I’m in Belgium right now, relaxing a little after Swingin’ in the Rain, and tomorrow I fly to Ye Old London Towne for three whole weeks! Those familiar with my travel schedule will know that this is an astonishingly long time for me to be in one city. Hoorah! My to-do list involves things like going swing dancing, seeing burlesque shows, eating Indian food, maybe see a show on the West End, visit V&A, and of course, SHOPPING! Friends have been sending suggestions (if you have any more, please post a comment!) and here are four reasons why I’m excited about London:
1. The Blitz Party
This is a monthly event, and there is indeed one on while I’m in London, but sadly it’s all sold out. Oh well maybe next time – unless anyone knows how to weedle me a ticket? *wink wink nudge nudge*
2. The Wam Bam Club
With the Wam Bam Belles! The lady in blue in the first photo is my drop-dead gorgeous friend Hayley, can’t wait to see her!
(Above: photo by Ruth Roxanne and Patricia Board)
3. The Bees Knees
These two ladies have been giving 1920s Charleston a good name around London for years now, and I’ve been admiring their costumes from afar. Maybe I’ll get a chance to meet them or see them perform.
(Above: photo by Ruth Roxanne and Patricia Board)
4. Top Shop!
Really, need I say more?
if you haven’t planned it already, you should go to the Black Cotton Club at Volupte (Fri 12th march) http://www.volupte-lounge.com/events/2010/03/12
brilliant music and lots of fantastic dancers, the lovely bees knees gals are often to be seen.
OMG, what a FABULOUS sounding trip you are going to have!!!! Burlesque, British accents, vintage shopping, and Top Shop – what could be better??!!
Make sure to have tea while you’re there……with tea sandwiches, and tea cookies =)
xoxoxooxox
While you’re in London you should definitely check out this exhibition!
The Concise Dictionary of Dress
Produced by Artangel in collaboration with the V&A
Blythe House, 28 April – 27 June 2010
Psychoanalyst Adam Phillips and costume curator Judith Clark present an hour-long guided journey through Blythe House: the vast working store for the V&A’s reserve collections of furniture, ceramics, glass, jewellery, textiles, fashion and fine arts. The tour uncovers hidden treasures and installations which address ideas of identity, language, fashion and history…
See http://www.artangel.org.uk for more information!