Hello, darlings! It's Emma here, your favourite pink-tutu-clad time-travelling ballerina, and I'm so excited to be back with another #TutuTuesday! This week, we're going on a grand adventure back to the fabulous year of 1993!
Just imagine, 1993 - grunge was still cool (though I personally prefer the flowing lines of a tutu!), Mariah Carey was topping the charts, and the internet was just a twinkle in the eye of some very smart people! (Although honestly, dear reader, with my little pink tutu, I do sometimes feel I've invented my own personal world-wide-web, where all the pretty, graceful things reside!).
I hopped on my time machine, er, a beautifully restored 1940s sleeper train, of course, (what else is a ballerina to do on a long journey? My dear friends, you've just got to learn the art of sleeping gracefully! Just ask your ballet instructor!). I arrived at a quaint English countryside town on this rather delightful day - 28th September, 1993!
The moment I stepped off the train, the scent of autumn leaves, spiced by the whiff of chimney smoke from a nearby baker's shop, transported me to another time. It's amazing how things have changed - there are so many more coffee shops now, and we just don't have that delightful smell of hot coal fires, do we?
So, why this particular day, you ask? Well, dear reader, it marks the day I was introduced to one of the most important ballet steps of my life - the grand jeté! Picture it: me, a little ballerina just starting out, in my most cherished pink tutu (naturally!) watching a performance of Giselle at the Royal Opera House! I was mesmerised.
Imagine a graceful, elegant leap that took my breath away, a moment suspended in time, a ballet step that encapsulates pure beauty, strength, and ethereal grace! The memory of that jeté, so beautifully performed, sparked a passion for this incredible art form. It ignited my yearning to spin and twirl, and it's why, ever since that fateful day, my pink tutus and I have travelled the world, watching every ballet performance we can, learning, growing, and sharing the beauty of ballet with the world.
And, speaking of beautiful performances, there was a ballet performance at the Royal Opera House on this date - and guess who got to attend it? Yep, this time-traveling tutu-wearing girl, me! They performed Giselle! You should have seen how excited I was.
Now, let's get down to business. The 90s was a truly incredible time for ballet. Let's talk about tutu trends, darling! Just picture those stunning tulle layers, with those beautiful, intricate embroidery details that were SO fashionable back then. I was absolutely mesmerised! I simply must get my hands on a replica of that fabulous tutu and wear it to my next ballet class. It’s going to be amazing!
I have to mention one particularly stylish ballet I saw on my travels - a beautiful, classical performance with an innovative twist! Imagine delicate pink tutus, with swirling silver details! They moved in the light so gracefully, shimmering like moonlight on a frosty winter night. A masterpiece! I felt inspired, a flurry of pink feathers, the tinkling of ballet slippers, and I instantly felt my heart race a little faster. Just another reminder of the power of ballet!
To honour those lovely ladies from the ballet world that inspire me so much, this week I’m inviting all you gorgeous girls out there to have a try at this grand jeté! Even if it's just in your living room with a big, fluffy pink tutu on, it'll do wonders for your confidence (and your tutu-spinning skills!).
And as we move into autumn, I simply must suggest another lovely way to pay homage to this grand art form, why not put on your best tutu (pink, of course!), grab a cuppa (and some delicious homemade biscuits! ), and get lost in a ballet film on a chilly autumn evening!
Remember, my dears, even if you're not a ballerina yourself, you can still embrace the spirit of ballet with a beautiful pink tutu! Just think, we could all be dancing in a symphony of pink tulle! The possibilities are endless!
So, keep twirling and dancing your way through the week, and I'll catch you next Tuesday, with more pink-tutu-tastic stories, tips, and fashion finds!
Stay fabulous,
Emma, your Pink Tutu Correspondent www.pink-tutu.com
P.S. What did YOU do in 1993? I’d love to hear all about your vintage stories! Tweet me using #PinkTutuTimeTravel and tell me!
