Smart Tart came to us by surprise.

In the whirlwind of putting up Tart, Edie and I made an appointment with a woman
on the strength of her company’s name “Smart Tart”.  That much sounded right.

When Kat, the designer, walked in to Tart, we held our breath.  She was stunning:
dressed in a glamorous waist cincher, a pencil skirt, and a vintage fur trimmed coat.
She was wearing one of her own headpieces: a little red cardinal nesting amidst red
flowers, with red veiling sweeping across her brow. I had the sense that she lived her
style. Dressing up was simply an everyday act.

Once we got over the visual pleasure of her arrival, she opened her hatboxes to reveal a collection of floral headpieces, some with cardinals, others with netting, a pink peony on a pink headband, and flower chokers that could also double as headbands. All of these floral beauties are perfect for evoking the feelings of a Spring Fling. She also had French lace sleevelets and leather cuffs with ribbons to secure them in place. And she showed us some of her jewelry and explained the properties of each gem.

Interview with Kat, designer of Smart Tart

We fell in love with Smart Tart.
Available at both Edie Hats and Tart.

Necklace by Smart Tart

Necklace by Smart Tart

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