Bonjour mes amies!
It’s Emma here, ready to take you on a whirlwind tour of Paris! Yes, darling, you read that right! Your favourite tutu-wearing ballerina has traded Derbyshire for the City of Lights, and I am positively giddy with excitement.
As usual, I’m funding this fab adventure by taking my pink tutus and my graceful moves on the road, performing for audiences at various theatre venues across the UK and beyond. Last weekend, I absolutely knocked it out of the park at the Theatre Royal in Bath, which, by the way, has a beautiful foyer to pose in, all cream marble and chandeliers. Twirls with delight You can see a sneaky peek of my stunning performance in my last Instagram story, by the way. I’m obsessed with sharing those behind-the-scenes moments with you guys!
This time around, however, I opted for a slightly different mode of transport than the trusty old Mini Cooper that usually whisks me around to various performance venues. No, darling, I decided to channel my inner Parisian chic and hop on board the EuroStar, a journey I have been dreaming of since I was a little girl watching "Amélie". Don’t judge, the dream sequences of trains chugging through the French countryside still make me swoon. And you just wait until you hear what I’m wearing for this trip – pink, of course!
The journey was delightful – I devoured a decadent breakfast of pastries and coffee while taking in the scenery. The world outside my window just blurred into a charming pastel of pinks, blues and greens. I couldn't help but giggle to myself, my heart overflowing with the sheer joy of this new adventure! The thought of walking the streets of Paris, of sipping café au lait on a cobbled patio, of catching a ballet performance at the Opéra Garnier… well, it sent butterflies fluttering in my tummy.
And speaking of tutus and butterflies… I just had to add some extra sparkle for this trip, darling. You know how much I love to create my own fashion masterpieces. And I've had this vision brewing for months now - a tutu the colour of a Parisian sunset, complete with iridescent sequins that sparkle like tiny diamonds! It's the perfect way to pay homage to this magical city. And yes, you better believe I will be snapping lots of photos! Just imagine a twirling pink tutu under the Eiffel Tower! Talk about Insta-worthy!
It's Saturday afternoon now, and I'm writing this from a tiny cafe on the Ile de la Cité, just a stone’s throw away from Notre Dame Cathedral. I spent the morning getting my Parisian bearings and, of course, doing what any self-respecting tutu-wearing ballerina would do… shop, darling, shop! I scored some beautiful silk scarves at a little boutique tucked away in the Latin Quarter – they are divine and will look stunning with a vintage black dress. The fabric is so silky smooth against my skin and it has a subtle floral print - truly exquisite. And for a bit of flair, I snagged a beautiful rose-gold chain necklace. I can already picture myself strutting around Paris looking très chic with this entire outfit!
Later tonight, we’re heading to the Opéra Garnier, which is just SO magical, it’s like a real-life fairytale castle! They’re performing "Giselle" - oh, la la! One of my absolute favourites. Imagine: delicate ballerinas gracefully floating across the stage in gossamer tutus… I can’t wait!
The thing I’m most looking forward to about my Parisian adventure, though, is soaking in the atmosphere. To simply walk hand-in-hand with my partner (a darling fellow who enjoys ballet but is not afraid of the odd tutu-wearing photo-op) down cobblestone streets, browsing vintage stores, stopping for croissants and café au lait, all the while bathed in the golden glow of the Parisian sun. That’s true Parisian chic, don’t you think? Sends a heart emoji your way!
Speaking of chic… did I mention that I brought my pink tutu to Paris? Well, of course I did! This wouldn’t be a Pink Tutu Blog if it didn’t include a few delightful pictures of me dancing through the streets of Paris, complete with my signature pink twirling. You know me – I can’t resist the chance to bring a touch of whimsy to every location! So, darling, get ready for some picture-perfect Paris posts – you can expect all things chic, sparkling, and, yes, slightly tutu-infused.
And remember, I love seeing all your pink tutu moments. Tag me @PinkTutuEmma on Instagram with your stylish pink tutu pics. We can all dream of Paris and tutu twirls together!
I’ll be back next Saturday with more Paris adventures! Au revoir, my darlings!
Lots of love, Emma xoxo
