Oh, darling tutus! How I love them. How I adore their airy flounces, their ethereal lightness, their ability to make even the most mundane day feel like a dream! Today's #TutuTuesday takes us back to the enchanting year of 1869, to the heart of Parisian ballet!
Imagine it - the year is 1869, and the buzz of the most prestigious ballet houses in the world is around me, right in the heart of Paris. Can-cans are a roaring success, and you know, these little glimpses of lacey frocks underneath have inspired the designers and fashion of the day. There is definitely a theme of 'less is more', my darlings. Think peek-a-boo frills of white and delicate lace! It's utterly divine.
We are at a pivotal point in dance, where new techniques are merging with classic artistry. Oh, darling, and the costumes, they are a symphony of tulle, silk and sequins, absolutely shimmering under the stage lights!
Did you know that this September, in 1869, one of my favourite composers - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was about to unveil a ballet called The Swan Lake (ooh la la, how sophisticated). His work would go on to be a landmark in ballet, truly a masterpiece, and I cannot wait to see this piece, and those incredible tutus in their magnificent stage design! Can you just imagine it? A lake scene in a flurry of white, just divine!
For this particular blog, I've actually popped into the beautiful Salle Pleyel. A stunning example of a classic French hall, full of that intricate wood design with intricate gilded detailing and chandeliers dripping with light and diamonds. My time traveling budget is getting tighter these days. I don't want to make a faux pas - the budget only stretches as far as my travel, so the show itself needs to wait! Perhaps if I put on a particularly excellent ballet performance... hmm, I wonder what could catch their eye? Maybe something new to Paris, a show stopper of a routine from the heart of Derbyshire, England! Just a thought...
But oh my darling, don't worry! I managed to snag myself an extremely beautiful ensemble (even with the time travel travel cost constraints), I do try to remain chic. Imagine a vibrant, almost fuchsia pink tutu, crafted from layers of the finest silk tulle, delicate enough to brush a cheek, yet strong enough to hold its own as you spin through the air.
The colour just pops! Absolutely divine. I paired this with a velvet bolero - in a slightly darker tone - an absolute bargain - think vintage, with buttons and a pearl that matches the tutu (a lucky find). It has such an elegant flow, so soft and romantic and makes me feel as elegant as a royal - or almost! Oh, it does give off that subtle Parisian chic, yes, darling, I've really embraced this fabulous trend! I even brought a pair of gloves for those elegant occasions in the afternoon. (As we can't go too bold - not when we want to look like Parisian ballerinas!). It all perfectly compliments this new vintage-inspired pink-coloured beret - it looks simply stunning. The shape and colour just give me those fabulous bohemian, Parisian vibes.
So my lovely tutus, do you agree with my choices for today? I just adore this ensemble! Don't forget to join me next Tuesday for another exciting voyage through ballet's past! 🩰
Remember, keep that pink tutu ready, and remember you never know where time travel may take you.
Yours truly, Emma
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Disclaimer:
Please note that I do not have any sponsorships and pay for my own travel - a life as a Time Traveling Tutu Blogger can be hard - but hey - we can all dream! My travel funding is a top-secret affair, but let's just say the more successful my show and the bigger the impact, the bigger the reward and a wider range of destinations. It’s the life of a time traveling, tutu-wearing, ballet enthusiast, darling!
