Wedding Inspiration: Mad Hatter Chic

I was so excited and to be honest, a little nervous for Nicole's red, orange and green inspiration photos. Being a pink and purple gal myself, I knew something magical would come of pushing my color envelope. I found the PERFECT vintage mushroom pin from BlendedSplendid on Etsy. (Seriously - if you love anything retro, kitschy or fantastically odd - you will find something you want in her shop!)

I was giddy. GIDDY about the finished product. I can just see Nicole's entire ensemble now!

There's nothing like a June bride...

Hats off to Nicole! Wishing you the wedding of your dreams!

Happy Monday everyone!

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 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:

Holiday Mini Top Hats

Hello little elves! It's not too late to order your Holiday hats for Christmas dinner or all of the holiday parties you rock stars have on your calendars. The last day to order with standard shipping is this MONDAY, December, 13th! As, always expedited shipping options are available.

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Fa la la la Love Red, Green and White Mini Top Hat

Mrs. Claus Red and White Mini Top Hat

Peppermint Fairy Red and White Striped Mini Top Hat

Thank you all for the amazing support for Two Back Flats' very first Holiday season!!!
One Love,
Jasika

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!

Victorian Mini Top Hat

My Victorian Carnival Mini Top Hat made it to the front page of Etsy!! Thanks to Thresholder of Lucia's Attic for creating a ridiculously gorgeous treasury! This is exactly how I feel about the carnival!

Cirque du L'amour

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Part of the Peppermint Pretty Collection

Congrats to all the artists!!



Much Love,
Jas

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!!!

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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!

Front Page of Etsy!

Two Back Flats' Sailor Mini Top Hat was featured on the front page of Etsy.com yesterday!! This is one of my latest additions to my shop and it is definitely one of my favorites to date!

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Gold stitched anchors! Red Satin! Gold buttons! Oh, my! Especially for all of you lovely lovers of nautical and pin up! This one is for you!

Thank you to Italian Etsian Marinatea84 for putting together a front page worthy treasury and for including my mini top hat among her amazing finds!

Peace and Love,
Jasika

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