Need a cool way to carry your cash, cards and other shopping must-haves?

Dear Sukie has another adorable way for all you Canadian gals to accessorize while getting a little cross-border shopping done.

Whether by land, air or sea, the new Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative doesn't have to put a cramp in your style.

Check out these new Passport Pockets - so cute and stylish!

With pretty papers in florals, patterns and with cute critters, you can change your wallet with your mood and still know that the sturdy vinyl will keep it looking as fresh as he day it was handmade by designer Kristy.

DISCOUNT ALERT! Until tomorrow, Dear Sukie is offering 25% off all items. Just follow @dearsukie on Twitter and be on the lookout for the secret word.

Don't worry! If you miss out, you can always check out the Sale section. Or get a little crafty by picking your own papers in the Design Your Own section.

I've been coveting these handcrafted journals from My Handbound Books for some time now.

And these ledger-style ones have definitely given me that extra nudge I need to plunk down my cash.

Inspired by book structures from the Medieval and Renaissance eras, designer Rhonda creates these divinely lush handbound art pieces that are perfect for penning that first novel, for scribbling sweet nothings, or simply to sketch the day away. 

I love the longer, leaner look of this Espresso Leather Journal.

It gives the book a more sophisticated silhouette, and the rich coffee-colored leather cover with contrasting decorative stitching and hand-torn pages are impeccable details that epitomize the draw I have to handcrafted items.

Journals from $15 from My Handbound Books

Are your toes itching to see the light of day?

If your little piggies are anticipating the spring thaw as much as you are, why not treat your feet to an adorable pair of handcrafted flats from HydraHeart?

With a wider Mary Jane-inspired strap that fastens with three wooden buttons, these chocolate brown organic cotton broadcloth shoes have an antique skeleton key print inside to treat your toes to something fun, and padded insoles and vinyl soles for comfort & durability.

Designer Molly will custom fit these completely vegan shoes to your specifications, so you can strut your stuff as soon as the buds start to bloom!

Shoes from $45USD at HydraHeart

Need to cover up from Old Man Winter but not willing to sacrifice your sense of style?

Let these fabulous accessories from necklush bring luxurious warmth to the nape of your neck.

Made from free-form cut cotton loops, these multi-functional accessories are just the thing you need to keep up with the ever-popular scarf trend, and still allow you to stand apart from the crowd. 

All it takes is a little creative draping, you can go from necklace, to choker, to scarf with a few simple twists.

Available in solid tones and patterns, prices range from $40 to $80 at necklush

Now that summer is officially over, it's the perfect time to indulge in the tactile fabrics of fall.

Designer Terry Graziano has combined luxe textures of wool and tweed with an autumn palette of chocolate, lavender and graphite in sophisticated ladylike hats.

The idea that every design can be worn in a variety of ways is sheer brilliance.

In some, like my favorite - the Capricious, you can get 3, 4 or five different looks out of the same piece just with the flip of a brim, or jaunty tilt of the cap, making the price of these gorgeous creations an absolute steal!

Top off your fall wardrobe with these decidedly feminine hats that are versatile and unabashedly romantic.

$70USD from Terry Graziano

Photo courtesy of Terry Graziano 

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What do you think of Terry's hats? What would you wear this one with? Know of any great accessories that would look fantastic with this design? Get involved in the discussion with other styleFLASH readers by leaving your comments! 

Fashion conscious ladies know that the key to a great outfit starts with what lies beneath.

And the gals at Bitchcraft have the stylish goods to cover your girly bits and get you started on a Good Outfit Day.

An artsy collaboration between Gabrielle Neveu, owner of Toronto's Trap Door Boutique, and Adriana Fulop, designer and owner of Plastik Wrap, an alternative clothing line with influences of cyber/industrial, punk culture, Bitchcraft has bitchin' britches and swanky tops, all with silk-screened accents that are the perfect blend of cheeky and tarty.

Fashionable motifs, like stiletto's are embellished with flirty brocade designs, giving Bitchcraft's sexy underwear, tank tops and adorable cap-sleeved tees an edge that will excite and delight the lovely ladies who wear Gabrielle & Adriana's designs — and the lads (or ladies) who may get a sneak peepshow when it comes time to undress at the end of the day

Don't let the ladies have all the fun, guys! You, too, can get all snazzed up!

Enthral Jewelry creates seriously cool cufflinks & jewelry from refashioned vintage items, recycled pieces and new components, resulting in one-of-a-kind pieces that are as equally stylish as they are eco-friendly.

Show off your boyish charm with these playful Tire & Wheel Cufflinks that are made from recycled toy parts.

Are you having a hard time letting go of summer? 

Let Plumberry Lane's Bag of Marshmallow Soaps give you a little cozy comfort through the long, cold winter.

One whiff of these fluffy vanilla soaps (that feel like a real marshmallow, too!), and you'll be instantly transported back to those lazy summer nights and fond memories of sitting 'round a toasty campfire.

Psst! Pair this adorable set of 3 soaps with designer Stacy's Coffee and Cream Cold Process soap for a divine start to your day!

I am the first to admit that I find plastic flowers a little on the tacky side.

OK. A lot.

So it is no surprise that Torontonian Sui, Li has captured my attention with her dreamy crochet flower creations.

These aren't your typical rose blossoms crocheted in ruffled layers.

Sui Li's Lilies, Plum Blossoms, Sunflowers and Baby's Breath are so exquisite and so obviously crafted with great attention to detail and a generous helping of love, that you'll never think twice about by-passing the flake plastic flower section at your local craft supply store again!   

The indie jewelry market is huge, so designers need to really strike out on their own and create pieces that show off their particular styles of they want to set themselves apart from the crowd.

Katherine from Meristem Creations has, indeed, created a piece that shows off her artistry and is like nothing else out there.

Created in the theme of "a rose amongst thorns", this oxidized metal necklace, A Crystal Amongst Metal,  is a gorgeous frame within which an exquisite web of wire showcases a single fuschia swarovski crystal.

Smaller crystals in pink & green are dotted along the necklace chain, which is entirely hand-formed and soldered to create a piece that is both delicate and dreamy.

There are no thorns when it comes to this lovely piece of wearable art, and Katherine's other work is just as intricate and lovely. 

Photo: courtesy of Meristem Creations 

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