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Box Jewel YLANG 23'S DEBUT A Sparkly New By Billy Fong. Photography Tamytha Cameron. I t's a family affair in The Shops of Highland Park, where Ylang 23 recently opened its new jewelry emporium a few doors down from its sister store, Wildlike. To celebrate the occasion, Joanne and Charles Teichman and their daughter, Alysa Teichman, threw a sparkling party. The Teichmans opened Ylang 23 in 1985, and ever since, the boutique has been the go-to for elegant but edgy jewelry by both established and up-and-coming designers. After decades at the Plaza at Preston Center, the Teichmans needed more space; the new location is double the size of the former. And, coming full circle, Alysa left her job in New York City to join the family business and launch a new component, the luxury piercing boutique Wildlike (which also has a location in Manhattan's hipster-chic NoHo neighborhood), that's located adjacent to the new Ylang 23. For the opening fête, the Teichmans brought in a fragrance bar by The Perfume Bar, and custom engraving by Kayla Owens, while DJ RomiQ kept the mood playful. My award for best entrance-making shoes goes to Jennifer Karol for her Jimmy Choo gold boots. Then there was McKay Beard's dress, which was in the most notice- me shade of red with polka dots and a pretty oversized bow. I love a mid-century vibe, and Melissa Smrekar was sporting her signature Mad Men look via a playful hairdo and Olympia Le-Tan book clutch. Others who came to drink, dish, and perhaps purchase a little pick-me-up: Chris Athy, Blake Michell, JoJo Fleiss, Lisa Rocchio, Jamie Moskovitz, Lynne Palmeiro, Suzie Birnbaum, Renda Mathew, Audrey Hayward, Dean Fearing, Constance Dukes, Andra Gonzalez, Carol and John Levy, Keitha Wright, Charity and Frank Ybarra, Liz Scobee, Yoni Lang, Jade Noble, Deon Nunlee, Mary Ellen Zummo, and Travis Bannon. Taylor Teichman Jake Teichman, Joanne Teichman Alysa Teichman, Charles Teichman Travis Bryan, Travis Bannon Mary Ellen Zummo Kirsty Stone, Dean Fearing Wanda Gierhart Fearing Jennifer Karol Billy Fong Mel Benwell McKay Beard Constance Dukes, Andra Gonzalez Keitha Wright JoJo Fleiss Lisa & John Rocchio 54