Ah, spring is in the air and naturally a fashionistas heart yearns for a little handmade wardrobe refreshment. What kind of person would I be if I didn’t try to quench your thirst? Here are 10 must-have items for your enjoyment:

First up, we have this great bag from Thomas IV. (1) Called the Joanie Bucket bag, it has a nautical feel. With touches of red & camel lamb leather and denim stripes, it’s a fun bag to start spring on the right fashion footing. Don’t forget to use our exclusive discount, as featured in the LÄB SHOP.

What’s a spring wardrobe without a great hat? Incomplete, that’s what it is. That’s why you need to get your hands on a handmade hat from Terry Graziano. Called the (2) Moving Image, this lovely chapeau is made from eco-friendly Italian mill-end surplus heavyweight cotton drill fabric, lined in silk, and finished off with an olive green grosgrain ribbon. Yes, read that again and bask in the fabulousness! Terry designed the hat to be worn a number of different ways, so really it’s many hats in one. What a great gift this would make! I have a rule around the LAB headquarters: there can be no complete collection without Janet Setter on it. I’m not sure where Janet gets her inspiration. Her imagination is boundless and this (3) fixed spring pendant proves it. Choose up to 5 handmade springs pendants made of sterling silver, copper or 14k gold fill, which can be configured in all kinds of ways. Is it a necklace or a puzzle? Is is incredible? Yes, yes & yes. Get an exclusive discount here in the SHOP.

I saw these gorgeous shoes from (4) Pleasemachine and just had to share. They are supposed to be for weddings. But, with satin ribbon and hand-crafted leather, they would be perfect for a sunny spring day.

I hope you’ve had time to really check out all the great deals I have in the LÄB SHOP. For instance, you would have already seen the fantasticalness that is Lilian Asterfield. Just in case you’ve been missing it, here’s another reason to stop by Nicole Deponte’s  great collection. (5) This one-of-a-kind Juniper necklace is made from vintage silk pocket squares and handmade fabric covered buttons. It’s beyond creative and is a showstopper. Get an exclusive 15% off with our discount code here.

(6) What do you think of these hand-woven cotton pleated trousers from Bhalo? Not only are they high in style, but they are made in conjunction with Folk Bangladesh, a Fair Trade organization dedicated to working with tribal and indigenous people to help support them and provide markets for their traditional textiles. That’s all kinds of goodness right there. You gotta have a top to go with them, right? How about this one from (7) Nikkie Lee’s Depiction line. Ruffled and handmade, this is a work of art.

You gotta have a cool sandal, especially as the days grow from crisp and cool to sunny and warm. Here’s a great orange leather sandal from NALA.

OK, try not to drool. KHOI LE’s Bourbon Rust Travel Tote is to die for! Sew from one piece of nubuck, it also features saddled colored wax finished cowhide trim. It a huge bag and comes complete with an interior flat pouch. Industrial oxidized brass rivets complete the seams and fastens the handles. It’s just amazing. Be sure to check out the exclusive discount KHOI LE has given our readers in the SHOP.

Lastly, here’s a ray of sunshine when the sun decides to sleep.  (10) It’s from Allora Handmade and it is just stunning! Made from 100% kona cotton, this necklace of lovely rosettes also features antiqued chain in brass or copper. Let the sunshine in!