Wildlike Founder Alysa Teichman Knows How to Source a Dallas Gem

Alysa Teichman knows Dallas retail. After graduating from Northwestern, she picked up an MBA at NYU before returning to her hometown to help her parents run Ylang 23, a luxury boutique jeweler that’s been a local staple since the 1980s. In 2021, she stepped out on her own with Wildlike, a modern piercing concept that elevates the experience (while maintaining the fun). And though Wildlike is set to debut a second outpost in Manhattan soon, Teichman is keeping her eye on Dallas for holiday shopping. Here’s what the retail veteran is giving — and getting — this year.

JK Chocolates — Some of our dearest family friends (the “J” and “K” behind JK Chocolates) turned their hobby into a business, and giving the gift of microchips makes me feel like a serious hero wherever I go!

Peacock Alley — Gifting luxurious linens is gifting good sleep. Priceless? I think yes. I also love their giftables like silk eye masks, hand towels, and spa-quality robes.

Leatherology — I am so excited that Leatherology‘s owners (and my friends) Rae and David gifted me a black leather backpack. I am having it monogrammed with their raised Trapunto initials, and I think it’s going to be such a chic runaround bag for me this season!

Wildlike — A styling appointment and piercings. We are all about creating moments of togetherness and joy — perfect for this time of year!

Interabang Books — I’m a lifelong bookworm! As much as my Kindle is a crutch for downloading books when I’m on the move, I find that there’s nothing more luxurious than buying a physical book these days. I also love to lean on my favorite local bookstore so that I never show up empty-handed when I see my friends’ kids.

My favorite book I read recently was Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow — some great escapism fiction to mentally clear your head as you enter a new year.

Ylang 23 — Eye-catching pendants by Retrouvai are a must-have this year for the holidays. We’ve loved helping holiday wishes come true for more than three generations with our family’s business.

VIVE Personal Training — I would be a very happy girl if someone gave me a gift card to Vive. I absolutely love Jon’s classes, and there’s nothing better than the gift of health!

Cos Bar – Nothing makes me feel better than a pick-me-up with Jack and Veronica, my favorite makeup artists at Cos Bar. I am particularly addicted to the Westman Atelier products and love giving my favorite blush and highlighter sticks to friends.

Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum — I cannot think of a better gift than a membership to my favorite museum in Dallas. I am so proud to serve on the board of the DHHRM, which is dedicated to teaching the history of the Holocaust and advancing human rights to combat prejudice, hatred, and indifference. The museum’s mission has never been more necessary.