FASHION
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ETSY IN DES MOINES
BEAN AND THE SPROUT Vintage accessories
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Check in with 5 local Etsy artisans.
ERiaDESIGNS Hand-stamped jewelry
ERiaDESIGNS
ERiaDESIGNS
ERiaDesigns specializes in creating accessories up-cycled or repurposed from vintage materials, making jewelry ranging from sterling silver guitar picks and custom charms to gemstone earrings. Owner Elane Axmear stamps all items herself, personalizing the jewelry for each shopper. “My style runs the spectrum from trendy to minimalist,” she says. “My custom creations match the customer’s style.” Each order is shipped in a brushed silver tin, making these treasures perfect for giftgiving. eriadesigns.etsy.com
JOLIEBYRD Hair accessories Flower child meets modern at JolieByrd, which specializes in hair accessories perfect for finishing the ultimate hippie look. “A lot of what I make has a bohemian feel to it,” says owner Jolie Alaniz. “There’s a freshness to my items, whether it’s a pop of color or some fun polka dots.” Shoppers can choose from a variety of pieces, including colorful feather pins and ’60s-inspired floral headbands. joliebyrd.etsy.com
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BEAN AND THE SPROUT
Elegance is made simple at Bean and the Sprout. Dated fabrics make up the accessories found at this Etsy boutique. Owner Christine Hilbert crafts each item by hand, whether it be a headband or rose-shaped bracelet. “Because each piece is one-of-a-kind and created from vintage materials, they each have a story,” she says. Hilbert designs her accessories to complement any outfit, whether it’s a T-shirt or a bridal gown. beanandthesprout.etsy.com
LEAH HOFFMAN JEWELRY Wire jewelry
BEAN AND THE SPROUT
BEAN AND THE SPROUT
MARIGOLD VINTAGE WEAR
MARIGOLD VINTAGE WEAR
Broken nails and pricked fingers lie behind Leah Hoffman’s creations. Her shop, Leah Hoffman Jewelry, sells handmade pieces constructed from bent wire. Hoffman crafts her jewelry using an ancient chain-making technique. “I weave thin pieces of copper wire around a stick and pull it tight to make Viking knit bracelets and necklaces,” she says. Her attention to detail results in pieces that feature semiprecious stones surrounded by an intricate swirl of copper and silver wire. leahhoffmanjewelry.etsy.com
MARIGOLD VINTAGE WEAR Vintage women’s clothing As past trends cycle back into style, Marigold Vintage Wear offers clothing that channels fashionistas throughout the ages. “Each item is vintage,” says owner Jennifer Saprio. “I follow the fashion trends each season and work hard to find older looks that are in style.” Be sure to check out her authentic Oscar de la Renta pieces and vintage floral-print dresses. marigoldvintagewear.etsy.com
For more of our favorite Midwest-based Etsy vendors, head to drakemagazine.com/2013/4/etsy.
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