Hello my darling Tutu-licious readers!
It's Emma here, your ever-so-slightly-obsessed-with-pink ballet blogger, signing in from the delightful town of Leighton Buzzard. Yes, you heard that right, Leighton Buzzard. Who would have thought a small town in Bedfordshire would hold so much magic?
I mean, Iām a girl who grew up in the rolling green hills of Derbyshire and now I've swapped the rolling hills for, well, more rolling hills!
Let me rewind for a minute though. Remember my dream to travel the country by train in the most glorious, extravagant tutus? Well, I'm officially living the dream, darling. Today's journey brought me to Leighton Buzzard - which is as far away from my little corner of Derbyshire as you can get without stepping onto the Eurostar.
I found a stunning pink tutu for my journey today (naturally!). It's a masterpiece. Picture this: layers upon layers of soft pink tulle, a touch of shimmer, a generous scattering of little pink roses, and the most delightful ribbon tied around the waist. It truly does embody the āfairy tale tutuā aesthetic, which, as we all know, is very much my personal style. Itās definitely an Instagram-worthy tutu! I'm already plotting a photo shoot in front of the Leighton Buzzard clock tower!
And as I boarded the train in Derby, I could already tell this was going to be a magical adventure. Let's just say a few friendly faces saw me arrive in all my tutu glory, and, oh, they absolutely adored it. They giggled, clapped, and even gave me a standing ovation - I'm not exaggerating, darlings! A standing ovation for a pink tutu in a carriage. Now you know why I love the train. My trip was practically a mini performance! I'm seriously considering applying to be a āTutu Dancer on Trainsā.
We are talking pink perfection! You know, the kind of pink that makes you smile even when itās a miserable rainy day in Britain. (Well, I admit Iām biased as I love a good spot of rain). But this pink was an intense, brilliant kind of pink that shines just as brightly on a gloomy day as it does on a sun-drenched summerās day!
And so, the train journey took me from my pink paradise in Derbyshire to my new, newly-discovered pink paradise - Leighton Buzzard. My heart feels full already! I havenāt even done anything yet but Iāve seen the quaint little cottages in the high street with all their pretty windows and doorbells, and of course the gorgeous Leighton Buzzard clock tower, which I promise to give a full photoshoot to for you tomorrow!
Speaking of a pink paradise, what can be better than being surrounded by the sheer elegance and artistry of a world-renowned ballet performance, right here in this beautiful town? Iām taking my lovely ballet teacher with me ā I know it sounds silly taking your teacher with you when you are 24 but she has a wonderfully good sense of humor! Plus, who doesnāt love a bit of a ballet date with their favorite person?
Oh my goodness, this ballet company is known for its theatrical productions - you know Iām going to love that. The choreography is always so imaginative, it takes you into a whole different world - like Alice falling into Wonderland, and then, as you settle into the story, suddenly, youāre a part of it. Itās truly captivating! But best of all is, they have incorporated pink into this production and a bunch of sparkly tutus in it. Of course I love sparkly tutus, what a girl wouldn't?
Oh, you know how much I love a good wildlife experience ā thatās right I love our beautiful native creatures. Todayās wildlife spotting moment took me right in the heart of Leighton Buzzard town center. And not a pheasant or a fox was to be found! Well, darling, not a wild creature in sight, but what I did find was, a swan in a tiny shop selling everything pink! And he seemed just as happy as I did, just standing there in his own little bubble of pink paradise. Itās definitely a āmust-goā for my tutu readers. This was a truly amazing shopping experience ā it felt just as glamorous as any boutique shop in the heart of London!
And my darling Tutu readers, thereās so much more I need to share with you ā but for now I just want to leave you with this - every day is an adventure. Put on a tutu, grab your ballet shoes, and never, ever be afraid to embrace a little bit of magic in your everyday life! Itās definitely made mine infinitely brighter!
With love, and a whole lot of pink tutus!
Emma
www.pink-tutu.com
