Hello darlings! Welcome back to my little corner of the internet, dedicated to all things pink and tutu! It’s me, Emma, your friendly neighbourhood time-travelling ballerina blogger, and I'm absolutely buzzing to be back for another #TutuTuesday. Today, we're venturing back to 11th September 1888, a time when fashion was on fire and ballerinas were absolutely dazzling the world!
This week, my time machine brought me to the heart of Paris, oh la la! Now, Paris is truly the epicentre of all things glamorous and fashionable. As soon as I stepped out of my little time portal, I was greeted by the charming aroma of freshly baked bread, the sounds of elegant horse-drawn carriages, and the chicest Parisian ladies you've ever laid eyes on!
The Parisians have always understood the importance of looking your best. But let’s be real, you’re never fully dressed without a dash of pink, especially if you’re a true ballerina like me!
But where does it all begin, you ask? Well, my darling readers, it's all about the tutus. The beautiful, ethereal, and simply breathtaking tulle creations that are an absolute must-have in every ballerina's wardrobe! It was a magical time for ballet, and as I made my way through the streets of Paris, I just had to see the fabulous theatre! The Palais Garnier! Just wow! Oh, what a stunning masterpiece of architecture! I couldn't resist purchasing a couple of pretty, fluffy pink tutus from a little boutique close by, just to give the place a bit of my Derbyshire flare!
Imagine yourself stepping onto the grand stage, the orchestra in full swing, the lights shimmering, and your tutu just catching the light as you perform those perfect leaps and twirls. Now, that’s the magic of ballet, don't you think?
Speaking of stage magic, let's rewind back to this wonderful 11th September 1888 and what else happened on this special day!
As you're reading this, I'm sat here in the elegant cafe on the corner of Rue de Rivoli, watching the beautiful, perfectly dressed ladies pass by, sipping on my delicious French coffee, thinking, oh my gosh, what a wonderful time! The French were definitely setting trends this century. There was talk of some amazing new styles from Charles Worth, who had been creating beautiful designs since the mid-1850s, and they are known throughout the world as the haute couture!
And you know what, darlings, it all came down to this – the power of the little details that made the big difference in those outfits, the elaborate fabrics and the magnificent craftsmanship, all just waiting to make you smile. Now, while those grand and extravagant gowns of 1888 are a dream to behold, you're probably wondering where all this leads to today’s iconic ballerina tutu, aren't you?
Well, take it from your own personal time-travelling ballerina – tutus weren't always so tutu-esque, as you'd call it. Back in the 1700s, they weren’t the frilly, glamorous affairs they are today, but more practical, plain and, let's be honest, just a little boring, a little flat, with minimal layers! Imagine!
But you know me, always one to fight for our glorious pink tutus and that quintessential look! And look, by 1888, we were getting there, the designs becoming a little bit more exciting, a bit more theatrical! And don’t get me started on the beautiful Ballet Russes movement, darlings! You wouldn’t believe it – full tutus with layers of tulle! It truly was the beginning of a fashion fairytale!
But you'll be needing more tutu talk? I think you will! I'll tell you all about my trip and my latest discoveries next Tuesday, darlings. Stay gorgeous and don’t forget to keep rocking those pink tutus!
Much love, Emma xx
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