Hello my lovelies! Welcome back to another edition of #TutuTuesday – your weekly dose of ballet history, fabulous fashion, and of course, pink tutus! 🩰💖
I’m Emma, your time-traveling tutu enthusiast from Derbyshire, and I’m thrilled to be whisking you back to Paris in 1877! Now, this year wasn’t just any old year – it was the year that witnessed a glorious ballet premiere! It’s almost as exciting as the time I ended up in the middle of a tutu factory in the 19th Century. Who knew such glamour came with such, well, “fluttery” fabrics?! 😂
Anyway, back to the story! The ballet in question was none other than “La Source,” choreographed by the brilliant Marius Petipa, the master of grand ballet. This ballet features an adorable love story between a beautiful, oh-so-dramatic nymph (imagine her in the fluffiest tulle) and a dashing hunter, who wouldn't you know it, falls madly in love. 💘
But darling, it’s not just the story that caught my eye. It's the tutus! Let me paint a picture for you. Imagine layers and layers of white tulle cascading around the dancers' legs, so light and airy that it practically dances on its own! Talk about dreamy. 💖
Speaking of dreamy, it wouldn't be #TutuTuesday without a visit to some fabulous Parisian shops. 🛍 The House of Worth was a particularly exciting stop. Now, imagine this: dresses with yards of lace, bonnets decorated with feathers and ribbons, and oh my – silk in every shade imaginable! 😱 Honestly, it’s hard not to start a shopping spree whenever I get the chance to step back in time, even though I'm working on keeping those time travel costs down by performing at gala shows. It's good practice, keeps my footwork on point, and helps me avoid accidentally altering the timeline. But we mustn't digress! 😉
Of course, the real stars of the show – pardon the pun – were the ballerina's costumes! They’re what inspired me to start collecting antique tutus (and that's not just me boasting. My collection truly is exceptional! Don’t believe me? Take a look at my latest blog post!). It’s like travelling through time with every layer of tulle and feather. 😍
Remember to visit my website, www.pink-tutu.com, to browse the most recent addition to my collection! 💖
Now, as I finish my little tea break and tuck into my scone and clotted cream, I wonder what tutus have in store for us next week? Keep checking in every Tuesday for another #TutuTuesday blog, and be sure to send me your tutu inspirations!
Until next time, stay sparkly, darling!
Emma x
P.S. Have you checked out the Paris Opera Ballet’s schedule? Maybe we can plan a trip together and go see a performance! They have the best tutu collection – and their history of ballerinas is legendary! Don't forget to take photos for your Insta! 📸
