Thursday 10 February 2011

Afternoon - London












British museum pictures
Wall Artwork, Camden Market
Last Picture, My buys from camden market

Pictures as promised J
I had a day in London with the boy, I got all my college work done in the British Museum, and I left feeling inspired for my new project.
Above are a few of the pictures I took. I loved looking at the Traditional dress and jewellery from the Balkans that dated from the 1800 to the early 1900. They believed the type and quantity of their jewellery and clothing resembled their position in society.
I also really liked the Oman Jewellery from the 1950’s (seen in pictures 8-12), the chunky silver and ornate design reminded me of some of the latest jewellery in Urban Outfitters (here). What do you think?
Some of the jewellery above is based on pieces in the museum but has been made in versions to sell in the British Museum shop. I wanted to buy most of it, I’m drooling over the snake bracelet.
We went to Camden market as well, (the last picture is a few of my finds) I got a dream catcher, some great jewellery and a white crochet/loose knit maxi skirt which I’m saving for the summer J
All in all a brill day.
Ashley x

26 comments:

  1. Loads of beautiful jewellery!
    I love the British Museum.
    x

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  2. love these pics. Your outfit is fab :)
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  3. It looks like such an inspirational place to visit. Hopefully one day I will be able to go. The jewellery looks amazing and so does your outfit:)

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  4. wow, that looks like a cool day out. i posted on clothes and museums recently too! so inspiring...

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  5. beautiful booties! you look great with that outfit!

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  6. Beautiful
    Love the gold
    and your outfit is glam!!

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  7. this look is lovely, and all the photos you took are gorgeous! love the dreamcatchers from camden too <3

    xoxo

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  8. So cute! Nice blog, love your style!!!
    Could be nice to follow each other?
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  9. Thank u for stepping by, I like ur blog and style and just started following u.
    All that jewelry is to die for, especially love the crusifix!

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  10. Great jewelery!! I absolutely ADORE your blog! All your outfits are so chic! You remind me of the Olsen Twins :)

    Thank you for the nice comment on my blog! I am totally following you now :) Hope you will visit again soon and follow me too ;)

    Kisses

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  11. hi!!great post...love the jewellery....

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  12. LOVED! These photos are beautiful *O*


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  13. you got such a pretty Face (K)
    nd you really have a pretty blog!
    thanks you so much!

    thanks for the comment

    xo model from holland
    i have a new outfit post maybe you can check?

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  14. Theres some really really lovely photos here, Very pretty.

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  15. Love the pictures + your style :))

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  16. Great photos. I love your dress. X

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  17. I just stumbled upon your blog, you have amazing style!

    xo
    Kirby

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  18. Great photos!!!I've bought great things from Camden Market both times I was in London!!!!!It's really a great place 2b!! :D:D
    Thx for stopping by my blog and comment!! :D:D:D

    SignorinaTina

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  19. That jewellery is INSANE!
    Thankyou for you comment on my blog!
    :) here is my blog
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    xxxxxxx

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  20. i love your dress and your hair! (:

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  21. You look lovely in that outfit. Your pictures are such an inspiration, I literally live next door to the British Museum and I only really go for the exhibits and have never properly looked around all of the things that are always there! I must rectify this! xx

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  22. what a perfect day... cute outfit/rad museum/ amazing finds... yes yes perfect indeed :)

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  23. sounds like you had ana amazing time, lovely jewellery. I love your blog! Let's follow eachother.

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  24. Absoluetely ADORE the 'oman' jewellery!
    Lovin' your dream catcher necklace too! xoxo

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