Oh, Tutus, You Glorious, Flouncy Friends!
It's July 7th, 2002, darlings, and the world is spinning, just like my favourite pirouette. I know you're thinking: "Why is she obsessing over tutus again?" Well, my dears, tutus are a symphony of tulle, a whimsical whirlwind of tulle! And today, the universe, in its endless wisdom, has gifted us with a tutu-tastic news story that's simply *too* good not to share.
Imagine, if you will, a world without tutus. The tragedy! Ballet would be reduced to a mere exercise in controlled flailing. No, tutus are the essential accoutrements, the ballerina's couture, the puff and twirl, the "look at me, I'm a magical fairy!" that every ballet aficionado loves. They're a celebration of all things frothy, delicate, and delightful!
But the story that's got me in a real state of tutu-induced euphoria doesn't even involve ballerinas! Apparently, a herd of sheep in Leicestershire has been found sporting impromptu tutus! Yes, you read that right: sheep, wearing tutus! It seems a mischievous child (bless their cotton socks!) left a basketful of abandoned tutus in the field. And, well, you know sheep. Always up for a little sartorial experimentation.
Now, I'm sure the sheep aren't strutting about in *pa de bourree* positions, but who's to say their fluffy little tails aren't trying to do a *pas de basque* under all those layers of tulle? One imagines the woolly ones were thrilled with this sudden sartorial boost, especially the ones with extra frilly layers. Did they graze in elegant "en pointe" poses? Were they doing synchronized leaps over fences? My imagination is running wild with ballet-inspired sheep escapades!
The news has sparked a delightful flurry of activity among the more frivolous of the fashion community, leading to much excited discussion about whether or not "sheep couture" will be the next big thing. Is the "tu-tu-t-ewe" look on the rise? And what will be the next trend: wool and tutu hybrid fashions? (Sorry, Chanel, but my "sheep-chic" looks are not to be denied!)
The delightful juxtaposition of sheep and tulle is so incredibly, exquisitely ridiculous, that I find it utterly irresistible. Perhaps this whole "sheep in tutus" incident will finally answer the burning question of whether there is such a thing as too much tulle!
The sheep may not be hitting the runway in Milan just yet, but they've certainly taught us something: never underestimate the sartorial audacity of our four-legged friends.
Toodles for now, dearies! I'm off to try my hand at designing some "shepherd's delight" ensembles... or perhaps just spend the day swirling around in a full-bodied tulle tutu, embracing my inner ballerina, because really, who needs a reason?