SweetyPie

On this dreariest sunday since ages, I originally had plans to see a girlfriend and go to the museum. But she called me to say she was ill, so I had to think of something else. And what better way to spend you sunday afternoon than... baking an applepie! (I followed the recipes from one of my mother's old cookbooks) It's sitting in the oven as we speak and I can smell it up here in my little atticroom. It sure smells good!

More sweetness you'll find over here: Rock Rebel Sweety Pie . Two girls I have yet to meet, decided to start a monthly party in Amsterdam. From friday December 14th onward you can dance, decorate cupcakes and more. I'm thrilled!

Since it is pie-time at Miss Lucy's, I decided to tell you a little secret. Next spring me and my friend Eva are organising a Bake-Off in Rotterdam. We have a wonderfull place in mind, but it isn't sure yet. So if you have some spare time, start working on your baking skills. It'll be a wonderfull day with amazing prizes on top for the winner.

And then, as a cherry on top of the pie, *drumroll* I'd like to announce my very own column (in Dutch) for Rock 'n' Roll magazine Boppin' Around! It'll have its' premiere in the christmass issue. Every few months I'll be writing about one of my favourite songs and some nice venues I've visited or bands I've seen. Keep an eye out fot that!

And now for a big chunk 'o pie. Yes sirree!

Sweet frosted kisses from your Miss Lucy

On Daily life

There's not much to tell today. The cold keeps me in when I'm not working. Im doing my chores and I'm browsing the net. After a few trial-and-errors I finally finished my first scarf for baby Juliette. I hope she likes it! It'll be warm anyway ;)

But here are a few tips for those dark 'n' windy evenings: www.meisjeloos.tk - a blog about a girl gone sailing. 'Vrouwen Van Parijs' - a book by André Maurois and beautiful photo's by Nico Jesse. www.suzet.nl - new hosiery after real vintage designs. (And nylonkousen.net has even more stockings!)

Gotta dash off now. My dancing class is tonite and a girl's gotta look good! ;) (And eat something too, before she faints on the dancefloor.)

Love, Miss Lucy -XX-

PS I completely fotgot to tell you about the Festival a few weeks ago! It was very nice. Good atmosphere, lot's of pretty dressed people, the Ragtime Wranglers were great, too and I could have driven off into the sunset on one of those Vintage Beach Cruisers. Look here to find out who won the fashionshow and photo shoot.

Hot! Hot! Hot!

I don't need to tell those of you who were at Teuven yesterday what a crazy night it was. That Ray Collins and his Hot Club sure know how to get you going. I have rarely seen the crazyness I've seen yesterday. Their music is adrenaline, it's drugs! It is addictive! I'm still going out of my mind by just thinking about it! If you don't know what who I'm talking about, please go and check out their website www.the-hot-club.com immediately! (But not before you finished reading this blog, ofcourse... *winks*) And be sure to go and see their show, it's even better then their albums. OH MY GOD!


I had the best evening out in a long time. AND I felt like a princess because of my friend Laura, who made the dress I was wearing and that she named after me: The Luscious Lucy. So if you want to look and feel like a goddess as well, be sure to give her a call!

I had better get goin'/ Move on down the line / 'Cause that mean way of yours, drives me outta my mind! **MMM** Still humming that tune. It sure was nice to be up on the stage again.

I wish you all a very pleasant week. See you real soon! (Don't forget there's fun stuff to do in Rotterdam next Sunday!)

Love,

miss Lucy

SHOP!

Just a Quicky.
Through www.peekabooshop.nl I found this blog: Vintage.nl
Wow!
Have fun!
Your Lucy (Who, oh terror, shrunk her favourite woolen shirt. - see picture- Boohooo!)

Etiquette

To my male readers.

Yesterday evening, October 6th, I went to a Lindy Hop dance party in Utrecht. The atmosphere was nice, some of the girls made an effort to be their most enchanting selves. There was a lot of dancing going on, too. But, I was horror struck when I saw the girls asking a fellow to dance with them and, even worse, leading another female follower onto the dance floor! I know modern women, and escpecially Dutch women, have tought their men to not open doors and not to climb stairs first. But when it comes to dancing, even a modern girl likes to be asked politely and be thanked for her time. Even if her dancing wasn't that good... (For wich there may be a million different reasons!) I think you should take an example by your neighnours south of the border. Dress up! Brush your teeth! Say "Would you would do me the honour to join me in this dance". All those big girls will loosen up for sure. You know, it isn't just about the dancing, it is also about courtship. And one friendly word a day can do so much good!

I'm sure my friend Reinildis van Ditzhuyzen has something usefull to say about the subject, too!

To my female followers ;).

I started knitting again! What a delight! I hadn't picked up those needles since childhood when I made my barbiedolls little outfits in jellow-and-pink. Check out this group of girls: Stitch 'n' Bitch. They're everywhere in The Netherlands! You can find initiatives like this in Gent as well and I'm sure you're all going to love mrs. Caroline Vogels' 'Naaicafé' in Rotterdam.

Enjoy!

Love,

miss Lucy

Announcement!

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Love to see you all there!

Meanwhile, I'm working on a picture report about Venice, a very wet Venice...

Love, Miss Lucy

New! Try Now!

Hello my dear friends,

I heard through the grapevine that some of you were desperately waiting for a new post. I'm terribly sorry that I made you wait this long. Some serious changes took place and it took me a while to get ajusted.

First I would like to share with you the existence of a fifties inspired fashion / music / art festival in Rotterdam: the Going To A Go-Go Festival. It'll take place on November the 4th. They also host a market, and ... It isn't full yet! So if you have something to sell, *click* on the logo for the 'How To' information.

Another news item: I'm on My-Space too! Take a peek at Miss Lucy's Corner for more on me and my goings-on.

Also, I will be going back to Italy for a few days next week to vist the Biennale in Venice. Lot's of nice picture moments I suspect.

This weekend I undertook the journey back to Belgium, to visit the last Antwerp-edition of Radio Modern. And what a fine one it was! I never heard the ladies fuss over the singer that much before! Go to the Rusty Roots website to see what I mean. It makes being single again a whole deal more beareble! ;) I'm curious to see what the new photographer made of it, too.

One final tip for my fans in the Netherlands: the Amsterdam BeatClub. A very fine selection of artists on different locations around Amsterdam. They'l be seeing a lot more of me I can tell you that!

Bye for now. New updates when I get back from Venice!

Love always,

Miss Lucy