Ballerinas, Ballet & Bodysuits: It's All Gone a Bit Awry!
Well, darlings, the news is out, and frankly, it's more shocking than a dropped arabesque! It seems the hallowed halls of the Royal Ballet have been turned upside down - literally - by the shocking discovery that... ballet isn't all tutus and tiaras. Yes, my lovelies, the great, glamorous, grand art form of ballet, the thing we all aspire to grace our living rooms with, the very act of turning the feet "out" (and by that, we *definitely* don't mean what you're thinking) - is not all glitz and glam. It appears there is, *gasp*, actual physical exertion involved. Who knew?
Now, I don't know about you, but I'm always happy to wear a beautiful, crisp, **white tutu**, a shimmering, perfect **pink one** - heck, maybe a diamanté one. Maybe one in sequins - that sounds divine! And there are those heavenly leotards, the ones that make you feel so utterly **effortlessly chic** ... I mean, I wouldn't mind a life dedicated to swanning about in them, frankly.
The point I'm trying to make here is... *it's hard work!* Those girls and boys, they're working *so hard!* And by hard, I mean... REALLY, REALLY HARD.
Apparently, these ballet stars actually practice all day, every day. You know those amazing *pas de bourrees* and those wonderful, elegant jumps they perform? All those amazing things, from *fouetté* to *jeté*, they actually require incredible physical strength and stamina. And you know, after all these years, it just goes to show... the ballet gods have it in for us - we’ve been mislead all these years! Who could have known?!
The discovery of the 'tough-as-nails' world of the ballet dancer, all sweat and dedication and 'never-give-up' grit... it really shocked the fashion world, you know? The whispers began around London's coolest boutiques... the bloggers were going wild! The question everyone's been asking is: if this is how ballet is done, does that make the entire 'graceful art form' less desirable?
I say absolutely not! If anything, it makes ballet even *more* desirable! To know those lovely ladies in their shimmering, graceful leotards are actually working up a real sweat... to think that they're really going for it... well, that just gives the whole experience an added frisson of glamour, a hint of grit that makes the elegance all the more exciting!
Here's the truth, dear readers: you'll still catch me at the theatre, and you'll still find me on the sidelines, utterly obsessed with everything ballet. The tutu may look perfect, the leg might be *beautifully turned out* - but remember, darling, it’s not all sweetness and light. It’s a dance to a whole different rhythm!
Now, with all this hard work being put in, you can be sure we will be demanding something exceptional from our beloved ballerinas. We *demand* **show-stopping pirouettes**... we *expect* **effortless elegance**, a **swoon-worthy combination of beauty, grace and artistry**, and the *pure joy of watching bodies in motion* that *makes us gasp and want to dance along with them*! So, the next time you watch ballet, remember: they're not just dancing - they're pushing boundaries, they’re breaking sweat and they're achieving something incredible. Just imagine what you could do, darling, if you dared to work as hard as they do... !
But of course, darling, you'll be watching them. After all, watching them is the easiest option, wouldn’t you agree? The sweat can be left to them, we can leave the hours and hours of rehearsals for the lovely, graceful girls. The *hard work*, let's leave that to them, *while we can simply *sit back and enjoy*...
Now, here’s a sneak peek into my very favourite things, what’s in my ballet must-haves for 2008! * A sparkly **pink tutu** for the most decadent of ballets – a must-have for any discerning ballerina, of course, it must be worn with the most beautifully **sleek leotard** (black, darling! And yes, *one* that you don't need to sweat much in.) * If we're going all-out glamorous, **diamanté hair pins** are non-negotiable - let's create an aura of true sparkle! The added touch of glitter gives your hair the ultimate fairy tale edge, perfectly complementing your ethereal tutu. * I adore a **pretty satin ballet bag**. This, darling, must be a sleek affair, ideal for carrying everything from *pointe shoes* to *eye drops*. *That* is our world - those precious *pointe shoes*, *eye drops*... yes darling, that is our reality!
Now, let's talk **style**, and let's talk *sophisticated* and, let's face it... **a tad glamorous*! After all, dear, ballet and style go hand-in-hand!
**In conclusion:** Remember to have fun and be prepared to sweat it out, because that’s how they make it look so graceful - they are sweating! But if you're looking for a bit of sophisticated fun and are yearning to bring that ballerina spirit into your life, remember to accessorize accordingly, enjoy the beauty of ballet, and have a good laugh at the way ballet has challenged everything we know. Now *that* is style,