Little Spring

A sunny hello again!

March has been a strange month in many ways. We had the first day of spring, which is always a bit of a surprise after all the rain and gray skies. Also, something less fortunate happened. My sister passed away. I haven't seen much of her in the last few years (she was 18 years older), but we were very similar, what makes it very strange. It's kind of a cliché, but it really makes you wonder. This is not really the place to write about such things, but I thought I'd let you know since I didn't leave any new posts. It also made me decide a few things like quitting my job as flight attendant. I want to spend more time with my loved ones and more time on Radio Modern and keeping you up to date! Besides that I couldn't find the time to do things like going to the theatre, something that I truly, deeply love. (I acted in a lot different youth theatre companies when I was, well, a youth. ;-) )

Another thing that happened in March is that I got to sing with The Domino's, a Rock-A-Billy band from the Eighties. It was the most wonderful thing because I got to sing a few songs that I usually only sing to myself. Who knows what may come of it. I'm hoping for something good... Check my links section for their my-space page and other links that are worth your while.

Love and Sunshine,

Your miss Lucy

PS. King B and me, we're going to move! We found a cute little appartment with three little attic rooms, which means I get my own private working space! So more girly time with my computer and, YOU!

Confessions from the Powder Room

Hello there, dolls!

We had a truly wonderful evening last saturday. Lady Linn herself let us know that she was exited about the location and the audiance, so we'll defenitely be seeing, and hearing, more of her. (Did I allready tell you that my first kiss from King B was on a concert of them about two years ago? Well, now you know...)

Besides wonderful, it was also a bit awkward. You see, it was the first time I wore garters... After I bought a beautiful pair of seamed stockings I just couldn't any longer ignore the fact that a real vintage lady HAS to wear garters. Anyway, it turnes out to be quite an art to position the hooks right. When I finally got it about right, one strap broke, after just one hour of wearing them! So much for new stuff... If been tracing down garter belts and girdles on E-Bay for a while, but I just can't seem to get hold of one. So if someone can give me a tip on where I can find one somewhere in Belgium, please do! (I'll buy you a drink ;-) )

An other fashion novelty were the rolls I wore in my hair. Another true art in the history of hairstyles. Boy, what [atience must you have, what quantities of laquer and pins must you use! Luckily I had Miss Maya form Swing-O-Logy to assist me. Now it's up to me to practise. Maybe it's an idea to organise a real vintage-beauty workshop sometime in the near future? What they can do overseas, we can do here! No?

Oh, and be sure to visit the VW Spring Sessions website! This blog and more things delicious are featured there!

Bye!

Hugs and Kisses,

Your Miss Lucy

Glorious news!

I just recieved an email with the question if I'm interested in writing a blog for the Alert part on the VolksWagen SpringSessions festival website. Of course I am! I do hope you're all as delighted as I am. More from Lucy can't be bad, right? ;) No but seriously, let's spread some good stuff around.

Some more good news. Louvains local television network ROB is going to do a report on our band The Mighty Quiffs. So if you live in the area, be sure to watch! I don't' know when it'll be broadcasted yet, but I'll let you know as soon as I do. The report will feature a few songs and an interview (in Dutch).

And now I need my beauty sleep. A long day of paperwork coming up tomorrow. We're getting into some wonderful stuff, though. More about that real soon. (It has something to do with starting up my own business...)

In the mean time, take a look at this Grrrll. She proves that you don't always have to go on a plane to find something new and refreshing. Exotic even? Enjoy!

Love and Kisses,

Your miss Lucy

The Mighty Quiffs & Miss Lucy

Here IT is. Here I am. Me and my dress in action at the Villa Ernesto in Louvain. You like? There's more at May 5th at Radio Modern...

Love,

Your miss Lucy

PS We're working very hard on a special treat VERY near you. Keep your eyes open and check your email regularly. Meanwhile, King B needs clean socks, too...

Get out your dancing shoes!

Before I dash off for drinks with a girlfriend, I just wanted to share with you how excited I am that there's a new edition of Radio Modern coming up this saturday! The reason is that we have a new feature: dance lessons! I started following LindyHop lessons a few years ago, but my job and a sprained ankle that still bothers me, stopped me from continuing. I'm hoping that these lessons will make up for lost time. 'Cause boy, how fast one forgets her steps... If you wanna do an allround dance course the old style, go and see Apollo Swing. Genevieve and Didier, a wonderful couple from Brussels, give lessons in Brussels, Antwerp and Gent.

Well, gotta go now! But before I forget, my dress is finished! It had its maiden voyage at the Villa Ernesto in Louvain last saturday. Check our myspace for some dates and places where you can see it if you can't wait untill May 5th, when we perform at Radio Modern. (If you didn't know, King B. and myself are in a band called The Mighty Quiffs.)

Love and Kisses,

miss Lucy

PS Winter, finally!

A Fresh Start

There's nothing more wonderful to begin the new year with, than cleaning out your desk. It not only gives you satisfaction, it also makes the dark and dreary January hours pass. On top of that, there is possibillity you'll find memos, photos or letters you thought lost. Now I wouldn't be writing this if I didn't have a good reason, so here it is. During my cleaning session I found a little note I wrote on the back of a travel schedule someone forgot. It was my first "billet-doux" to King B, whose name then was Brent. I'll spare you the details, but the fact is that I still feel the same about us. I thought that is something good to start the new year with. So, my wish for you is to find such a wonderful love of your own in 2007! About the picture, -which I copied from the wonderful book '40's; All American Ads' form Taschen- King B got me something wonderful by lingerie designer La Fille d'O for Christmas. I won't tell you what it was, but feel free to check out her webpage. Psst! Check out the links section! It's ... delicious!

Bye for now!

Your miss Lucy

Welcome to my party/ Glad you stumbled in

Hello Girls (and occasional Men)!

Before I really start posting my weekly's, I'll give you the story of King B and Myself. We met only17 months ago, when we were both working on a flight to the caribbean. He was the devastatingly handsome captain and I was just a stewardess. But when I brought him his mid day bun, something made him see me and it's been fireworks ever since. We now only work on European flights, so that we have time to organise Radio Modern. Because besides our passion for each other, we have a very big passion for music, dancing en making people happy.

Well, there it is in a nut shell. I could go on writing about the months that follow, but I won't bore you with that. Besides, we must still retain some mistery, shouldn't we?

At this moment we're working on the publicity of the second season of Radio Modern. We got hold of a marvellous illustrator, so we expect it's going to be a blast. We're also busy rehearsing with our own group, the Mighty Quiffs. We'll perform at RM in April, so if you wanna see us both on stage, organise a weekender to Teuven! For the occasion I'm having a dress made by my very good friend Sara Vrugt. She has her own label called vruGt, you can see some of it at www.vrugt.com. Last week I also featured in an photoshoot for a wonderful shop called Madame Marbèr. The photo's will be online soon. See the links section for more good stuff!

That's it for now. I have to bake some Brownies for the newyears party we're attending tomorrow.

Love & kisses.

miss Lucy

PS Don't hesitate to write me at miss_lucy@radiomodern.be with questions, comments or idea's for articles.