Hey darlings! 🩰💕
It's your favourite pink tutu-wearing, ballet-obsessed blogger, Emma, here! And today's adventure? Well, I packed my bright pink leotard (with the adorable sequined embellishments, obvs) and set off on a whirlwind journey to the picturesque town of Frome!
Now, I know what you're thinking, "Frome? But Emma, you live in Derbyshire!" Hear me out, my lovelies. It's all about those hidden gems! 💎 This beautiful, ancient market town is famed for its artisan shops and cobbled streets, perfect for a vintage-inspired day of ballet exploration.
Firstly, let's talk about the journey! 🚂 I hopped on a vintage train from Derbyshire. (There's nothing quite like a journey through the English countryside in a carriage with plush velvet seats and windows that let in the warm sunshine. Just imagine me, gazing wistfully out at the fields, lost in my dreams of dancing with the swans... you know how it is!)
Arriving in Frome, I was greeted by a riot of colour and bustling shops. It was straight out of a fairytale, a world away from the bustling life of London (don't get me wrong, I do love the buzz of a city!)
Naturally, I headed straight for the market. Imagine rows of delicious cheeses, freshly baked bread, vibrant handmade jewellery, and - best of all! - a beautiful vintage dress shop that had a pink tulle skirt worthy of a tutu! 🤩 You can't imagine the internal battle I had to wage to keep myself from snapping it up there and then! (Thankfully, my sensible side prevailed – though I may still go back for it...)
And the highlight of my trip? A visit to the Frome Festival of the Arts. Oh, the inspiration! The dance performances, both contemporary and classical, had my heart aflutter. 💓 Watching talented artists move their bodies in such elegant ways, truly moved me. And don't even get me started on the costumes! (A deep ruby velvet dress with gold thread embellishments - sigh... perfection!). It honestly inspired me to lace up my pointe shoes and get back to the barre myself. 💪
This wouldn't be a Pink Tutu blog post without a dash of whimsy, so of course I couldn't resist striking a pose or two with a friendly (and slightly curious) pony by the river. We had a real connection, it's true. 💖 Horses are so graceful and powerful – their movements always make me think of dancers! Maybe that's why I love the colour pink so much - it embodies that delicate yet potent energy that horses and ballet share!
Speaking of energy, I've gotta go! The Frome market has a new stall selling vegan chocolates (and yes, you guessed it - they're pink!) that I'm dying to try! Until next time, my loves, stay twirling, stay fabulous, and remember – life's always better in a tutu! 🌸
Much love,
Emma x www.pink-tutu.com
