12 April 2010
Lesleys Diary - HC of Master Mariners lunch on HQS Wellington

On Monday 22 March I was invited to a Mistresses' Luncheon by the Mistress of The Honorable Company of Master Mariners.  Certainly a Luncheon with a difference, being held on board HQS Wellington, the unique floating Livery Hall, on Victoria Embankment, on the Thames!  We were invited for a guided tour of the Ship, followed by lunch in the Court Room. 

Having been invited for 11.15am, I was mortified when my train from Bedford was 25 minutes late, meaning my arrival at Wellington was 11.50am!  I tried to creep in, unnoticed, but as I was wearing a bright pink Basler coat, I failed miserably!  Very much an announced entrance!  However, I joined my table for the tour and the sun came out for our Champagne Reception on deck, which was lovely.  We had a delicious fish lunch and as the tide was coming in, we even had the accompanied sway making us feel we were on a cruise!
 
I wanted to have a slightly nautical flavour to my outfit (especially as it is very 'in vogue' at present) so Julie cleverly managed to combine my navy Nanette Lepore dress with a sporty navy & pink checked jacket by Weekend Basler, teamed with my navy Capollini leather & patent shoes and bag.

Contributor: Lesley

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