Hello my lovely tutu-lovers! It’s Emma here, back again for another thrilling Tuesday jaunt through ballet tutu history, post number 5466 for my Pink Tutu blog! This week I’ve hopped on a lovely steam train from Derbyshire straight to Paris! Ooh, I love Parisian train journeys – they're just so elegant! And of course, a new adventure means a new tutu – just look at this beautiful thing! This one's a shimmering pink satin, just begging to be twirled under the Eiffel Tower.
As a bit of an extra treat for you lovely lot, today's blog isn't just a history lesson - I’ve got something truly fabulous planned! As you know, Paris is the heart of ballet - the home of the legendary Paris Opera Ballet - and today's date holds a truly spectacular ballet milestone. Buckle up, darlings, this is going to be good!
Paris 1936: Ballet Brilliance!1936 - it's just the most magical year, darling! The Paris Opera Ballet has already gifted the world with the magnificent The Sleeping Beauty, and everyone is positively swooning! It’s simply the perfect year to be a tutu aficionado.
Today, on the 29th September 1936, we’ve got not one, not two, but a triple treat!
Firstly, The Sleeping Beauty is showing at the majestic Paris Opera House! Just imagine all that dancing - so many tutus and sparkles - it’s simply breathtaking! This isn’t just any ballet, dearies - The Sleeping Beauty is the embodiment of every ballerina’s dreams! It’s got exquisite sets, beautiful costumes, and some of the most famous ballets in all of dance!
Secondly, a truly sensational figure-skating performance by Sonja Henie will be gracing the ice! Imagine her stunning spins, jumps, and gorgeous costumes. All just simply dazzling! She truly is the darling of the ice!
And to top it off? The premiere of a ballet spectacle we'll remember for the ages! This one, "The Three Musketeers", promises action, excitement, and some truly magnificent ballet steps!
How delightful are these performances?!
I'm just brimming with excitement, darling! It’s going to be a fabulous night! Now, this "The Three Musketeers", let me tell you about it! This fabulous new creation is actually based on a novel of the same name, the exciting world of Alexandre Dumas. It seems so very romantic!
I must be getting ready for this evening! After a quick très chic Parisian shopping trip, I’m heading to a performance - my own Parisian ballet faux pas, a delicious afternoon tea!
Parisian Style: Fashion for Every Tutu-lover!Now, just imagine yourself in Paris! All those chic boutiques overflowing with incredible outfits - just imagine! Today, I’ve got my eyes on a beautiful pink paillettes bag, perfect for carrying my tutu skirt with style.
It’s so easy to incorporate the grace of ballet into our everyday looks! The right skirt, some chic gloves, and a sprinkle of your favorite jewels - voila! The elegance of the ballet is so beautifully easy to express through our fashion choices!
The tutu itself is an absolute inspiration, my lovelies. The simple shape, the volume, the undeniable romanticism, there’s no better statement of elegance and feminine beauty! If you find yourself in the right boutique, the right dress, it’s like suddenly feeling yourself twirl, feel that ballet energy come alive. It truly inspires my pink-tutu wardrobe choices!
Oh, and don’t forget the wonderful ballet-inspired jewelry we can find! Some beautiful diamond necklaces, graceful pearl earrings – all echoing the lovely elegance of ballerina poise! Even the gorgeous lace collars we can find today - a delicate whisper of romantic flair. You’ve gotta keep an eye out for the very chic hair accessories - those perfect little ballerina buns demand some lovely embellishments!
It's an exciting era to be a lady in Paris.
More than a tutu!Now, I know what you’re thinking - ballet is a magical thing, but what about all of us who don't quite fit the ballerina image we see in magazines, or even in this glorious blog post! Darling, never think about it! We don’t need to be on stage, spinning in a pink tutu - we just need to express a bit of pink-tutu love, wherever we are, whenever we can.
There are so many different ways to love ballet - from beautiful classic performances, right down to those cute ballet school shoes that really steal our hearts! Ballet is in the twirls we share at a birthday party, the grace of a lady in a shop, it’s even in the gorgeous design of those vintage shoes. And don’t even get me started on that elegant Parisian style. So find your own unique pink-tutu expression, embrace the fun, and spread that ballet love, my darling tutu lovers!
Speaking of ballet love, I have a special treat for all my fellow tutu-lovers! On my blog www.pink-tutu.com - I have a collection of all the lovely Parisian stores - where you can find some real beauties, just tres chic !
But, off I go - a fabulous evening at the Opera awaits me - with beautiful, pink-tutu dreams dancing in my head!
See you all next week for another fabulous journey through #TutuTuesday, darlings! Until then, keep your hearts in pink and your spirits ready to twirl!
