Thursday, August 26, 2010

Victoria and Albert Museum

Here are a few photos I got while touring the Victoria and Albert Museum (I really hate to do this to the Isabella Stewart Gardiner Museum but the V&A is my new favorite museum). This museum was magical and once I was in I din not want to leave. I knew that I was going to be there wandering around for hours and I wanted to be comfy so I wore a loose fitting shirt dress from Anthropologie and a scarf. Then I felt horribly unfashionable when I toured the costume wing (which featured a Grace Kelly exhibition) – I’ve got a ton more pics of that to share later.











I also came across this interesting article about Shopbop – has anyone ever shopped online with them? I was intrigued by the amount of business they are doing, sort of a younger version of Net-A-Porter.

18 comments:

Barbara von Enger said...

I love the collection at the V&A. One of my favourite London addresses for art. I also love the Royal Academy of Arts. Nice dress you are wearing. Enjoy the weekend and London;-)

Unknown said...

What do you think the museum would do if I jumped on that bed? Ba ha ha, gorgeous pics! XX!

Susu Paris Chic said...

Such magical moments... I remember the lure of that museum from a few years ago. I love to tour around as well. Taking in inspirations for creations to come. Appreciating the bygone, looking into what is to come. Life is here and now.

Leia said...

I love the V&A! It's one of my fave museums.

Leia

ash said...

museum is like a treasure island...
so beautiful, thx for sharing :)

Raquelita said...

I love, love, love museums! Sadly, I've never been to the V&A.

Raquelita said...

P.S. You were in our first Back to School panel!

Anonymous said...

um, that ceiling sculpture is gorgeous!

julianne. said...

i really would love to go here.
these are beautiful pictures.<3

Lisa Lisa Lisa said...

I've heard really great things about Shopbob, but it is so expensive, I haven't gotten anything from them before.
Your outfit is very casual-chic. I like it.
That glass sculpture is a Dale Chihuly; an American artist from Tacoma, WA.

J. said...

I LOVE shopbop. I only really buy from their sale b/c it can be pricey.

o said...

What a beautiful museum! Thanks for sharing your pics, Courtney! Ooo looking forward to your Grace Kelly post:) She was oh so lovely! I'm a fan of shopbop, but I only peruse through since prices are a bit much lol Sometimes they have good sales:) Have a great weekend!

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AGNES STYLE said...

Okay in a few hours you'll actually have a new outfit at the blog!=)
Ps. That's some really nice photos!

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Jade Purple Brown said...

the third photo is gorgeous, i wish I was there!

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Jenn said...

Incredible pictures! I love the huge balloon looking thing hanging in the atrium.

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Maddie said...

oh i love V&A, it really is my favourite museum/gallery too! I've spent hours in there and still not seen everything and their cafe is a nice place to have a cup of tea and read

Oh to Be a Muse said...

such a pretty museum. that chandelier is freakin' awesome! lovely photos.

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AGNES STYLE said...

Thanks a lot=) HUGS!

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