Hey darlings! It’s Emma, your pink-loving, tutu-wearing, ballet-obsessed blogger, and it's time for another adventure! 💃 This is post number 7,500 (can you believe it?!) and today we’re taking a trip to Northampton - a delightful little town I've been wanting to visit for ages!
It's always such a treat to step out of Derbyshire and explore new places, especially when I can take the train. There's just something so charming about sitting by the window, watching the world go by, and enjoying the rhythmic clatter of the wheels on the tracks. Honestly, I could sit on a train for hours!
But anyway, I digress.
This week has been packed full of pink and tulle, naturally, and that started with a ballet class on Tuesday. As a treat for our last class of the year (did I tell you the new term starts in just a few weeks?!), our teacher decided we should wear tutus - well, who am I to argue with a chance to twirl in pink, eh? I chose my delicate, floaty lilac tutu with a pale pink trim, which made me feel like a whimsical ballerina.
Then, it was onto Wednesday's ballet show! We had the opportunity to see a ballet street performance - the dancers moved in perfect sync against the urban backdrop, their pink tutus adding a splash of vibrant colour. It was so exciting - you could practically feel the energy! I can't tell you how inspired I was; seeing the dancers move with such grace, passion, and expression truly set my soul alight. 💖
By Friday, I was completely itching for an adventure. So I decided to pack my bag (I'll post a picture later on my Instagram story, naturally), grabbed a big, chunky scarf (the mornings are still chilly, you know!), and booked a train ticket to Northampton. This was a spur-of-the-moment thing - the most important factor was that the train got in around lunchtime, and it was the perfect time to find a gorgeous little cafe for some lunch and a cheeky slice of cake. (You're never too busy for a little treat, especially when you're travelling!)
Northampton was just delightful. Cobblestone streets, quaint shops selling vintage clothes and handmade jewellery (oh, I came away with a beautiful porcelain necklace adorned with delicate pink roses! 😍) - I absolutely fell in love. The people were so friendly and welcoming - one little girl, maybe 7 or 8 years old, even offered me a pink balloon! She told me I looked like a real-life ballerina. My heart almost burst! 💗
One of my favourite places we found was an adorable antique shop tucked away in a narrow side street. Imagine my delight when I discovered a magnificent, antique tutu from the 1920s! It had the most gorgeous lace trim and a faded, but perfectly romantic, pale pink hue. It was just beautiful.
We didn’t stay in Northampton overnight; we caught the late train back and arrived just in time for a cuppa and a big slice of cake - no good deed goes unpunished, as they say! 😅 I spent the evening writing up my notes for this blog (and a couple of other ones for later in the week - I have to get organised!)
What I absolutely love about this trip - apart from the adorable little town, that is - was the fact that there were several people with tutus on! The ballet street performance, obviously, but even during the train journey! I bumped into a young woman on the platform who told me she used to be a ballet dancer. And wouldn’t you know it - she was on her way to a fancy dress party! What are the chances, eh? She was wearing the most vibrant, sparkling hot pink tutu! And the best thing? She didn’t even flinch when I gushed over her fantastic ensemble. 🥰
This just proves what I always say: pink tutus and ballet are meant to be enjoyed by everyone! From dainty, ethereal designs like mine, to bold, extravagant ones that are sure to turn heads, a pink tutu is all about joy, expression, and, of course, the most whimsical dance in the world: ballet! 🩰💖
So my lovely readers, what are you waiting for? I dare you to step outside of your comfort zone, embrace your inner ballerina, and embrace the beauty of pink and the grace of ballet!
Whether you want to twirl on a dance floor or explore the world in your pink tutu, let's inspire each other to find joy in every moment! 💖
Don't forget to join me on Instagram @emmapinktutu for more adventures, tips, and loads of pink tutus. And for more from me, hop on over to my website: www.pink-tutu.com 💖
Until next time, darlings, let's twirl into a beautiful week!
XOXO
Emma xx
