Hello my darlings, and welcome to another fabulous Tuesday! It’s your girl Emma here, back with a dose of pink and a heaping helping of ballet history for your #TutuTuesday. Today, we’re whisking ourselves back in time, to the year 1977! 🕰️ Can you imagine? Back when platform shoes were the rage, bell bottoms were the be-all and end-all, and the word "disco" could send shivers of excitement down your spine? I do love that time! The costumes were just delightful. Of course, there were no pink tutus around back then (because I haven't yet set up my time-travel Tutu Shoppe!) so imagine what could have been, right? It just proves that a pink tutu really can brighten up any time!
Let’s pop on our imaginary time machines and see what’s happening in the world of ballet on this fabulous 18th of January 1977... 🚂💨
This particular day in ballet history was filled with grace and artistry! On this date, in a theatre buzzing with anticipation, the legendary Rudolf Nureyev was performing in "The Nutcracker" at the Royal Opera House in London. Oh, how I would have loved to have been in that audience! Just imagine, seeing such a celebrated dancer like Nureyev in one of ballet's most beloved ballets. It would have been magical! ✨
Did you know? It wasn’t always like this! Just imagine the time before Nureyev... back in the early 19th century, tutus were only really starting to be popular! It was Marie Taglioni, an iconic ballerina, who paved the way for tutus to be seen as the essential part of the ballerina’s wardrobe. That’s a little history tidbit to impress your friends with, darling! 😉
So, as we settle back into our time and step out of our imaginary time machine, remember: just like the beauty of ballet evolves with each performance, so does fashion! It's all about finding your own style, whether that’s classic elegance or a bright pink tutu that sparkles as brightly as a star! 💖
Speaking of sparkle, I just adore how the ballet world is overflowing with glitz and glamour. We have shows, costumes, the dancing, and the most fantastic shopping on the high streets of the world's most iconic cities, London, New York and Paris... I find the most fabulous pink tutus everywhere. There’s so much inspiration for every dancer (or aspiring dancer) around, regardless of age! Every new performance, every fashion magazine, every boutique... there's a world of beautiful colour out there. For my taste, you just can’t beat pink, darlings! 🎀
It’s so inspiring for us to know that this magical world of ballet continues to be filled with such wonderful things, such talent and creative energy. I feel like I need a dance now, just to release the magic within me! 💖 🩰
Until next time, my darlings! Let’s remember that life is all about finding joy in every moment, whether you’re watching ballet, wearing a pink tutu or just dancing around your living room!
With all my love and twirls,
Emma
💖 xx
P.S. I just heard about a ballet performance at the Opera House! I think I need to make a quick trip to London. You never know what sartorial delights I'll find in the capital... or even find some inspiration for a new pink tutu creation for the Tutu Shoppe, whenever I get to open it... My head is overflowing with ideas... and yes, I might have already picked out my dress, shoes and a beautiful new pink tulle to go with it... just saying. Catch me on the train, or look out for a blog post... I'm sure there'll be photos!
