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Mixing Pearls + Leather with designer Wendy Mignot

14 Thursday Jul 2016

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I’ll admit, I haven’t always loved my birthstone.  As a June birthday girl, I used to think the pearl wasn’t as fancy or precious as say, the ruby (the stone for my mother’s July birthday).  But, as I’ve gotten older & wiser –and my tastes have refined!– I’ve come to love the pearl and delight in wearing it with my summer whites all season long.  I relish in the fact that each & every pearl is unique and are found in different colors and shapes around the world.  I was honored to receive a unique fine pearl and leather bracelet from designer Wendy Mignot for my birthday this year and wore it all during my recent weekend away in Vegas…

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No one takes the classic white freshwater pearl out of its shell and into fresh, trending jewelry settings better than designer Wendy Mignot.  For over a decade, she has been the leader in fashioning pearls found naturally in freshwater rivers and seas with naturally tanned and hand-rolled leathers.  I’m wearing the Coastal Single Freshwater Bracelet in White, size 6.5″ — the pearl is HUGE and the handmade quality is so good!

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What I like about her designs that that they are a fresh mix of materials that work well with various looks & locations.  My piece was just as fab with a dress at brunch as it was  poolside.  I’m rocking it in the pic above stacked with my watch for a casual but upscale airport look.  View all of Wendy Mignot’s artistically designed creations at www.wendymignot.com

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Hush Hush Music Bash: Free Festival for Kids this Weekend at The Domain

01 Thursday Oct 2015

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Although the tunes never stop in the Texas state capitol (especially with the ACL Music Festival going on) the volume may get louder than usual this Saturday afternoon. On Saturday, October 3, The Domain is joining forces with LiveMom.com and Spare the Rock, Spoil and Child to host Hush Hush Music Bash, a free music festival for kids. DomainConcert2

“ACL is one of Austin’s biggest attractions and it’s one of our favorite times of the year here at The Domain,” explains Lea Willingham, General Manager. “Thanks to the Hush Hush Music Bash, even the youngest of music fans don’t have to miss out on the influx of live performances and stellar lineups.”

Austin’s only after-party for kids is going down in Amy Donovan Plaza at Domain II on Saturday, October 3, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. With music sponsored by Austin Diagnostic Clinic, the afternoon features performers that will rock mini music lovers’ world—literally.

Elizabeth McQueen will kick off the bash at 4 p.m. Known for her beautiful and timeless vocal style, McQueen’s music brings together the best of multiple genres into groovy, danceable art-form. Next, Mario the Magician will hit the stage at 5 p.m. Part retro, part rock-and-roll, Mario’s uplifting, highly interactive and ridiculously funny performance is sure to thrill the kids. As part of a multi-city release for his newest album, Tim Kubart will perform “indie pop for all ages” with Mother Falcon at 6 p.m., finishing off a night that will have kids begging for more. Concerts for Kids at the Domain, Austin
In addition to getting down and funky at the main concert, kids will enjoy dance competitions, a gaming zone provided by The Microsoft Store, cupcake decorating with Baked by Amy’s, a music station and more.