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Get Cozy With Handmade Knits By Efia

Step back in time and put some sexy in your step with a pair of spats by Efia. Efia handknits all of her designs. Efia, an aspiring actress and accessories designer, is often inspired by handmade materials from other independent artists. She loves soft textures, natural fibers, interesting ribbons and unique buttons. And she loves to use rich bold colors as well as nice feminine touches in her designs. She not only designs spats, but also handmade scarflettes, scarves, and fingerless mittens. The Bluebird of Happiness scarflette is darling and will add such a splash of color to your winter wardrobe. And who can pass up accessories in this shopping season, they are your easiest way to extend your wardrobe. Efia even has some handsome man mitts for the guy in your life. We've picked some of our favorites accessories to share with you in our slideshow.

Show Your Funky Side This Halloween With Indie-Designed Jewelry!

As Halloween quickly approaches, we know you are thinking about what to wear to your costume party. This year, steampunk is oh so hot. Brooklyn Indie Market's Steampunk II is the place to pick up some indie designed pieces this weekend. You will find indie brands Rocklove, Steamed Punk Laboratories, Once Lost and 19Moons among others. Show off your new funky look at the after party at The Way Station -- Brooklyn's first steampunk bar and performance venue. If you can't make it to Steampunk II this weekend, we did a little surfing and found some great Halloween-themed steampunk jewelry. Check out our slideshow for some of our top picks!

Bike Themed Bags And Home Accessories!

The city heat is finally behind you and now you can gear up to go biking in the cool fall weather. And what better way to enjoy a day biking in the city than with some stylish bike bags? When you think of bike bags, do you think messenger? Well, we found a variety of other stylish bags perfect for your bike as well. From funky, urban style by Balkan Tango to chic, stylish by Po Campo, handcrafted bike accessories are the way to go. We even found some great bike-themed home decor to bring some of the fun inside. And all of these great finds are available at a great online store Supermarket. Check out our slideshow to see all of our bike-themed finds!

Kristin Brady Pushes The Edge Of Sexy With Her New KTG Line

Kristin Brady redefines what it is to be sexy with her clothing line KTG. Kristin does not employ methods of western tailoring such as zippers, buttons, or hook and eye. Instead, KTG utilizes an approach akin to sculpture. All Kristin's designs are handmade in her California studio. Organic and asymmetrical, the Apron Dress is sure to be the right choice for dinner and the theater. If you are looking to go the sexy route, then the Brown with Applique piece is definitely your dress of choice. Check out the slideshow to see more of Kristin's work.

Whimsical Children's Dresses For Your Wee Little One

Whimsy and kids, they just seem to go together. We've found some of the cutest girl's dresses, each with their own touch of whimsy. Some are made from eco-friendly upcycled fabrics, like Little Overcoat's recycled t-shirt dresses. And Lilli Pop will make custom drop waist jumpers for your favorite little girl. One of our favorite children's shops is Art and Soul Boutique. Owner Kristine Bercot is based in Indiana. She has such lovely designs and now's a great time to find some great summer sale items in her shop! Go ahead and check out our handpicked dozen dresses for the little ones!

Asian-Inspired Fun For Back to School!

We've been surfing our favorite sites looking at back-to-school fashion and we keep finding ourselves drawn to fun, Asian-inspired looks. becky oh!'s Japanese Retro Wristlet will add style to your wrist for $35 and can be found at What Designers. The bright, funky print is made from Japanese linen. If you want an elegant look, check out the designer Hairpin Flowers Silk Chiffon Scarf by Yosifa Silk - get it at Smashing Darling. And for just plain fun during the school day, you will want one of these handmade Fortune Tellers from Sycamore Street Press. And there are a host of fun totes and bags at Tokyomade. Check out ColorCult's Winged Tote, or the Vintage Obi Messenger, an original, hand made bag by Japanese designer Honmonoya. And Ichigo Seijin's Bento Box bag is pure fun. See all of our picks in our slideshow!

Jersey Dresses That Take You Into Fall!

The transition between summer and fall is a favorite time for wearing jersey dresses. It is so easy to dress them up or down! We found some darling ones this week from some great indie designers. Deirdra Morgan of Punkin NYC has a gorgeous blue Italian cotton jersey for sale at Smashing Darling. Eco-friendly choices are plentiful this season-- check out OrganiK Revolution's soy jersey dress with the added mock collar detail. Gina Michele has several you should check out - the cute racer-back dress, Manhattan Madness, and a personal favorite, the draped front La Vita e Bella with its braided tie and back collar. Our friends at Etsy have some fun jersey dresses as well. SDN1982's soy jersey black wrap dress is very versatile. And Sandmaiden's Etsy shop always has great bamboo/cotton dresses. See all thirteen of our favorite jersey picks in our slideshow.

Back-To-School Supplies, Eco-Friendly Style!

Don't show up on the first day of school with the same bag as your neighbor down the block. Go green and show your love for the earth with some of these hot eco-friendly designs! Pack your lunch in this sweet little bird reusable snack bag by Bleuroo. No more excuses for forgotten homework with the August to August Planner by An Artful Agenda. And guys, if you really want to make a statement, be sure to check out Urban Posture's line of eco-friendly binders that are sure to have the girls asking where they can get one. You will find other great handmade designs at Cosaverde.com! Check out our slideshow to see more great green school supplies.

Designers Love Hand-Made Textile Pieces

We recently fell in love with Fancy Picnic, a hot new company on the DIY scene. UK Designer Charlotte creates multi-textural pieces that will help you add those finishing touches to your favorite outfits. Charlotte loves working with gorgeous textiles, silken threads, luscious braids, vintage buttons and sparkly beads as she creates a variety of wearable jewelry. And the bright colors will spice up your late summer and fall outfits. We've also found some of our other favorite designers dishing up some tempting textile eye candy. Check out gorgeous necklaces by 7thMagpie, Shagpile, and Kirev8. And if you need an elegant neutral piece, All Things Pretty's "Once Upon A Time" necklace for $195 is a must see. This dreamy piece, made from layers of lace, vintage and antique, crocheted and tatted - it is a real work of art. Check out our slideshow for some more handmade designer textile pieces.

Indie T-Shirts For The Guy In Your Life

The guy in your life-- he's pretty special, funny, sweet, always thinks of you-- okay, so we may be stretching it. But he's your man, and he just might have a birthday coming up or maybe you just want to pick him up a little something, because I'm sure he just bought you a dozen roses or took you to the ballet. Well, check out these t-shirts from indie artists. For the music lover, a "Sheet Music" t-shirt by Isotope will do the job. For the guy in your life that is going away-- the "We Should Keep In Touch" t-shirt. Got to love this one-- "The Man Behind The Belly"-- the perfect gift for the expecting father. And if your man would wear it, give him Pinkvelvetpress' "I Heart My Wife" t-shirt. If you are looking to buy for yourself, the "Ex-Girlfriend" t-shirt is sure to bring a few laughs amongst the guys. Take a look at the slideshow for more indie t-shirts!


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