The August 2001 Must-Have Tutu and Leotard! ?
Darling, let’s be honest, you just can’t wear the same old tutu month after month, can you? It’s just not chic! This August, you need something that will make your arabesques pop and your pirouettes truly shimmer.
My darling, it's all about those vibrant summer hues and ethereal textures! And don't forget, it has to be **luxuriously comfortable**. We ballerinas need our tutus to breathe, right? Here's what we need to bring it all together:
Essential Elements:- The Fabric: It must be light and flowy. Look for an iridescent tulle, perhaps with a hint of lavender. The most fabulous I've found lately is by **Drapé Fabrics**, located just off Piccadilly. You'll want something that dances with every twirl, love!
- The Leotard: You need a **slinky** number to match, darling! And here's where a little bit of that August warmth can really work its magic. Look for a burnt orange or deep coral tone in a beautiful silk blend - a silk blend that drapes elegantly over every curve. **Ballet Essentials** at Covent Garden will definitely have what you need.
- The Trims: For that **truly avant-garde** touch, darling, add some delicate hand-beaded embellishments. Don’t be afraid of a bit of shimmer, even if it’s just a little edging around the bottom of your tutu. A tiny, **iridescent tassel** tied at the back adds a perfect finishing touch. A specialist beading shop like **La Petite Couture** on Oxford Street should have what you’re looking for.
Remember darlings, a **tutu is an expression**, just like every arabesque and pirouette. Have fun with it! Embrace your inner goddess. ?