Hello my darlings! It's your favourite Derbyshire tutu-clad adventurer here, back again with another post from the glamorous world of pink, pirouettes, and, dare I say it... red! 😉
Yes, you read that right. This week's adventure took me all the way to Grays, a town in Essex that holds a special place in my heart (not for the colour scheme, mind you!). Why? Because it's where I finally dared to deviate from the usual pink palette. It all began when I found this absolutely fabulous vintage tutu at a charity shop. The sheer volume of crimson fabric swishing around my legs, catching the light in a thousand tiny explosions of colour, had me absolutely smitten! I knew right away that it was the perfect shade to complement my trusty, feather-light, ballerina pink flats.
And where better to show it off than at a fabulous ballet show? The local theatre in Grays was buzzing with excitement, and let me tell you, my darling readers, it was worth every second of the journey. The ballet was a delightful adaptation of a classic tale, and I found myself transported to a magical world, my own crimson tutu swirling in a delightful, off-beat echo of the dancer's performance.
But that's not all. You know how much I love my intercity adventures, and I have to say, the journey itself was a true treat.
For my latest escapade, I took the train. The view as the countryside sped by, bathed in golden sunlight, was absolutely stunning. I almost forgot all about my phone! (Almost!). Honestly, there is something incredibly liberating about travelling by rail. You feel free to disconnect, and I found myself lost in a flurry of dreamy musings, jotting down all sorts of fantastical ideas in my little notebook, like how to integrate animal prints into my next tutu design, and the possibility of incorporating horse-drawn carriages into my ballet choreography classes (more on that later, I think it deserves a whole post all to itself!).
Of course, I couldn't leave Essex without venturing out into nature, right? So I made a little pit stop at a nearby nature reserve, breathing in the fresh air and letting my inner child run wild amongst the reeds and wild flowers. I even caught sight of a beautiful deer, gracefully browsing through the undergrowth. I know I always go on about how much I adore wildlife, and the sheer beauty of nature truly inspires me. It's hard to not feel uplifted in a setting like that, isn't it? And the energy from nature infuses my soul with creativity. Who knows what inspiring choreographic masterpieces are swirling within my mind right now?!
So, my dear followers, what are you waiting for? Take a leap of faith and venture outside your comfort zone. Wear that bold shade of red. Take that train journey you've been thinking about. Explore the outdoors. Dance with your heart! You never know what magic awaits you around the corner! And remember, you are all stunning and fabulous, and with a little bit of imagination and some extra tulle, you can make your own world just a little bit more dazzling!
Love,
Emma xxx
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