Tutu Tuesday in Carlisle: A Whirlwind of Pink & Disco!
Ā #tututuesday #discotutu Oh, Carlisle! You know I love you, but you are known more for your historic walls than your fashion prowess! (Unless, of course, weāre talking about those epic wool coats. I love a good wool coat.) So when I saw that the annual #tututuesday event was taking place in this charming town, I knew I had to come down and get my sparkly self in on the action. Let's be honest, the UK needs more occasions to wear tutus. And trust me, this #tututuesday event was everything! Forget those flimsy, cheap "tutus" that were basically fancy netting with elastic. This was the real deal. Full tulle, soft, flowing skirts, enough fabric to make even the most rigid, ballet-trained physique look delightfully carefree. Think twirling through a meadow in a fairytale! (Though, it was definitely chillier in Carlisle.) The atmosphere was electric. People from all walks of life were strutting their stuff in their own interpretations of the classic tutu, creating an incredible fusion of pink and creativity. You had your classic "Swan Lake" vibes, all elegance and grace. But there were also bold bursts of colour - bright fuschia, turquoise, and even the occasional spritz of yellow ā taking tutus in a completely new direction! You have to admire the brave fashionistas who incorporated glitter, sequins, and even feathers. Who needs feathers?! Letās face it, they are practically made for a tutu, a little like a swan's plumage.
Highlights of the Day: * **The "Disco Snail":** Now, this was a look that truly made a statement. Let's call it the #discosnail! One brave soul decided to combine the traditional tutu with a shimmering disco ball snail. Donāt judge; this snail actually held the stage. Who knew such an animalistic creature would add such a "dazzlingly edgy" note to an already fabulous ensemble! I was tempted to buy some myself. (Yes, a disco ball snail for my apartment - who am I to resist?) * **Tutu Trends for 2024:** You heard it here first, the āballetcoreā trend is in full bloom! We are seeing a revival of those classic, graceful silhouettes and, of course, a plethora of pink. But 2024 seems to be saying: āMore is more!" Let's be daring! The perfect tutu for next year's events: longer than long. It may look cumbersome but there's just something magical about the flowing fabric swirling around you! A modern-day fairy tale? I think so. And letās be honest - when you have such a beautiful design it would be a shame to keep it tucked away inside those āregular-old-pantsā. It is time to embrace that twirling magic. * **The Fashion Parade:** The best part of this #tututuesday? Everyone got to strut their stuff on a makeshift runway! It was truly spectacular to see a collection of so many stunning, unique "tutus". And the crowd was cheering and taking photos andā¦ did I see some champagne corks flying? I believe it was!
The Takeaway:Ā There's no reason to save the sparkle just for holidays and fancy occasions. Tutu Tuesday proves you can inject a bit of magic into every day of the week with the power of #discotutu! We can always get more of that! We are, after all, fashion revolutionaries. And when it comes to dance, the perfect dance step should make us feel our best! It's the best way to tap into the spirit of joie de vivre, to embrace the joyful chaos of it all! The world needs more dance parties!