“Every woman has a favorite designer and place to buy their accessories.  Did you know that many Minnesota moms design accessories right here in the Twin Cities?   Minnesota Monthly Style Editor Elizabeth Dehn stopped by to tell us all about some of these women and their fabulous accessories.

Mom Kim Donaldson is Minnesota designer of Kim Marie Designs.  Kim Donaldson is a mother of two children who are now grown. She created interchangeable jewelry to offer more versatility and affordability. She uses gold, silver, fresh water pearls, turquoise and Emi-precious stones from around the world. Now that is something any woman would love, and that is probably why Kim Marie has been named one of Start up Nation’s leading moms in business. Want more information or want to view these accessories?  Click here.

“Elin and Clara” was started by Darcy Hatch and Cathy Williams, two stylish stay-at-home moms with three kids each. They first started the line of accessories as a creative outlet and are now a big hit with many boutiques around the country. These moms work on updating belts with fabrics, patterns, and details that reflect the latest trend. For more of these accessories, click here.  .

Mother Laura Benson and daughter Ella Beatrice got their inspiration from a family trip to France in 2006. They found out the French rely on fabulous market baskets, not plastic. So they took this inspiration and began making their own accessories and their company Jeanne Beatrice was born. All designs are hand woven by a community of women who live in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. These accessories are also made from renewable resources such as water reeds and palm leaves. Now that is beautiful and refreshing! Check out Jeanne Beatrice for all their designs here.”

For more style advice from Elizabeth Dehn, pick up this month’s issue of Minnesota Monthly on news stands now.