Hello, darlings! It's Friday again, and that can only mean one thing: Pink Tutu Blog London is back, ready to share another adventure in the magnificent city that never sleeps.
This week, I took a rather spontaneous trip down from Derbyshire. My little toes were itching to tap on London cobbles and I just had to soak up the buzz of the city. Plus, my recent performance with the Derbyshire Dance Ensemble was a roaring success – enough to buy my train ticket and a few fancy treats.
You know I love a good train journey – it's the perfect opportunity to slip into my travel essentials: my pink floral dress, my lace-up ballet flats (perfectly comfortable for a long journey!), a vintage pink tutu (just in case!) and of course, a healthy dose of pink lipstick. The journey is a chance to let my mind wander, to dream up future blog posts and, most importantly, to people-watch – who knows what sartorial inspiration might strike!
But enough about trains! London is calling, and I’m answering!
This week's itinerary involved:
- Ballet galore! My Friday began at the Royal Opera House for a matinee performance of "Swan Lake." I practically levitated to my seat – the magic of a classic ballet is just unmatched, especially when it's as magnificent as this production. And those tutus, oh my! Let's just say, I got a little inspiration for my next crafting session…
- Street dance and urban rhythms! After "Swan Lake," it was straight to Covent Garden for some energetic street dancing. The young talent out there is incredible - it’s such a vibrant display of expression! I'm definitely inspired to add some contemporary steps to my own routines. Maybe a flash mob at Covent Garden in the near future?! 👀
- Shopping sprees, darling! London, you know I couldn't resist a little retail therapy! Oxford Street is just that shoppable! I landed some seriously cute accessories, a new silk scarf, and, yes, another pink tutu. It was just too perfect to resist! After all, the more pink tutus in the world, the better! 💖
- Theater night in the West End! I wrapped up my London escapade with an absolutely fantastic evening performance of “Les Misérables" at the Sondheim Theatre. What a powerhouse production! The singing, the emotion, it all just leaves me speechless!
This Friday was jam-packed, but oh so fulfilling! I’m back home in Derbyshire, a little worn out, a little inspired, and brimming with a thousand blog ideas! And who knows? Maybe I'll take you all on another whirlwind tour next week. You never know what adventures a pink tutu can lead to!
Speaking of adventures, let’s chat about Friday the 8th of August 2008:
- This is a rather historical date, darling! For instance, The Olympics are just around the corner, with Beijing being the host city this year. Let's all cheer for Team GB, shall we?! 🇬🇧
- On a less sporty note, "Mamma Mia!", the ABBA-infused musical, celebrates its ninth birthday in London's West End! What a delightful show, so full of life and music.
- And for the lovers of fashion – a brand new issue of Vogue hit the newsstands, with Gisele Bundchen on the cover, wearing, you guessed it, a stunning pink dress. See, pink is definitely trending, ladies!
Well, darlings, it's time to retire for the night, with dreams of ballerinas, shopping sprees and, of course, more pink tutus. Stay tuned for another dose of pinkness next Friday!
And don't forget, the world needs more pink tutus!
Love, Emma www.pink-tutu.com
