I discovered Szeki, a boutique in the Lower East Side, earlier this year, and continue to be a big fan of their chic, modern, easy-to-wear clothes. I was also charmed by the sprightly creator, Szeki Chan, who spent a solid half hour helping me pick the best pieces for my petite frame.

I love the fluid silhouette and shades of blue in this silk dress.

A simple yet strong piece from Szeki's line of jewelry

I swear, the first time I wore these slouchy, high-waisted pants, I had never received so many complements from so many women in one day!

Me, happy and comfortable in the aforementioned pants, between two devilishly handsome friends.

Etsy, the online marketplace for all things handmade, can be tough to navigate. You can easily go bleary-eyed combing pages and pages of jewelry for the perfect piece.

Here are some items I either own or covet that I think fit the bill of being beautiful, wearable, affordable, and, happily, handmade by modern-day artisans from Portland, Oregon, to Omaha, Nebraska, to Richmond, Virginia.

Delicate yet distinctive, this necklace from Betsy and Iya has become one of my favorite pieces. 

I love the unusual shape and mix of metals in these brass and pyrite earrings from Elisabeth Space. They are a staple in my jewelry box, and complement practically everything I own. 

These crescent moons of sterling silver are another favorite pair of earrings from Elisabeth Space.

I have my eye on this simple, elegant bracelet from Young Frankk.

A lovely statement piece from Young Frankk.