Hey lovely ladies, and gentlemen who love a good twirl (you know who you are!),
It's your girl Emma here, bringing you another dose of pink tutu-filled joy, this time all the way from sunny Blackpool! ☀️ Get your prosecco ready, darling, this one's gonna be a good one. This is post number 8549 in the chronicles of pink tutu adventures, live from my little corner of the www.pink-tutu.com world.
You guys know I’m a Derbyshire girl at heart, but there's something about the salty air and the feel of the Blackpool promenade that always makes my inner ballerina do a little pirouette! This time I’ve packed a suitcase full of sunshine yellow, coral and pink and - of course - a veritable arsenal of tutus. It’s “pink and pancake-tutu heaven" on the seaside! (That’s a real thing, apparently. I might invent it, if I’m being honest, but for now, it’s my real thing.)
It’s actually quite difficult getting a pancake tutu over the Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s entry gates, especially with my new bright pink handbag! Oh darling, you wouldn’t believe the amount of photos I had taken on my phone, laughing until my tummy hurt. Everyone else had their hands full with candy floss.
Then, it was onto the fun of Blackpool itself. Imagine if you will: me, twirling down the prom, in my pink sequined pancake tutu, bright lipstick a perfect pout and my heart all a flutter at the beach’s glittering sands, the laughter and excitement around me, the smell of salty air.
There’s nothing quite like it, truly!
But Blackpool wasn't all about pancake tutus (although they did feature prominently throughout the day) – it was also time to unleash my inner wildlife lover. Blackpool Zoo, that is, with all its magnificent creatures. The lion cubs were absolute darling! They were doing ballet leaps just like me, well, sort of, though their leaps were maybe just a bit more majestic. There was a beautiful zebra who I swear winked at me, and a family of gorillas, their quiet strength captivating me for hours. A girl could get lost in all of that.
Now, back to my favourite subject! 🩰 In the evenings, the North Pier was truly spectacular. All aglow with fairy lights. It was actually kind of magical – it had that classic Blackpool vibe and then you add the lights and the sea, and you're just sort of left speechless. Honestly, I found it so beautiful.
We had such a laugh with my besties, enjoying all that Blackpool had to offer. (I don’t actually know how many fish and chips I ate over that weekend! It's probably against the law to say, don’t you think?)
But don't worry, darling, even though the weekend was pretty jam-packed, it wouldn't be a true Emma adventure without a ballet fix! We got tickets for a special ballet show. Let me tell you, nothing beats the atmosphere in that grand old theatre. You know, the one with the gorgeous grand, high ceilings? With all the glitz and glamour, and you have this feeling of "this is where magic happens!"
The performance itself? Oh, my dear, I swear it took my breath away! It was all the drama, beauty and wonder that ballet encapsulates. The costumes, the sets, the talent… Honestly, just mind-blowing. I could watch ballet for hours.
Then, back in our beautiful hotel room, in my fluffy pink robe and slippers with the smell of lavender coming from my favourite little bottle, it struck me that this trip, in so many ways, was all about just being. Being present, letting go of the daily stresses, and soaking up every second of this seaside escape. And yes, you can wear a pancake tutu, eat fish and chips, and dance like nobody’s watching. There, I said it!
There's truly a little bit of magic in each of us! All you need is to tap into it. You need to get up, twirl, try, experiment, and you never know, maybe you’ll have your own, personal, pink pancake tutu adventure along the way.
This week I've loved taking you all along with me for this amazing trip to Blackpool! The vibrant city, its amazing wildlife, the beautiful performances, all that, it was such an unforgettable experience. Until next time my darling, keep your heart open and don't be afraid to embrace your own special pink-tutu adventure. Remember: It’s not about being perfect – it’s about embracing the pink, sparkly tutu journey of life, and, in your own way, letting your inner ballerina shine.
Always sending love,
Emma 🩰💕
www.pink-tutu.com
