Monday, 6th December 2021
Hello my gorgeous tutu-loving darlings! It's Emma here, back from a whirlwind trip to the Big Apple! 🍎 New York City truly lived up to its hype, and let me tell you, it was all just utterly divine! 💖 From the iconic skyline to the vibrant energy that pulses through every street corner, this city was like a giant ballet stage, begging to be twirled upon! ✨
Now, I've gotta tell you, travelling to New York from little ol' Derbyshire was a dream come true. I'd been dreaming of this adventure for ages, and finally, it was happening! After months of ballet performances, saving up every penny (and let's be honest, selling a few too many pink tutu accessories!), I was finally on my way. ✈️
Of course, the journey began with my signature pink tutu! It's become my little uniform when I'm travelling. It always brings a smile to everyone's face and creates some fantastic conversations on the train, which just gets everyone in the mood for adventure! 💕 I always try to pack as much pink into my luggage as I can – think fuchsia-coloured fluffy socks, hot pink feather boas, and, naturally, enough sparkly pink accessories to make even the most hardened New Yorker blush! 😉
Now, my first impression of the city? Pure magic! Arriving at JFK, stepping out onto the busy pavement and catching the smell of freshly brewed coffee, all while wearing my vibrant pink tutu? Well, let's just say the heady cocktail of excitement had me feeling like a true ballerina ready to take on the world! 🌎
We hopped straight on the metro, the ultimate New York experience. The whirring sound of the train as it surged through the tunnels, the colourful crowds pushing through the doors, the fast-paced chatter – I just felt right at home. It’s almost like the metro becomes an impromptu ballet performance, everyone taking a turn as dancers in this crazy city life, don't you think? 🎭
Now, of course, no visit to New York is complete without a ballet performance. On this particular evening, we saw “Swan Lake” at Lincoln Center, and it was absolutely breathtaking. Watching the dancers glide across the stage with such elegance and grace reminded me just why I love ballet so much. It's not just a dance; it's an art form that speaks to the soul. 🩰✨
But the true beauty of New York is found on every street corner, in every little hidden gem. Whether it was sipping coffee in Central Park, wandering through the bustling shops in Greenwich Village, or catching a Broadway show (where I spotted a rather fetching gentleman with a pink tie, almost good enough for my own blog, ha!) every moment was an adventure, filled with that signature New York charm! 😉
What I love about this city is that everyone's in their own little world, doing their thing, being their most authentic selves. I mean, have you seen the costumes here? Seriously, the fashion is just wild. It's like a free-for-all! That vibrant mix of styles, cultures, and personalities really does make New York the centre of the fashion universe. No wonder I came all this way! 💖
And of course, no visit would be complete without some fabulous shopping! I had a blast in SoHo and stumbled upon the cutest little boutique tucked away on a side street. It was brimming with all sorts of funky, vintage dresses – the kind that screamed "take me to a cocktail party!". And what does any stylish ballerina do when presented with such delights? Well, I had to buy a few! 👠💃 I found a shimmering champagne gown (perfect for my next performance) and a little black dress with a feather boa – a classic that never goes out of style.
One of my absolute favourite things about New York was finding all these little hidden corners of inspiration. We explored a tucked away dance studio that had the most gorgeous pink velvet curtains and saw a young girl (wearing, you guessed it, a pink tutu!) doing ballet barre exercises! Seeing that tiny pink tutu twirling with such joy was enough to make my heart soar! 🩰
So my darlings, I’m off to explore some more! 👠 My feet might be aching from all this dancing (and shopping!), but my heart is brimming with excitement. It's a truth universally acknowledged that New York is truly the most magical place on earth, especially if you happen to be wearing a pink tutu! 😉 I’ll be sharing more of my adventures next week.
Don't forget to pop over to my website, www.pink-tutu.com for a dose of pink, ballet, and all things sparkly! And keep dancing! 💫
P.S. What are you doing this weekend, my darlings? Tell me in the comments below! ✨ And don't forget to check out my Instagram, @pinktutublogger, for even more adventures! 💖
