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
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.
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.
The grumpy waiter took this picture of all of us.
Kate the Great retied the bow on my Francis 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 retied the bow on my Francis denim dress.
I also had to take a photo of Kate’s fabulous orange wedge heels.
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!
ummmmm I’ll take the woven orange shoes please
Looks like a blast! Everyone looks fabulous and I LOVE those orange wedges. The shoes, not the fruit.
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!
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!
I love those shoes! I love the knot look and the color. I also love the bow detail too
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!
You gals are having TOO much FUN! LOL!
I rocked my rugby dress today. It was a big hit!
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
the orange shoes are awesome!!
looks like you had fun time!!
Hanh,
I love the V&A – best exhibits.
Looks like you girls had some fun!
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?
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
Looked like such a fun day! I am sure all the stylish women had tons to talk about. Wish I was there!
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…
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
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!
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.
The ladies wot lunch, eh? With great jewelry no less…
ps – like the baroque, one can never have too much style, heh.
I think it’s stunning! Beautiful, really!
xx
Sounds like a fun time. Glad you enjoyed it. That Matilda necklace is beautiful.
Looks like you had fun! Great pics xoxoox
Looks like a really great day
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Hmmm, how sharp is that sword necklace? That could come in handy for personal protection.
Aww..all you ladies look gorgeous! I love the shoes and rings! xxoxoxo
What fun! I am so envious – and all that gorgeous jewel(l)ry! I love that necklace.
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!
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!
Funny, as I touch my face oh so coyly!
the bow does look amazing and those shoes are so much fun!!
What a stellar lunch! And Kate seriously ties a mean bow.