Visitors!

Brooke and her friend Cameron were in town this week before they headed to Verona, Italy to begin their study-abroad adventure. Once they got to London, we immediately headed to the Victoria and Albert Museum (that I've been wanting to go to since October). It was great. The fashion exhibit was so much fun. And I even go to see Ali Carroll there! I thought there would be more home design stuff there (famous wallpaper prints, furniture, etc.) but I couldn't figure out where they might be. Maybe I was in the wrong museum. Here are some highlights from their trip. (Not including when Brooke got sick.)

Probably the most amazing item on display at the V&A.

This bustle was for Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. It had a music box in it that played God Save the Queen. Every.Time.The.Wearer.Sat.Down.

Obviously, I don't need a bustle for my back end, it comes naturally. However, a music box might be pretty amazing. What would I have it play though? Sweet Home Alabama?

Spotted in "Leisure Wear" at the V&A. No, your eyes don't deceive you. It's a Juicy Couture Tracksuit. Sure, they look comfy. Sure, I might think of NJ when I see one. Sure, I kind of want one just to travel home in. ( Just the pants) But, V&A worthy? I'm not so sure.

Choose Juicy...for a spot in the V&A fashion exhibit?

The Theatre and Performance area provided plenty of entertainment...including dress up!

Elton John's bicycle-inspired costume. Did you notice the reflectors down the side of his legs? What about the shoes? Wow.

Mick Jagger's Onesie with lace-up detail that goes much too low. Thank goodness this is locked up in a museum, thus keeping him from wearing it again!

I don't know what this is. But it's a chicken from some theatre production.

The next day, we took it easy around our little neighborhood. The girls had a great time playing on the playground, as did Wiley.

Crossing Abbey Road: Fail. Try again later.

(Did you hear that Abbey Road Studios is up for sale? For a cool 10M GBP.)

And if you made it this far, I have a hypothetical question for you: If you had a bustle with a music box, what would you have it play every time you sat down? Ignore the fact that this would be really awkward to wear in real life, and really disrupting, socially, and you would probably lose all friends and respect if you tucked a music box in your bustle. Or wore a bustle in general. Would you start a dance party by playing Beyonce, Usher or Akon when you sat down? Perhaps a little patriotic Star Spangled Banner? Speak up!