Hello darlings! It's Emma, back from a whirlwind week in the most magical city in the world – Paris! As you know, I absolutely adore travelling by train, and the Eurostar whizzed me over to the French capital in a flash. I was so excited, I practically bounced in my seat all the way!
Now, before I get carried away with all the sights and sounds of Paris, I have to confess that my Parisian adventure began with a little mishap. Can you believe it? As I stepped off the Eurostar in Gare du Nord, the heavens opened, and it poured down with rain! I had visions of frolicking in the sunshine and soaking up the romance of the City of Love, but instead, I found myself huddled under my pink brolly, my sparkly pink tutu decidedly damp. But let's not dwell on the gloomy weather, darling, because there was a whole world of pink-tastic delights awaiting me!
First things first, shopping! We all know Paris is the fashion capital of the world, and I couldn't resist a little retail therapy. I found myself drawn to a darling little boutique on rue de Rennes, crammed full of vintage treasures. Imagine my joy when I stumbled upon a gorgeous pale pink silk scarf, absolutely perfect for tying around my head while I take in all the sights and smells of Paris. It even matched my tutu, perfectly!
A Date With Dance and Theatre
This week, my ballet passion led me to the Palais Garnier, home of the iconic Paris Opera. Honestly, darlings, the grandeur of that building! Every inch of it is dripping with history and romance. This evening was a treat: La Bayadère, a masterpiece by Marius Petipa. The dancers, the music, the costumes… utterly captivating! You know I simply must add a picture of the ballet program to my pink Tutu Instagram account. I already know it will be my most popular post yet!
After the performance, my sister, Lily, and I headed for a romantic dinner in Montmartre. We tucked into delicious cheese soufflé and French onion soup, followed by a delightful plate of fresh-from-the-market fruit. Afterwards, we took a leisurely stroll past Sacré-Coeur, enjoying the twinkling Parisian lights. Oh, to have lived in this enchanting city!
A Parisian Afternoon Tea
Speaking of romance, I simply had to share my afternoon tea experience! The Parisian take on afternoon tea is delightfully different. Instead of crustless sandwiches, scones and cakes, you are served an elegant array of tiny savouries, delightful finger sandwiches and beautiful delicate macaroons. I swear, every little cake was made to fit in my handbag! The hotel we stayed at, right next to the Louvre, hosted an extraordinary afternoon tea which featured pink tea cups and saucers that were fit for a princess!
Dancing Through the City
Even with my full schedule of theatre performances, sightseeing and shopping, there was absolutely no way I was going to miss the opportunity to attend a ballet class in Paris. Finding a charming little studio, right across the Seine, was an easy choice, with a pink ballerina as the receptionist, it felt like I was stepping right into one of my favorite pink tutu dreams. And as we gracefully pirouetted in the beautiful studio, surrounded by gorgeous French windows, I couldn’t help but smile! This was absolutely my kind of Paris moment.
My Fashion Finds
Oh my dear, where do I even begin? I have such fabulous Parisian fashion finds to share! The pale pink silk scarf I bought is practically attached to me, along with a gorgeous hat with pink ribbons. My Parisian adventure has sparked my creative juices and I’m ready to start crafting a new line of pink tutus for next year's collection! You can be sure that all the inspirations for this line have sprung directly from my experiences here.
And I simply had to have a picture in front of the Eiffel Tower wearing my fabulous pink tutu. You can see the image right here on my blog! (Insert Eiffel Tower picture with Pink tutu). Isn’t that a perfect way to celebrate my Paris adventures?
A Paris That Stays with You
Darlings, as you can see, this has been a Parisian whirlwind, packed full of delightful pink experiences, and extraordinary fashion moments! But don't let me bore you with details! You just have to come to Paris and experience the magic for yourself!
Before I sign off for now, I must leave you with my latest little pink mantra for you this week. Always be the bright spot in the room and never be afraid to wear a little pink tutu. After all, darling, what is life without a bit of sparkle?
Until next week, darling!
Your always pink,
Emma
Don't forget to leave me a comment with your favorite Parisian memories! I love to hear about your pinkest moments
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