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Oh these little gum drops. These two tiny confections. Custom made for a SPLENDID (if I may say so myself) baby shower gift. Twin BOY AND GIRL! 

Apparently mamma likes muted tones, anything nautical and is having an Alice in Wonderland themed shower. Seersucker. Duh. 

I can hardly stand these yellow paper flowers. I sort of want an entire hat dripping with them. 

 Every little thing I do is girly girly girly so creating a hat for a baby boy to match was challenging. After trying 36 different things I went to my trusty buttons!! Love the pops of turquoise with the green and yellow.

The gift box!!

Thank you Olga!! You are such a great friend. I can hardly wait for these baby photos!!!! 

As always for your own custom hat message me via my SHOP HERE. 

xo

Jasika

"Not too shabby" Boudoir Shoot

Photos from the mini hat boudoir extravaganza have arrived!!! We've had a trying week here at Two Back Flats so you can imagine how thrilled I was ripping open this envelope...


Alana and I met in college while we were studying Visual Communications and Design and I cannot be more thankful that she still rocks her graphic design magic through Vanity's Edge. In addition to being a smashing photographer, I go ga ga over Alana's feminine, sultry style.

My last minute decision to be a part of A's Shabby Chic inspired boudoir shoot was the best decision I've made in a while. I'm almost thankful I didn't have tons of time to psych myself out. I tend to do that ;) The morning of the shoot, I had to stop myself from chewing off my nails.

Not only did I have zero to be worried about but I had a blasssst with Alana. Being decked out in hats and surrounded by her breezy, romantic set was only half of it. We did not stop laughing the entire day.

Enjoy the following husband approved photos from the shoot! ;)

Remember this hat? Only one will be available verrry soon in my Etsy shop for your summer tea parties...

Any chance to wear these shoes is a chance I'm taking...

This bad ass vintage hat box came from where most of my most cherished vintage finds come from (including my wedding band :)

Retropolitan

8227 Main Street

Ellicott City, MD 21043

Though our original "Tea Party Hat" has retired. One rogue petite size is left for one tiny lady...

**Yes, Renn-Festers ... The hat above is a mini tricorn hat. Get excited**

X's & O's

Jas

Hair and Makeup:

April Kenney

Cheveux Studio . Bel Air, MD

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

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

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 ...

Are for the cats who eat canaries...

I had to share this series of photos by Wanda Lechene Photography. So sexy.

photographer: Wanda Lechene
Model: Bri Saulsbury
Hair: Star Jackson and Cecily Makinde
Makeup: Wendy Mcdonald

Wanda took a Two Back Flats' ivory bridal mini top hat and made it her own by adding that delightful, lucky, lucky bird.

Have a tasty Monday mon cheris!
xo,
Jas

Do the Peppermint Twist

Etsy never fails to amaze me. I was included in a treasury by FireSideFibers who makes hand made, hand dyed silk roving, and yarns. So much talent. And excellent taste to boot!

My Peppermint Fairy mini top hat was included in her treasury of goodies including nesting bowls, and art prints and stockings oh my!



The Peppermint Fairy Mini Red and White Striped Mini Top Hat is worn with a clip and ready to ship!!

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Fa la la la la - la la la la
J