Darling! You can't go to a ballet this summer without the perfect tutu, can you? June, June, June - it's the height of the ballet season, and everyone will be showcasing their latest frocks. We've seen it all - tulle, mesh, the occasional sequins - but for June 2002, we want something really *special*, something to stop the whispers and the 'ooh-la-las'. Well, darling, you've come to the right place. This month, **the perfect tutu is all about transparency.** You want a silhouette, not just fabric, something delicate that flows in the breeze, just like...well, like the *spirit* of dance. You see it in *The Nutcracker*, in the fairies' costumes, all ethereal and ethereal... *so captivating!* What you'll need: * **A pair of nylon tights** (the *better* the quality, the more flattering on the legs). My favourite spot for tights is **Harrods** of course, but a more 'budget' option is **Marks & Spencer** - just avoid the ones with seams down the back. * **Tulle, but not *too* much.** We want it billowing, not stiff. Just **one layer**, please, of the **softest, sheerest silk tulle**. Now, my dear, if you want that special *je ne sais quoi*, you *must* head to **Liberty**. The selection there is quite simply *unparalleled*, a veritable cornucopia of delightful materials! * **A beautiful, fitted leotard.** No, dear, this isn't about concealing your form. It's about *defining* it. I *always* advise going to **Dancewear International**. They are, after all, *experts*, darling, with an absolutely dazzling array of leotards that are simply divine. And yes, this means no pink, *pink is simply *so last year*, my dear. Think deep red, black, and a dash of **ruby**, perhaps. *Stunning.* * **Your own touch.** Something *unique*, darling. Maybe a feather, a flower (faux, of course!), a delicate rhinestone brooch, a **small, stunning silk ribbon** tied around your leg just above the ankle - just something to *elevate* your ensemble. For *unique*, my darling, the *only* place to go is **Liberty** (again!), where their *unrivalled* array of beautiful treasures *never* fails to disappoint. And voila! There you have it! A perfect tutu for June! And, just imagine, when you sashay down the aisle to your box, or when you stand during the final bow - *you'll have all eyes on you*! It *is*, after all, about the art of dancing - and the *art* of dressing up, *wouldn't you agree*? And *never* underestimate the *power* of a truly dazzling and *uniquely stylish* ballet tutu!
