Best Accessories Shop

Karen Horn Smith and Jenny Watts’ local accessories line FOSSIL & HIDE is designed for those who aren’t afraid to be asked, “Is that an animal skull hanging from your necklace?” because the answer is probably, “Yes.” Since spring 2012, the local duo has been churning out rock ’n’ roll-inspired wares in a signature style that embraces chunky metals and large stones of turquoise and quartz that lend themselves to statement-making layering. Score a choker, bangle, necklace, ring or earring set of your own at pop-up shops at Argosy and Estoria, or from ATL stockists such as Live Free Tattoo, the Clothing Warehouse, Kudzu Antiques, Henry & June, and Citizen Supply. www.fossilandhide.com. less...

NEVA OPET’s handcrafted leather bags, wallets, and purses elicit in us the kind of deep emotions other humans feel around baby humans or tiny animals. There is a desire to pet the soft material, to pick up the goods and cradle them to our bodies. Designer Rachael Riedinger’s bags offer modern silhouettes for classic styles in a range of blacks and browns, such as the Artemisia Fringe Bag, a simple crossbody form with a fold-over top and swingy fringe skirt ($265). The Marina Circle Bag ($150) recalls a canteen without the spout, and the Carolee Clutch ($85) features a contrasting hand strap so you can keep that baby close to mama. www.nevaopet.com. less...

Since the first day of 2012, Lauren Visconti has been working to create an array of products that she says are catered to “the modern bohemian” through her line MELTING SUN APPAREL. Visconti’s 100-percent handmade pieces come in the form of jewelry, accessories, and separates that are at once dreamy and light while also being edgy and on trend. Offerings include long necklaces, chunky stackable rings, and delicate earrings, plus hand-stamped tanks, moon phase-inspired tapestries, banners, patches, and more. Over the years, Melting Sun has caught the eye of local stockists such as Young Blood, Paris on Ponce, Crafted Westside, Lark & Sparrow, and Citizen Supply as well as big-name brands including Alternative Apparel, which will soon carry some pieces in its physical stores. Snag one of her pieces while shopping local or hitting up the next crafty pop-up event — she’s sure to have a booth. www.meltingsunapparel.com. less...

47 Irby Ave. 404-233-4424 This tiny boutique is filled with cool stuff for all your moods. There are pretty crystal pieces for your romantic side, chunky silver for your tough attitude, classic stones for your career self and quirky handbags for the fashion diva in you. The best part? Beth Ann Taratoot will inspire you to be creative, clever and take a chance or two on something unexpected, which is just what you probably need. less...

So many choices, so little time to wear them. Claire’s is the five-and-dime of accessory stores, it’s all here and it’s all cheap. It’s the perfect place to go for earrings for your bridesmaid dresses, and for a necklace to go with the geometric print dress you’ll never wear after this season. Basically, it has every item in every color, so you can fill all your accessory needs and then some. FYI: Some Claire’s have changed their name to Icing or Afterthoughts, but it’s the same owner and simular stock. less...

OK, so it’s not really an accessories shop, but it still has some of the best accessories in town. What we like is that the store sells all the current trends, like beaded bracelets and hoop earrings, and it also sells classic pieces and one-of-a-kind pieces from local designers. Another plus is everyone who works here looks really good, so you feel particularly confident buying something from them. less...