I just HAD to share a few more holiday snaps from Norfolk with you.....
While we were there, we visited Holkham Hall
(well worth a visit if you’re in the area, as is Holkham beach, and Holkham village shops). We were lucky enough to catch their ‘Glamour
and Gowns’ exhibition – a collection of vintage ballgowns and sewing patterns
created by the society dressmaker Belinda Bellville.
The gowns on display were from the 60s, 70s and 80s – and were
all AMAZING!!! I spent so long gawping
at them that the curator-lady started giving me strange looks. Maybe she was reading my mind as I considered
how I might possibly sneak behind the barriers and have a quick try-on!?!
Here are some of the frocks.....
Aren’t they stunning???
Which one's your favourite? I
think mine’s the one with the red sticky-out skirt and pink bodice (in the top photo).
If you're as in love with these dresses as I am, you can
find out more about Belinda Bellville and the Holkham exhibition here. You can even watch a video clip – and see
more of the frocks!!!
I wonder if any of her patterns are still available anywhere
on the internet..... Off to have a look.....
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Don't forget to enter my GIVEAWAY if you haven't already. You can find all the details here. I'll be randomly picking a winner on Tuesday.
Carly
x
What an amazing exhibition. I would have loved something like that too. Wonderful photos! xo
ReplyDeleteOh my WOW Carly! I just showed Dolly, I said pick your favourite. She said I'll have them all thanks!! Don't blame you for wanting to jump the rope. Fabulous! Haze x
ReplyDeleteYes... Lovely dresses!
ReplyDeleteI love the pink one but they are all beautiful in their own way.
Tammy xx
Wow!...Such beautiful dresses Carly...I would love to visit this exhibition!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos too and all the dresses are just too lovely for me to pick a favourite...I love them all...Wouldn't it be great to try them on?
Happy New Week,
Susan x
Wow, what a neat exhibit!! My favorite is the red and pink one from the first photo too! Good luck on your pattern search!
ReplyDeleteKate :}
These are really so gorgeous! I agree with you and like the red one in the top photo best too.
ReplyDeleteM x
The one to the right of the last photo is my favourite, though it's not something I could ever wear, that would have to be the middle one in picture three.
ReplyDeleteFascinating post Carly :)
ooo lovely! I like the left hand one in the 3rd photo, would make a great wedding dress!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, they look amazing. Thanks for sharing, will definitely check it out if I can. :-)
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