Greetings, dear Tutu Lovers! 🩰✨
It's another glorious Tuesday, and you know what that means – it's time to journey through history with your favourite pink-tutu-clad time-travelling ballerina!
This week, we're taking a trip back to 13th February, 1877 – a most intriguing date for a tutu-lover like me!
Hold on tight, darlings, because today, we're in the heart of Paris, the very place where ballet really began to flourish!
I've just stepped off the train (oh, the elegance of train travel! A much nicer experience than the carriage rides I had to endure back in Derbyshire) and I can practically smell the champagne and feel the energy buzzing in the air! The French are always so sophisticated, don't you think?
Imagine, darling, this was a time when ballerinas were even more revered than the finest actresses. Their costumes, their grace, their artistry – all made ballet an evening of pure magic. And naturally, tutus played a starring role!
You see, 1877 marked a period of immense change in tutu design. The "Romantic" tutu, which was longer and flowing, was still in vogue, but the shorter "Classical" tutu was gaining popularity!
Imagine yourself on stage, swishing your legs in a fluffy, fluffy pink tutu (pink being the most elegant and glamorous colour, don’t you think?) that skimmed your knees – the image of sheer beauty and ethereal grace.
Oh, I do so wish I could slip into one of those classical tutus now! Just the thought of the sheer delight of being able to spin, leap, and pirouette with such freedom and elegance… But, alas, that's another time!
However, don't worry, because my dear friend, the Paris Opera, has a magnificent show on tonight featuring the finest ballerinas of the time. It's a rare treat for a tutu enthusiast like me! Can you even imagine all the magnificent tulle, sequins, and lace I'll be able to feast my eyes on?! Oh, my, my, I can practically smell the stage makeup and feel the buzz of the audience. Pure bliss, I say!
It's not all just tutus, though! 1877 was a truly fascinating time. The fashion world was exploding with all kinds of exciting innovations – bustles were still a popular fashion statement, and I, for one, am most eager to try them! A little puff here and a little puff there... It certainly adds a dramatic flair to an outfit, doesn’t it?
But of course, the heart of every truly stylish lady in 1877 is their beautiful bonnet. The creativity and intricate design of those feathered and floral headpieces, my dears, simply amaze me! Imagine walking through a garden of flowers, with the sunshine filtering through the lace of your parasol... ah, so chic!
Now, speaking of chic, my darling readers, there's something I want to share with you all:
Embrace your inner ballerina!
Don't be afraid to be bold! Don’t shy away from pink – we should all Live in Pink! Pick out a gorgeous pink dress (perhaps one with a playful ruffle or two?), put on your most beautiful shoes, and sashay about as if you were starring in a ballet. A touch of confidence and a pinch of whimsy, my dears, and you'll be sweeping through life like the most graceful dancer on stage!
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have an Opera to attend! Until next week, darling readers, stay radiant and keep your tutus twirling!
Love, Emma
P.S. Don’t forget to leave me a comment below! I'd love to know what your favourite fashion trends are from the past! And let's keep sharing the Tutu love! #PinkTutu #TutuTuesday #BalletHistory
