It's officially Tutu Tuesday here in Laidley, Queensland and I am LIVING for it! This little town has a vibrant, colourful soul, and that just makes #Tututuesday even more exciting. From the classic, flowing tulle tutus that make you feel like you're ready to pirouette into the sunset, to the shorter, sassy ones that give off that "I'm ready to take on the world" vibe, there's a tutu for every mood, for every occasion.
Laidley is all about community, and what better way to celebrate that than with a bit of whimsy? Tutu Tuesday is our chance to come together and inject some fun into the day. And believe me, you'll be surprised by the different styles you'll see - from the ladies in their local shops, rocking tutus with their jeans, to the little girls in their ballet class tutus. And let's not forget about the blokes - I've seen a few dapper gentlemen donning tutus too, adding a little touch of silliness to the mix.
So where did it all begin?
Honestly, the origins of Tutu Tuesday in Laidley are a bit of a mystery. We canāt trace it back to any particular person or event, but I can tell you one thing: it definitely took off and gained popularity through the magic of social media!
A few years ago, it felt like #Tututuesday took off on Instagram like a rogue ballerina leaping across a stage. Suddenly, pictures started popping up everywhere, with locals rocking tutus at the market, at the pub, even at the post office! It was like Laidley, the quiet little town in Queensland, became the impromptu centre of the tutu-verse, proving once again, that a touch of "out of the box" thinking can make all the difference.
The Tutu styles Iām loving this week in Laidley
Right now, I'm completely enamored by the trend of the long, ethereal tutu in Laidley! A good olā fashioned, voluminous tutu gives an absolute fairytale princess vibe - the kind that sends your imagination soaring! You know those ones - think lots and lots of layers of tulle, a bit like youāve swiped a little something from a Disney set.
- But of course, we canāt forget the classic āRomantic Tutuā! It's timeless and a personal favorite of mine. The tighter fit around the hips and the romantic layers flowing around the ankles - this style gives you all the grace of a classic ballerina while adding just a touch of cheeky sass.
- And let's not leave out the short tutu! Perfect for adding a bit of cheeky fun to your everyday outfit! You know those cute little ones with just the right amount of poof? Theyāre basically the ārock and roll tutu,ā ideal for bringing that playful touch to casual wear. It's almost like you're telling everyone, "I might be wearing jeans, but I'm still ready to twirl my way through life."
- I'm also loving the different takes on ācharacter tutusā ā weāve got a girl rocking a āflamingo pink tutu,ā another rocking the ānavy blue tutu,ā and some going for ārainbow tutus.ā All totally awesome and super-cute!
Beyond just looking goodā¦
Sure, #tututuesday is all about fun and creativity. But itās about so much more than that in Laidley. The little spark of excitement and joy it brings to the community - itās contagious and heart-warming, and makes the day even brighter. And thereās an added bonus! Since Laidley's #Tututuesday trend started taking off, ballet schools and studios in our little corner of Australia are flourishing! More and more little kids (and even some adults) are taking up ballet - making the beautiful world of dance come alive.
But hereās my final thoughtā¦.
One of the things I love most about Laidley's #Tututuesday? The feeling of being part of something bigger than ourselves, where every little town has the power to take a trend and make it their own. Maybe one day it will spread across Australia, with every town celebrating their unique #Tututuesday in a special way. Until then, Laidley, weāll keep rocking our tutus, because that's just how we roll - fun, free and ready to twirl!