November 14, 2007

All Choked Up

Victoria Patón Pascual’s Collar Necklaces

The downside to necking in dark corners at the ripe old age of nonteen? Having to own up to your deeds once the lights come up.

But there’s a bright side, especially if you’re covering with one of Victoria Patón Pascual’s one-of-a-kind collar necklaces.

The bubbly model-turned-retailing designer creates huge, indigenous-flavored breastplates out of carved bone, stenciled silver, and turquoise. Pascual greets visitors to her Spanish shoe and accessories shop with fresh espresso, sherry, and manchego to enjoy while they decide on the perfect pieces for their look.

Fixated on a single element from an in-store design? Ask nicely — Pascual can draw inspiration from intricate items and turn around special orders in a matter of weeks. We suggest layering the behemoths over grandpa cardigans, crewneck tees, and structured button-downs for an extra smidge of oomf.

Rather than a smudge of concealer.

Available at Victoria’s Red Carpet, 3277 Roswell Road, suite d, Buckhead (404-731-4502 or victoriasredcarpet.com).