Colorful little wedding hats

I pull up to Readyluck's studio which is in one of my absolute favorite parts of Baltimore and I know this is going to be a bloody good day. This part of town is nothing but bricks and bricks and windows and windows. Old textile mills and foundries from the 17th century that look as if they just grew from the earth and then Baltimore happened around it. So much of the city's innovation and growth happened exactly where this shoot went down. It is really no wonder that this team gathered there... and I'm pretty sure we did the old walls justice.

I get into one of those crazy, old ass service elevators, ya know? With the double steel doors that give you that total "oh shit" moment when everything slams and rumbles and you inch slowwwwly up or down.

Then I walk into this lovely scene:

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Can't really express how jealous I am that Lindsey and her team get to work in that kind of light every day.

 As I get to create on a daily basis I am finding more and more that I am mostly inspired by colors. I just love me an unexpected combination of anything!  Of course I was on board when I saw Readyluck's Neutral and Neon inspiration the ol' Pinterest..... I wont lie, I have not been the biggest advocate of the neon comeback but Lindsay turned it into art.

One totally whimsical, ridiculously radical, completely unique wedding style shoot = art art art.

(te-he - I am holding this giraffe behind the scenes ;) I was so stoked about this, 

I cannot even begin to tell you...)

I got this yellow and green psychedelic chic (what? that's a real thing) vintage fabric from an old barn in western Maryland. I'm not sure what kind of groovy blouse or something this fabric once made, but it is definitely continuing on its destiny with this mini hat.

A. I think I may have made this hat for the gorgeous Diamond Dixon (above & below) and not even known it.
B. I loved seeing this hat paired with both a bridesmaid dress and a wedding dress. It is clearly a win. 

 

This color combination was a bit of a mind melt for me, but I pretty much sweat this sunshine yellow silk with the pink, red and teal. I had to come back to this hat like fourteen times before it was complete. Worth it.

 I am also not sure if I am more in love with Lauren Ward's rainbow hair...which she does herself... or this white and gold porcelain gnome. Give me a fricken breakkkkk!!!

 

 

*** tinsel curtains *** 

 

As if this day wasn't inspiring and memorable enough, it was featured on Rock n Roll Bride!

Click the photo for the full feature with a TONNNNNN more photos of this magical, funky day. 

Check out the behind the scenes video here:

http://vimeo.com/49608871

CREDITS

• Photography: Readyluck
• Video: Sugarfarm Productions
• Styling: Diamond Dixon
• Assistant: Kristian Thacker
• Hair: Lauren Ruth Ward
• Make Up: Jennifer Tanko
• Flowers: Local Color Flowers
• Hats: Two Back Flats
• Dresses: Garnish Boutique
• Props: Curiosity

Bright Mini Top Hats

I am obsessed with aqua and red so I was stoked right off the bat to create a custom hat for Amy's wedding. As she sent me bits of her inspiration, I knew we had to incorporate all the little details onto her hat. 

Waiting with bated breath = totally worth it. Look it this magical package I received. Layered rainbow colored buttons for button bouquets, tissue paper roses from her groomsman boutonnieres and an array of tiny treasures. 

Could not WAIT to use this little paper heart. I love how subtle it is against the red silk and french net. 

 Can we talk about these delicious textures???

More buttons! More buttons! 

 I have to say once again how much I ADORE my brides. You are all so COOL. Which makes ME so cool! 

Love love love to Amy and her hubby-to-be!!!

X

Jasika 

Bridal Party Hats

I was so inspired to make hats for Michelle and her bridal party. M and her hubby to be are having a bright, funky wedding this May in Tanzania!! 

The inspiration photos for Michelle's hat! Love this teal bridesmaids dress! Love teal. Period. I bet it will be super comfortable to twirl in that! I considered doing the hats in teal, but with all these amazing flowers, you have to go with the color of SUNSHINE. 

The bride's beautiful hat in white damask, ostrich feathers and a bouquet of matching fuchsia flowers. Michelle will also be wearing a Two Back Flats birdcage veil. Cannnnot wait for photos!!!

 Michelle wanted the hats to mimic her awesome clashing bouquets. The flowers are meant to represent tropical Tanzania as well as the bride and groom's hometowns UK and Ireland!

I think it was a SWELL idea. I could not stop staring at these hats once they were complete. Pretty sure we pulled off a funky English vibe. 

And of course, they are customized even further with the hand drawn and crafted Mad Hatter tags featuring their wedding date. Adorable.

Love and light to Michelle and her fiance! We are so excited for you! 

X

J

As always, for your own custom hats, please visit our shop on Etsy. 

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Happy Neptunian New Year!

On July 12, 2011, after 145 years, the planet Neptune will have finally completed its first lap around the sun since its discovery in 1846.

And lucky for me, because of my a.w.e.s.o.m.e. customers - there is a hat for every occasion:

Neptune's "Rings" were made from guitar strings. Because on this little corner of the Earth - that's how we roll.

CLICK THIS for a custom hat.
One Love,
J

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Tea Time

Check that wedding and shower calendar ladies! It is officially tea time with this colorful and oh so fun tea party hat. I cannot get enough of these foam flowers this spring.

Elegant and whimsical. Its the name of the game.

Happy Tuesday dolls
X
Jas