Barneys New York: easily the only place we'd recommend for just about any retail desire possible. And when it's awards season, the crazed energy underlying L.A.'s desire for gowns, gowns, and more gowns is enough to make us want to run away and never come back. Solve any eveningwear dilemma on the second floor of Barneys. Whether we were feeling kind of punk-princess or retro-glam, we couldn't walk away from Barneys' trademark subtly chic collection of Thimister, Theyskens, Veronique Branquinho, or Miguel Adrover. Naturally, established designers such as Prada, Jil Sander, and Armani turned our heads with their rich fabrics and extensive beading. Rest assured that any and all accessories needed to complete any glam ensemble will be found here; we recommend picking up a tiny, rhinestone-imbedded clutch from Erickson Beamon.