Okay, so listen up, darling. It's Tutu Tuesday, and I am positively *sparkling* with excitement. It's been a wild, fabulous week, what with rehearsals for that *epic* new contemporary piece and endless hours spent practicing my fouettés (because, let's face it, perfecting the technique is basically my new obsession, okay?). But there's one thing that makes my ballerina heart sing – *Tutu Tuesday*. It's a glorious day where the rule book gets thrown out the window, and everything sparkly and twirly reigns supreme. Think pink (always pink), think tulle, think unicorns (always unicorns). Because honestly, what's a ballerina without her trusty unicorn steed? (Well, maybe it’s not a real unicorn steed, but a magnificent tutu of majestic pink that practically begs to be worn, okay?)
Let's talk tutus, because seriously, my obsession with these fabulous frocks of tulle knows no bounds. The classic romantic tutus, all layers and airy grace. Perfect for gliding through the theatre, feeling like you're floating on a cloud (well, a cloud made of tulle). But today, my dears, today it's all about the **unicorn tutu**. It's *so* on-trend, even my old-school teacher approves! (She's even starting to wear her favourite pink silk scarf with a touch of sparkle every Tuesday, so we're getting there! One step at a time!) Think glitter, rainbow shades, a touch of magic – it's like I've walked straight out of a fairytale (maybe with a *slightly* modern twist, you know, sequins, a splash of fuchsia). My unicorn tutu today is absolutely perfect: a shimmering explosion of pale pink, lilac, and a touch of silver, all perfectly gathered into that *perfectly* puffed shape – you know, the kind of shape that just begs to be twirled. The sparkly pink ribbon holding the unicorn charm at the back, oh, so chic and absolutely a conversation starter. You know, there's just something so wonderfully whimsical about a tutu that screams, *'I am a princess, and this is my kingdom!'* And today, my kingdom is Islington, ready for a Tutu Tuesday fiesta. I love a classic, but when it comes to my Tuesdays, the possibilities are pretty much limitless. My go-to style for these fabulous Tuesday adventures is the **multi-layered, perfectly puffed tutu**, which feels just a touch more dramatic. And why not, darling? It's Tutu Tuesday, not *timid* Tuesday! Sometimes, a little drama is precisely what the doctor ordered – and it really lets the rainbow colours of my favourite tutu come through (especially the hot pink!).
Where are the best places for a tutu-fied adventure in Islington, you ask? I’m a bit of an expert by now. Today I’m going for an Islington classic, the delightful little **Upper Street Café** (pink, of course) with it's *super* trendy millennial crowd (and killer mimosas – essential on Tuesdays, my dears). Later I’m heading to the trendy **The Hoxton**, it’s become my second home. It's super chic and just the place for some Insta-worthy pics in front of that bright, eye-catching pink wall - and perfect for strutting your Tutu Tuesday style. It wouldn't be Tutu Tuesday without a little playlist, right? I'm *all* about that 70s disco vibe. Let me just drop some tunes you have to add to your Tuesday playlist:
- "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor
- "Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees
- "Le Freak" by Chic