Well, darling, it's a brand new year, and what better way to kick things off than with a *touch* of pink fluff? You know I just adore the sheer brilliance of a white or pink tutu, that delicate puff of fabric whispering "ballet!" - and yes, my fellow dance enthusiasts, the whispers are getting louder! This morning, the rumour mill went into overdrive - a little birdie, *ahem* a sparrow I'd say, actually *tweeted* about something quite scandalous indeed. You won't believe this, darlings...it's about tutus!
Now, you might be thinking "Tutus? What could be so shocking about *that*?" But trust me, darlings, it's bigger than the Queen Mary! You see, the esteemed *National Ballet Academy*, *gasp*, they're *changing* the tutus! The hallowed, the traditional, the glorious pink and white *poufs of heaven*, well, apparently they're being *shunned*. I repeat - *shunned*!
Why? Well, here's the lowdown, and please don't faint. It seems the NBA's got this new *vision* for their ballets. Something *daring*, you see, *radical* (imagine!) They've even dared to mention... *shudder* ... "Modern" ballet. Honestly, it makes my tiara fall off just *thinking* about it.
Apparently these *new* tutus aren't... quite as... *poufy*. I repeat, *dare I say this*? They're *flat*. Flat! Imagine a ballerina, in the midst of a grand *jeté*, *floating*, *swirling*, without that glorious poof around her - it's... it's a travesty!
But what makes this a veritable *storm in a teacup*? Well, the National Ballet Academy, they have this new Artistic Director. A lovely young thing, no, not one for tutus - more like *jumpsuits*, *tweed*, you know the type, utterly modern... But she insists these "new age" tutus will be "a triumph of contemporary design"!
You'd think we were witnessing the collapse of the British Empire, darlings! "Flat tutus?!" The outcry is just phenomenal. Social media, it's gone absolutely *bonkers*! The Ballet Society's holding an *emergency meeting*, there are petitions flying around quicker than a "whirl" *in a pirouette*, and even the Queen's looking a bit put out by it all!
So, here's the bottom line, my lovely dance devotees. We're staring at a genuine ballet battle, the "tut-tastic" turmoil of 1997. But even with all this commotion, one thing's certain. The only thing more exquisite than a pink tutu, is the pure, passionate and joyous *love* of dance. And *that*, darlings, will *always* remain a magnificent, ethereal masterpiece, tutu or no tutu.
As I said before, I think a "tea-to-go" and some *digestive biscuits* are in order. A truly tragic scandal. What do you think?
Fashion Corner:Well darlings, as a true dance connoisseur, I'd suggest some *gorgeous* pink hues this week, but *slightly* darker - perhaps a hint of "blush" or "mauve", for the sophisticated dance lover. Or if you fancy something more daring, throw in a splash of teal. And oh, a new black, long sleeved, silk "wrap" top is simply divine - an elegant counterpoint to that "modern" ballet aesthetic! And for the truly glamorous? Don't forget those elegant, pointed pumps... perfect for stepping out with an air of pure *grace*, and maybe just a dash of "shock". You know I love those *sparkly* dance shoes with those delightful satin ribbons!
Dance Trivia: * A full, traditional ballet tutu can be made up of over *60* layers of tulle! Now imagine *that* poof! * The earliest version of the tutu was... wait for it... a *short*, *cropped* skirt! That's *revolutionary*, don't you think? * It wasn't *pink* it was *white* that was considered the ultimate "classic" ballet tutu for centuries!And darlings, let's all keep those beautiful tutu memories safe, secure in our hearts, for "what was, always will be," don't you think?