Cat Empire

Since I've been busy with all my assignments, I couldn't find the time to post about anything that is happening in London the past two weeks but I think that now I have a very nice recommendation for you to spend your Monday night. 

On the 9th and on the 10th of December the Australian ska/funk band "Cat Empire" will perform on stage at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire. Unfortunately, the first day (9th of December) is sold out that's why a second concert has been scheduled on the 10th of December and you can find tickets here. 

Although I enjoy ska and generally happy music, I didn't know about the band until my friend Alex (you can check her blog here) put on YouTube a song of them. The music cheers you up and brings sunshine and summer to cloudy London. I will discover more about the band after the concert and I will let you know all about the experience. 

For now, listen to this song and cheer up:

 

Have a great and relaxing weekend!

 

Hollywood Costume Exhibition

I know its been a long time since my last post but I think that this one will make up for all that time that I was busy with my University projects. 

Two days ago I went after booking tickets to Victoria and Albert Museum at South Kensington, for the exhibition of Hollywood Costumes. I thought that this will be a thrilling experience for those who are into fashion or film. I was wrong. I hardly found tickets to book, the rooms of the exhibition were full of people that from the look of their faces I bet they were so amazed by the costumes of several great Hollywood movies.

I couldn't take any photos of the exhibition because they informed us that was prohibited, but I coudn't resist when I was in front of Audrey's Hepburn's dress from "Breakfast at Tiffany's". Here you are!

 

This exhibition celebrates 100 years of cinema, from the silent era till now. Costumes designers play a very important role in the creation of a film. In V&A Museum you will find costumes of unforgettable movies (including the white dress of Marilyn Monroe!).

I suggest you to book your tickets prior to your visit because the exhibition is very popular and you will have a hard time to find a ticket if you arrive without having a booking. You can do it by clicking here.

I hope that you will enjoy it!