Hello lovelies! Emma here, your favourite pink tutu-clad time traveler, ready to whisk you away on another journey through the glorious history of our beloved tutus! This Tuesday, we're heading back to December 10th, 1889, a date brimming with ballet brilliance!
Now, if you're anything like me, you know that Paris is the ultimate destination for tutus. It's practically a law! The Parisian ballet scene was, and still is, a beacon for all things graceful and beautiful, and December 10th, 1889, was no exception. Can you imagine the buzz in the air, the anticipation in the hearts of Parisian audiences? I just bet it was electric!
So what was happening on this particularly exciting day in ballet history, you ask? Why, it was the first night of a new production at the legendary Opéra Garnier: La Source, by Léo Delibes! This ballet, featuring the ever-gorgeous, dreamy choreography of Louis Mérante, was all about the story of a young maiden and her quest for love. It was the perfect excuse for all sorts of intricate and graceful costumes, and of course, a splendid display of tutus!
The ballerina, Rosita Mauri, was known for her elegance and captivating style. Can you picture her, flitting across the stage in her diaphanous, tiered tulle, perfectly framing her movements, making every twirl, every arabesque, look simply heavenly? I’d kill to have seen that live!
Speaking of those tutus, let's have a little chat about the style. The late 1800s were a time when tutus really started coming into their own. The romanticism of earlier ballet, where the focus was on flowing and loose garments, was gradually replaced by the elegance and form of the tutu de point, a form-fitting, corseted creation that emphasized the dancer's every move.
Think of it as the epitome of femininity, darling! It was the ballet equivalent of a Belle Époque silhouette: flowing but defined, feminine yet powerful, with a touch of delicate charm. You simply couldn’t go wrong in a tutu of that era!
Now, even though we’re chatting about the past, you don't need a time machine to bring a bit of that tutu-ific era into your present, lovelies! Here are some ways you can add a dash of 1889 charm to your own life, no matter your style:
*✨ Go for that Classic Look: * Find yourself a tiered, romantic tulle skirt - perhaps with some delicate floral details - and pair it with a simple, fitted blouse or a stunning velvet jacket for a touch of vintage glamour. This look works so well, not only for a ballet outing, but also for a stroll in the park, a trip to a museum, or even just a coffee with the girls!
✨ Ballet Doesn’t Always Have to be Formal: Even a modern take on the tutu de point can be fantastic. Find yourself a stretchy, flexible skirt that you can twirl in, or embrace the more recent dancewear-inspired tutus. We’re lucky now to have so many different lengths, styles, colours and textures. It truly is a time of tutu-ful abundance!
✨ Think Beyond the Tutus: Add a little ballet flair with a ribbon headband, a pair of stylish ballet shoes (flat or high-heeled!) and a delicate locket, and watch as everyone's eyes light up. You'll be feeling the ballet magic in no time!
I don't know about you, lovelies, but my tutu is calling for me! It’s time to head off on another tutu adventure - who knows where my next stop will be? Until next Tuesday, remember to embrace the pink, twirl with joy, and stay as lovely as a ballerina in bloom! 🩰
Yours in pink tulle,
Emma x
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