#PinkTutuRome Wednesday 2010-05-19 exploring Rome Italy

Ciao from Rome, darlings! I’ve just landed, or rather, rolled to a stop in the Eternal City on a sleek, white Italian train! My heart is already thrumming with the rhythm of this beautiful place. Remember last week when I said the whole world was my ballet studio? Well, Rome’s definitely pulling out all the stops in terms of magnificent scenery, amazing food (oh my, the gelato!), and fashion, fashion, fashion! I can already tell I’m going to want to add this place to the ‘Places I Absolutely MUST Wear My Tutu’ list! 😉

Remember that bit about rolling to a stop? That's because I was lucky enough to grab a window seat, perfect for my own personal fashion show, as the rolling Italian landscape painted itself across my tulle skirt. It's a great thing I have a wardrobe the size of a small country (thanks to my performance outfits!), because Rome, my loves, is a city built on stylish statement-making!

The minute I stepped off the train at Termini Station, I was whisked away into a flurry of pastel colours. Even the city's iconic Vespa scooters seem to have picked up on the pink-loving theme with splashes of fuchsia, peach and blush adorning the streets! It was the perfect colour palette to get me ready for the grand fashion statement I was about to make!

It was quite the shock, honestly, to get off the train in the centre of this historical masterpiece only to find my hotel, the fabulous 'Boutique Roma', just around the corner, looking as chic as it did in the photographs. It’s the perfect balance of Italian elegance and modern charm with just a sprinkle of 1950s Parisian flair!

But here's the thing, the best part of it all, wait for it… there’s a tiny, but oh-so-perfectly pink, dance studio attached to the hotel! Talk about fate, darling! This place just keeps getting better. I’ve booked myself into an hour-long barre class later today - nothing better than stretching those muscles and perfecting those poses after a day of exploration!

And explore, my dears, is exactly what we’re going to do! Today's agenda involves taking in the grandeur of the Colosseum and the Forum! Imagine me, perched on a pillar, overlooking history while my pink tutu twirls in the gentle breeze. The Romans have got a lot of history going on here, and my Tutu plans to see it all.

From the majesty of the Colosseum (still in shock that I can actually walk inside it!) to the elegant steps of the Capitoline Hill, I'm making sure I explore every nook and cranny. And don’t you worry, darling, my little camera’s already recording it all for a Pinterest-worthy fashion fiesta of historical inspiration!

As dusk paints the city with warm shades of gold and apricot, I'm off to treat myself to some Italian magic - a showstopping pizza paired with a chilled bottle of Prosecco! And don't worry, my darlings, I'll make sure I squeeze in a stunning pink tutu outfit for this little culinary delight. After all, what's a ballerina-themed Roman escapade without a little pink sparkle and an extra dash of fashion flair?

Then tomorrow morning, it's a whole other world - I'm off to indulge my love for shopping in the incredible markets of Rome. The smell of leather goods, the handcrafted trinkets, the unique fabrics... I have this feeling the tutu is going to make some fabulous new friends!

As usual, my darlings, I'm brimming with so much more to tell you! The food here is divine, the cobblestone streets are perfect for a tutu twirl, and my camera is going clickety-clack faster than ever. Keep those eyes peeled for my next post - I’m thinking an exclusive preview of the ballet show I'm attending this weekend!

Keep twirling! Emma x www.pink-tutu.com

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