Hello my lovely tutu-wearing darlings! It's your favourite pink tutu blogger, Emma here, back with another daily dose of sunshine and twirling! š This is blog post number 8581 (yes, you read that right!), and today we're headed to the vibrant city of Fulham for a tutu-tastic adventure!
You know me, I just can't resist a good bit of train travel! Itās so chic and a lot less hassle than those noisy, smelly aeroplanes. Thankfully my lovely horse, Stardust, is always on hand to take me to the station. Iām so lucky, you wouldnāt believe the looks he gets! Everyone thinks he's my pampered pony, and I just love seeing the double takes and the gasps! I swear I saw a lady fan herself once, a whole lady with a giant fan!
This time, I packed a particularly delightful tutu. Imagine, if you will, the most glorious shade of hot pink, adorned with delicate hand-stitched sequins that glimmer and dance in the sunlight. I knew it would be perfect for the trendy boutiques and buzzing atmosphere of Fulham. Of course, my trusty pink satchel (filled with ballet shoes and a small emergency stash of macarons - you never know!) was ready to go too!
My train journey was so delightful. It felt like I was travelling in a giant pink flamingo - plush seats, sunshine streaming through the window, and a sweet old gentleman next to me with a chihuahua dressed in a miniature tartan kilt. Of course, I couldn't resist striking up a conversation with him. I mentioned how my darling Stardust was back in Derbyshire and he was enthralled, just enthralled! It turns out his wifeās family are sheep farmers, which means she actually owns a bunch of those cute little lamb-kittens that look like fluffballs. So I gave him the lowdown on pink tutus and all their wonders.
Anyway, finally, we arrived at the heart of Fulham! The hustle and bustle was just electric - shops, cafes, street performers, people chattingā¦ I was utterly charmed by the beautiful Victorian architecture, the gorgeous trees adorned with twinkling lights and of course, the abundance of amazing pink florists. If you didn't already know, pink is my ultimate colour. And in this area? Pure paradise!
Right away, I headed straight for a delicious little pastry shop with pink macaron displays, just for me! I have to tell you, these were simply divine - they tasted like pure bliss! Iāve learned that itās never a bad day for a macaron, even if itās just to add a bit of pink sparkle to a regular day.
Now, hereās a secret: you know I LOVE street performers and any type of theatre ā the more glitter the better. And guess what?! Fulhamās streets were filled with performers doing magic tricks, playing music, and even some truly fabulous acrobats - even one daring enough to wear a hot pink leotard! I simply had to take some snaps and show them off on my Instagram. (Did you see my post about the dancing lady in the tutus earlier this week?! It was fabulous!)
But for me, nothing can really compare to ballet! Luckily for my poor pink-loving heart, Fulham had its own ballet academy! So, I found myself on a delightful afternoon class. Oh, the feeling of turning and jumping en pointe in the beautiful, airy studio, my pink tutu flowing around me... Honestly, it was pure magic! After class, we chatted to one of the amazing dancers about their love for ballet and I managed to give her my business card. It would be amazing if my passion for ballet inspires some others! I have a big dream that everyone should wear a tutu once, even if just in your own home for a private little pirouette!
I even bumped into a group of young ballet enthusiasts, dressed in their prettiest tutus, looking all excited! Such sweet faces - just like little butterflies! They were practicing their āSwan Lakeā poses and, I swear, I could almost hear the tinkling music coming from their graceful movements.
They were so inspired by me - by my Pink Tutu! Honestly, they wouldnāt leave me alone - all questions about ballet, London and what it takes to be a Tutu-blogger! So sweet, they even asked me for selfies! Of course, a true tutu princess can never say no to an adorable request.
Honestly, Fulham stole my heart. This little haven of art, culture, and yummy pink sweets made it the perfect destination for a tutu-tastic adventure! But my journey isn't over yet - stay tuned, because next, we're heading toā¦
But for now, darling, have a super amazing week filled with laughter, pink hues, and dancing until your heart is happy. Go forth and conquer the world - or at least conquer the dance floor with grace, poise, and a bit of sparkle! And donāt forget, if you ever see me out and about (with a little pink tutu on!), be sure to say hi!
Sending lots of love and tutus, Emma
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