Bridal Mini Top Hat. Whimsical but elegant. Bold in style but subtle in color!

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Why is a Raven like a writing desk by Glimmering Gems

This is one of my favorite Alice in Wonderland treasuries ever! I think it embodies the mystery that adults love about this classic. Glimmering Gems sells gorgeous gem pendants and displays! (And at a great prices at that!) Le sigh* I never get tired of seeing my Mad Hatter hat.

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Thanks to all the amazing artists who honor me by pairing their handmade artwork with mine!

love. love.
Jas

Bridal Mini Top Hats - Un-Veiled

I wish daily that I was making these mini top hats when I got married! The brides I work with are extraordinary! They take something like a mini top hat and make it completely their own whether their theme is Marie Antoinette, Pin Up or the Mad Hatter!

I just completed a collection of Mini Top Hats with birdcage veils! Inspired by and for all of the unique, classic and remarkable brides that visit my shop!

Here is to you ladies!

The day of the photo shoot was painstakingly hot. Knees sweating, curling irons, running around, humid summer rain hot! Still we managed to have a BALL! Thank you to the marvelous Leah Miller and my beautiful models for taking the heat and producing some seriously striking shots!

bridesmaids a loungin'

All of Two Back Flats' Birdcage Veils are detachable from your Mini Top Hat.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you to all of my brides!
I am honored to be a part of your most special day!

Love, Jas

*All of Two Back Flats' Mini Top Hats are handmade entirely from start to finish
...and always made with love*