Hello darlings! Welcome back to my little corner of the internet where ballet is always on pointe, and pink is, well, always pink!
This month, Magic Meg, my trusty steed (and let me tell you, she’s a beauty! A shimmering pink Shire with a white mane and tail that would make a fairytale jealous), took me to a truly spectacular place – 1809! Oh my goodness, this year was absolutely buzzing with incredible ballet events, and let’s just say, fashion was utterly divine!
We arrived on the 11th of November, just in time to see the very latest in Parisian fashion (did I mention the beautiful French ballet shows I witnessed?). Oh la la, the skirts were enormous, the fabrics delicate, and the colours... let’s just say pink was THE colour! Imagine my delight when I saw all the lovely ladies wearing a soft, delicate shade of pink, it truly was heavenly! Now, I am an advocate for vibrant, bold pink (because a little bling never hurts, darlings!), but these delicate pastel shades were simply gorgeous. I managed to snag a stunning pink ribbon and a vintage lace piece from the period – it’s going straight into my ballet collection back at my home in Derbyshire!
Now, back to the ballet... my travels landed me right in the middle of the première of La Sylphide, a breathtaking romantic ballet set in a fairytale-like forest. You’ve simply got to imagine the sheer elegance of the ballerinas, gliding and pirouetting, all adorned in white tulle tutus!
My dear Meg, she never ceases to amaze me with her intuitive magic. Just as the last curtain fell and the applause roared, a lovely, elderly gentleman with sparkling blue eyes walked right up to me and introduced himself as August Bournonville. This amazing gentleman was actually a world-famous ballet dancer and choreographer from Denmark, making his way around Europe. We spent the most delightful hour together talking about ballet and his hopes for the future of this beautiful art form. Imagine! Talking to a real living legend! He gave me such wonderful insight into the evolution of ballet in his time, and I just know he’d absolutely adore my ballet school back in Derbyshire.
As he took my leave, he gave me a piece of ballet music that he himself had choreographed. It’s simply stunning! It’s now part of my very own collection. I feel truly blessed.
And speaking of collections, have I told you about my absolutely adorable new pink ballet slipper purse? I discovered it in a charming antique shop during my travels. Just a sweet little thing with ribbons and embellishments that would make any ballerina squeal with delight.
This month's trip wasn't just about seeing shows – oh no, it was about soaking up the spirit of 1809, darling. I walked the bustling streets of London, where the air was alive with music and the sounds of people coming together to celebrate art and dance. I even attended a lovely afternoon tea with a charming duchess who spoke of the beauty and grace of ballet, saying how it mirrored the beauty of her garden! Isn’t that a delightful notion?
I know you are wondering about what I wore during all of this? Oh, it's an absolute delight. Imagine: a voluminous pink tulle tutu, a tiny waist cinched with a matching ribbon, and of course, a magnificent sparkly, pink-jeweled ballet shoe necklace!
You simply have to imagine the smiles I received. I may just be wearing a tutu, but it has such a fantastic way of drawing in people from all walks of life. It is just about sharing your love of dance and creativity!
So, there you have it – another month, another spectacular time travel adventure! What awaits me next? The mysteries of time travel continue to beckon! Until next month, keep practicing your arabesques and dream big, darlings!
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