Hello darlings! It's your favourite tutu-wearing travel blogger, Emma, back with another exciting update from the dazzling city of Milan! As always, my heart is bursting with inspiration, and my wardrobe is practically bursting with new treasures - all thanks to the fabulous fusion of fashion and ballet that this city just oozes.
This week in Milan has been a whirlwind of tutus and trams, ballet shows and boutique shopping, all washed down with delicious Italian coffee and topped off with a generous dose of that classic Milanese charm.
A Week of Dance Delights:
It all kicked off with a captivating performance by the renowned Teatro alla Scala Ballet. This grand theatre, with its opulent interiors and electric atmosphere, was the perfect setting for an exquisite rendition of Swan Lake. The graceful movements, the intricate costumes, the sweeping score - it was a pure ballet dream come true! It got me thinking about how much I love the history behind ballet, and the beautiful story that Swan Lake tells - how fitting, isn't it, to be dancing through these stories in this incredible city where fashion and history collide!
Speaking of colliding, I found myself transported back to my childhood with a fantastic class at the Teatro alla Scala Ballet Academy. Their instructors were simply magical, nurturing our potential and pushing us to embrace our inner ballerina with the grace and precision that defines Milan. I mean, you haven't really danced until you've spun in the studio where some of the greatest ballerinas have danced!
Of course, no trip to Milan is complete without a dose of street performance, so I popped over to Piazza del Duomo, and I was treated to a show unlike anything I’ve seen before! A troupe of young dancers, bursting with passion and energy, were performing a truly unique piece set to modern music. It was like witnessing ballet and street culture intertwining in a joyous, colourful ballet of life.
A Fashionista's Paradise:
From the elegant boutiques along Via Monte Napoleone to the vibrant vintage shops in the Brera district, Milan has something for every taste and budget. My wallet, however, might beg to differ! This week, I've fallen head-over-heels for the incredible silk scarves I found tucked away in a little vintage shop. They’re going to look fabulous peeking out of my pink tutu!
But beyond the designer labels, it’s the everyday fashion of Milan that really gets me going. The way people wear bold prints and colours, layer textures and play with shapes - it's pure sartorial joy. It's almost as if they see life as a stage for self-expression, and what a fabulous performance it is! It makes me want to jump on a tram and get lost in the bustling streets, soak up the atmosphere and inspiration that oozes out of every corner. And yes, I mean actually on the tram. Because I love those big beautiful vintage red trams that they use here in Milan!
From Derbyshire to Milan: The Tutu Journey:
You may know that I’m originally from Derbyshire, England, which means, let’s face it, I was raised in a beautiful place, but one with its own kind of quaintness. Yet, I’ve always felt like I belong in the heart of a buzzing, lively metropolis.
Perhaps that’s why, from the very moment I began touring the world, it was always a dream of mine to reach Milan. Now, to finally be dancing through the streets of this magnificent city in my favourite pink tutu? Pure bliss, I tell you! I'm so excited to see what incredible experiences the future holds in this incredible fashion capital, a place where elegance and adventure waltz hand-in-hand.
Follow the Pink Tutu Trail:
Now, remember to head to www.pink-tutu.com on Monday for a fresh dose of pink tutu-tastic inspiration, right from the heart of Milan! Until then, keep your eyes open for a little bit of pink in your own world, and don’t forget to let your inner ballerina shine!
As ever, sending you love and tutu hugs, Emma x
