Well, darlings, it’s me, your resident ballerina whisperer, back with the hottest news in the world of tutus. It’s Tuesday, September 12th, 2002, the air is crisp, the leaves are starting to turn, and the dance world is abuzz with...well, tutus. Can you believe it, it’s tutu season again?! You know, it’s that magical time of year when the world becomes a little more…frilly.
This week’s sartorial stunners haven't disappointed! It all kicked off at the Royal Opera House, where they put on a stunning production of Swan Lake. We're talking feathers, tulle, and a sheer mountain of layers, my dears! Honestly, I think it's safe to say, it was all rather magnificent! Of course, there's more to tutus than just white swans. Take the dancers of the English National Ballet. These beauties decided to throw the rule book out the window this week, strutting their stuff in a fiery flamenco inspired tutu – crimson, my darlings! Crimson!
Now, you know I can't go a day without discussing the tutu's darker side, because it's true, darlings, the world of tutus can be a dark and dangerous place! This week we saw the consequences of an over-excited ballerina, at the "Strictly Come Dancing" press conference! Apparently, after a few glasses of champagne, a certain unnamed star, (whose name rhymes with "Cheek") took one too many twirls in her rather large sparkly tutu, and landed…well, let's just say her backside went directly on a plate of petit fours. So dramatic!
And now, on a slightly lighter note…a peek into the world of tutu fashion!- Fashion tip for the week: It seems the high street has fallen under the tutu's spell this year. It’s not just for ballerinas anymore. This season is all about "ballerina chic" - Think classic ballet pinks, buttery soft tulle, and chic, pointed-toe flats. Even my darling pet pug, Pierre, looks rather elegant in his new little tutu! Yes, tutus are now chic even for doggies.
- Tutu Trend alert! And finally, darling, the hottest tutu accessory to hit the fashion scene – the tutu umbrella. This delicate, floaty marvel in pale pink (naturally) promises to keep you dry and glamorous at the same time. Imagine this…You’re strolling down Regent Street on a rainy day, and your tutued umbrella matches your darling little tutu skirt. Now THAT'S a picture!
So, darlings, as we bid adieu to another tutu-filled week, I can’t help but wonder – what sartorial surprises will next week’s ballet bring? Keep those tutus on, darlings, the world’s waiting to be swept off its feet! And please, do tell your friends – I need to make sure everyone knows what’s what in the world of tutu fashion. After all, what's a girl without a touch of tulle, right?