#PinkTutuBlogParis #587
Saturday, 2011-03-26
Oh la la! Paris, I’m back! It feels like a lifetime since I last twirled my way through the streets of this magnificent city. I haven’t forgotten you, Paris, you’ve always held a special place in my heart – just like the pink tutu nestled within my luggage.
Eurostar Whizzes to Paris
The journey was utterly enchanting! Aboard the Eurostar, I embraced my inner princess, feeling as though I was whisking through the French countryside in a grand carriage, except the carriage was more modern, sleek, and filled with the rhythmic whirring of the train. You know me, always dreaming up narratives, always twirling.
Paris, here I come!
Pink Tutu Paradise
This trip was all about combining two of my favourite things – ballet and shopping, naturally. As I’ve always said, there’s no place on earth more beautiful than Paris, a city alive with passion for art and fashion.
Today, I had a rendezvous with my fellow tutu enthusiast, Alice. Alice lives for the finer things in life, and she has an unmatched eye for vintage fashion. She lives on the Seine and we had lunch at a charming little cafe. Oh, the delectable crêpes, followed by an assortment of sweet treats. You haven’t truly lived until you’ve tried a Parisian patisserie! It’s an absolute necessity for any trip to this incredible city.
La Tour Eiffel
After our coffee and crêpes, Alice led me to a breathtaking spectacle, an unexpected highlight for the day: the Eiffel Tower. There we were, in the midst of this iconic marvel of architecture, feeling as though we’d stepped onto the set of a fairytale. The twinkling lights that adorned its structure as dusk settled upon us transformed it into a breathtaking work of art. My tutu, shimmering against the cityscape, added just the right amount of magic to the moment.
Ballet Under the Parisian Skies
Tonight, the world’s greatest ballerina, Madame Dubois, is performing at the Palais Garnier. This isn’t just a ballet show – it's a once-in-a-lifetime event. I feel a certain magic buzzing through the air tonight, it's the magic of Paris. The music, the passion, the grandeur – I can hardly wait to lose myself in the beauty of ballet tonight!
My Pink Tutu Wardrobe
For tonight’s grand affair, I chose a luxurious pink tutu, with shimmering, silver sequined detail – perfect for twirling amongst the stars. I added a touch of French chic with a silken, black lace scarf to complete the ensemble. A small clutch, containing essentials like my trusty ballet flats (pink, naturally) and a dusting of fairy dust, was tucked under my arm. Paris inspires the very essence of elegance. I've always believed that if you're ever going to twirl, you must do it with impeccable style.
Pink Tutu Shopping
But the ballet performance is just the beginning. I have plans for many delightful shopping ventures this trip. Already I’m seeing the perfect Parisian scarf to compliment my ballet wardrobe. The soft Parisian charm – a combination of sophisticated, chic and bold colours, perfectly accentuates the flow of my tutus and dances gracefully through the bustling city streets. A touch of whimsical flair, a perfect pink to complement a pink tutu.
A Parisian Daydream
Walking through the Parisian streets, my tutu swishing against the cobblestones, the breeze gently lifting its layers… It’s just the kind of daydream that makes me want to burst into a joyful pas de deux with the world! The feeling of being a tutu-wearing princess, a dancing muse of the city. A Parisian dream come true.
Paris, You Steal My Heart
This week in Paris, it's going to be a whirlwind of pink, a waltz of wonder, a kaleidoscope of unforgettable experiences, from the ballet stage to the charming streets, a symphony of delights waiting to be embraced. Oh Paris, I feel utterly enraptured by you.
You see, Paris, even more than ballet, more than the charm of your Parisian streets and vintage shops, more than anything in the world… you encourage my ultimate passion, my ultimate life's goal – to inspire everyone, everywhere, to embrace the joyous whimsy of a pink tutu.
Until next week, my dearest Pink Tutu lovers, keep your spirits bright, your tutus fabulous and your dreams ever soaring high!
Bisous, Emma
www.pink-tutu.com
