Post #2344
Hello darlings! It's Emma here, back from a whirlwind weekend in the heart of London, where the streets hummed with festive cheer and my pink tutu got a real workout! I'm not sure what it is about December, but it really makes me want to twirl even more than usual, doesn't it? ✨
So, how did I get to Islington? Well, I took a romantic journey up from Derbyshire on the train, feeling like a fairytale heroine on her way to a grand ball! I had to stop in Nottingham for a quick pit-stop, and let me tell you, my fellow train travellers were a treat. A gentleman with a moustache, impeccably dressed in a tweed suit, was practically captivated by my bright pink tutu. He kept making the most adorable, sheepish eye contact, and I swear he was humming "Swan Lake" under his breath! I swear, it was a proper scene straight out of a Noël Coward play! 🎭
Speaking of plays, the main reason for my journey to Islington was the "Alice in Wonderland" ballet at Sadler's Wells! I'd been dying to see it, and let's just say it did not disappoint. The sets, the costumes, the dancers… just phenomenal! I even spotted a little girl in the front row wearing a cute miniature pink tutu. Now that’s what I call spreading the message! It's truly heart-warming to see a new generation falling in love with ballet.
And speaking of "love", oh, I just HAVE to tell you about this divine Italian tutu I picked up in Islington! It’s a dreamy blush pink, almost like the sunset on a summer's day. The fabric is oh so soft, and it flows so beautifully as I twirl. I just can't wait to show it off in my next ballet class. Perhaps I'll do a little photoshoot in my local park... just me and my pink tutu and the snow falling gently... ah, how dreamy! 💖❄️
Of course, I couldn't just go to London without exploring! I took a jaunt down the canals on a beautiful old barge. It was truly enchanting, a peaceful retreat from the city buzz. I even spotted a flock of swans - I love how gracefully they glide! 🦢 I've got a real soft spot for wildlife, especially if they share my fondness for pink. (Not sure if swans like pink, but I'd love to be a swan for a day to find out! 🩰😂)
But back to the pink! It wouldn't be an Emma-style weekend without a visit to the local vintage shops, right? And this one, nestled on a cobbled street, was an absolute treasure trove. I found the most beautiful vintage dress, a vibrant orange number with an amazing embroidered bodice. Imagine, that colour would look fabulous with a splash of pink! The lady in the shop, an absolute darling, was also quite smitten with my tutu. I think I just may have inspired a few new pink-tutu converts! 😉
Honestly, this whole trip has left me bursting with creativity. So much inspiration to fill my ballet blog, to bring you my own interpretations of the ballets I saw, to create new tutorials… it’s enough to make my heart beat like a grand pas de bourrée! 🩰
Speaking of heart beats, it’s getting late and I'm absolutely exhausted. I must confess I’m ready for a cup of hot chocolate and a few twirls in my new tutu before drifting off to dreamland. (And don't forget, visit www.pink-tutu.com to follow all my ballet adventures! See you tomorrow, lovelies!) 😘💕
