Hello my darling darlings! It's Emma here, fresh off the train from Derbyshire and ready to share my latest tutu escapade with you all. This week, I've taken my sparkly, shimmering, purple tutu all the way to Coventry - a city Iāve been wanting to explore for ages!
It's so lovely being back on the train, whizzing through the countryside. I'm convinced trains are the best way to travel! Watching the scenery fly past makes me feel like I'm dancing through the countryside myself. I did spot a family of deer this morning ā bless them, so graceful ā making their way through a field, they looked right at home in their leafy attire. The green really complimented the pinks and yellows of their coat.
Now, before we get into all the Coventry loveliness, I need to tell you about the tutu. Yes, my dear readers, you know me, Iām obsessed with them! And let me tell you, this purple number is something else. It has layers upon layers of shimmering tulle, all held together with sparkling sequined ribbon. Iām actually quite smitten with it, if I do say so myself. You might have even caught a glimpse of it in my latest Instagram story, twirling away on the platformā¦ if not, fear not ā there are loads of photos coming later in the post. š
Speaking of Instagram, you lovely lot have been absolutely brilliant with your response to my #PinkTutuChallenge! It's so inspiring seeing you all embracing the tutus and the colour pink! You know, the other day, a gentleman on the train (very posh chap in a fine tweed suit and a hat!) gave me the biggest smile when he saw my pink tutu. We had a lovely chat about the importance of expressing ourselves and embracing joy! Turns out, heās secretly a big ballet fan! Who knew?! He said I was spreading ācolour and magic" - oh my gosh, that melted my heart.
Right, back to Coventry! I've spent the last few days exploring all the amazing things this city has to offer. Itās brimming with history and charm. First on my agenda: a visit to the magnificent Coventry Cathedral. Honestly, you just have to stand in awe of that magnificent modern architecture ā so peaceful and uplifting! The sun shining through the stained glass was like a kaleidoscope of colour, and with my purple tutu on, I truly felt like a fairy princess wandering through a fairytale land.
But Coventry's not all about historical buildings! It has a vibrant arts scene too. I popped along to see "The Nutcracker" at the Belgrade Theatre, a gorgeous performance by a very talented troupe. Honestly, their dancing was simply mesmerising! Their grace and poise inspired me to take a ballet class at the nearby Coventry Dance Centre. You should see my little routine ā all those graceful plies and elegant port de bras. (Maybe youāll see it in my next post š) It was exhilarating! I havenāt felt this good since my last dance lesson in the heart of Derby, a town overflowing with beauty and elegance. And of course, you guessed it, my purple tutu got to join in all the fun!
It turns out, there are some incredibly talented street performers in Coventry as well! One day, I spotted a group of them by the iconic Herbert Art Gallery. It was fantastic, a real mix of acrobatics, street dance, and even some amazing mime. And then I noticed a familiar feelingā¦ a call, a yearningā¦ a sense of āthatās what I need to do!ā Oh, I tell you, it truly set me on fire!
Now, thereās one place that is utterly unforgettable. You HAVE to visit if you find yourself in Coventry: The Coventry Transport Museum. Seriously, it's the biggest and best collection of transportation memorabilia I've ever seen, with everything from vintage bicycles to stunning cars and planes. And for my dear fashionista followers, I have to share ā their vintage bicycle collection had me dreaming about tutus in an absolutely outrageous fashion show! I even found a tiny model bicycle with little wicker baskets - Iām thinking about crafting a pink tutu for a special photoshoot, maybe with some woodland animals, just like in my dream! Oh, and imagine how pretty my pink tutu would look against the chrome of a gleaming motorbike - yes, the picture is coming together.
While I'm on the subject of dreaming big, letās not forget why we are all here, right? My mission, my callingā¦ I want everyone in the world to wear a pink tutu! Why? Because wearing a tutu makes you feel fabulous, free, and happy. Because the pink tutu symbolizes embracing your individuality and having fun, just like when I put on my sparkling tutu for the first time. Because tutus represent movement, beauty, and the joy of dance. I see a world where everyone, no matter who they are, what their age, or where they come from, feels confident and joyous!
So, what are you waiting for, my dears? Join me in spreading the pink tutu love. Pick out your favourite pink (or any colour, really! But, we do like pink here!) and get ready to dance!
