Post #1086: Vienna, waltz me away! 🩰🌸
Dearest Tutu-licious followers! 💖
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This week I'm whisking you away to the enchanting city of Vienna, a place that literally waltzes its way into your heart! It's been a whirlwind of twirling, tutus, and tons of tulle! 🤩
Before I even arrived in Vienna, I couldn't resist indulging in some fashion-forward fun! From my trusty Derbyshire abode, I took a glamorous train journey (of course, my pink tutu was strategically positioned for maximum twirling!). It's no secret that I adore trains – they’re such a whimsical and graceful mode of transport! Plus, the carriage windows are perfect for admiring the ever-changing scenery and channeling your inner ballerina! 😉
Upon arrival, I had to take in the city's majesty from a unique perspective – a horse-drawn carriage ride! Let’s just say that Vienna definitely lives up to its "City of Music" moniker. With the clip-clop of horse hooves and the melodic tinkling of the bells, it felt like I was dancing through a magical dream! ✨
One of the highlights of my Viennese escapade was definitely seeing "Giselle" at the Vienna State Opera! You see, the original "Giselle" was a tragic heroine, but to me, the entire evening was just pure delight! 🩰 I adore the ballet's romanticism, with its ghostly apparitions and graceful movements, it simply felt as if I were transported to another world! And speaking of the costumes, oh, my tutus! 🤩 They were just stunningly intricate and ethereal – they literally brought tears to my eyes! 😍
It's no secret that Vienna is known for its rich history and cultural heritage, especially when it comes to the arts, and especially the arts of ballet and dance. In fact, did you know that Vienna's State Opera House has been a hub for ballet since the 17th century? 😲 That's a seriously long and glamorous history of tutus and twirling!
After my delightful evening at the Opera, I decided to take a wander through Vienna's historic streets and found myself at the opulent Schönbrunn Palace. I couldn't resist taking a tour and admiring its gilded rooms and breathtaking gardens. Feeling a tad mischievous, I couldn't help but think of all the twirls and grand pirouettes that would have graced those majestic halls in centuries past! ✨
On this journey of discovery, I have learned so much about the history of the ballet tutu. Imagine, in the 17th century, dancers would wear what were essentially "culottes" which they would sometimes adorn with tiny little bells! Imagine that - bells on my tutu! It would be quite the statement, don't you think? 💖
I couldn’t leave Vienna without a bit of retail therapy – there's no better way to celebrate a wonderful journey than by buying new, sparkly clothes and adding to my collection of tutus! The city is a haven for fashionistas, with independent boutiques bursting at the seams with beautiful designs. Of course, I managed to snag a couple of pink tulle-tastic masterpieces for my collection – one can never have too many tutus, right? 🎀
While exploring Vienna’s delightful array of fashion and boutiques, I’ve come to a brilliant realization – my mission is to get the whole world to embrace the magic of the pink tutu! Just think about the joy and cheer it would bring to the planet! Think about the fun! Think about all the smiles, giggles, and twirls! 😉 We've got to get everyone involved, tutu-ing everywhere and filling the world with a touch of pink magic! 💫
Now, tell me, darlings, what are your favorite things to do in Vienna? 🩰 And have you ever seen a ballet show there? If so, let me know about it in the comments below!
Until next time, twirl on!
Lots of love, Emma 💖
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