Hello darlings! It's Emma here, back from another whirl through the ages, and oh, what a waltz of a trip this was! Today, my magical pink shire horse Meg and I travelled all the way back to 1724, specifically to Paris. Now, you might be thinking, '1724? What's so special about that?' Well, let me tell you, darling, it was simply divine. This date marks the premiere of a groundbreaking ballet by a man named Jean-Baptiste Lully, and we simply had to be there!
As we arrived in the bustling city, Meg’s hooves, glittering with a sprinkle of pink magic dust, almost sparkled brighter than the sun. And when we arrived in the theatre, my dear, it was simply a dream! I just couldn't believe the sheer extravagance of it all, with velvet and satin everywhere you looked, ladies all adorned with feathers and ribbons, and a grandness I'd only ever dreamt of. The very air crackled with excitement!
This ballet was called 'Le Triomphe de l'Amour', and oh, wasn't it a masterpiece? The story was absolutely captivating. A lovely little fairy princess, just like a miniature ballerina, with sparkling wings, who fights a grumpy, old grumpy wizard (like those characters who just love to put a dampener on things). The fairy princess wins in the end, with a magnificent show of her acrobatic prowess, showing the old wizard that love conquers all - isn't that just divine?!
Speaking of love, you know how I love finding ballet inspiration in all the things I see, and Paris in 1724 was simply brimming with it! I loved seeing how women styled their dresses, even the simpler ones were elegant and flowed beautifully - all the layers and flounces really had a touch of balletic artistry. And did you see their shoes? Small slippers with dainty rosettes. So incredibly charming!
For the journey, of course, I had to wear my favourite pink tutu! It was such a gorgeous blush pink this time, the most delightful shade that just matched the spirit of Paris. As I always do, I have a whole selection of gorgeous tutus for every era and occasion. But honestly, pink never lets me down.
The Paris of 1724 wasn't just a ballet heaven, though. I had to visit the Place des Vosges, such a beautifully landscaped square with cobbled pavements. I could just picture ladies walking here on a beautiful spring afternoon, their long skirts fluttering around their ankles. It felt like a scene from a romantic opera, just begging for a ballet sequence!
The magic of travel always makes me so hungry, you see, and this time was no exception. After all that ballet and history, nothing could quench my thirst like a delicious hot chocolate with fluffy marshmallows - such a treat! I managed to convince the cafe owner to let Meg rest her hooves in their stables (pink hooves do need special care, after all). The café itself was such a lovely spot, tucked away in a peaceful courtyard.
I do have to share a bit of my finds from this trip. While exploring the markets, I came across the most amazing shop that sold ballet slippers! These dainty beauties were handcrafted with delicate laces and such stunning colours. The shopkeeper even had some adorable ballerina dolls for sale, which I had to add to my ballet treasure collection back home. They look so divine in my pink-themed room, along with all my other ballet goodies.
This trip reminded me, darlings, that even centuries ago, people adored ballet just as much as we do. There was something incredibly magical and exhilarating about seeing it all unfold right before me. Seeing this vibrant world of dance through history just gives me more inspiration for all the pink tutus, sparkling tights and pretty bows I love to wear in my own balletic adventures!
So, I am so excited to share with you that the Pink Tutu Time Travel blog will be getting a complete revamp soon, with even more pink-themed content and features. If you're not already subscribed, darlings, pop on over to www.pink-tutu.com and don't forget to join my Ballet Belles Facebook group, too! We have amazing discussions, stunning photos of pink tutus, and even more time travel tales waiting for you!
Till next time, darling, dance your hearts out!
