Darlings! Can you believe it’s October already? The leaves are turning a glorious crimson, the air is crisp, and the ballet world is abuzz with excitement – all thanks to a little something called **"Tutu Tuesday."**
Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Tutu Tuesday? What on earth is that?”
Well, my dears, Tutu Tuesday is the brainchild of none other than the divine Ms. Anna Wintour (yes, that Anna Wintour). She’s apparently decided the world needs a bit more fluff and froth in its life, and who am I to disagree? (Especially when the froth in question is *this* fluffy, let's be honest.)
So, every Tuesday, you are encouraged to don your finest tutu – and by “tutu”, I mean ANYTHING with a semblance of tulle – and twirl your way through the day! It could be a full-blown, feathered masterpiece straight off a Covent Garden stage, or a simple tulle skirt over your favourite jeans – the possibilities are as endless as a ballerina’s pirouette. The aim, my dears, is simply to spread a bit of joy and sprinkle some magic into the ordinary.
Honestly, the reaction has been positively… well… let’s just say *ballet-inspired*. The entire editorial team at Vogue, even the staid old men (don't tell Karl I said that!), were positively aglow in their tulle. I heard a rumour that even the pigeons in Trafalgar Square took to fluttering their wings in formation, mimicking a *corps de ballet*. Oh, the hilarity!
Now, let's address the elephant in the tutu – I do know some of you are eyeing the prospect of a tutu with the same kind of trepidation you'd use to approach a particularly menacing pigeon (the ones with the aggressive strut, you know the type). I get it, darling! You worry you might be judged. Will people think you’re too over-the-top, too dramatic, too… tutu-fied? To that, I say, banish those doubts!
A good tutu – much like a well-placed bit of bling – has the power to make any ordinary day a touch more magical. Besides, wouldn't it be terribly fun to see that stiff-upper-lipped gentleman at your office in a **“C-for-Concise" tutu**, made out of newspaper? Imagine the photo op for Instagram! You might just spark a national conversation (or, at the very least, cause a bit of a stir on Twitter, and we all love a little Twitter-storm, don't we?).
The point of this Tutu Tuesday, you see, is to bring back a touch of whimsy, a dose of frivolity. To remind ourselves that even the most buttoned-up individuals have a ballerina hiding deep inside, just waiting for the chance to take a twirl or two. So, what are you waiting for, darling? Go out there and **sash-hay!**
**Here’s a little Tutu Tuesday Guide for the tutu-shy (it's ok, honey, I get it – some of you need a bit of a push!):**
- **Embrace the "C-for-Concise":** If the thought of a full-on tutu makes your heart beat faster, think about adding just a hint of tulle to your outfit. A tulle scarf? A sheer tulle skirt? Or how about those chic ballet-inspired flats that are popping up everywhere this autumn?
- **Channel your inner Princess:** The ballet is all about romance, remember? What says “romantic” more than a beautiful pink or baby-blue tutu? You might feel a bit awkward at first, but remember – it’s all about embracing that inner ballerina (and having a little laugh at the absurdity of it all).
- **Go all out (I encourage you, really!)**: If you're truly ready to embrace the tutu spirit, there’s no holding back! I say, go for a proper vintage tulle confection in a vibrant hue, paired with killer heels and an air of complete confidence (think ‘tutu good to be true’). If anyone tries to dampen your mood, simply say "It’s for charity."
- **Tutu Time Capsule:** Why not document your tutu transformation for posterity? Take a few silly selfies with a friend, a fellow “Tutu-Twister”. Maybe, just maybe, in the future, your children will find a dusty box full of tutu photos (a treasure trove, honey!), and be amazed by your daring, your joie de vivre (yes, darling, that's how it will be.).
So there you have it, darling! Go forth and twirl. The world needs more tutu-fied days (and I would love to hear about your sartorial adventures!).
Much love,
**Petal, Your Fashionable Ballet Buddy**