Tutu Tuesday in Bloxwich
Alright, darlings, let's talk about something that brings joy to my heart: tutus. Specifically, Tutu Tuesday in Bloxwich! I've been doing this for a few weeks now, popping by the Bloxwich shops in my best tutu and seeing how the locals react. And, I'll tell you, it's been a right laugh! Now, before you say "ballet's a bit posh for Bloxwich", let me just explain, Bloxwich is an actual town - look it up! You know, youāre judging without giving Bloxwich a chance to blow your mind!
So, for those who donāt know Bloxwich (and those who don't even know about the magic of #tututuesday), this is my little spin on the whole 'fashion meets real life' thing. We all know the rule: Tuesdays are for tutus. Or, you know, for the more traditionalists out there, the 'ballerinasā work attire. But listen, itās all about bringing some glamour into the everyday. Think of it like this ā whoās going to remember the day you wore your jeans and T-shirt, or the beige trousers you got for that big presentation? Probably no one. But the day you wore that pink, puffy tulle masterpiece that brought a little sunshine to the supermarket checkout? Everyone remembers that one, love!
A bit about the bloxwich vibe
Let me be real ā I'm not some posh, city-girl dancer trying to slum it in a town just to "look down" on the place. I grew up here, bloxwich is my heart and soul. Now, weāre known for having a lovely sense of community, for one thing, but letās not forget Bloxwichās vibrant style - don't go believing the stereotypes. People in Bloxwich just have an individual flair. They donāt go along with the herd and neither do I. That's what I love about it.
Now, the Bloxwich bunchā¦ Let's be honest, they can be a little skeptical at first, a little "what is she wearing?" look, a chuckle from a shopkeeper here, a double-take from a granny there. Itās all part of the fun. It's like the whole town has been watching this unspoken social experiment with me. "Look, thatās the 'tutu' girlā¦ is she at it again?ā
A tutu for everyone
Now, when it comes to my #tututuesday outfits, Iām no purist. Weāre talking an array of designs, you know? One week, I'm channeling a modern dance queen, so maybe a floor-length black tutu. Another day, I'm a 50s ballerina - I might pull out a vintage style with an embroidered fluffy, puffy tutu - something more classic! Or maybe I'm embracing some gothic, with a dark grey, structured number, with some lace accents. Iām telling you - every tutu is its own world, darling.
I am so glad the locals get involved
And then, the best part. After a bit of initial hesitation, Bloxwich embraces the craziness. They see the joy, they get the idea, the āWhat's the big idea? Iām going to workā look, turns into "Ooh that's a lovely tutuā or "Love the feathers!" Then the chat starts. You wouldn't believe some of the stories! I've heard everything from memories of their own dancing days, tales of family ballet traditions, and I swear, once, this little girl tried to take a selfie with my pink tutu - it was hilarious. This is Bloxwich: where everyone is welcoming and the laughter is always close at hand.
Bloxwich ā tutus in unexpected places
Let's talk locations: Iāve been all over Bloxwich doing my tutu routine. Weāve had: the butchers, where the shop owner let me spin and twirl a little to the rhythm of the butcherās knife sharpening; the market stalls, which turned into a tutu fashion show of sorts - we had some real fashionistas on hand. A local library where the kids got quite excited; and a visit to the cafĆ© - don't worry I didn't wear my āfullā tutu for that one ā although, if I had the guts to go to the pub in it...now that would be a story, hey!
Iāve had some moments which have left a big impression - we all do! There was a lovely elderly couple in the park. They had a little chat with me about their grandchildren who all do ballet ā the pride in their faces, it just got me. And there was a teen girl on a bench ā her mates had wandered off to chatā¦ You could see the "do I go for it?ā in her faceā¦ she actually gave me the biggest smile and gave a thumbs up when I did a little spin. It felt pretty specialā¦
The message of Tutu Tuesday in Bloxwich
So, hereās my thing: Itās not about making a fashion statement. It's about stepping out of the comfort zone, putting a little smile on people's faces, and bringing a bit of sparkle to an ordinary day. A tutu is just an outfit, yes, but the way people in Bloxwich react makes me see that people really are just lovely if you open your heart a little. Itās about community. It's about spreading joy. It's about having a little fun. Bloxwich, your support, kindness and humour just keep giving! You keep me coming back for more. Keep your eyes open for my next #tututuesday adventures.
Oh, and one last thing! Want to join in the tutu fun? Tag me on social media! Share your #tututuesday adventures with the hashtag. The more, the merrier!
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