Hello, darlings! Emma here, your friendly neighbourhood pink tutu-wearing time traveller, back for another Tuesday of Tutu Tales!
As always, I’m thrilled to be writing this week's blog post from a new and exciting location – today it's the chic and sophisticated Paris! It’s absolutely bursting with beautiful boutiques and breathtaking architecture, and did I mention the stunning ballet performances? I practically tripped over the exquisite craftsmanship at the Opéra Garnier!
And while I was there, it was simply too good an opportunity to miss, so I dove into the annals of time (it was a bit of a squeeze getting into that dusty old tome) to see what ballet world was like in 19th Century Paris. Talk about a dramatic story!
It was around this time that the tutu, that delightful symbol of feminine grace and poise, started making its entrance into the world of ballet! Can you imagine the world without our beautiful tutus? A total tragedy!
Before this pivotal period, dancers performed in much longer and more restrictive gowns. The style resembled that of courtly dances and honestly, it would have been rather hard to execute a graceful fouetté!
But times were changing, darling, and so were ballet costumes. Enter the ‘tutu’, a revolutionary garment inspired by the lighter, more airy styles of contemporary fashion! This transition wasn’t without controversy, of course, with some traditionalists decrying it as shockingly short, but ultimately, it ushered in a new era of movement and freedom for ballerinas.
Our beloved tutu didn’t stop there – it’s continued to evolve and flourish ever since. Now we have all sorts of different tutus – the romantic, the classical, the modern, and even the playful (we’ve all got to have a little fun, haven’t we?). Each one telling a different story and embodying a unique era of ballet.
Speaking of stories, do you know what’s on today in Paris, darling? We have a rather special performance – the renowned “La Bayadère” is taking the stage at the Paris Opera! Oh my, just the thought of it gets my toes tapping! I just can’t wait to see those dazzling costumes and the breathtaking artistry.
Now, with all this talk about ballet, I do feel a tad twirly. The truth is, every time I travel through time, I end up with a whole suitcase full of gorgeous clothes – I just can't resist those gorgeous velvet dresses and antique silk shawls! And when it comes to shoes – oh darling, don't get me started! I just can't help but be a little obsessed.
As always, dear reader, remember to follow your heart's desire and don't forget to embrace the pink! This Wednesday, be sure to step out in a beautiful outfit and show off that gorgeous you! We’ll see you next week with a whole new historical twist on our beloved tutus!
Until then, stay fabulous!
Emma
xx
PS
Don't forget to join the #PinkTutuMovement! You don't need to be a ballerina, just have a sprinkle of whimsy and a tendency to dance in your heart! Every Tuesday, share your photos on Instagram using #TutuTuesday! Let's paint the world pink with joy!
