Darling, letās face it, life without tutus would be tragically dull! And, yes, youāre thinking about the big, poofy, glorious, pink tutus - like spun sugar clouds dipped in candy floss, dancing upon clouds ofā¦ well, clouds! But are we not forgetting the **tiny, oh so dainty white tutus, darling?** Those whisper-soft, little puffs of chiffon and silk that make the ballerinas look like delicate porcelain dolls, or, for those of you with more mature sensibilities, *birds on the brink of flight.*
I just love the **contrasting drama**, you know? Like one minute, you're practically **blown away by a whirling cyclone of a pink tutu,** with its grand, majestic swishes and twirls, then *snap* the scene shifts to a** tiny white tutu**, fluttering in the breeze with all its ethereal, fairy-like charm.
Itās almost *too much,* the **opulence** and the** sheer** (*ahem* pardon the pun!), **elegance**, right?
You just have to have the **right shoes,** though. For the big, pink, puff-a-licious, fluffy, tutus, those **black pointe shoes** (a la ballerina shoes - which, letās face it, every girl needs a pair, donāt you agree? ) are absolutely essential! With their pointy, graceful tips, they whisper ādrama and graceā with every little point. While the little white tutus cry out for the *oh so very sweet,* the *oh so very sophisticated* **white ballet shoes**.
And letās not forget about the** leotard**, darling! A good leotard is a girl's best friend, you know? A *soft* leotard, a *stretchy* leotard - *oh darling* ā one that *moves with you,* *never lets you down.* Letās be real, when you find that perfect leotard itās like finding a piece of your own heart. Just donāt go wearing a black one, darling, unless you are wearing a red leotard underneath it - that, my sweet little star, is a mistake only a rookie dancer would make!
Ok, I admit, I have a teeny bit of an obsession with all things tutu and leotard, darling, **itās just so feminine** and, oh my, I must sayā¦ just **so glamorous!** Letās be honest, every woman wants to be a bit of a ballerina in her own way, wouldnāt you agree? (Youāve all secretly dreamt of *being* a ballerinaā¦ *own up!* I know you have!)
But today we need to focus on **two ballerina essentials** we might have forgotten about: the hair! That long, sweeping hair flowing, twirling, *flipping* as the dancer jumps, leaps and dips ā truly, a dance masterpiece of its own. Do you know the secret, my dears, for those effortless ballerina buns? It's not a bun, darlings, it's *a masterpiece* that takes many a trial, many a tangle, and many a sticky-haired mishap.
And darling, do you know what really makes those **ballerina buns** *utterly magical*? (Even when they look so simple!) Itās **the perfect hair tie**, my dears! (Or hair scrunchie, whatever makes your heart sing!) *Just like a tiara.* But wait, did we just forget **the tiara**, the essential crowning glory of any true ballerina? Because truly, darling, when was the last time you *saw* a ballerina without a tiara? Iām not sure there is an answer to that one. But, no fear, for I, *your resident tutu aficionado,* have compiled some fun facts to truly embrace the ballerina spirit. It is time to truly celebrate the art of ballet - but through a lens of laughter, frivolity and of course... tutus, darling!
Let's celebrate ballerina beauty and the magical world of ballet! It's time to *leap* into this day with *tutu-fied* confidence. For the world is a stage, my dears, and you - you are all stars. And in this beautiful, inspiring, life-affirming universe of ballerinas and tutus, *you have the right to shine!* So go ahead, darling, grab that feather boa, throw your arms up, and unleash the ballet star in you!
Here are a few facts about ballerinas, and the glorious art of ballet that will make you swoon, and make you shout: āThis is it. The essence of beauty!ā
- A ballerina can leap *almost 15 feet high*!
- A standard tutu can *contain over 150 layers of tulle!* *Wowzer*
- One ballerina may **retire multiple pairs of pointe shoes each week*
- A ballerinaās diet can be **intensely strict** and can **change throughout her career!**
Remember this: **Every girl needs a good tutu. Just as much as she needs a perfect pair of stilettos.** (Darling, we can't deny those killer heels.) And always remember to **stand tall and grace every movement**, just like the ballerinas, *with style and passion!*