Pink Tutu Posse, Iām back with a brand new blog and a heart full of pirouettes! Today's adventure finds me in Cambridge, that glorious city of dreaming spires and scholarly pursuits. This morning I boarded the train from my Derbyshire home, and I can't tell you how excited I was to escape the humdrum routine and be on my way. Thereās nothing quite like that rhythmic chugging and the gentle sway of the train that takes you far, far away. I did my best to maintain a semblance of elegant composure but I can't lie - I indulged in a little ballet barre practice in my seat, much to the amusement of the gentleman sitting next to me!
What a wonderful feeling it is to be here, enveloped in Cambridge's history. I was immediately struck by the vibrancy, and I canāt deny a secret fascination with the quaint little cobblestone streets. You know how much I adore getting lost in a new place. Especially one with so much to discover. My nose has already detected the intoxicating fragrance of old books wafting from one of the ancient colleges. I wonder if theyāve got a vintage ballet manual tucked away amongst those tomes!
But my primary mission today, Pink Tutu Posse, is not to find an old ballet book. Oh no! Itās all about indulging in the art of movement itself. That's right, tonight I'm going to see a performance at the Cambridge Arts Theatre. You know I can't resist a live theatre performance, and I hear whispers that this particular one is quite something! Apparently, it's a ballet featuring the story of an extraordinary bird. Iām keeping mum on the exact details ā you know I love a good mystery! All I will say is, you just wait for the photos! I can't wait to show you the perfect pink tutu Iām planning on pairing with a stunning black outfit for the performance. My trusty camera is at the ready to capture the dazzling, dreamlike setting and every breathtaking step.
You wouldn't believe what else I found! As I walked down one of those winding little streets, my eyes fell on a tiny little shop - a real treasure trove! Imagine, Pink Tutu Posse, my delight when I found a tutu there that spoke to me from the window display. It wasnāt exactly a "Pink Tutu" tutu, per se, but it certainly caught my attention. Letās just say, itās definitely on the āvintage chicā side of the spectrum. Imagine this, darling: black mesh with swirling white sequins and just a hint of blush. It practically dances with me! This little number might be a little more suited for the theatre than the studio but trust me, sheās an absolute stunner. A bit of āsophisticated charmā I like to call her! I just couldn't leave her there, so I bought her immediately. My plan? Iām taking her to London with me tomorrow to add a little vintage glamour to the upcoming gala. The best part? I already have an outfit in mind - itās a beautiful midnight blue floor-length dress I picked up at a charity shop a few months back! I canāt wait to bring my āSophisticated Charmā tutu along!
I know many of you are thinking, "Why are you so excited to wear a black tutu, Emma? Don't you only wear pink?" I know I talk about the vibrant, fun side of ballet all the time, but I have to tell you, my dearest readers: there's a world beyond pink. It's an adventure, you know? Itās a beautiful world full of exploration. Like discovering a tucked-away alley with a little independent shop brimming with vintage clothing and beautiful finds ā that's how I see ballet. Just wait till I tell you about the fantastic āblackā outfit I picked up at that same shop this afternoon. I already know itās going to look absolutely marvelous paired with āSophisticated Charm.ā
I just couldnāt resist, Pink Tutu Posse. I tried it on in the shop and did a little impromptu pirouette. Honestly, I was pretty good considering I had on these super awkward platforms and those super long, flowing velvet trousers. But they look beautiful. It was quite a performance, all in a little tiny shop, to a room of people trying on different dresses and knitwear! Letās just say I had the attention of a couple of rather bewildered, yet delighted, ladies browsing nearby!
And, don't forget my fellow animal lovers! I can't go anywhere without taking time for our four-legged friends. So, a little secret for you, I went on a wild goose chase - or perhaps it should be āgoose swim?ā - to St. Andrews Field to spot some of the many waterfowl residing there. And guess what? It's a goose party over there, with fluffy, waddling bundles everywhere. Theyāre all quite shy of people. Well, shy apart from that one magnificent drake who was most unwilling to keep a ārespectable distanceā - a slight error in judgment, in my opinion, if I'm honest. To be fair, perhaps he just saw something magnificent in my dress - he could see its true beauty, you see, even before the magnificent performance tomorrow.
After all my lovely discoveries today, I can't wait to see where my āvintage-glamorousā adventures will lead tomorrow in the bustling heart of London! Maybe Iāll find another vintage ballet beauty to wear to my special occasion! You just never know with the incredible life you make in a vintage tutu!
Until tomorrow,
Emma xx
