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.
If you are beginning to feel the fall breezes kicking up, you may want to stock up on a selection of neckwarmers before things turn to too chilly. Here are a few of our favorites - each handmade by an independent designer. TickledPinkKnits has a gorgeous scarf knit from wool and bamboo, and she has a knitting pattern shop if you want to DIY your own scarflette. If you want a real artsy look - try Kthurm's Black with Dots Scarfini. Wendy's favorite is the Chocolate and Pearls Scarflette from Trickyknits. If texture is what you are after, try Larimeloom's Seashells Handspun Handwoven Scarflette or the barley cowl from Ozetta, and if you want a punch of color, try Homelab's Petrol and Black Collar or Jmaccknit's Blue Suede Cabled Choker. To see some cozy and stylish scarflettes, take a look at the slideshow!