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Etsy Finds: Snug as a Bug

2009-12-16T11:38:00-05:00

Whether classic, chic, sweet, rockin', quirky or crunchy, Etsy sellers are putting the fun back into getting cozy this winter. We'll be decking the halls with pom-pons, lace and bows in today's festive cold weather Etsy Finds accessory collection. Lift your spirits with more toasty trimmings in Etsy's Accessories, Knitting and Crochet Categories, and don't miss our Winter Accessories and Cool Weather Fashion Gift Guides.

Pointy Crazy Fuzzy Hat

By PollywogStudio, $20.

Strawberry Rainbow Mittens

By RainbowMittens, $30.

Green Cardigan M L XL

By reflectionsbyds, $205.

Chocolate Brown Felt Flowers Hat

By mojospastyle, $32.

the three ring circus chain.

By missindie, $58.

Rococo Shawl CUSTOM COLORS

By TickledPinkKnits, $220.

Neckwarmer with Buttons in Fig

By EvaForeva, $40.

Pure British Wool Wrist Warmers

By squeakyelliot, $20.

Victorian Style Lace Scarf

By emmasommerfeld, $90.

Lacy Latte Short Fingerless Gloves

By heiditheartist, $20.

Red Super Soft Fingerless Gloves

By TurquoiseSeaHorse, $20.

The Zia Necklace in Coral Reef

By AnonymousAgent, $49.

CURLY CLOCHE IN BURGUNDY

By RetroReproHandmade, $69.

Galatea - Freeform Crochet Collar

By Hyena, $65.

50's Italian Leather Cut Out Gloves

From thegreedyseagull, $24.

Multibubble Scarf - Marble

By Clariceonline, $38.

Head-Puff Chic Headband Earmuffs

By garmentcolorsknits, $31.99.

Vintage Tecnica Italian Snow Boots

From souvenirsouvenir, $200.

Lace Capri Women's Tights

By RedBootsDesign, $36.

Knitted Fleece Head Wrap

By SaltandSugar, $19.

Patchwork Fingerless Gloves

By utalovesit, $195.

The Winterberry Scarf

By Yokoo, $190.

Mariona X-large hand-knitted bag

By anasousa, $110.

Vintage FRYE Boots

From sustalux, $260.

Holly Day Pet Capelet

By bugduds, $18.

The Super Extra Raspberry Scarf

By RisaMade, $200.

Timber Wolf Chiengora Mitts

By chiengorafibers, $220.

Caplet

By Nortique, $79.

Autumn Harvest Collection Scarf

By sarahndipities, $10.

ORGANIC Womens Wheat Leggings

By Recession, $44.

Chocolate Chuck Beardaclava Hat

By Freight, $79.

Tea Mug Cozy in White by KnitStorm

By KnitStorm, $14.

Pretty Knitty Headband in Red

By PrettyKnitty, $29.95.

Hood Cowl Solid Vanilla Cream

By smittenkittenorig, $48.

Upcycled Cotton Blend Sweater

By enchantedcreations2u, $55.

The Flap Hat in Berry Red

By dollyknits, $52.

Nordic Poncho

By LoveandKnit, $65.

The Hardanger Hat

By elineof, $42.

Minnie's black cap

By moaningminnie, $45.

Vintage LEATHER Gloves

From thepuddingstorevint, $49.

Vintage Sapphire Cardigan. S/M.

From cartoncompany, $43.

Lolita Hair Bow- Black Widow

By blueberryshoes, $15.

GREEN Cabled fingerless gloves

By homelab, $35.

pom pon neck hugger

By spinthread, $50.

solo (cowl / head thread)

By artish, $30.

HOLIDAY SALE IN CIRCLES HAT

By AroundNBrightlyWound, $46.50.

The Carribean Oversized knit cowl

By Happiknits, $60.

Aviator Kids Earflap - READY MADE

By knittles, $34.

Faux But Furry Capelette

By whilejupiterdreams, $45.

Faux Fur Child Hand Warmer/Muff

By littlemuffet, $30.

Azul x Poinsettia Cap

By tidabeads, $30.

giant pom pom scarf

By stuffbykate, $42.

Minty Green Bear Ear Warmers

By CrimsonEtClover, $13.

Orange Wool Tweed Headband

By annaperronedesigns, $30.

Hot Pink Lace Leggings

By imyourpresent, $28.

White Nite RADICUFF guys/girls

By heavymetallaundry, $30.

Blue Hat with Large Pompom

By aknit4allseasons, $30.

Cashmere Blend Chocolate Cowl

By katrinchen, $15.

Autumn Red Flower Band

By KarmaKreationzInc, $12.

Cherry Leg Warmers (Free Ship)

By NotoriousKnits, $32.

Sidhe Stem Stockings

By undertheroot, $65.

SALE Black Cherry Wool Caplet

By RiordanRoache, $48.

Yellow Beanie with Ear Flaps

By bettilouise, $18.

side zip vest

By genevievedietz, $65.

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Etsy Finds: Baby, It's Cold Outside!

2009-10-26T11:41:00-05:00

Winter is fast approaching, and Etsy sellers are filling their shops with a luscious array of cold weather accessories in fun colors and unique styles. Now is the best time to spruce up your winter wardrobe with cozy handmade hats, gloves and scarves before the icy blasts arrive. Today's Etsy Finds is inspired by crackling fires, hot cocoa, the first snow and staying warm in style. See Etsy's Accessories Category for more cute cold weather gear.

Pink and Black Fingerless Mittens

By CoquelicotSalon, $38.

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Rosetung's Cloud Cowl

By rosetung, $75.

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Victoriana Scarflette

By TickledPinkKnits, $79.

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The Belmont Hat

By halpal28, $32.

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Twisted Neckwarmer with Buttons

By EvaForeva, $40.

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Antique Blue Flower Scarflette

By gsakowskidesigns, $37.

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The Modern Stripes Eco Scarf

By sparrownestknits, $60.

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Mr. Mustard Fair Isle Fingerless Mitts

By jmaccknit, $38.

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Aviator Chiengora Hat

By chiengorafibers, $195.

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mittens13

By dadaya, $90.

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Cashmere Driving Gloves

By adventuresofjr, $70.

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Blue Moonlight Walk / Cape

By bewakeful, $60.

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Blue Polka Dot Beanie Hat

By NinisHandmades, $20.

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Khaki Slippers

By aykelila, $22.

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Chocolate Strawberries Scarf

By raghousenternational, $48.

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The Paige Leg Warmers

By MountainMamaJody, $36.

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Ear Flap Headband - Linen

By jecka, $18.

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Chloe Scarf

By foryourlittledarling, $8.

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Chunky Hand Knit Star House Cowl

By urastarhouse, $40.

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XL Cowl in Pale Orange

By Urbanknit, $60.

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Luxury Arm Warmers in Gift Box

By JohnlozDesign, $85.

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Knittles Wooly Helm - Knit Armor

By knittles, $62.

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Henna Headkerchief

By nancyknitsandstuff, $30.

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Loop Scarf

By hannahsas, $22.

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Hand Knit Pure Wool Slippers

By woolsolution, $23.

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Irish Walking Hat

By bonniesknitting, $52.

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Chartreuse and Crimson Gloves

By mickieandbetty, $26.

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Chunky Shell Cowl in Cumin

By emilymaysparks, $35.

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Frog Hat with Plain Red or Pink Lips

By nancy2349, $20.

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Ava Legwarmers

By maisondelucille, $38.

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Butterfly Triangle Shawl

By togethershop, $100.

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Merino Wool Ear Flap Hat

By symbiantstrands, $70.

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Seattle Glovelets in Silk and Wool

By awkward, $40.

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Navy/Citron Cowl Neck Warmer

By trucksandpearls, $45.

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Hand Knitted Snood for XL Dog

By COZYHORSE, $36.

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Blue Tweed Hat with Ear Flaps

By RagamuffinDesign, $30.

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Etsy Finds: The Wardrobe Equation

2009-10-05T12:00:00-05:00

Sweet relief! Now that the weather is finally coat-compliant, I'm inspired to layer, cloak and sheath myself in as many textures and materials as possible. I simply throw on a cape, body con dress, leggings and boots and I've got a foolproof wardrobe equation (and a comfy one at that). Today's Etsy Finds present nine stylish ensemble ideas for your consideration. Peep the Fall Fashion style guide and the Winter Accessories Preview guide for more fashionable bits and bobbins.

1. Field Trip to the Natural History Museum

Little Red Capelet

By Enderby, $100.

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Magpie Bird Claw Necklace

By LuxCoronette, $48.

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Back Seam Textured Tights

By isobelandcleo, $195.

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vintage 1970s leather boots

From greatestfriend, $85.

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2. Get Your Grunge On

Bumpy Ride Silk/wool hat

By dullroar, $45.

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Asymetrical Swoosh T-Shirt

By BabooshkaBoutique, $48.

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Keep Warm Leggings - Patched Taupe

By iheartnorwegianwood, $55.

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Vintage Over-the-knee Boots

From IKAHN, $168.

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3. Saturday in the Park

lilac crochet-trimmed tunic

By hodgepodgefarm, $92.

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ancient future necklace

By swordandfern, $80.

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long wool skirt

By sohomode, $120.

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Slouch in Mustard Yellow

By YesJess, $18.

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4. Ebony and Ivory

campbell dress - linen

By renneslechateau, $110.

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Charcoal Gray Chunky Neckwarmer

By knittles, $45.

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5 pocket weekender in black

By valhallabrooklyn, $259.

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Gorgeous Grey and Ivory Wool Coat

From thewoodenspool, $90.

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5. Expedition to the Pumpkin Patch

Organic hemp/cotton fleece dress

By gaiaconceptions, $155.

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feathers in her hair

By anotherfeather, $14.

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Pumpkin Spice Handwarmers

By jaykayknits, $25.

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VTG 70's FRYE Campus Boots

From jamesrowlandshop, $145.

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6. Casual Day at the Office

Navy Fleece pocket dress

By sewmoe, $87.

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The Flap Hat in Chilli Pepper Red

By dollyknits, $52.

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Frye Tall Resoled Boots

From StylinRecyclin, $42.

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Button Burst Brooch in Black

By PeekoApparel, $14.

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7. Cozy Concert Wear

double t-shirt dress - black X-LARGE

By takeoffyourclothes, $60.

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Organic Merino/Jersey Leggings

By sandmaiden, $99.

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Fingerless gloves in Grey

By homelab, $35.

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Black lucite bracelet with safety pins

By KolosStudio, $30.

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8. The Professional

Vintage Wool Blazer

From dreamsneverend, $30.

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The Bow Top- Made For You

By mydearthing, $88.

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Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings

By Mocahete, $44.

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Oatmeal tweed cape

By ileaiye, $55.

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9. Solo Show at the Gallery

Long Sleeve Cotton Dress

By NEUE, $80.

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Gold Tone Geode Necklace

By LauraLombardiJewelry, $40.

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Blue sky and cupids print leggings

By bunnymassacre, $22.

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Green Cowl with Rabbit Button

By poodlebreath, $40.

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What's your favorite style? How do you switch things up when the weather gets chilly? Leave it in the comments!

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Etsy Finds Vintage: Vera Scarves

2009-09-11T14:14:00-05:00

Any style maven worth her salt knows that a casually-flung scarf can take an otherwise crap outfit uptown. The queen of vintage scarves? Vera Neumann. The artist turned textile designer's scarves are known for their graphic, bold patterns (flowers, dots and geometrics) and Vera's signature in the corner. They're also known for being totally rad.

Here are but a few of the vintage Vera scarves on Etsy. Go nuts!

Vera Scarf- Vintage Bright Graphic Pattern

From PerfectVintage, $16.

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Vintage Blue Floral Vera Scarf

From lulubliss, $17.50.

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Vintage Vera Scarf in Red and Blue

From shirly, $11.

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Orange flowers Vintage Vera cowl scarf

From ruffledclothing, $22.

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Vera Neumann silk scarf

From theluckyfish, $36.

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vintage SILK Tulips VERA Scarf

From DearGoldenVintage, $23.

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Vera Colorblock Plaid Vintage Scarf

From CapriciousTraveler, $12.

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Vera All Silk Scarf

From tigerluxe, $20.

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vintage Mod bold and beautiful Vera Scarf

From SkinnyandBernie, $18.

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Vintage Vera Scarf

From MFvintage, $12.

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Blue Moon Vera Scarf

From Oystercatcher, $15.

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green striped vera scarf

From persephonevintage, $24.

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Vintage VERA Ladybug

From smartvintage, $12.

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Vera Red White and Blue set

From vintagebouquet, $24.

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Print Vera Ladybug Scarf

From LucyMaude, $16.

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Vintage Vera Scarf

From PerfectVintage, $10.

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Vintage VERA Graphic Scarf 70s

From marjoriejayne, $6.99.

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Vintage VERA 80's Watercolor Print

From FreshEra, $11.

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vintage Designer Vera Neumann scarf

From ipanema, $18.

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RED AND NAVY DOTTED SCARF

From modowl, $8.

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Vintage Vera Ladybug Scarf

From gingerscraps, $25.

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Vera Neumann Mod Circle Scarf

From starstruckvintage, $29.

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Etsy Finds: Fall to Pieces

2009-08-17T12:00:00-05:00

Etsy's Fall Shopping Guide is finally here! Though summer may still be scorching, autumn is just around the corner, and we aim to have you fully prepared with the coolest gear of the season. In this guide, you'll find fall's top trends such as comfortable essentials in soft and flexible fabrics, menswear-inspired boots and capelets, curio jewelry, rustic textures, and femme details in lace, feathers and gems. These versatile classics in earth tones and neutrals will help your wardrobe transition fluidly. With these lovely pieces, you'll be feeling as fresh as the crisp autumn air! Be sure to browse more fall fashion in Etsy's Gift Guides.

Fall Foundations

Pleats on My Dress in Slate Grey

By forEvaMore, $70.

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Silver Romper

By lizarietz, $182.

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Ella Tunic

By littleocean, $58.

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Grecian Goddess Jersey Dress

By erinleighheart, $59.

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Metallic Tunic Top Dress

By pinkslipthreads, $96.

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Jasmin Dress

By eladesign, $109.

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Linen Hibiscus Skirt

By ThongbaiTatong, $72.

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Tshirt Dress

By larimeloom, $110.

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Boystown

Anticipation Jacket

By AftonRiver, $110.

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Hemp and Cotton Shorts

By Folk, $27.

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Successories

Tweed Fedora

By BaroqueAndRoll, $110.

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Wedge Tote

By scabbyrobot, $58.

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Vintage Platform Heels

From ScottieinaCanoe, $38.

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Tapestry Bag

By daphnenen, $75.

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Velvet Ribbon Belt

By bellebag, $38.

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Granny Bag - Chill out Olive

By seabreezestudio, $50.

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Curio

Amethyst Bullet Necklace

By anotherfeather, $45.

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Gold Antler Necklace

By trystbykerry, $36.

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Teal Butterfly Necklace

By bndesign, $10.

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Large Wing Ring

By mypreciousstudio, $32.

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Gemilogical

Evergreen Earrings

By junedesigns, $48.

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Black Diamond Ring

By IceCreamCandy, $12.50.

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Tourmaline Ring

By muyinmolly, $44.

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Bellezza Earrings

By JewelleryHaven, $102.

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Boot Camp

Vintage Tan Leather Boots

From decades, $32.

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Vintage Fringed Moccasins

From BeckyDrolen, $26.

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Vintage Leather Boots

By MaidenRaptureVintage, $40.

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Vintage Riding Boots

By nstylevintage, $78.

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Captivating

Organic Linen Capelet

By bayousalvage, $75.

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Petals Capelet

By ravissant, $63.

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Woven Silk Cape with Brooch

By melissam4715, $90.

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Plaid Capelet

By BlkSwn, $49.99.

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Scarf it Up

Just Dandy Collarette in Cream

By becausemaybe, $20.

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Duo Tone Lux Chunky Cowl

By knittles, $55.

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Leafy Scarf

By moondancewear, $32.

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Gossamer Scarflette

By flutter, $34.99.

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Etsy Finds: Stick Your Neck Out

2009-04-06T10:51:00-05:00

I'm always trying to be on the latest tip when it comes to trends, and statement neckpieces are my newest obsession. These mixed media accessories combine aspects of scarves and jewelry in the most eye-catching and avant garde way! Here's a collection of collars, fabric necklaces and scarves to inject some fashion into your look.

Peacock Collar

By DAINTYCROCHETBYALY, $49.

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Half Moon Necklace - Lace

By flyingrhymes, $15.

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The Jane Smith Necklace in Big Rock

By AnonymousAgent, $42.

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Giddy Up Girl- What's in Dotties Closet

By missrubysue, $98.

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Maximum Fringe Necklace - Champagne, Lavender, Denim

By iheartnorwegianwood, $59.

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big red NECKLACE

By eleanorrot, $28.

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Foks - short in red violet

By celapiu, $58.

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POLKA DOTs Necklace (Black)

By chalinns, $15.

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GRAPHIC necklace in grey and black

By giia, $70.

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Twiggy's Mod Collar/Necklace

By EdsJuxtposition, $35.

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necklush ultra - natural w/ purple

By necklush, $65.

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Shop Makeover: WatchmanNYC

2009-04-01T10:40:00-05:00

LISTEN UP PEOPLE!!!! Virtual Labs give tips for your shop. I went there now i know i'm working on my shop. i'am back look for my new items.

Big, big scarfs cover your whole head!!!! Get in there with your boyfriend!!!!!

BUT THAT NOT ALL, ESTY. I LIKE OWLS. ]║ ▀

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Look for new owls in my shop. COMING SOON!!!! BETTER PHOTOGRAPHY!!!!!MY SHOPMAKEOVERIS IMPROVING. IGOT tIpS fRoM mY fRiEnDs. FOLLOW ME IN TWITTER https://twitter.com/BEstWatchesEsty/status/1431665977

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Guest Curator: Tara McPherson

2009-03-25T15:23:00-05:00

Tara McPherson is an artist based out of New York City. Creating art about people and their odd ways, her characters seem to exude an idealized innocence with a glimpse of hard earned wisdom in their eyes. Recalling many issues from childhood and good old life experience, she creates images that are thought provoking and seductive. People and their relationships are a central theme throughout her work.

Tara exhibits her paintings and serigraphs in fine art galleries all over the world. Named the crown princess of poster art by ELLE Magazine, she has created numerous gig posters for rock bands such as Beck, Modest Mouse, and Melvins. Her array of art also includes painted comics and covers for DC Vertigo, advertising and editorial illustrations for companies such as All Tomorrow's Parties and Spin Magazine, creating toys with KidRobot, and teaching a class at Parsons in NYC. Without further ado, here are some of Tara's Etsy picks!

BURSTS OF COLOR Passport Travel Cover

With all the traveling I've been doing these past few years, my passport has had water, beer, and all kinds of other funky stuff spilled on it. I think it's time I get one of these cool passport covers. By eightXeight, $9.95.

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Stay Put Teal Scarf

I love cool scarves, and since moving to NYC, I finally get to wear them. Growing up in Los Angeles, you don't get to wear many accessories like these, so I'm living it up now! By PhylPhil, $24.

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WW ll LUCITE SWEETHEART PENDANT 1940s

My father is a pilot as a hobby, and I grew up flying around in his vintage WWII plane, a Stinson Gullwing V-77. It looked very similar to this one. By vinnyandvernelle, $30.

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EVERYDAY FANCY

I love pink, and I love this little hairpiece. I would definitely feel fancy in that, no matter what else I was wearing. By vinnyandvernelle, $49.

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Bunny Girl

I love bunnies and all kinds of cuteness. All the prints in her shop are very sweet, and I like the line work and the color palette. I also kind of really want that outfit... By badbird, $20.

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Two Swallows Necklace

I love the asymmetrical style of necklaces, and the color is just right for me on this one. I'm also drawn to the balance of charms, it seems like the perfect amount! By CJallhandmade, $18.

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Hand Tooled Leather Guitar Strap - Hot Seller Pattern

This strap has great patterns and would go very nicely with my red '74 Rickenbacker! Plus, it looks really sturdy. There's nothing worse than your strap breaking or falling off while you're playing a show. By LeatherPro, $99.

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Silly Goo Blob Funky Pink color, Fun Activity NOW MORE Fun with 6 ounces of goo

It's pink and it's goo! What else do you need?! By LeakyMouth, $2.98.

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Secret Decoder Card with custom message

Who doesn’t love secrets? This secret decoder would be an awesome card to give or receive. Kinda takes a love note to the next level! By crankbunny, $11.70.

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Bacon and Eggs

Felt bacon, mmmm!!! Bacon is yummy and fun in any way, shape, or form. I just ate some today with my sammich at lunch. By mysticwill, $6.

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Franklin the Owl

I collect lots and lots of toys, and this one would go great in my collection! Maybe he'd even get a special spot on my pillow, just 'cause he's so cute! By evielala, $21.

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Koro Purple and black

This lamp is awesome. I love art inspired by the ocean, and this definitely gives that feel. Plus, it's a bit creepy looking too. Perfect combination. By poaplum, $70.

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Fuchsia Silk Frou Frou Love Heart Knickers

I paint girls with heart shaped torsos, so this is the perfect pair of underwear for me (knickers with a heart shaped boo-tay)! Super sexy looking. Meow! By LoveBabyGrand, $35.

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Trends: Oversize Cowls

2008-11-04T11:15:00-05:00

Oversize is everywhere these days. Big bags, avant garde capes and ponchos, tunics as shirts: bigger is better! Nowhere is this more evident than the oversized cowl trend. This winter accessory is best worn in chunky knits that tend to be on the larger side. Make a statement this winter with an oversize warmer! Your neck will thank you.

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High End Etsy: Fiber Arts

2008-10-09T16:05:00-05:00

What does one gain from raising one's own alpacas? Bonnie Samuel aka bonniesamueldesign.etsy.com knows the value of homegrown fiber, the material she works with to create unique knit and woven pieces. "My knowledge of the nature and structure of natural fibers — from the impact of animal husbandry on quality production to the end product — gives me a unique understanding of certain fibers in design." But it's not just the intimate knowledge of raising animals — she has also trained in how to sort and grade her annual clip. "Working with natural fibers brings the beauty of nature's palette and textures to your work."

Bonnie approached Etsy's blog, the Storque, with her story and with those of other high-end fiber artists on Etsy. These artisans steep their fibers in their deep skill and knowledge, and their high-end items' price points reflect that. We invited them to explain what's behind the drape of a sumptuously woven shawl or the details of a painstakingly crocheted art necklace.

[Jesse James & John Brown, two of Bonnie's alpacas]

Etsy offers a grand opportunity to both emerging and established fiber artisans. Since its inception, Etsy has evolved through layers of quality each in turn attracting buyers at the emerging level.

Truly talented fiber artists – weavers, dyers, textile designers, skilled knitters, art quilters and those reviving traditional fiber crafts in new dimensions – are now establishing shops on Etsy. The traditional “art” market is out of reach for many artists because of costs to enter the market of galleries, agents and promotion, while Etsy, however, offers wide internet exposure for little cost. Indeed, this trend may be changing the way art is marketed and sold as Etsy increasingly becomes the place to find and purchase unique and finely crafted, high quality art pieces in many mediums.

We’ve chosen just a few fiber artisans of the many talented on Etsy to showcase here...

Hedda Vatter aka HeddaVatter, who lives in Rapina, Estonia, creates wearable beauty in crochet.

As a romantic, I love crocheting and lace. I learned to crochet in school when I was eight years old. My favorite materials are high quality cotton crochet thread, linen and worsted for the woolen lace.

I am inspired by Irish lace in all of its richness and beauty. I try to bring the elements of the old lace into modern day using the lace for accessories and jewelry. I also add beads to Irish lace which makes it even more gorgeous. I have added felt, Irish lace and mond stones to my jewelry – the result is an interesting contrast. Red mélange crocheted necklace (pictured above) is inspired by Irish lace. The cotton thread is hand dyed, making the necklace unique.

As I was studying in art school, textile was my favourite subject. After graduating, I studied three years of calligraphy and two years of decorating. I acquired my higher education in library science. Most of my life I have worked as an artist. The last three years I have worked as a self-employed entrepreneur/artist. I have sold my work in Finland, Sweden, Italy, Germany and in France. And of course, I have made handcrafts for myself, my three children and for my home.

Scarfguy on Etsy is Fred Ullom, who is an accomplished weaver from Ohio.

As a career mathematician and computer scientist, my initial interest in weaving was as a science. It is, after all, an exercise in applied binary mathematics. When you look closely, all cloth is "pixelated". Beginning as a diversion from the stress of a high-tech career, I soon discovered that creating something tangible with my hands was much more rewarding than the abstraction of creating lines of programming code. There is no greater enjoyment than to take an idea and turn it into something real: a piece of cloth, a scarf, a garment that stands on its own, and provides warmth, softness, and pleasure for its owner. Unlike most fiber "artists", who are artists first, my greatest struggle has been to allow my creativity to flourish. I retired early from the high-tech world and now weave full-time (although at a leisurely pace). I don't often take inspiration from my surrounding as many do.

[Scarfguy at the loom]

My structures are usually just mathematical "play" with twill progressions. My color combinations are usually spontaneously sparked by fondling through my yarn inventory. I have a passion for exotic natural fibers. I'm always searching for the finest Merino wools, cashmere, silk, yak, and the elusive arctic muskox (qiviut).

Artmixter is Marion Barnett’s shop on Etsy, which features imaginative fabric art.

I am Marion Barnett, a Scottish artist living and working in Norfolk, England. In creating my art quilts and other fiber works, I work predominantly with lutradur, a non woven polyester fabric that is versatile and easy to use. I even wrote a book about it, 'Lovely Lutradur', with Dijanne Cevaal. I have a passion for layers and texture; as lutradur is semi transparent, it is an ideal medium for such work. Most of my work has pattern and texture combined over several layers of cloth, with some areas of cloth cut back to show clearly what is lying underneath. Colour, too, is an essential part of my art; I dye or paint much of my own cloth, cottons, silks and lutradur, and use a wide range of paints to get the effects I want. It’s very rewarding when people are drawn to touch the work; textiles are a very tactile medium, and I encourages people to pat and stroke the cloth and the finished works.

Rebecca Burgess' fiber art and skills fulfill a mission. Her Etsy shop is ecologicalartist.

My work, my passion, lives within the relationship between restoration ecology and sustainable art materials. I seek to create art whose strength lies within its process: a process that is restorative for the native plants that I harvest for dyes, for the women ranchers I buy my wool from, and is, most importantly, restorative for me as the composer and creator. I use local natural resources in a manner that supports the thriving and regenerative cycles of those resources. The end product is equally important for me, in its quality, attention to detail, and how well it functions.

[ecologicalartist at work with some natural dying]

I envision a growing world of artisans and interested folks, making beautiful art from naturally dyed yarns and batts, and wearing naturally dyed organic clothes. As this happens, our culture will become both aesthetically and ecologically richer. While I enjoy the larger vision, I personally am restored by the feel of soft angora moving through my hands and onto the spinning wheel, or counting my warp threads in preparation for my loom. The value of having one more happy and restored person on the planet is an immeasurable gift in itself.

designbynihan is the Etsy shop of Nihan Altuntas, a very creative designer and handknitter from Istanbul, Turkey.

I’m Nihan Altuntas, a 27 year old Turkish woman, whose passion is creating and designing. I’ve been crafting since I was old enough to pick up a crayon. My favorite childhood toys were boxes, yarns, pieces of cloth and all kinds of paints… I should add that I’m thankful for the support of my family. When I converted my jeans into bags or painted my canvas shoes, they never said a word!

I majored in cinema studies with a minor in marketing. During college, I got back to knitting to relax and to express myself. I never liked pattern books or reproducing brand sweaters. I would design authentic knitwear by improvising with needles, sometimes not even knowing what the result would be. The appreciation and approval for all of that hard work is the basis of my motivation to improve myself in this field.

I’m inspired by almost everything, even a simple button. I can suddenly decide to knit a sweater suitable for that button. My favorite material is cashmere, but the most important thing is to be able to discover the perfect match of the yarn and the pattern.

“Design by Nihan’s” success on Etsy is a combination of my talent, marketing and business knowledge and my personality too. I try to bring customer preferences and original patterns together. All “Design by Nihan” customers have an opportunity to choose the color and material, since all of the products are always knitted according to the customers' measurements. Each item is totally unique to its owner.

Dottie Scher, aka ccdzs, whose excellent crochet skill reflects her heritage.

My mother was an old fashioned Southern Lady who taught me the age old art of handcrafts as we were growing up. I started knitting when I was five and needlepoint, embroidery, tatting, pottery, sewing soon followed. When I was 15 I found a book of crochet motifs and I was hooked, literally. I love the way the work flows and how quickly something can come together in my hands. This is an art that has been passed down through the generations of my family.

I work "during the day" as a Child Protective Services In Home Services/Foster Care Supervisor. My days are long and quite hectic. When I get home, after homework, supper, baths and smaller people's bedtime, I can sit down with a hook and thread and just shut out everything else. Crochet is my refuge, my special place where everything is simply the hook, the yarn or thread, the colors, the texture.

When I'm designing my own patterns, it's all about texture and counting stitches. The doilies are designed with their appearance from a distance in mind. So much of the design is not apparent unless you look at it from across a room or down a hallway. I love the symmetry and the geometrical design. I have been heavily influenced by Patricia Kristoffersen, a renowned crochet artist. Many of my framed pieces are based on her designs. But I also feel I learn from anyone's designs and thus can bring my own ideas to bear, such as my two nautical sunbursts.

Constance Rose aka constancerosedesigns

I have been a textile artist since the early 1970s. Prior to becoming a weaver, I was a custom clothing designer, silk painter, papermaker, beaded jewelry designer, knitter, crocheter and handspinner. I've had a lifelong interest in fabric and thread/yarn, so I've explored any number of ways to create them and work with them. I started college as an art major, then veered into and graduated in psychology. Making art, although my first love, was always something "else" to do; that is, until I retired, recently, from the work world as we know it to focus on my art. Although I've taken an art class here and there over the years, essentially I am self taught, propelling myself toward whatever felt like the next technique for me to learn.

I've always been inspired by nature, as well as art of other times and places — including the florescence of Art Nouveau and Victoriana, the stylized and repetitive geometrics of Art Deco and ancient Egyptian designs, Native American and ethnic tribal patterns, and the Arts & Crafts and Craftsman styles in functional and decorative arts and architecture. My recent work creating woven shibori has been a way for me to pull together all of these design genre.

My work today is about TEXTURE — the tactility of cloth and fiber surfaces, what textiles feel like in your hands, as well as visual texture, the orchestration of patterns and colors that your eyes see. My work is also about PATTERN — line, shape, form, and directionality inherent in the woven cloth or imprinted or dyed onto the fabric. And it is about COLOR — how color lays on or becomes part of the cloth, how colors interact together, the patterns that areas of color create on a piece. My textiles explore the fusion of these components on handwoven fiber structures. Most recently I have begun creating Art Cloth — non-wearable fabric, wall and space hangings — combining loom-controlled and handstitched shibori, and surface design techniques on handwoven fabrics.

Thanks to bonniesamueldesign for putting this post together! If you want to find more great fiber work, check out items tagged EtsyFAST team. You might also want to read more Storque posts tagged "Fiber".

Etsy Finds: Fall Accessories

2008-09-09T08:00:00-05:00

Fall is the season I never get tired of. The reason why? Well, in my humble opinion, it's just a lot more fun to get dressed when it's cold out. I believe that a fashionable look is best achieved with the many layers and accessories that fall and winter afford: big comfy scarves, oversized cardigans, textured tights, berets, and gloves...The list goes on! Cold weather accessories give an extra punch to any outfit, while simultaneously providing all the warmth and snuggliness you require. Here's a small sampling of the many stylish accessories Etsy has to offer.

Rosette Cloche Hat - Women - Coral Rose

Giantdwarf's cloches turn boring old sweaters into the height of chic. $45.

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Biggest scarf ever

I know this scarf is supposed to be for the menfolk, but this lady thinks it's pretty snazzy. By Acke, $250.

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Hand Knit Mascu-mitten Graphite

These mascu-mittens would be great for any guy on the go. By yearofthegoat, $48.

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Cashmere Crochet Handwarmers

Ooh! These cashmere handwarmers look delicious. By adventuresofjr, $85.

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cilantro and grass remix warmer

Yokoo's cowls and scarves are number one on my wishlist for this season. $70.

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red gloves

These embroidered gloves remind me of childhood. So beautiful! By dadaya, $150.

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purple and black cowl headband

This cowl doubles as a headband. Keep your neck and your ears protected! By larimeloom, $55.

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Baby and Me Turquoise to Green with Gray Cashmere Woven Scarf Set

billysuetextiles makes it easy for the whole family to match. For a coordinated father and child, start with this sumptuous cashmere scarf set. $120.

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Felted scarf-collar Live corals

Avant-garde and functional, this scarf collar makes a serious statement. By Rudman, $38.

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Looking for more Fall Fashion Finds? Try these Etsy links:

Fall Fashion Showcase | Autumn Gift Guide | Items Tagged "Warm Scarf"

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Hip Handmade with Modish: Scarves

2008-05-14T13:28:00-05:00

Awesome style blog Modish has started a new series that really piques our interest: Hip Handmade. This series utilizes the idea of comparison shopping between the "big box" version of hip clothing and accessories and the handmade, Etsy-style version of said products. As Jena from Modish explains,

"Those big box stores are calling your name with cheap deals on hip clothes and accessories, home goodies that you just can't live without, beckoning you to become part of the latest fashion trends of the moment...it can be hard for the indie design world to keep up! But, they do keep up- it's just sometimes a little more difficult to find the hip handmade goods that rival the big box stores' goods in style, but far surpass them in quality, creativity and uniqueness!"

This post does a whole comparison on the lightweight summer scarves you've seen adorning ladies' necks.

All the handmade options came from Etsy! Check out Modish for more Hip Handmade comparison shopping.

Hot Trends: Capes and Extra Long Scarves

2008-01-18T17:35:00-05:00

Support independent designers and stay on top of the latest trends on Etsy! I constantly find Etsy sellers on the pulse of fashion, and even starting their own trends! Check out these two hot trends and let me know if you find any others on Etsy to include in this column.

Capes

ZEDHEAD Metropolitanfrock emilyfrances

Extra Long Scarves

romanticgem bombshellstudios adventuresofjr

[snazzy celeb photos by InStyle]

Trends: A Little Fuzzy Bling of Felted Goodness

2007-11-06T03:38:00-05:00

Have you ever thrown a nice wool sweater into your washer only to have it come out the perfect size for a baby doll or your pet chihuahua? To most people, those mishaps are worth cries of frustration, but there are some fiber artists like myself that jump for joy at the thought of shrinking their woolly creations. We are known as felt makers or felters, and the process of felting wool or other animal fibers is our creative art form. This little known fiber art is now on the rise in popularity, both the learned skill of felt making and the wonderful woolly items that it produces.

Besides the accidental sweater in the washer incidents, there are many well established felting techniques that are done on purpose. These include traditional wet felting which involves using the raw wool fibers to form matted layers of wool, needle felting which involves long barbed needles to poke the wool into formation, and fulling (or shrinking) already woven material which often involves knitting or crocheting an item first. All of these techniques have become increasingly popular over the last few years. There are now numerous instructional books on felting as well an array of unique felted accessories, jewelry, and art on the market. Below, you see lanadeflor's blue necklace and fibrspace's bracelet, just two examples of the raw creativity shaping felting on Etsy.

Now more than ever before, felting is a sought after skill and felted items are on a quick rise in popularity. Why? There's nothing quite like the look and feel of handmade felted wool. Non woven wool felt is the earliest known form of textile, with its specific origins still an ancient mystery. Traditional felted items have been highly prized in many cultures for countless centuries. The ancient art form of felting produces unique visual and functional art in modern times as well. Just as in centuries past, felt is a very durable, warm, and water-resistant material. Felt is also luxurious, soft, and comfortable to wear. Wool often gets a bad rep about being itchy next to the skin, but this is really all dependent on the quality and type of wool used. Most finer grade wools such as merino are quite comfortable and soft next to the skin. Felt can be formed to make conventional wearable art as well as an array of sculptural art and home decor items. I personally chose to be a felt artist largely due to its versatility and endless possibilities. There's a little something to appeal to everyone.

Popular fashion trends in felting right now include hats, scarves, jewelry, flower pins, and even iPod cozies! If you want to stay woolly warm this winter while being ahead of the fashion curve, then look for one-of-a-kind felted scarves from azul, lololyta, or feltedgarden.

Don't forget to top it off with a hat from woolitbe or hatsy.

Then be sure to grab one of the extremely popular felted wool flower pins from lanadeflor, vaivanat, or whirlwend to add to your scarf or hat!

Of course, you need a little flash of fuzzy bling to accentuate your neck, ears, and hands so be sure to get some felted jewelry from pirilamporiscado, fiveforty, or bearlet.

A fun felted pouch is the essential accessory for your iPod or your business cards. Try one by Feltathome or projectfelt. There are many more trend setting felted fashions and accessories by the fabulous felt makers of Etsy. All you have to do is search for them ...

Okay, so maybe you want to get your hands of a little bit of woolly goodness to make your own styling jewelry or add some uniqueness to your next craft project. Why not try some handmade felted wool beads? These small, round felted wool balls are very light weight and comfortable to wear. For many jewelry makers, they are a unique, new addition to other kinds of beads and blend well with many styles of jewelry making. They also make great buttons and sew-on accents!

Over the past few months I've seen a huge increase in the popularity of felted wool beads. On Etsy and elsewhere, it seems that these little woolly creations have become quite the jewelry making and crafting necessity. My sales of woolly beads has increased dramatically (pictured above with some of cherylavenue's swirly ones), and I see that other Etsy sellers seem to be having a similar affect. To find your own burst of soft fuzzy color for that next crafty endeavor, just search Etsy for quality handmade wool beads supplies. There are many to choose from.

In case you don't want to wear some fashionable wool creations or make your own, there's some other popular options such as needle felted sculptures, wall hangings, and even home decor. You can find some interesting needle felted critters by RoseThistleArtworks, irischacha, madebymoxie, and motleymutton.

Or, you can adorn your walls with felted art by Deebs or TheFeltedFairyTale.

Felted homegoods are also in vogue, especially felted vases and containers, such as this one by elasticco. If you need a soft accent for your sofa, try a tree pillow by papaververt, or one by plytextiles.

You can even get some felted soap for a fragrant display in your bathroom or as a nice all-in-one scrubby to use. Here are some by AmeliaMakesArt or these holiday themed felted soaps by lanadeflor.

It doesn't seem to matter whether you are choosing items to adorn yourself or your living space, felted wool is a desirable accessory this season.

If you'd like to find more felt makers and trendy felted items, please visit the Needle Felting Street Team's profile. There is a great list of shops to explore for a variety of felted items and supplies. For more information about fiber art and fiber art trends, please visit the Fiber Arts Street Team's profile.

Further Resources:
A History of Traditional Felting:
Felt-Art.com provides an interesting history of traditional felt making along with some wonderful images of felted art.
Richard E. Wright details the history of felt in this volume of his Textiles Research Reports.

Felting Blogs:
felting.craftgossip.com - Linda Lanese, Craft Gossip's Felting Editor, reviews the latest in felted goodies and features an array of felting blogs and resources.
rishcraftworker.typepad.com - Rebecca Hillman's blog with many articles about traditional felting.
feltinginfibrespace.blogspot.com - Etsy seller fibrespace's blog with photo examples and articles.
kneek.wordpress.com - Etsy seller kneek's blog with excellent tutorials on felting and photo examples.
thefunkyfelter.blogspot.com - my (thefunkyfelter's) blog with photo examples and articles.
feltworks.wordpress.com - Etsy seller harlequinfeltworks' blog with photo examples and articles.

Felting Informational Sites and Forums:
www.peak.org/~spark/feltlistFAQ.html - The Feltmaker's List of FAQs is a very thorough list of links pertaining to felting and felt artists.
www.feltingforum.com/phpbb/index.php - The Felting Forum focusses on wet felting and needle felting. It is a great community to chat, ask questions, and find information about all things felt.
www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?board=199.0 - Craftster's forum section on felting with questions and answers to a wide range of topics about traditional and modern feltmaking.
www.textilearts.net - A wonderful site for any fiber artist looking for inspiration and information. It has a directory including links to fiber art supplies and resources as well as felt artist websites.

Felt Artist Organizations:
The International Feltmakers Association (IFA) website contains information about this coalition of felt artists as well as a gallery of felted items, upcoming events, and felting resources.
The North American Felters' Network (NAFN) produces a newsletter, but it also hosts an online calendar of felting events.

Feltmaking Kits:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=11790&section_id=5009369
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6012945

Fresh Shops: Nutmegs

2007-11-01T11:31:00-05:00

This week just started getting the uncomfortable kind of cold in Brooklyn, and we're all starting to come into the Labs with a couple extra layers to keep warm. It's definitely the time of year that we all start pulling out our jackets and begin to think about the cozier accessories available to buy; it's also fiber month here at the Etsy Labs. Thus, I bring you this week's fresh shop: Nutmegs.

As Nutmegs put it, "I'm a self-declared New Yorker and spend my days as a clinical social worker for incredible, insipiring, self-discovering teens. I enjoys puppies wearing boots, autumn in New York, heartfelt compliments, board games, saving the earth a little bit every day, and rainy days spent at coffee shops - all of which inspire my Nutmegs products in one way or another."

I'm sitting here typing while envisioning myself wearing one of these gorgeous hand knitted cowls, with a warm cup of coffee and bowl of soup, perusing Etsy for the latest and greatest in fall fashion...Mmmm.

Nutmegs even makes custom orders and has a special promotion for an "extra surprise bonus" included in the orders of her first ten buyers. Looks like there might be a few spots left if you want to get in on the deal! (We LOVE extra surprise bonuses!)