Ciao, darling tutu wearers! It's Wednesday, so it must be time for my weekly Pink Tutu Rome blog post!
I am, of course, writing to you from the utterly gorgeous, utterly fabulous city of Rome! Honestly, I never thought a city could be soā¦wellā¦ pink! Itās like my own personal colour dream come true. The soft peachy hue of the sunset reflecting off the Travertine marble, the blush-pink rose gardensā¦itās like someone sprinkled pink glitter all over the city, which I, of course, wholeheartedly approve of!
Itās February 14th today, which means one thing: LOVE! Of course, you all know my undying love for pink tutus, but this trip has made me fall head-over-heels in love withā¦ well, everything about this ancient city. I donāt know whether itās the romance of Valentineās Day or the sheer history surrounding me, but I canāt help but feel positively giddy every time I step out of my gorgeous (pink, obviously) hotel room.
Daytime Dream: Roman Ruins and A Dress to Die For!
The first thing on todayās agenda was the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. These are truly awe-inspiring! Just imagine - walking through these ancient ruins, imagining the crowds, the gladiators, the Emperors - itās mind-blowing! And guess what? They're just glorious in the pale pink light of dawn. It was like a dream! And not just any dream, a tutu-wearing ballet dancerās dream, Iāll tell you! I can already imagine the costumes I could design based on these spectacular ruins.
Then, of course, a spot of shopping was in order! I stumbled upon a darling little boutique on Via dei Condotti ā letās just say my credit card is going to need a little therapy after this shopping spree. I couldnāt resist this stunning, silk, coral-pink dress! It flows like water and looks simply divine, like something right out of a ballet costume! Imagine it ā a beautiful ballerina in Rome, floating through the Forum, pink dress billowing in the breeze! Perfection!
A Ballet-Lover's Dream in the Eternal City
But what was truly special about this Roman trip wasnāt the incredible food (though the pizza I had for lunch, perfetto!), or the gelato (which I literally could not stop eating!), but rather the opportunity to see a stunning ballet performance at the Teatro dellāOpera di Roma! I'm lucky enough to have a few connections in the ballet world, thanks to the performance pieces I fund through my dance fundraisers, and it landed me an absolutely beautiful performance of La Traviata ā an Italian Opera masterpiece. The music was exquisite, and the costumes? Absolutely spectacular! Honestly, I canāt wait to bring my own spin to them. Imagine ā āLa Traviata,ā but with Pink Tutu Flair! Just thinking about it is enough to send a ballerinaās heart soaring!
Pink Tutu Rome: Love, Laughter, and Lots of Ballet
After a truly magical ballet performance, I am completely ready to share this magical city with all of you! So, join me next Wednesday, when Iāll be back with another fantastic Roman adventure! Until then, don't forget, a little pink tutu in your life goes a long way, even in the ancient heart of Rome!
Ciao bella!
Love, Emma xx
P.S If you're feeling the Roman vibe, be sure to check out my Instagram! Itās full of photos, dance tips, and, of course, pink tutus! Find me at @PinkTutuEmma!
P.P.S Donāt forget to check out my Pink Tutu Rome blog every Wednesday for new adventures in Rome! Find all the blog posts on www.pink-tutu.com! I'll see you next Wednesday, doll!
