Tutu Tuesday 32014

Tutu Tuesday in Hanover, Manitoba: A Whirlwind of Tulle and Style! #tututuesday It’s Tutu Tuesday, everyone, and here in Hanover, Manitoba, we’re kicking things off with a *whirlwind* of tulle and a *splash* of style! It’s always fun to celebrate the iconic tutu. They say it’s all about how you *wear* it. A tutu, you know, is an expression. Let's dive into some of the styles we saw on Hanover’s main drag today. **Romantic Ruffles: The Classics Never Go Out of Style!** As soon as I stepped out the door, I spotted *Miss Lily* strutting down Main Street in a full, fluffy, multi-layered tulle tutu that reminded me of something right out of a classic ballet! You can never go wrong with a tutu of this style. A fluffy white or blush-colored tutu is just plain elegant. It always gets people smiling. It’s *unforgettable* when worn with ballet shoes and a delicate pearl necklace. **Modern Chic:** Next, we have the modern ballerina who’s wearing her tutu a bit differently, which is totally fine by me! There were more than a few chic modern ballet lovers walking around town in sassy black, fitted mini-tutus, with trendy bomber jackets thrown over top. These ladies looked confident, cool, and totally in their element. This more streamlined, sporty tutu style can easily be paired with a plain tank, tights, or a sweater and you can wear them out on the town and even get some dancing in later. **A Twist on the Tradition: Twirling into the Everyday** It wouldn’t be a proper Tutu Tuesday celebration without a little creativity, eh! I spotted some seriously amazing custom looks. This year we’re definitely seeing more bright colours mixed with some of the iconic ballet themes. Imagine bright purple, orange, blue and yellow, all topped off with a *touch* of classic tulle – oh my! We even saw a fun floral print tutu that brought *some sunshine* into my afternoon! Some creative folk in town had taken an ordinary tutu and bedazzled it. I must admit I even spied some tulle made of bright patterned cotton and not just the typical sheer mesh. **Honoring Our Canadian Heritage in a Tulle Embrace** Today felt very *Canadian*. Maybe it’s the crisp air, maybe it's the spirit of *coming together* that’s at the core of this wonderful country. This sense of belonging has definitely played into this Tutu Tuesday’s style inspiration! Several folks around town have used our country's beautiful landscape – mountains, rivers, forests - as inspiration to craft their personal tulle ensembles. **Taking Our Ballet to the Streets of Canada!** It's inspiring to see the love for ballet dancing alive and well here in Hanover! We love sharing our love for this elegant dance style and expressing ourselves in creative, unique ways. It’s about finding your personal flair, experimenting, and bringing some joy and lightness to our everyday. Canada has many inspiring dance traditions - and Tutu Tuesday celebrates it all! So there you have it - a snapshot of Tutu Tuesday in Hanover, Manitoba! Don't be afraid to take a leap of faith and rock your own tutu style. Remember, #tututuesday is a celebration of expressing your inner ballerina – no matter your age, size, or dance skills. And always remember to dance with the wind in your hair. That's what it's all about, don’t you agree? *Go ahead and twirl!*.