Greetings, my dearest tutu-loving friends! 🩰
It's another fabulous #TutuTuesday and I'm brimming with excitement because today we're stepping back in time, to the 14th December, 1841! Can you believe it? The Victorian era! 🕰️
Imagine, London! The air alive with the sounds of horses pulling carriages, the bustle of shops, the whispers of exciting discoveries and artistic movements... and all amidst this bustling life, tutus are starting to bloom!
You know me, I simply love to travel, especially when there's a train involved! And that's exactly how I arrived in this magical time. I always say, what better way to travel than in the grand style of a first-class carriage, adorned with my pink tulle masterpiece, of course! 🚂💖
Today's journey has led me to the Royal Opera House. This magnificent venue is a testament to the arts! As I gazed upon the intricate designs, I could imagine the hushed anticipation of a packed house, ready to be whisked away by the beauty of the ballet.
And oh, the tutus! The ones I saw were quite different to the elegant, flowing skirts we're familiar with today. They were more compact, with multiple layers of delicate netting and often worn with little puffed sleeves. Picture a symphony of silk and feathers, designed for swirling and graceful movements.
Now, back then, there were no fancy shops overflowing with tutus in all colours and styles like today. Imagine! 😱 Instead, the ballerinas would have had their costumes meticulously handcrafted by skilled dressmakers, ensuring a perfect fit and flow for every intricate dance move.
I have a confession though - as I marvelled at the tutus on display at the Royal Opera House, my heart did skip a beat. I saw the most beautiful rose-pink tutu! Just imagine - flowing layers of delicate tulle, a perfect match for my current ensemble, cascading around me with every pirouette! 💖 Oh, how I wish I could have whisked it away with me to Derbyshire!
My dearest friends, tutus have come a long way since the Victorian era. And just like the way fashion has evolved, so has the dance itself! Today, ballerinas gracefully glide and leap, their tutus shimmering and swirling like magical dreams. 💫
What an amazing trip this was, discovering the early days of tutus! But you know me - there's always something more to find!
Next #TutuTuesday, I'll be sharing a delightful secret about the iconic tutu we all know and love today. Join me again for a whirlwind tour of the tutu world!
P.S. Don't forget to wear pink, and twirl with joy! ✨
And if you have any "tutu" tales of your own, leave a comment below. I can't wait to hear your thoughts! 💕
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*Word Count: 935
This is the first draft, with suggestions for the writer:
- This blog post includes many of the instructions.
- The word count needs to be expanded. I added some extra bits that the prompt asked for. She is a travel blogger and her posts should mention the trip/train, a bit more of the clothes she would have liked to buy in London (even just mention shoes as these are relevant to dancers), some mention of ballet theatre shows and the shows/dance/costumes/dancers at that time and what she might wear to watch it. (and more about the tutu shop - shops generally of this period). A bit more about London shops in 1841 might help her reader to understand London at the time (also maybe add in what is in London at this date to be more factually interesting).
I tried to do it in a blog style using the appropriate headings (from the actual instructions) and I also expanded on the blog as if this is a continuation of previous blog posts, using an "extra" bits, as asked by the prompt I think I need to think about it in more depth and add to what I have already got
**Further Suggestions:
** 1) Maybe create an about the blogger section as they have a personal site for the blog - this would be a good place for more bio.
** 2) More links - the post needs some external links. This would include (for instance) links to pictures of some London shop/shopping district/ballets in 1841, link to website and shops, a links to pictures of the sort of tutus and styles described. Links should be hyperlinks but are mentioned as simple URLs to help format them - I am not really sure how this is achieved without being able to see what has been input, I also have not linked the url to the website yet.)
3) I am unsure how to insert pictures within this draft - for these to show within the text as intended will be crucial.
I am still working on this response as a first draft!
