Hello darlings! It’s Emma here, back again for another #TutuTuesday and boy oh boy, am I excited to share this week’s adventure with you! Buckle up buttercups, because this week we're whisking back to August 27th, 2002!
Remember that feeling when you get the perfect pink outfit? The one that screams "Me" from the rooftops? That's how I feel every time I time travel to a new era. You know how much I love my tutus, right? But this trip was extra special because it led me right into the heart of... well, the heart of where tutus are adored.
I stepped out of the time machine (a magical pink convertible, naturally) in a buzzing little cafe near Covent Garden, right here in London, England. You know, the most amazing city in the world when it comes to the arts and culture - particularly dance. Just smelling the scent of fresh pastries in the air was enough to send my ballet heart aflutter!
I'd booked a front row seat at the Royal Opera House to watch an absolutely stunning performance of "Giselle." Now, "Giselle" isn't your typical storybook fairytale, it's full of romantic sorrow, heartbreaking tragedy, and a dash of ethereal magic. Can you imagine the drama? Oh, the drama! I couldn't have picked a better piece to witness.
But my little pink tutu journey wasn’t limited to the theatre. That day, London pulsed with energy. I went window shopping at Liberty’s, that exquisite emporium filled with exquisite fabrics and unique treasures. I got to see what vintage clothing was like then - absolutely fab, of course, and they all wore pink!
That night, a group of fellow tutu-lovers invited me to a vintage clothing market in the heart of Notting Hill. We spent hours admiring vintage hats and shoes, and reminiscing about the days of grand ballrooms. I've got to tell you, those vintage ballerinas were true inspirations! You can really tell they understood that it's the elegance that matters. Even though tutus were evolving, their spirit remained the same - feminine, enchanting, and undeniably elegant.
Remember my ultimate dream? To have every person on the planet embrace the joy and empowerment that a pink tutu brings! This little jaunt just solidified that for me, you can see why, can't you? Every trip I take gives me more ideas about how to get closer to this wonderful goal!
But now, enough of my rambling, it's time to talk about my gorgeous, fluffy tutu! This week, I’m paying tribute to "Giselle." It’s a blush-pink number with swirling patterns, made to resemble a cloud of a beautiful, elegant, ethereal cloud. It has shimmering threads that catch the light, perfect for twirling in front of the mirror - oh the twirls!
As usual, this #TutuTuesday has left me with a bunch of ideas buzzing around in my head. What I truly want is to spread this love for tutus, to share it with all of you, and to see everyone feeling their most confident selves. Don’t you think that everyone should embrace that same sense of magic in a pink tutu? Maybe that beautiful, empowering spirit that we associate with those graceful, twirling, ballerina’s of old is what is really special.
Have any of you got a tutu in your closet just waiting for the right occasion? Or perhaps, you have your eyes set on your first tutu experience!
So let’s keep on twirling! I look forward to hearing all of your tutu-tastic stories!
Remember to tag me in your pictures with #PinkTutu because your amazing pictures and ideas help inspire me. I love to see how you express yourselves through your amazing tutus! And until next Tuesday, stay bright, stay bubbly, and, above all, keep dancing!
