Mix, the women’s clothing store in Nickels Arcade, opened an annex across the hall in the former Wendy clothing store, housing accessories that go with Mix’s impeccably tasteful but often edgy clothing. The accessories, of course, are of a similar breed. Owners Leslie Leland and Bonnie Penet, on speakerphone from their flagship store in Ypsilanti, and as usual speaking with one voice, describe some of the accessories they’re most proud of. “Brian Richardson from New York is one of our fine jewelry designers. He works in sterling silver and gold. He has a whole case.” On the more funky end of the spectrum is Pariscope jewelry: “one-of-a-kind, serendipitous pieces using ceramics and fabric.” Artisanal Cydwoq leather bags are carried here (the better-known Cydwoq–pronounced “sidewalk”–shoes are sold in their Ypsi store). And finally, the truly bold and eye-catching bags and jewelry of Sarah Cavender–Cavender’s metal-mesh pieces in particular are not for women who want to blend into the scenery.
Truly an annex, the store doesn’t have its own phone or even its own name, just its own address. “It’s just called Mix, and the hours are the same as across the hall,” says salesperson Matthew Hughes.
Mix (annex), 5 Nickels Arcade, 369-6559. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m.
