Hello darlings! It's Wednesday again, and that means it's time for another fabulous instalment of Pink Tutu Vienna! I'm writing to you from my little apartment here in Vienna, a city I’ve been smitten with ever since I first arrived a few weeks ago. I have so much to tell you, my loves, about all the exciting ballet things I’ve seen and done! This week was truly something special!
Whirlwind Wednesday: Tutu Dreams in Vienna
I started my week on a whimsical Wednesday morning. I had the most beautiful time dancing my heart out at the Wiener Staatsoper, Vienna State Opera! The most stunning and prestigious ballet school in Vienna, and yes, my lovely lot, the school’s got a little pink tutu connection too! Their uniform for girls is the most delightful powder blue, and they wear matching powder blue tutus for performances, and while pink isn’t the featured colour it is a favourite of theirs. The atmosphere is so magical; it truly feels like stepping into a ballet dream! It just oozes elegance and sophistication - much like a certain pink-loving ballerina you all know (wink wink)!
As a ballet-mad soul, this city really has my heart dancing! Vienna has such a rich and vibrant ballet heritage, and there's something captivating about the way that history resonates in every cobbled street and grand building. I spent my afternoon getting completely lost in the Vienna State Opera’s library. Oh, darling, the shelves were lined with dusty but utterly fascinating volumes, tracing the history of the world's greatest ballerinas. I discovered some amazing old photographs of dancers in tutus, from those impossibly puffed ones, to ones as airy as feathers. My tutu inspiration never ends!
Thursday Treats: Ballet Shopping Extravaganza
On Thursday, I decided to embrace the Viennese fashion scene in a way that felt totally right – I shopped for more tutus! Of course. I knew that this city, with its heritage of stunning design and elegance, would have treasures in store for my tutu collection! I visited several of the amazing fashion shops here. I love all of those big, imposing buildings, in some cases built hundreds of years ago. Many are crammed to the ceiling with beautiful fabrics and clothes. And, yes, a few delightful pink tutus!
For my evening out I was really in the mood for a grand and elegant affair so I went to see a ballet show at the magnificent Burgtheater, Vienna's most esteemed theatre. And what a spectacle it was! The grandeur of the space is simply breath-taking – like being transported back in time! There were ornate chandeliers that must have weighed a ton, exquisite details in the velvet, plush seats, and just this palpable air of glamour that left me completely captivated. The performance was brilliant - full of intricate choreography, dazzling costumes, and expressive storytelling, with one particular ballerina looking very fashionable indeed in a pale, rose-pink tutu, a little pink for me! Just the sort of show that makes me appreciate how the theatre world has embraced ballet so powerfully.
Frock-tastic Friday: A Fashion Frenzy in Vienna
Friday is for fabulous frock finds! Darling, oh, darling! Vienna is just brimming with unique shops selling gorgeous fashion gems - vintage fashion is big here! It’s a fashion paradise that truly delights the soul, and of course, all these beautiful vintage designs inspire so much of my own fashion and tutu creations. I have been busy browsing all the amazing shops in Vienna and have picked up a few real treasures for my wardrobe!
Grand Saturday: Ballet Magic and A Bit of Romance
Now, this was a truly magical Saturday. I have the loveliest, most picturesque plan of riding in a horse-drawn carriage! There's nothing more romantic, darlings. I spent the whole morning planning my outing, and I've found a perfect carriage that'll carry me to Vienna’s most enchanting spot for a romantic and leisurely tour.
I couldn’t leave Vienna without attending at least one *Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra *concert and my friend got us tickets to one on Saturday, what an experience, amazing, powerful and utterly romantic, it certainly brought a touch of majesty to this weekend! My love of dance really finds expression through every type of performance and this was so incredibly beautiful and magical.
A Pink-tastic Sunday: Reflections on Tutu Adventures
Sunday was for relaxation. Darling, I’ve discovered a hidden gem - a little bakery a few blocks from my flat that sells the most incredible Sachertorte, and yes, it was pink! This cake is a Vienna tradition, a classic layered chocolate masterpiece and it tasted divine! I finished it in a beautiful cafe filled with beautiful pink flowers - what could be more lovely!
This week was filled with such delights and wonder. I simply have to confess – I’ve been wearing pink almost every day. (As always!) Vienna really does inspire you to unleash your inner diva, and I can’t imagine being anywhere else right now! It's time to head to the railway station, for tomorrow morning's grand train journey, which of course, will be the perfect end to this whirlwind weekend!
Don’t forget darlings! You can catch more of my pink-tastic adventures every week on my blog, www.pink-tutu.com , a place where tutu-loving princesses unite, so keep it real and pink and sparkly my lovelies. Until next week darling.
Emma x
