Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Costume Drama

If all goes well, my next trip to London will be in November to see The Heiress graduate.  So I held my breath as I read about this exhibit, five years in the planning, at the V&A.  There was a little happy dance going on at my house when at the bottom of the article it stated the exhibit opens October 20,  *squeal*.
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13 comments:

  1. maryJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    They must have known you were coming, Darlene! See you in November!

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  2. verityJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Sqeeee! I must keep the whole of November free and NOT get mumps!

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  3. JoJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    What a lovely thing to look forward to! Off to find out more about the exhibition

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  4. MartinaJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    How perfect! Will co-ordinate beautifully with graduation garb. Now for YOUR ensemble!!

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  5. DarleneJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Mary, Better sharpen my pencil and start an itinerary!

    Verity, Too bad it wasn't in June. There has been some talk on the Virago forum about a get-together and I'm jealous...hmmph!

    Jo, I was lucky enough to catch a hat exhibit in 2009. Makes me wonder where that piece is that Beatrice wore to the wedding....

    Martina, My daughter laughed when I asked her if it would be appropriate to wear a fascinator. That should make her good and worried!

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  6. Sunday TaylorJanuary 26, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    Oh how exciting! I love London, and especially the Victoria and Albert. What a great trip that will be!

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  7. DarleneJanuary 27, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    Sunday Taylor, One day I would love to stay at the hotel you stayed at during your last visit, it was gorgeous!

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  8. kristinaJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Already looking forward to meeting up in November! And did you see there's a ballgown exhibition too? K x

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  9. DarleneJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Kristina, I'm picturing an afternoon visiting Ham House...just thinking ahead! Now for that ballgown exhibit...

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  10. Rachel (Book Snob)January 28, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Oooh I remember when they first discussed this when I still worked there - they plan 3-4 years ahead. Me and Naomi are going to try and use our connections to get tickets to the opening party - it will be fantastic no doubt!

    Back in London so soon! Tea and cake date please!

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  11. DarleneJanuary 28, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Rachel, The place probably hasn't been the same since you two left! Some 'behind the scenes at the museum' stories would be a treat so I will cross my fingers.

    Definitely tea and cake! Mary and I have already talked about Two Temple Place if they're still offering.

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  12. Ann SummervilleFebruary 1, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    I haven't heard about this. Sounds like it will be a wonderful exhibit. I used to love wandering around the museum when I lived in London.
    Ann

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  13. DanielleFebruary 11, 2012 at 1:38 AM

    Am so envious! I love the V&A! I shall once again be living vicariously through you!

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