Hello, darling tutus! Emma here, your resident pink tutu-clad time traveller, bringing you another blast from the ballet past. This week we're whisking back to 5th June, 2001, a date that was all about tutus (even if it didn't know it then, wink wink!).
Let me tell you, my darling tutus, travelling through time is exhausting! I just popped back from a fabulous performance by the Royal Ballet in Covent Garden, absolutely breathtaking. I even snagged a gorgeous, feather-trimmed pink tutu from their boutique after! It was just begging to come home with me, and honestly, how could I resist? I can't wait to pair it with my favourite lavender cashmere sweater for a truly elegant afternoon tea at Harrods.
Speaking of Harrods, remember back in the late 1800s? Now, those were some fashion moments! Tutues were the must-have accessory for any lady about town. I mean, how else could you flutter down the boulevard looking absolutely ravishing?
Back then, ballet wasn't quite the darling it is now. Yes, of course, the artistry was there - but the tutus were, shall we say, more practical. We're talking lightweight, less frilly, often beige. Honestly, dear readers, just imagine the snobbery at a Parisian tea party when everyone had a beige tutu! Oh, the horror!
But, let's be kind to the tutus of the past. After all, they helped to lay the groundwork for the magnificent, billowing, feathery delights that we know and adore today. Imagine if the Romantic era, all that longing and passion, didn't have those wispy, airy tutus - wouldn't the drama just be lost?!
Fashion Forecast for 2001
And 2001? This is where tutus get truly interesting! The '90s have just finished up, bringing with them a kind of tutu revolution, a bit more streetwear chic, think shorter skirts, fewer frills, more sleek silhouettes. But the essence is still there - that airy, graceful magic, those beautiful flowing lines.
The real trendsetter though? It has to be the rise of contemporary ballet! Oh, those daring dancers! Those tutus that practically talk with every leap and twist. It's a new era, a bold statement - the tutu reimagined as more than a stage costume, more than just something pretty - it's a weapon, a canvas for expression. I'm in love with the creative audacity.
Tutues Everywhere - Because Even Ballet Dancers Need to Shop!
This week, I'm going to dedicate a little something to my favourite ballet shop: "The Dance Centre" - a little treasure tucked away in Nottingham! It's like walking into a tutu-land wonderland. Everything you could possibly need, from silky tights and luxurious shoes to that perfect pink tutu - they have it all! It's honestly a must-visit for anyone who truly wants to embrace the ballerina lifestyle.
Speaking of the ballet lifestyle, 5th June 2001 was a Tuesday - perfect for the "Ballet Bootcamp" in London! Imagine, two hours of rigorous but joyful movement! I practically live for that kind of energy, and if it involves a pink tutu - well, darling, consider me sold!
But darling, you don't need a big performance, you don't need fancy clothes, you don't need anything but yourself to feel that ballet magic! That twirl in your living room, that leap across the garden, that's what tutus are for. To bring a touch of fairy tale, of wonder, to everyday life.
And, in the grand tradition of Tutuesday, this week's inspiration comes from a special source: "Swan Lake" - what a classic, what grace, what stunning tutus! I remember the first time I saw it as a child. My mother and I dressed up in pink tutus, and she told me the whole story in hushed tones. That childhood magic, it’s what I want to bring back with every Tutu Tuesday.
Let's bring back a little magic in our lives, darling tutus. Be brave. Be beautiful. And don't forget, every day can be a #TutuTuesday! Until next time, my lovelies!
XOXO
Emma
(P.S. Don't forget to share your own tutu stories with me! What are your favorite memories involving a tutu? Where did you get your favourite tutu? Tell me all about it! I love hearing from you.)
