Autumn is the perfect season for layering. It’s cold enough to throw on a scarf and jacket over a long sleeve shirt, but warm enough to keep the heavy winter jacket still in the closet. The key to layering is in your accessories. And no, I am not just saying this because I make accessories. I truly believe they can make or break a fall outfit.
Here are a few handmade artists located in Philadelphia who sell fashionable fall accessories. All artists mentioned can be found on Etsy.
Elizabeth Lou and Company
Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ElizabethLouCo
Products: Hats, headbands, cowls, scarves, boot cuffs
Shop Owner: Christine Winchester
Favorite accessory: Boot Cuffs – Mustard Yellow Scallop Crochet
Etsy Listing: http://www.etsy.com/listing/109501329/boot-cuffs-mustard-yellow-scallop
Boot Cuffs- Mustard Yellow Scallop Crochet
Girlyfied
Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/girlyfied
Products: Screen-printed neckties, underpants, sweatshirt jacket, cameo necklaces & rings
Shop Owner: Shera Simon
Favorite accessory: Moose Cameo Printed Necktie
Etsy Listing: http://www.etsy.com/listing/76037765/green-floral-moose-cameo-printed-necktie
Moose Cameo Printed Necktie
Janelle Haskin
Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/janellehaskin
Products: Hand knit and crochet scarves, neck-warmers, hats, barrettes, headbands (for men and women)
Favorite accessory: Scallop Neckwarmer in Plum
Etsy Listing: http://www.etsy.com/listing/54070807/scallop-neckwarmer-in-plum-purple
Scallop Neckwarmer
Mel’s Bells Hats
Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/MelsBellsHats
Product: Hats of all kinds
Shop Owner: Melissa Martinez
Favorite accessory: Slouchy Beret Hat
Etsy Listing: http://www.etsy.com/listing/81098227/slouchy-beret-hat-tam-hat-or-snood-in
Slouchy Beret Hat
Rachel’s Hands
Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/rachelshands
Products: Mittens, cowls, hats
Shop Owner: Rachel Meyner
Favorite accessory: Kitten Mittens in Heather Grey & Olive
Etsy Listing: http://www.etsy.com/listing/108625463/kitten-mittens-in-heather-grey-and-olive
Kitten Mittens in Heather Grey & Olive
Secret Garden Apparel
Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SecretGardenApparel
Products: Embellished tees, wrap belts, scarves, capes, purses
Shop Owner: Deborah Bowen
Favorite accessory: Orchard-Burgundy Wool Cape
Etsy Listing: http://www.etsy.com/listing/81981031/cape-orchard-burgundy-colored-wool
Orchard-Burgundy Wool Cape
Xenotees
Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Xenotees
Products: screen-printed men & women’s clothing and home accessories
Favorite accessory: Foodie Scarf – Blue Spoon Design on Black
Etsy Listing: http://www.etsy.com/listing/82479774/foodie-scarf-blue-spoon-design-on-black
foodie scarf
Bo Tyz
Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/BoTyz
Product: Bow ties
Favorite accessory: Uncommon Bow Tie
Etsy Listing: http://www.etsy.com/listing/103660605/uncommon-bow-ties?ref=v1_other_2
uncommon bowtie
Michelle is a crocheter, graphic designer, and arts administrator in Philadelphia, PA. She is the creator of Only Meesh Handmade through which she brings brilliant colors and great fashion into peoples’ lives with her crocheted scarves, cowls, and jewelry. Michelle obtained a BFA in graphic design from the University of the Arts, and from time to time creates custom designs for social events such as weddings, showers, graduations, and birthdays. Discover her etsy shop and blog .
