Daring, dashing and definitely delicious: It's the 24th August, darling, and that can only mean one thing: Tutu Tuesday!
Yes, darlings, we're talking the frothy, the feminine, the fabric of dreams! The tutu, that iconic swirl of tulle thatās whispered about in hushed tones and, letās be honest, totally judged in public lavatories (too much fabric, too much bounceā¦ itās not a comfortable experience, ladies, I get it!).
Now, I know what youāre thinking: āOh, darling, ballet. What a predictable, passĆ© hobby, isnāt it?ā Well, let me assure you, you're oh-so wrong! You wouldnāt believe the sheer number of ballet-related dramas that unfold, especially when tutus are involved! They're like tiny fluffy, pink clouds...until someone steps on them, that is.
Just this week:
- The Bolshoi Ballet caused a stir when a tutu with *ahem* a very cheeky and *letās be generous* strategically placed rip, caused quite a stir! Scandalous, darlings!
- The Royal Ballet was in utter chaos after a rogue peacock (who clearly wasn't invited, the snob!) attempted to *steal* the star ballerina's tutu! She gave that bird a look of utter fury that could melt steel, I swear!
- The "Ballet Boot Camp for Big Girls" in Birmingham, (which was surprisingly NOT an episode of 'My Big Fat Fabulous Life'!), fell apart thanks to a severe shortage of "white" tutus! Turns out the supply was mistakenly shipped to a flock of swans on the other side of the country! (Swans really know how to party. Apparently, their motto is "Tutu much, not enough!" Ha! *dramatic sigh* )
But darling, thereās more! The *real* tutu drama, believe it or not, takes place behind the velvet curtain! Yes, Iām talking backstage where the ballerinas have to navigate their way through a battlefield of bobby pins, broken eyelashes and more fabric than you can shake a feather boa at. And those pointe shoes! Theyāre harder to manage than a cat on a hot tin roof. (Just a bit of trivia for you lovelies: did you know a ballerina can use over 100 pointe shoes in a single season?! You heard me right - 100! So thereās your daily reminder to get yourself a pair of fabulous heels and *treat* yourself. Youāve earned it, darling!)
But despite the chaos, tutus make our hearts skip a beat, no matter how dramatic the day is!
So on this wonderful Tuesday, what can you do to join in the Tutu Tuesday festivities?
- Pick out the best, the biggest, the most fabulous tutu in your closet, twirl like a madwoman, and embrace the fluffy drama!
- Go to your local ballet show and applaud until your hands are red! (and give the poor things a hand becauseā¦ ahemā¦ standing on tiptoes in *that* much fabricā¦ takes *real* dedication and some serious, *seriously* sore feet.)
- Donāt be afraid to embrace a touch of āfluffyā yourself. Lifeās too short for sensible trousers (but thatās another topic for another time, dear readers!).
- Go for a ballerina bun (the bigger, the better, and letās just say... less *fuss* about that "perfect" ballet bun, I'm sure those ladies will be thrilled with any excuse to have a cuppa tea and chat!).
Above all else, have a laugh and a good time! Because in the end, who cares if your tutuās a little too tight or your dance moves aren't exactly Swan Lake-worthy? Life, darling, should always be filled with a dash of the unexpected, a generous sprinkle of fluff, and just a tiny hint of ballet.
After all, sometimes the best tutu-licious moments are the ones where you embrace the little mistakes! Now, get out there, put on your most fabulous outfit (perhaps with a tiny bit of extra tulle for that special, *extra* twirl) and have the best Tutu Tuesday ever, lovelies! I promise itāll be the perfect reminder that sometimes the fluffiest things in life are the most wonderful.