#PinkTutuBlogNYC Monday 1997-04-28 she danced in New York City

Hello my darling tutu-wearing treasures! It's Emma here, bringing you another dose of pink from the bustling heart of New York City.

This week has been a complete and utter dream, and honestly, the most fantastic part? Well, that's the part I'm not going to tell you just yet. This, my dears, is a story that unfolds with each click of the keyboard, just like a ballet, slow and beautiful with unexpected, magical moments sprinkled throughout.

Now, you may recall me saying how, like a sparrow finding a sunflower seed, I rely on those magical performance nights to fund my whirlwind adventures in this grand city. Well, this past week, it was Romeo & Juliet, the Shakespearean tragedy retold through the grace and precision of a beautiful ballet. It took my breath away! Oh, how I long to soar across the stage like Juliet, twirling, spinning, defying gravity in a blush-coloured tutu, but that's a story for another day, perhaps in the bright lights of Broadway…

But back to New York! It truly feels like my own personal playground here. The excitement buzzes through every street, it’s practically electrifying! You can practically feel the creative energy, it swirls around you, almost like a soft ballet pirouette. And that brings me to my first little gem: The Ballet.

Oh, how I adore the choreographed chaos of New York! You never know what you're going to find. You might see a flock of pigeons do a coordinated take off as if they're auditioning for the Nutcracker – a little bit of ballerina grace in their flurry of feathers! Then you've got the fashion! This city takes a ballet performance to a whole new level – street style, oh my!

Imagine… The colours! It's as though every shade imaginable is splashed onto the streets! Think vibrant hues of cerulean blue mixing with vibrant fuchsia and all shades of scarlet… It's as if someone took all my favourite dance costumes and splashed them all across the pavement. It's an absolute kaleidoscope of colour and movement, it makes me want to pirouette through it all.

And where do you find all this vibrant loveliness? In my opinion, there’s no place like SoHo for this! The boutiques! Oh, the endless possibilities. Just picture the vibrant boutiques, filled with shimmering silks and velvety velvets, begging to be transformed into breathtaking ballet creations. This week I discovered a little boutique on the corner of Greene Street – oh, I was lost in its magic!

Imagine: The shelves crammed with an assortment of tutus just begging to be twirled! Tutu heaven! I confess, I left the store clutching a blush-coloured satin tutu – I just couldn't resist it, my love for pink can't be tamed. Now, where should I wear it this week? Let me ponder... maybe the city that never sleeps will see the pinkest tutu in its midst!

However, I won't lie – being back home in Derbyshire, amidst rolling hills and cosy pubs, definitely inspires a different kind of tutu… One with the rustic charm of a patchwork quilt and the warmth of freshly baked bread. It feels almost... magical.

It was in that enchanting village atmosphere that my passion for ballet blossomed. The dusty old stage at the local school became my own private theatre, with me in a faded pink tutu, transforming my backyard into a world of magic.

I often wonder how those early ballet dreams would feel if transported to the flashing neon of Broadway... Would they feel small, or would they, like me, still shimmer with pink magic? Perhaps it's best not to dwell on it. I love them both. They both inspire.

Ah, speaking of delicious delights – how I adore New York City! My journey started off this week with the sweetest breakfast of chocolate chip pancakes and a berry-topped smoothie. A real breakfast ballerina, wouldn't you say?

Oh, and my day trip to Central Park was just delightful! And let's talk about The Met. (Who doesn't love a good Museum in a stunning tutu, right?) A walk through those grand halls always inspires me. You'd never guess the number of tutu-worthy outfits I spotted at The Met, so many amazing designs.

I have a particular soft spot for Oscar de la Renta's pink gowns, they always inspire the most ethereal ballet performances in my mind. Oh, to spin across the stage in a swirling creation like those!

But here's the thing: It's not just the pretty dresses, and the sparkly shoes – it's the joy. The sheer exhilaration! It's that sense of wonder that sparkles when the lights are bright, the music starts, and you take a step forward, feeling a flutter in your heart like the wings of a butterfly.

Maybe that’s the true secret behind a pink tutu. You can find a beautiful tutu on any shelf, in any colour. But that special something, that touch of magic, you can only find when you feel the true joy of the performance! It’s not just the way a tutu looks, it’s the way it makes you feel, the feeling that fills your heart with confidence and creativity! That’s what I believe makes my Pink Tutu Blog special - it's about more than just fashion, it's about how those feelings can empower you to do anything!

You know what makes a perfect day? Finding a street artist with a touch of pink in their heart. On Monday, I stumbled across one such talent. She was painting this magical, shimmering ballerina, surrounded by all kinds of wonderful flowers. She had this smile on her face that could melt the toughest ice sculpture!

The woman was captivated by her creation, it was a symphony of color, energy, and magic. I saw a little bit of me in that painting! That was my little pink moment of magic for this week.

But you know what, my lovelies? I saved the best for last, for as you know, my life isn’t just tutus and dancing - though sometimes it feels like it! I was so lucky to discover a wonderful, charming café called “The Whimsical Whisk”. They have the most delicious cake and cupcakes in all the land!

Of course, I had to order something pink, which they totally understood! My afternoon tea, enjoyed with their pink grapefruit cupcake, felt like a little taste of home – that familiar comfort and warmth of an English afternoon, a sweet, deliciously-pink taste of heaven in this big city.

And now, dear friends, I'd love to hear about your tutu moments!

What makes YOU feel confident? Where did YOU find a bit of magic this week? Share your stories below, and let's inspire each other to twirl a little more brightly!

And now, it's time for this pink-tutu-clad ballerina to take another twirl through the bustling streets of New York City! Until next week, may all your days be filled with joy, sunshine, and of course, a touch of pink!

Stay pink and fabulous!

Love, Emma.

P.S.: Check back every Monday for a new adventure on www.pink-tutu.com! And if you see me around, do say "hello!" - I'd love to share a smile (and maybe even a cupcake) with you!