Unicorn Tutu Tuesday 292221

Tutu Tuesday in Deal - It’s A Fairy-tale! **#tututuesday** Darling, you know me - always ready to shimmy and sparkle! Today, I'm whisking you away to a magical destination that has tutus and unicorns in its very soul - Deal, Kent! Okay, so maybe there aren’t actual unicorns prancing about in the High Street, but you just wait, you’ll be believing in the magic of the rainbow before you know it! The sun was shining, my heart was a-flutter, and I felt ready to strut my stuff, so Deal it was! Let me tell you, the journey itself felt like a glamorous ballet performance – a smooth ride through the rolling Kent countryside, and every time a little ray of sunshine hit the windows, I could practically see sparkles! I don't need much to feel magical. The mere thought of twirling around Deal in my new tutu makes my inner ballerina do the arabesque. I'm not going to lie, you could tell this was going to be an epic Tutu Tuesday. As soon as I saw those rainbow hues across the horizon, I knew my Insta feed would be bursting with dreamy colour. Now, darling, let’s be clear: when I say *new*, I don't necessarily mean newly bought – though I can't resist a sparkly tutu or a chic tulle number if you know what I mean… no, this one was *new to me* as I’ve been busy clearing out the dusty corner of my dressing room where all my hidden treasures live. You know, where dreams are spun out of sequined silk and forgotten dreams turn into glittery memories. I love a vintage tutu, don’t you? It's about the story each tutu tells. Each layer, every feather and crystal bead is an ode to a different memory. What story was this tutu telling me? The tag said 'Dance Delight' - just the right kind of vintage glam for a bright Tuesday. And let’s be honest, my Tuesday needs all the glam I can find - that post-Monday blues, the mid-week slump… tutus are the remedy to everything. If I'm ever in a ballet-related crisis - too many performances, too many sequins, or my shoe supplier's run out of sparkly pink satin – I always put on a tutu. Instantly, everything feels better. I’m just happy to twirl a little… And then came the **#unicorntutu**. My *newest* arrival. This is *special*, darlings, because a good #unicorntutu will complete your *unicorn ballet dancer* look, even in Deal. This is no ordinary tutu. I was looking at a masterpiece. Imagine - an exquisite base of ivory tulle, flowing effortlessly, then, with rainbow strokes like those painted by the heavens, we have flashes of the most luscious pinks and iridescent lilac. What would my unicorn tutus look like, you ask? The very essence of enchantment. A unicorn-lover's paradise, this is what! **The Look** Imagine… * **Classic White:** Pure elegance. Think *swan lake* but with a hint of whimsy. Maybe add some silver glitter or crystals to catch the light. And don't forget, it has to have the *most* beautiful soft and fluffy white tulle. * **Pink Perfection:** Embrace your inner pink princess. A fluffy tutu in the most adorable pink hue, the kind that screams 'sugar and spice and everything nice'. A sprinkle of gold glitter would turn this look *so* fabulous. * **Rainbow Dreams:** I can’t help it – this one gets me going! All the colours of the rainbow. This look screams ‘happy!’, which is what you want when it comes to a #unicorntutu, and you want to capture every colour of that beautiful iridescent unicorn mane, so a layered tutu might be the way to go. I wasn't the only one enjoying a touch of Tutu Tuesday in Deal. In fact, I had some fantastic tutu twins who were giving my #unicorntutu look a run for its money, especially with the colourful vintage style tutu trends coming in and the way people have taken the *'every day is Tutu Tuesday'* theme. Just darling, every one of them. As I spun and posed, all my fellow Dealistas looked on with glee. We had so much fun and it felt like a scene from a movie… with all of us tutu-clad women making memories together, it made me realise, if the magic of a tutu can be spread across Deal…well, there really are no boundaries. Tutu Tales From Deal High Street I must admit, the day wouldn’t be complete without some lovely lunch and shopping. Now, let me be honest – Deal isn't exactly a haven for fashion boutiques - I am the 'Queen of Shopping’ (that is my nickname!), and even I had to do some digging! But I was determined to find some vintage tutu delights to add to my ever-growing collection. I found myself wandering into the most charming antique shop on the high street – I can’t share names here darling, you know what I’m like - top secret. It had this dusty scent, like all good antique shops. The owner, bless her cotton socks (they looked pretty chic, actually) was delighted by my tutu-hunting quest. There is something really charming about an antique shop owner being fully into my sartorial journey, as though they are ready to add to their shelves anything that helps me channel my *tutu self*… The look in their eyes? Total admiration… A few twists and turns later, I found myself in the very best room. The entire shop had a lovely vintage feel, but this one, full of soft velvet and old chandeliers, had a tutu-approved aura to it. I even found a tiny hat adorned with an artificial sparkly pink butterfly - and I am, of course, already wearing it on top of a fabulous hat of mine that, dare I say, also has butterflies. My tutu, and, by association, *my hair*, felt so extra. But my quest for vintage was only just beginning. I decided to explore the alleyways, as it’s all part of that #tutu Tuesday experience. Dancing in the Deal Alleyways With each new corner, Deal was unveiling more of its magic. And so it was, in a secret passage (my tutu had clearly led me there), I was on a hidden high street, an alleyway full of quirky art galleries. I could practically hear my disco heart pounding as I twirled into the most perfect vintage shop, in my *brand new* #unicorntutu - if ever I’ve had an outfit to bring a street to life, this was it. The shop, full of gorgeous vintage treasures - you know, the kind you’d be ready to style up for #tututuesday... It had this feeling, if I can put it like this, of having *never had a bad hair day in its entire existence*. The sun shone down, sparkling onto a pair of pink feather boa gloves. Then I had to have them - they felt like a magical addition to the rest of my look. This is the true *power* of tutu magic: every element is meant to be perfectly matched to the whole… and this was just so, so lovely. This alley was an absolute treat for a #tututuesday seeker, that’s for sure! So, if you’re ever in Deal, look out for these hidden treasures. The whole alleyway had a beautiful, mystical feel, so I could just imagine myself in some sort of *disco dream*. Imagine… disco beats echoing out of the alleyways while a glamorous tutu twirled like a butterfly! Pure magic! And it’s *totally* achievable, even in Deal. Just imagine the joy of sparkle and colour that could spread like wildfire on this charming high street… This magical Tuesday had so much more to give. I'll be writing more about this dreamy experience. There are so many fabulous memories to share, darlings. After all, #tututuesday doesn’t end just like that. You could almost say this trip is just *beginning*.