MISS BAMBOO'S SPANISH ADVENTURE - HIGH ROCKABILLY 2013

Miss Bamboo's latest adventure (and at times misadventure!) took her by road and sea over to Calafell in Spain, to set up stall at High Rockabilly, the fabulous rockin' holiday for the 50s and 40s set.

Miss Bamboo welcomes you to High Rockabilly!

 Although it was a 2 day journey to get there, she had a lovely time on board the ferry, or in the amazing imaginary world of Miss Bamboo, the 'cruise liner'!!! ;-)

beautiful day at sea, sporting casual gypsy top from Freddies of Pinewood

mmm, 3 course French meal, wearing vintage..Miss Bamboo is determined to make this a glamorous occasion!

So sailing over to Spain was wonderful, however its never 'plain sailing' when Miss Bamboo is around! Having set up both apartment and stall, Miss Bamboo set out for the first night of trading at the evening dance venue.
At 4am, we left with our 'Freddies of Pinewood' pals Jo and Phil ,only to discover an empty space where our car had been. After looking around in surprise, Freddie's Phil and Big Bamboo realised that no they hadn't had some 'mid life' memory loss, the car had actually gone! It had only been impounded by the local police for being parked in the 'wrong place'!!!!
200 Euro's lighter the boys return with said car! Great start!

Oh no, wherever is the Bamboo mobile???? Dont see any 'no parking' signs!!!

car rescue mission is complete come 5.30am!

Nevertheless, Miss Bamboo had some lovely evenings on the stall meeting customers and friends old and new.

Lovely new customer in Miss Bamboo's 'Blooming beauty' sarong and bolero

Looking lovely in 40s style Trashy Diva big band bows dress

gorgeous gals Tracey and Ako at the Miss Bamboo stand!

We were so pleased to catch up with our  Japanese friend Ako Swing, who we had originally met a few years ago in New York at 2 fabulous dinner dance swing clubs- Swing 46 and The Cotton Club. We even managed some  leisurely time in the sun for more good food and fine wine...

Shhh, now you know why he's called 'Big' Bamboo!! ;-)

....Did i mention Sun?

Well, Miss Bamboo, (being Miss Bamboo), had in particular been looking forward to the Hawaiian Pool Party. This started out well with a great band, rum in hand, girls looking fab in their  Hawaiian dresses and playsuits, cool guys sporting their Sun Surf shirts.

The Hukilau Hotshots

Lovely Angelita!

There was even Mr Fez carving his fabulous tiki's.

This couldnt get much better, we could even buy a 3 foot palm tiki having driven to Spain, so no worries about getting this chunky specimen back on the plane. Result! However, while the weather was in the Hawaiian spirit, we didn't expect monsoon season when we went to collect our tiki!

Tiki rescue mission

Introducing 'Phil Tiki' named after Freddie of Pinewood's Phil. Well they have a clothes brush named 'Nigel' after Big Bamboo. (yup its all jolly japes being a trader on the vintage 40s/50s scene!!!)

Phil Tiki with Big Bamboo and our pal Ian

All in all this was a wonderful trip. For all you 1950s gals, High Rockabilly is definitely the holiday for you.

And so we say bon voyage to Miss Bamboo as she sails away across the Bay of Biscay. Until next time for more adventures and even more Miss Bamboo misadventures and mishaps!

Bon voyage in 40s nautical anchor dress, well its good to dress for the occasion ;-)

University Student Collaboration

You may not know but Miss Bamboo was recently involved in mentoring 2 students from Birmingham University as part of their business collaboration project.  Sophie and Rosie love vintage and Miss Bamboo felt honoured to be the business they  linked in with in their all important pre graduation projects.

Rosie's Boudoir Project 

Beautiful Corsetry and Lingerie with a Mexican Senorita influence, just darling!

Sophie's Beach and Play wear Project

Sophie designed lovely playwear for each of Miss Bamboo's sections- American,Hawaiian, Mexican, Asian Pacific. Her designs were just so cute....

                                                             Americana

                                                                 Hawaiiana

                                                                 Mexicana

                                                              Asian Pacific


Miss Bamboo had such fun meeting Rosie and Sophie with their designs.....

 ......and of course had to give them a go herself ;-)

Americana Playdress and matching bag (love the bamboo handle!)

underbust corset with miss bamboo's favourite - pom pom trim, oh yes!

Hurray for more pom pom trim, totally adore this Senorita baby doll.

Time for afternoon tea....

....but more importantly cocktails at Miss Bamboo's favourite Tiki Bar, The Liars Club!

Sophie in the middle and Rosie on the right. Two  talented  and lovely young women, i wish them all the best for their futures in fashion design....

Check out  Rosie's Corsets and Couture  and Sophie's DottyDoesVintage on facebook.

The Adventures of Miss Bamboo and Coco Lopes....At Hemsby 50!

Miss Bamboo and Coco Lopes headed off to Hemsby Rock 'n' Roll Weekend for a few days of fun and frolics....

But first some hard work to be done....

                                           grrr....Coco's not just a pretty face you know!

                                                            see y'all there!

You should all know by now that things never go smoothly when Miss Bamboo is involved and the two girls found themselves in a chalet surrounded by Ants.

Ok so the picture shows one pesky ant but honestly there were hundreds over the weekend!! Maintenance never did arrive so we kept some as pets instead - we were particularly fond of Maria, Conchita and Conseula and they were particularly fond of our cocktail residue.

                              Outside La Hemsby Casa de Miss Bamboo and Coco Lopes

                                       Miss Bamboo's stall is complete and we're good to go....

         Its only everybody's favourite pin up  Bernie Dexter shopping at Miss Bamboo :-)

So the stall is up and running and its time for The Hemsby and Outerlimitz Pin Up Contest , Coco Lopes is of course representing Miss Bamboo.

Behind the scenes....

                                                      what a gorgeous bunch of gals....

 

      Doesnt Coco look amazing, thanks to Pyramid Clicks for the professional piccy too! Watch this space for this lovely playsuit at Miss Bamboo, Coco also wears her 50s style bow sandals from Miss Bamboo, available in red, white or black.

Round two and its on to 'pick a prop', Senorita Lopes gets 'a present'!.....

                                .....and makes off with it pronto!!! Well every pin up loves a pressy!

Quick change for the final parade in evening wear......

                                                                              wow...

   All gorgeous and such a lovely group of girls, the final winners are Bambi La Roux, Little Gem and Lisa Marie Pengelly, well done to you all xx

                             .....and its all over! Coco wore Miss Bamboo's 'Waikiki Nights' sarong

And finally Miss Bamboo and Coco Lopes get back to doing what they do best - why drinking cocktails of course....

                               ......we even saved a sip for Maria, Conchita and Consuela ;-)