If you’re not already completely Etsy-obsessed, then brace yourself, because you will be after checking out our list of shops you ought to know. Nowadays, nothing is more chic than being unique, and these shops definitely know a thing or two about how to make you stand out from the crowd. So forget the monotony of mass-produced fast-fashion and grab your wallet because you won’t be able to resist the urge to buy out each of their entire assortments!

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Fashion Week is similar to a presidential debate: Though many designers will enter, not all will survive the wrath of comments from reporters and editors. One designer, however, has consistently earned the approval of the fashion elite: Gwen Stefani and her L.A.M.B. collection. Highlighted below are a few of the many reasons why we feel her detailed Fall/Winter 2012 collection rocked harder than No Doubt.

Karen’s pick:

Sweet and sassy, the Peter Pan collar is here to stay! The L.A.M.B Spring/Summer 2011 presentation demonstrated how to rock this popular style the right way by keeping it retro-prep, not Lolita

-chic. Coupled with a classic skirt suit featuring nontraditional detailing in ultra-trendy black, yellow and gray plaid, the look is timeless, but with a rebellious edge.

If you’re looking to try this out yourself, start out with a traditional combination of black and white. It will look great paired with a neutral circle skirt in tan or camel. Once you feel confident, play around with textures and color palettes, but keep in mind that Peter Pan collars can easily look more toddler than twenty-something if not worn properly.

If the look starts to resemble the outfit you wore on the first day of preschool, then it may be time to rethink things. These collars may not look intimidating, but it takes an astute sense of style to maintain their sophistication.

—Karen Zapp

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Have something you think deserves a shout out on Editor’s Pick? Leave it in the comments section, then check back next week to see if it made the cut!

One trend that will definitely be popular this spring/summer is raffia accessories.

Haven’t heard of raffia before? It’s a type of palm tree, native to Africa and Madagascar, whose leaves’ fibers are used to make all kinds of jewelry — from bracelets to shoes to handbags.

I found some great raffia accessories under $50. First up is a pair of strappy wedge heels from Charlotte Russe. I’m a huge shoe person, so these are right up my alley. I’ve especially gotten into wedges lately because, at least for me, they’re easier to walk in and a bit more casual than a pump.

These wedges sport a pretty cross-stitch, so it’s not just one monotone color. They’d be perfect for flowy spring dresses, and I’d wear them with rolled up pants if the weather was still chilly.

My second pick is this cream raffia bowler bag from Dorothy Perkins. Since it’s a bowler bag, it’s large enough to carry all my stuff in without being overwhelming. I love its contrasting navy trim and the fact that it’s only $39!

If that’s too big, I also found this adorable raffia wristlet from the same designer. It’s only $21, and the feminine pink ribbon bow and trim add just enough to the wristlet to keep it from being too beige and boring. I’m not a huge fan of pink, but I’d love this for a day when my outfit isn’t feeling girly enough.

My final raffia pick is also my favorite. This brown studded weave headband from Miss Selfridge is incredibly affordable at $13, and I can think of a million outfits I’d love to wear it with. Since it has elastic, I imagine it’s pretty comfortable, which is key for me when it comes to wearing headbands.

What’s your favorite raffia accessory?

—Lindsy

Photo: (raffia crochet fedora) courtesy of Taylor Jayne Ballantyne/Hat Attack/MCT

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