Hello lovelies! It's Wednesday, and you know what that means… it's time for a new Pink Tutu Vienna post! I'm writing to you from a sun-drenched café in the heart of Vienna, with the melodic strains of a street violinist filling the air. It's just utterly delightful here. The city's buzzing with a vibrant energy, and my tutu has been twirling nonstop!
This week has been a glorious blur of waltzes, waltzing shoes (yes, you read that right!), and tutus – lots and lots of tutus! Remember how I told you last week that I was saving up for a new tulle creation? Well, I found the perfect one in a little vintage shop tucked away in the cobbled streets. It's a stunning shade of pale pink, with a cloud of ruffled layers and an intricate pearl embellishment that reminds me of the crystal chandeliers in the grand Opera House.
But before I indulge you in the details of my new tutu treasure (and let’s face it, you can’t wait!), let me rewind and tell you about this amazing trip! I travelled by train, naturally. What better way to absorb the scenery than with my trusty travel companion, my travel tutu? A pretty, baby pink creation with a light and airy feel perfect for navigating those windy train corridors!
And speaking of journeys, let's talk about my Viennese adventure! This city, oh my! The very name Vienna conjures images of grand waltzes, opulent palaces, and elegant opera balls, doesn't it? I have been positively immersed in the spirit of the waltz since the moment I stepped off the train! I even went to see a delightful performance at the Wiener Staatsoper. Oh, the drama! The music! The tutus (there’s always tutus in a ballet, thank goodness)! It was truly breathtaking.
But it wasn't just about ballet and the elegant charm of Vienna. You know me and my love of historical tidbits! I absolutely had to visit the Hofburg Palace, the imperial residence of the Habsburgs for centuries. The grand halls are just stunning! And who can forget the magnificent Spanish Riding School? I can’t tell you how much I loved watching the Lipizzaner horses dancing around the arena! It was truly mesmerizing.
But speaking of my fashion journey (as if it ever truly ends, right?)… the shopping scene in Vienna is simply divine! Imagine beautiful boutiques filled with silk scarves, exquisite lingerie, and those dreamy Viennese chocolates I’ve been talking about for ages (and yes, I indulged in quite a few!). I bought some stunning vintage lace trims for my new tutu. Now, imagine my tutu, swishing gently as I walk past the ornate façades of the buildings, just soaking up the Parisian vibe (sorry Vienna, I have to indulge my French heritage for just a moment).
But let's talk tutus, shall we? I've been doing some digging into the history of the tutu, you know, just trying to grasp the full significance of these incredible creations! I learnt that the tutu actually started out as a rather simple skirt with just a single layer! Can you believe it? It wasn't until the 19th century, during the Romantic period, that tutus took on their iconic, multilayered, voluminous form! Imagine if we were all still stuck with just one single layer? Oh, the scandal! The horror! I am eternally grateful to those pioneering ballerinas who insisted on adding more and more layers, giving us those beautiful, billowing forms.
This brings me to the next stage of my tutu quest! Yes, it’s my aim to make the world a more beautiful, twirly place, one tutu at a time! Imagine walking down the street and seeing not just one, not two, but hundreds, thousands of people twirling in beautiful pink tutus! Now that's a world worth living in, don't you think?
Now, I’m off to explore some more of this amazing city, and then I'm going to spend some quality time with my new vintage tutu. Perhaps I'll even write a poem inspired by my adventures in Vienna – maybe even a sonnet about tutus and the waltzes of Vienna!
And of course, don't forget to visit my website, www.pink-tutu.com for all my fashion inspiration! See you next week for another dazzling Pink Tutu adventure!
Until next time, twirl on!
Emma xo
