Hello lovelies! Emma here, your pink tutu enthusiast, and I'm back with another fabulous blog post from my travels! Today I'm whisked away to Upminster, a charming little town in Essex, where I'm soaking up the sunshine and wearing a magnificent American style tutu - all pink, naturally! 💖
This tutu is a little different from my usual European styles. It's a little more "full" and flamboyant, with lots of layers of tulle cascading down. I love the way it swishes and twirls - perfect for a day of dancing through the town! I even took it into a nearby field, twirled with the wind, and captured some fantastic pictures with the local wildlife - some majestic grey horses, just gazing at me like I was some kind of dancing unicorn! 🐎✨
This trip wouldn't have been complete without a visit to a charming local ballet school. It was all decked out in lovely pink decorations - like a little piece of my heart! I just had to pop in and chat with the adorable children, all buzzing with excitement to learn ballet. I shared a few of my own tips with them, of course! Just picture it - me, a 20-something girl, with my signature pink tutu, giving the tiny ballerina's some friendly advice about the importance of passion, practice, and of course, a dash of sparkle! 😉
But the real highlight of my Upminster adventure was the delightful performance of "Swan Lake" by a local theatre company. What a beautiful spectacle! I loved seeing the elegant dancers tell the story of Odette, the swan princess, through such beautiful and intricate movements. It left me with such a sense of awe and inspiration! You know how much I adore Swan Lake - its just so elegant, emotional and powerful, with such a fascinating history. Seeing it on stage like that, close up, it really left me inspired to twirl more myself!
After the performance, I wandered around the town, taking in the vibrant sights and sounds of this delightful little haven. There was such a lovely community atmosphere here. People were all so friendly, laughing, enjoying the warm sunshine. It felt truly idyllic. I stopped by a local bakery - oh my goodness, the scent of fresh bread! I grabbed a flaky croissant and enjoyed a cup of strong English tea, basking in the delightful atmosphere. It was pure perfection.
Of course, no Emma-tutu trip is complete without a little journey on the railways. I love catching the train! Sitting there, watching the scenery flash past, it feels like you're going on an exciting adventure every time! Plus, I love the clinking and chugging sounds the engines make - it's all so evocative and full of a sense of old-world romance. You can't help but feel transported to another place and time, can you? It’s just like something out of a Jane Austen novel! I'm planning a grand railway trip in a few weeks to the countryside of Derbyshire - can't wait to show you all about it!
Anyway, lovelies, this journey was all about that magical combination of passion and pink. I encourage all of you to take the plunge - to embrace a life filled with passion, excitement, and pink tutus. Don't let anyone tell you it's not possible! Let your heart take you on adventures, whether you're twirling through fields of wildflowers, hopping on trains to new horizons, or taking your first steps on a ballet stage! 💖 And most importantly, remember to wear a pink tutu at every opportunity - it makes everything feel just a little bit brighter! ✨
See you tomorrow lovelies!
With love, Emma 💖
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