Last week I wandered into the Vionnet Boutique (no relation to the iconic French fashion house Vionnet) and was pleasantly surprised. Vionnet has that boutique-y feel that is rarer and rarer these days. Nestled among the eclectic merchandise, (everything is vegan, so don’t expect any footwear), look for artisanal brass rings, beautifully puckered strapless cocktail dresses and warm woolen sweaters in saffron and cherry red. I thought this Vera Wang tassel necklace out of hammered metal (the shop girl wasn’t sure what kind) and ribbon to be just the kind of unique find that could augment a simple dress into a show-stopper. I love the Ottoman influences and floral motif.
Buy it at Vionnet Boutique on Robertson Blvd. in Los Angeles. www.vionnetboutique.com

White South Sea Cultured Pearls, Diamonds and Purple Sapphires, necklace, $185,000, earrings, $95,000.
Available @ Mikimoto
Fabulous Pennie Serpent Bracelet bracelet by Melinda Maria Nikki

