Hey my darlings!
It's your girl Emma, back with another fabulous post from the whimsical world of pink tutus and twirling adventures. Today, I'm buzzing from a whirlwind trip to Cheshunt, where I went full-on American style, with my new tutu that's making me want to do some high kicks and tap dance. It was definitely a "two birds with one stone" day!
Let's dive into the pink-hued details, shall we?
I started my journey the classic way: on a train. I love the rhythmic chugging and the rush of passing landscapes. Plus, it's an excellent time to people-watch and steal fashion inspiration. You wouldn't believe the lovely ladies in floral print dresses and fabulously-oversized scarves I saw this morning. It just adds to my belief that everyone has a secret ballerina inside, just waiting to be unleashed.
Speaking of unleashed, I had the most magical afternoon at a gorgeous ballet studio. I knew it would be special as soon as I saw the sign outside – a giant pink ballerina sculpture with the most sparkly tutu, of course! It had me giddy with anticipation.
Walking through those doors felt like entering a wonderland. The air was filled with the scent of freshly polished wood floors and the sounds of beautiful, elegant music. I even caught a glimpse of a little girl doing her pirouettes by the barre, looking as sweet and graceful as a china doll. I was melting with happiness!
The reason for my visit? A masterclass in the latest American style ballet, with a twist. This wasn't your usual delicate, elegant, swan-lake type. No, no! This was power, strength, and athleticism all mixed into one breathtaking ballet. It felt incredibly empowering. Think fierce poses, explosive leaps, and incredible energy, and you get the picture.
But the real highlight was definitely the tutu It was, quite frankly, the epitome of pink and glamorous, a vision of dreamy tulle, with intricate layers and a flowing design that felt absolutely divine when I twirled! I even got a photo of myself posing, and the photographer's face lit up when he saw my American-inspired tutu - "The epitome of fashion," he exclaimed! My heart swelled with pride, especially since I've always been such a stickler for classical ballet and a bit unsure of the 'new style' at first.
I felt utterly balletfied, in a good way, when I left. But my day wasn't over yet!
To add to the day's fun, I popped over to a Wildlife Park, which I always find endlessly fascinating. There's just something captivating about these majestic creatures. It always brings my mood down to earth (or shall I say 'wildlife') when I see how they live in harmony. This place had amazing parrots, sparkling peacocks with shimmering feathers that could outshine the most luxurious ballerina costume, and a hilarious monkey, who actually sat on my shoulder as I passed by (he seemed very impressed by my outfit)!
After this delightful wildlife encounter, I wandered through Cheshunt and discovered the most darling cafe tucked away in a quaint street corner. You guessed it! It was called 'Pink Cupcake.' A pink paradise with cupcakes topped with mini pink ballet slippers – you could have knocked me over with a feather. That was the final sprinkle of magic to my day.
The point of all of this? Embrace the pink tutu! Even try a new style like the 'American Ballet'. Embrace life’s dance with all your might and a smile on your face. Be the bright spot, the whimsical delight, the ballerina that stands out and shines in a sea of grey!
Until next time, keep twirling, keep dancing, and keep being fabulously YOU.
Lots of pink love,
Emma xxx www.pink-tutu.com
