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London, Day 5: Going for Baroque, Going for Lunch

July 11, 2009 by WendyB

In the morning, MrB and I went to the V&A to see an exhibition on Baroque style. I was very inspired. It’s strange: I like clean, modern shapes, but I also like insane amounts of detail, particularly symbolic detail. I’m all about secret messages. I guess the Matilda necklace is the most baroque of all my designs, even though the engraving isn’t symbolic of anything particular. If I had to do it all over again, I’d put more of a message into the engraving.

Matilda Necklace

Matilda Necklace

On the other hand, I’m happy for gorgeous clients to imbue their pieces with their own personal meaning.

We also checked out the amazing jewelry (or “jewellery,” as they write in England) gallery. I was dying over the medieval and Renaissance pieces. As for the modern pieces — well, they’ll have to put a few in storage to make room for my work. I wouldn’t want my jewelry to feel crowded.

After the V&A, I sent MrB on his merry way and went to Harvey Nicks for lunch and several pitchers of Pimm’s with four gorgeous bloggers: Sharon Rose, Samantha, Kate and Liz. I think we might have outdone Patsy and Edina because we were there for FIVE HOURS. And I could have spent five more hours with them! They were all so delightful. Thank you, Sharon, for the crazy zippered skirt. I think I can wedge myself into it! Samantha, I can’t wait to see a photo of you in your Francis undone bow tie dress. Any time you need me to make a personal delivery, I’m happy to oblige. Kate, I’m obsessed with the bow you tied with the belt on my denim dress! I’m still taking pictures of it. And I regret that you didn’t spank those bad children. Liz, you were a little quiet down there at the end of the table. I think that meant you were considering which Ossie Clark dress you’d tempt me with next.

I had the ladies try on all my rings and do the special blogger face-touching pose in honor of gorgeous blogger Sister Wolf.

Samantha with the Cleves ring.

Samantha with the Cleves ring.

Kate wearing my Juana Peekaboo Skull Ring

Kate wearing my Juana Peekaboo Skull Ring.

Liz (background) wears the Gravity ring while Sharon wears my Gravity engagement ring with her OWN Diana ring.

Liz (background) wears the Gravity ring while Sharon wears my Gravity engagement ring with her OWN Diana ring.

The grumpy waiter took this picture of all of us.

The grumpy waiter took this picture of all of us.

Kate the Great retied the bow on my denim dress. It made a world of difference. I’m not sure you can tell from the photo how much more glamorous it is. Believe!

Kate's bow.

I also had to take a photo of Kate’s fabulous orange wedge heels.

Cute shoes!

Cute shoes!

So, same time next year, right, ladies? I think we agreed on that. Of course, with all that Pimm’s, I might have agreed to practically anything!

UPDATED TO ADD: Check out the reports from Kate and Liz!

UPDATED AGAIN TO ADD: Sharon has bravely fought off the flu to write her report here, and Samantha has chimed in too!

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Comments

  1. Dana says

    July 11, 2009 at 6:28 pm

    ummmmm I’ll take the woven orange shoes please

  2. Tina says

    July 11, 2009 at 6:35 pm

    Looks like a blast! Everyone looks fabulous and I LOVE those orange wedges. The shoes, not the fruit.

  3. Miss Peelpants says

    July 11, 2009 at 6:56 pm

    Oh I’m always quiet when I first meet people…especially such fabulous ladies. Just taking it all in, taking it all in – and I could probably have done with an ear trumpet as well 😉

    Definitely same time next year.

    And don’t forget, that photo proves that we’re now engaged!

  4. WendyB says

    July 11, 2009 at 7:00 pm

    Liz, I think the ear trumpet is going to be the next hot accessory. Marc Jacobs is going to be splashing “LV” all over those any day now. Re our getting married, it reminds me of the time that I surveyed the extreme messiness of my apartment and said to MrB (sexist-style), “I could really use a wife.” And he said, “Me too.” It was one of the three funniest things he ever said. That’s what I tell him. Of course, one of the things he “said,” I can’t actually remember and the other was him falling out of a cab in Milan, which wasn’t really something that he “said” at all. Oh well!

  5. Jessica says

    July 11, 2009 at 8:02 pm

    I love those shoes! I love the knot look and the color. I also love the bow detail too 🙂

  6. Sister Wolf says

    July 11, 2009 at 10:08 pm

    HI, GIRLS! This almost makes up for how bitter I am about not being there. Thanks for taking the time to annoy me! I feel like you are all my very own children now!

  7. Sher says

    July 11, 2009 at 10:18 pm

    You gals are having TOO much FUN! LOL!

  8. Kristin says

    July 11, 2009 at 10:35 pm

    I rocked my rugby dress today. It was a big hit!

  9. jayne says

    July 11, 2009 at 11:14 pm

    I’ve always wanted to go to the V&A

    the sword necklace is awesome!

    your shoes are such a lovely shade of orange, almost cheeto-color haha in a good way and the dress is great too

  10. Hanh, Life-in-travel says

    July 11, 2009 at 11:50 pm

    the orange shoes are awesome!!

    looks like you had fun time!!

    Hanh,

  11. Imogen Lamport says

    July 12, 2009 at 1:03 am

    I love the V&A – best exhibits.

    Looks like you girls had some fun!

  12. Thom says

    July 12, 2009 at 1:39 am

    Unfortunately we are greviously impoverished and would hate to insult you with a bad meal. Perhaps we could meet you for a drink in Paris?

  13. Make Do Style says

    July 12, 2009 at 2:49 am

    Pucker, truly a pucker day out! I have to say a 5 hour lunch is unheard of …and yes it could have gone on for another 5! Glad the bow tying made a difference. The photo shoot of the most gorgeous rings is a winner xxx

  14. silje says

    July 12, 2009 at 5:40 am

    Looked like such a fun day! I am sure all the stylish women had tons to talk about. Wish I was there!

  15. rollergirl says

    July 12, 2009 at 7:19 am

    I would love to have been there. Instead I had to spend the day with distant relatives and their kids watching them bash the crap out of a pinata and pretending I wasn’t dying to have a go. I LOVE Harvey Nicks cafe. And Kate’s shoes…

  16. Anika says

    July 12, 2009 at 7:47 am

    Awww shucks, this looks like it was so much fun!
    Love all the jewellery the girls are sporting and that fab bow you got tied 🙂
    (lets not forget the orange shoes either, they rock!)

    Hope you’re having a fab weekend

  17. Everybody Says Don't says

    July 12, 2009 at 8:21 am

    It was a FANTASTIC lunch. Next time next year for sure! Or sooner! My francis dress is gorgeous and perfect – photo coming! Thank you all for a lovely time! 🙂

  18. Couture Carrie says

    July 12, 2009 at 9:39 am

    Oh very clever pun, going for baroque!
    Love that Matilda necklace so!
    Really fun pics, WB!

    xoxox,
    CC

    P.S. My word was gazpacho. Pretty psyched about that.

  19. Eric says

    July 12, 2009 at 10:43 am

    The ladies wot lunch, eh? With great jewelry no less…

    ps – like the baroque, one can never have too much style, heh.

  20. Iñaki says

    July 12, 2009 at 10:49 am

    I think it’s stunning! Beautiful, really!

    xx

  21. Monica says

    July 12, 2009 at 1:20 pm

    Sounds like a fun time. Glad you enjoyed it. That Matilda necklace is beautiful.

  22. kirsty says

    July 12, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    Looks like you had fun! Great pics xoxoox

  23. Nadine says

    July 12, 2009 at 1:58 pm

    Looks like a really great day :).

  24. prunella jones says

    July 12, 2009 at 2:26 pm

    Hmmm, how sharp is that sword necklace? That could come in handy for personal protection.

  25. Shin says

    July 12, 2009 at 7:24 pm

    Aww..all you ladies look gorgeous! I love the shoes and rings! xxoxoxo

  26. Sheila says

    July 12, 2009 at 7:53 pm

    What fun! I am so envious – and all that gorgeous jewel(l)ry! I love that necklace.

  27. Sharon Rose says

    July 13, 2009 at 3:44 am

    Hi there-Such a fabulous lunch date, I really feel like a true Lady who Lunches, mwah mwah!! Thanks so much for a gorgeous time and for treating us all, it was so lovely to see you again-can’t wait for next year!

  28. PinkBow says

    July 13, 2009 at 4:08 pm

    oh, i really want to see this exhibition but i think it will be gone by the time i can make it to london. i’m very impressed with your energy – you’re packing loads in!

  29. Jill says

    July 13, 2009 at 4:30 pm

    Funny, as I touch my face oh so coyly!

  30. shaz says

    July 14, 2009 at 11:45 pm

    the bow does look amazing and those shoes are so much fun!!

  31. fashion herald says

    July 23, 2009 at 10:53 pm

    What a stellar lunch! And Kate seriously ties a mean bow.

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