Farah Dress from kt jean

Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it's a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it's on our have-to-have list. What: We caught up with Katie Walker of kt jean last week when one of her designs appeared on The Martha Stewart Show's Etsy-centric episode. And since then, well,...

Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it’s a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it’s on our have-to-have list.

What: We caught up with Katie Walker of kt jean last week when one of her designs appeared on The Martha Stewart Show‘s Etsy-centric episode. And since then, well, we can’t manage to avert our eyes from her dreamy creations. Case in point: the Farah dress. Its ’60s-inspired silhouette floats away from the body, and the vertical open slit at the neckline closes with a small button.

Where: kt jean’s Etsy shop

Cost: $260

Style It: Pull in fresh trends to brighten and personalize the day dress. First, swap the black belt (which isn’t included with the dress) for an umistakably now neon pink skinny cincher in stingray-effect leather from Miu Miu. Wear Proenza Schouler rusty orange leather wedges with wooden platforms to give the look weight and depth, and then tack on Alex Monroe‘s delicate floral collage earrings for a dreamy effect.More Gems…