On a Monday
morning I headed out to Kensington (which has become one of my favorite places
to spend my time) for a trip to the Victoria and Albert Museum. For those who
do not know Queen Victoria is my favorite royal in history. She was born May 24
1819 as Alexandrina Victoria. She was the longest reigning monarch on the
British throne. She was on the throne for 63 years; also the first monarch to
live at Buckingham Palace. Queen Victoria and her husband Albert had nine
children that married into royal families across Europe which gave her the
nickname “the grandmother of Europe.” If you trace the royal families of many
European countries they will lead back to Victoria. How wonderful she is! When Albert died she went into mourning
wearing only black and avoiding public appearances.
The Victoria and
Albert Museum is the world’s largest museum of decorative arts and deign. The museum has 4.5 million objects. My desire to visit the museum was because of
Victoria and the fashion collection that is on display. The collection features dressed from the 17th
and 18th century, and 1930s evening wear. The collection even goes as far as present
day with works from Alexander McQueen. With such a huge display of objects I
only made it through the right side of the first floor and honestly it was
mostly spent looking at the amazing clothing that made me wish I was born in a
time when dressing classy was appreciated.
Gorgeous dress from Lanvin
Is there any where apprioate for me to wear these?
I would take this jumpsuit if I could.
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