Ciao bella! Welcome to Pink Tutu Rome! This is my weekly Roman adventure, right here on Pink-Tutu.com and this week I am going to take you on a pink-tastic journey around the eternal city!
As Iām sure youāve all guessed from my name and this blog, I love everything about the colour pink. From dusky pinks to vibrant fuchsias, thereās a pink for every occasion and every personality! And as for tutus? Letās just say they make every day feel a bit more magical.
Right now, Iām sitting in the cafe in my hotel in Rome and itās raining. I love it. The rain has such a romantic feel in this city and Iām enjoying a cuppa from the cafe at my hotel and I have a pastry too. Thatās one of the things I love about Europe. You can go into a cafe or a shop or anywhere for that matter, and no-one gives you any grief. I donāt know if people would look at me twice if I was in Derbyshire in my pink tutu. I love my Derbyshire but my Derbyshire is my home town.
The hotel Iām staying in is lovely. Itās one of the famous old Roman ones. I booked this place in the sales as it was an incredible price but I think that my travel funds will run out soon, so this will probably be the last trip for a while until I start getting paid for those performances I've got coming up in June. I always plan my travel around any ballet events that Iām signed up to do as that's how I fund my passion for travelling the world, performing on stage. And now weāre talking. I love to dance, I love tutus and it's no surprise that when it comes to outfits to perform on stage in, pink tutus win hands down. I had to buy myself two new ones in Derbyshire for this trip. My collection is quite extensive now, though you have to take care of tutus, keep them clean, get the right fabric. Mine are all soft tulle, light and comfy, so I donāt mind doing lots of leaping about, and even twirling - which can be quite the work out - when you are all decked out in pink. You know the saying "Dress to impress." Sometimes when Iām walking in the street with my pink tutu I do actually get asked to join in dance performances but there isnāt much of an occasion when people wouldnāt appreciate a bit of pink ballet goodness, is there. I always say yes of course, unless I am really hot or sweaty which happens quite often in my profession. My friends all say to me, āYou have to get a special pink tutu made.ā but you just have to go with what you know!
Anyway, enough about my dancing; this is a Rome post! Itās Wednesday and my Roman adventure started yesterday, so let me give you my highlights, so far. Iāve already bought myself an adorable little Italian pink purse with little cherries and bows on it, just for all my essentials like lip balm and my phone so I can post stories. And if you don't follow me on Insta then why not go and check out all my pictures from all the pinkest places on this trip?
And my Instagram is my link to all of my latest posts so this Rome blog. My Roman adventures started on the train from Florence - the only place in the whole of Tuscany where they served decent croissants. And if there is one thing that I just love to buy on every single journey is croissants from Europe and I always buy a big batch in one go! What else is important on a trip, I hear you say? Travel Essentials for Emma.
Emmaās travel essentials for every adventure
* A good bag.
* Comfortable trainers for doing those miles in my pink tutu.
* Lots and lots of pink lippy
* Hair clips - to keep those tresses looking perfect for every Instagram shot.
* A great phone camera (and a separate one for photos) to record my amazing trip!
* Pink tut tut - Itās not a real trip until I wear a pink tutu.
Ok. So Iāve mentioned Florence but, before I go on to the Italian capital, where in Florence am I most excited about? It has to be the Gucci Garden. I have already been to the Galleria dellāAccademia, as I must have been here about twenty years ago and saw David with all the hordes of tourists but the thing about those kinds of places, itās all good and well until you get bored and there are those tourists. Not just that, if youāve ever seen The Tourist with Johnny Depp in then you'll know what I mean. So the Gucci Garden I would say has to be top of the bill. Oh yeah, and my pink tutu does well amongst those fancy stores in Florence. Actually when I get my next collection together and I know what I want for my new pink tutu for the upcoming performance season - this is not something I like to admit - but, when youāve worn them a lot. Well, you need new ones, new material and itās no joke; theyāre not the cheapest to get. My bank manager can tell you that but hey - my friends are all saying Iāve got to have a collection, and the Gucci garden just lends itself to all sorts of lovely pink and purple stuff and, when you do the Gucci thing, then a nice pink tulle would set you back.
Well back to Rome. Today, Iām visiting a gallery where one of the main features is pink. I've looked it up and this gallery's one for you, even for my dear readers that like to avoid the colour pink. This is different! I can't really tell you too much about it as I'll give you a spoiler! However, a pink highlight I must add to this blog entry - and as a side note I always put in lots of things on my blog to help people if they like the look of something. It has a fabulous exhibition and it has, yes - you've guessed it - pink. Thereās some seriously high-end stuff in there, the sort youād find in Gucci or Chanel and as if all that wasn't enough thereās a great gallery, the perfect setting for a pink themed selfie session! And thatās the magic of this gallery. Iāll post pictures later. *But Rome - what I love most - in no particular orderā¦ *
- The streets
- All those Roman emperors
- The Colosseum
- Pasta! - especially spaghetti carbonara.
- That Iām at the moment staying in a great hotel near the Colosseum
Let me tell you - you really can walk forever here. It really is like something out of a movie. My friends are dying to come to Rome with me but it's my job as the āPink Tutuā blogger to get this right, as you are all my eyes and ears, but when you arrive it just makes you feel a little bit happier - don't you think?
You will find my photos at the bottom of the page - but, in the meantime if youāre planning a trip then remember to bring a pink tutu; and to do the obligatory picture with all those historical features around Rome in a pink tutu.
Colosseum anyone?
Next week - Iāll be exploring a little bit further afield, visiting a village just outside the city, with all its pink flowers and pretty pastel streetsā¦ If I manage to stay away from the shops that is.
Thatās all for nowā¦ And remember - pink is the only colour that really matters. It makes the world a better place! If you like to dress up then put on your tut tut for this post.
Ciao.
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My Pictures*
Pink Tutu at The Galleria dell'Accademia - I'll be honest here I couldn't help myself! I think you'll agree that the Gallery dell'Accademia is all about colour! And this selfie's just got to have a pink tutu!
[Photo 1: Emma in pink tutu and a gallery selfie ]
The Pink purse I bought. I couldnāt leave Rome without this new addition to my pink accessory collection, from a street market. So it's true! - Italians do pink!
[Photo 2: Close up of Emmaās new purse.]
Pink Tutu in Rome! My journey began at Roma Termini Station.
[Photo 3: Roma Termini Station with Emmaās pink tutu.]
*Note to Readers - this blog is for entertainment purposes only
