We donate to charity because we should and because we can. But now we present something even better than the refrigerator magnet that’s usually a token of thanks.

Sydney Michelle is truly honored to carry Give and Take tees.

Creator Shea Mullen began by reaching out to 6 organizations, among them the Boys & Girls Club and the National MS Society, as a tribute to friends who are afflicted with related obstacles. Granted license to print their vintage logos on ultra-soft, hip cotton tees, Mullen has put meaning and heart into fashion. The tees communicate a message that intends to ignite a positive response, to waken to the interconnectedness we all share, and to encourage activism.

A portion of all Give and Take sales goies directly to charity. In peppy colors like bubblegum pink and spearmint green, you’ll never feel better wearing a basic tee; support a cause and show some style.

We’re hoping to spread the word about our new Gossip page.

Mention this blog and receive 10% off your next regularly priced purchase!

Skinny.  Wide Leg.  Long.  Short.  Embellished.  Classic.

At some point the denim market divided into overly trendy jeans and your “basic” jeans.  Where’s the middle ground?

Enter Anlo.

Creators Jenna Andreola and David Lonsetin (“An” and “Lo”) set out to fill the void with their universal fit and innovative designs offered in a variety of styles.  Anlo remains consistent throughout with their clean double-pleated back pocket details and straightforward washes.

The goal: to give women an elegant sophisticated jean.

Sydney Michelle has carried Anlo since its debut collection.  Its the innovative use of trim that separates this brand from the rest.  Styles are offered with gold or wood buttons, a subtle braided side trim, and a clever piping detail in a variety of washes. 

Already a favorite with Sydney Michelle shoppers Vanessa Minnillo, Lindsay Lohan and Mischa Barton; Rachel Bilson, Nicole Richie, Selma Blair and Carmen Electra are also fans.

Perfect for summer, we offer a traditional denim wash and a crisp and clean white wash.

So, maybe she’s born with it…maybe it’s Anlo.

You are cordially invited to a very special event!

Tomorrow, Thursday May 8 at our Balboa Island location, Sydney Michelle welcomes MINT BY JODI ARNOLD. Please join us for an all day trunk show from 10am to 9 pm.

Get a first look at the Summer collection and an exclusive preview of the Fall 2008 line.

Sydney Michelle patrons will have the chance to purchase and pre-order merchandise before these looks hit the racks. From 5–9 you can enjoy hors d’oeuvres, spirits and music while you shop.

What could possibly go better with that mojito this summer?

“I Can’t Get Enough of You Baby.”

“Dress You Up.”

“Gimme More.”

Good beats, yes.  Song titles, yes.  Words we hear at Sydney Michelle often, yes.

Well, now you can have us like never before with the launch of our very own private label!

The first style to debut is our own exclusive take on the classic tee and tunic: a soft and cozy burnout.

50% cotton, 50% polyester, 100% hip.  Our fabric is put through an extensive process showing years of weathering.  Each bit of pilling and striation in this sheer fabric captures a true vintage, worn-in feel.  Every piece is a unique piece. 

Offered in white and grey are two staples every fashionista needs in her wardrobe.  The Kimzey Crewneck ($45) goes great with everything from your favorite jeans to the sleekest of pencil skirts.  The Bitty Tunic ($55) looks as hot over skinny jeans as it does on its own, paired with just a belt and the newest gladiator sandals.

So, why limit yourself to carrying just our bag when you can have us with you all the time?

Distinctive style, customized vintage tees and tanks, a playful mix of 70’s inspired cotton, tooshies (novelty lingerie pieces) and coveted wedge heels.

Staples of any fashionista’s closet.

Trademarks of Charlotte Ronson’s style.

Born in London into an artistic family and then raised in New York, Charlotte followed the tradition by developing her own unique style at an early age.  She debuted her first collection, C. Ronson, in 2000 and gained instant recognition and attention.  Shortly thereafter in May 2002, Ronson opened her flagship boutique on Elizabeth Street in New York’s hip NoLita neighborhood. 

C. Ronson became Charlotte Ronson in 2005 when she joined forces with Japanese apparel giant, Sanei International, which owns over 1,000 contemporary stores in Japan and throughout Asia.  This partnership re-positioned the brand into a more sophisticated and upscale terrtitory.

Fashion forward celebrities, hipsters and socialites such as Gisele Bundchen, Kate Moss, Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie, Mischa Barton, Ellen Pompepo, Gwen Stefani, Winona Ryder and Jennifer Love Hewitt count Ronson as a favorite designer.

Our Charlotte Ronson pieces are ideal for the Sydney Michelle customer looking for easy and hip pieces for summer.  Whether you’re sporting a jewled racer-back tank or the denim jumper (below) you’re sure to cause a scene and lure everyone around into your own web you weave.

Perfect weather? Check.

Perfect location? Check.

Peace of mind? Check.

Back to reality…you’re still spending your days in your office fantasizing about that exotic locale you visited last year. Or the tropical heaven you’ll soon be escaping to.

You’re in luck! Sydney Michelle brings the southern seas to you with Comptoir Sud Pacifique scents.

Created more than 30 years ago, Comptoir is a brand synonymous with escape, exoticism and sun, inspiring the desire to travel. Seven varieties offer you a boarding pass to distant lands:

Fresh Waters promises freshness and vitality, an aquatic and pure setting. Vibrant maritime or citrus overtones elate the senses.

Vanillas offer an open invitation to tenderness and pleasure. The most popular division of Comptoir, the Vanilla line is enhanced with fruity, floral or amber scents.

Fruity is a cocktail of savor and softness. It is the delicious result when playful wild fruits awaken unusual scents.

Floral is a bouquet of subtlety and vivacity. An armful of delicate flowers with warm overtones.

Woody is the successful combination of power and delicacy. The intensity of exotic woods softened by the finesse of harmonious combinations.

Spicy invites with sensuality and intimacy. The suave and melodious harmony of spices and oriental scents.

Coco is an ode to femininity, a call to the life of luxury and pleasure. The many facets of the coconut.

So choose your destination and set sail with Comptoir sud Pacifique.

It sure beats coming home with a shoe full of sand.

It’s a British invasion here at Sydney Michelle as we offer you the latest from Vivienne Westwood.

Making fashion statements since 1970, when she and her partner, Malcolm McLaren opened shop at 430 King Road, Chelsea in London, Vivienne Westwood is considered one of the most influential British fashion designers of the 20th century.

Credited with introducing “underwear as outer wear,” reviving the corset and inventing the “mini-crini,” Westwood’s earliest and most formative association is with the sub-cultural fashion and youth movement known as punk.

Although cited as punk’s creator, Westwood’s trademarks include traditional elements of British design such as tartan fabric, velvet, and knit wear. Designing with the feminine figure in mind partnered with a historical influence, in Westwood’s clothes, sexuality is determined by sensation. Her intention is arousal, both physical and mental, and instilling the wearer with the confidence that clothes bring not only private and public pleasure but also an increased awareness through dressing up.

All hail the Queen!

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