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Tutu and Ballet News

Oh, darling, hold onto your tiaras, it's a tutu-tastic day!

Forget the boring old news about politicians and their pontifications. Let's talk about something truly important, something that matters to the souls of women, something that sparks a flicker of joy in the depths of our being... Tut-tues!

Today, June 27th, 2001, is a date destined for the annals of fashion history. And, no, itā€™s not because a new line of Manolo Blahniks hit the shops (although, that would be a joyous occasion in itself). It's because on this very day, the world collectively decided that tutus are not just for ballerinas anymore.

It all started, of course, in Paris. What else? That whimsical city of chic where the sidewalk is a catwalk, and croissants are a basic food group. Itā€™s like the queen of fashion has this invisible tiara over her head all the time. And on June 27th, she gave us a new royal decree: embrace the tutu!

Now, you might think tutus are a little "out there," a bit, dare I say it, "fancy pants" (the "pants" being completely optional, darling, especially with a tutu!). But, oh my dears, this is not the dainty tutu of our childhood ballerina fantasies. This is the Tutu of Now: the grown-up tutu, the sassy tutu, the *Iā€™m-ready-to-take-on-the-world-but-look-fantastic-doing-it* tutu. It's like, we took all the whimsy of a tutu and sprinkled in a little bit of ā€œpowerhouse divaā€ attitude and boom ā€“ tutu magic!

Letā€™s be clear, youā€™re not gonna see a single *Swan Lake* style tutu on the street, those beauties are best left on the stage (where they look truly spectacular, of course!). This, darling, is about finding the tutu that says: *I'm strong, I'm fabulous, and I know I look amazing.* And, trust me, if there is a tutu out there for a Queen of the Night, then, darling, there's one for you.

You might think, "Okay, a tutu. Sounds interesting. But, where am I gonna wear a tutu? I'm not going to a ballet performance!". Well, darling, the world is your tutu-laden oyster! Think: a chic dinner party, a day at the races, a walk down your posh neighborhood, or a brunch at that adorable cafe you've been wanting to try ā€“ these are the times you bust out the tutu!

So, as the world revels in this bold new era of tutu-tastic style, letā€™s be sure to celebrate it with panache. You might think Iā€™m being hyperbolic here, but no, darlings, I am quite serious. If thereā€™s anything this world needs, itā€™s a bit more twirling and a little less complaining, and with the arrival of the Tutu of Now, maybe, just maybe, that can finally be a reality.

Hereā€™s to the tutu, darlings! Hereā€™s to you! Now, get out there, be fabulous, and *let the tutu speak!*

I hope you've enjoyed a bit of tutu fun! Let me know if you'd like to read more about this, and I'd be happy to expand this delightful little piece of fluff for you!