Hello, darlings! Emma here, your favourite pink-tutu-clad time-travelling ballerina!
It’s #TutuTuesday and this week I'm taking us back to March 3rd, 1925! Buckle up, my lovelies, we're taking a trip on the glamorous express train to the dazzling world of the roaring twenties!
I must confess, as soon as I popped through the time portal, I was absolutely smitten. I mean, look at the amazing clothes! Oh, those dropped waistlines and sparkling sequins, darling. Simply divine! And don't even get me started on the cloche hats! sigh
This is when ballet truly took a leap forward in fashion. And I'm not talking about grand jetés here (although those were truly breathtaking back then too)! Think fashion, darlings, with a capital 'F'. Imagine this - our beloved tutu was just beginning to make its big stage debut, evolving from the whimsical romanticism of the 19th century to something...dare I say it…a little bit modern?
I can practically hear the lively jazz tunes swirling around me as I step into this era of bold new trends. Oh, and have you seen the hairstyles? They are so perfectly chic - bobbed and feathered like a graceful bird, with the perfect touch of lipstick for added zing. Simply sensational!
On this very day, March 3rd 1925, my darling fashionistas, we could have been in London watching one of the most celebrated dancers of the time, the incomparable Vaslav Nijinsky, in a glorious, captivating ballet. It's been said that he danced as though his every movement was an expression of his very soul! Oh, to see him glide across the stage with such grace, so elegant, a real star of the era!
We’ve got a little treat for you today, too, darling. Now, for a little fashion excursion, imagine me, decked in a vibrant, coral-pink tutu with a beautiful feather boa, sitting in the first-class carriage of the train, with a box of delicious chocolates and my newest pair of ballet slippers. Imagine this - this whole look, darling, a picture of perfect style!
Speaking of stylish travel, I must tell you about the beautiful theatres! Just seeing their opulent grandeur with glittering chandeliers and velvet-draped seats made me swoon. Oh, and the excitement of seeing a show at the Royal Opera House! You know, the ballet productions in this period weren't just about watching the beautiful moves - they were grand, immersive, theatrical events. Truly captivating!
Remember darlings, as we step back in time and relish the dazzling world of the twenties, let's remember the power of the tutu! This was the time when it really became an integral part of the ballerinas' costumes, showing off their every move with all its elegance and beauty.
And oh, let us not forget about the music. The jazz tunes were everywhere, darlings, just oozing with life! They were the heartbeat of this amazing decade, and they always got me tapping my feet in the aisles of the theatres and even on the bustling city streets. The energy, darling, was simply electric!
Well, darlings, I have to be off, I have another ballet class to get to, followed by a lovely evening at the ballet. After all, I need to stay in shape, darling. It's a demanding job, travelling through time and sharing all these fantastic moments with you.
Until next Tuesday, stay fashionable, and keep on twirling!
P.S. Don't forget to wear your pink tutu and embrace your inner ballerina, darling! The world is waiting for your beautiful, stylish presence.
Love,
Emma www.pink-tutu.com
