Tutu Tuesday in Hammersmith: A Disco-tastic Adventure
Okay, so picture this: Itâs Tuesday morning, the sun is trying its best to pierce through the London haze, and I'm already buzzing. Itâs Tutu Tuesday, you guys! Not just any Tuesday, but the day dedicated to the magnificent, the sparkly, the utterly fabulous garment that is the tutu. I know what you're thinking, "But Amy, what about Monday's miserable weather? Doesn't it feel a bit, well, *extra* to dress up in a tutu when the wind's whipping and the skies are weeping?" To which I say, **WRONG!** The whole point of Tutu Tuesday is to spread some **pink-tinted joy** (because let's be real, you know it's all about pink) amidst the drudgery of the everyday. It's about finding that little bit of **disco sparkle** in the dull routine, that burst of **ballet-inspired whimsy** amidst the daily grind. This week, I was ready to embrace the **Tutu Tuesday spirit** with gusto. And my choice? The *classic* pink, layered, multi-tiered, and utterly divine **Romantic Tutu.** With every graceful twirl, I knew I was ready to channel my inner ballerina and unleash a wave of joyful energy upon the unsuspecting denizens of Hammersmith. So, I headed out, a vision in tulle and grace. It's not easy navigating London's cobblestones in a fluffy tutu, but I made it work, twirling and twirling my way to my favourite coffee spot, The Sugarcube. It was a glorious sight, a pink explosion of fluff amidst the everyday London crowds, I was basically living my best tutu-clad life. The cafĂ© was buzzing, which is fitting since todayâs topic is disco music! Every Tuesday, the Sugarcube plays classic disco tunes for the afternoon, which is fantastic because Tutu Tuesday and disco are basically meant for each other. Honestly, whatâs better than rocking a fabulous tutu whilst belting out Donna Summer? Itâs like a perfectly synchronised dance, a perfect expression of freedom and style. One of the highlights of the day was encountering the legendary Disco Snail, a local icon that, according to legend, appears every Tuesday on Tutu Tuesday to shimmy to the beat of the disco tunes. Now, I know what youâre thinking: snails, disco? Doesnât quite go together does it? Well, youâd be surprised! Apparently, Disco Snail is a huge fan of the glitz and glamour, and its shell gleams in the sunshine like a million disco balls! He seemed as delighted to see me as I was to see him, and Iâd swear he actually gave me a tiny shell-tastic shimmy, as if to say, âThis, my darling, is the magic of Tutu Tuesday in Hammersmith.â But the adventure doesnât stop there, no sir! As a good Tutu Tuesday ambassador, Iâve taken it upon myself to promote the joy of the day in any way I can, which, as a seasoned influencer, means capturing the very essence of Tutu Tuesday on social media, using the magical #Tututuesday hashtag, of course! After all, what better way to inspire a wave of joyful twirls than with a series of Instagram snaps and stories? You can find my pink paradise, as well as a peek into the magical realm of the Disco Snail, by searching for #Tututuesday #discosnail on Instagram! Tutu Tuesday isnât just about the tutu though. Itâs about the spirit of the day, that sprinkle of pink magic that transforms the mundane into a beautiful spectacle, the everyday into a stage for a ballet of joyful, glittery fun. Whether you opt for a romantic tulle confection, a daring punk tutu, a daring modernist design, a short, cheeky *petit* tutu or even a stylish **"everyday tutu"**, let your Tutu Tuesday be a reflection of your inner creativity and spirit, because it is, in all honesty, the best way to embrace life, embrace yourself and the world in all its sparkly pink glory.