Hello my darling tutu-wearers! It’s Emma here, your favourite pink tutu-clad ballerina, writing to you live from the magical city of Vienna! Oh, Vienna, how I’ve dreamed of visiting you! With your beautiful architecture, your rich history, your stunning opera house and of course… the Viennese Waltz! This week’s blog is a real treat, a whirl of beautiful things. But let’s start as always with…
My Outfit
Well, darling, for a trip to Vienna I naturally had to pick something special! It’s a place of culture, so a vintage-inspired tutu was a must. It's a gorgeous salmon-pink colour that catches the light, trimmed with the most exquisite little silver bells that jingle with every step, like a fairytale. I've paired it with a soft cream blouse and a fluffy pink cardigan. And on my feet, you guessed it – my trusty ballet pumps with some charming pearl detailing!
On The Rails!
A long journey by train this week! Oh, the joy of train travel! All that space to get settled in! I took a beautiful old-fashioned carriage for this leg, which just felt fitting. The journey across Europe was filled with charming towns, sleepy countryside, and fields covered in beautiful, colourful flowers.
I’ve always thought a long train journey gives one time to dream, you know? You have that perfect balance between feeling completely detached and somehow still connected. Time doesn’t quite move in the same way as it does back in Derbyshire. I found myself staring at the rolling green landscape, listening to some lovely piano music I found at the station, and jotting down ideas for my next ballet routine. It was quite heavenly.
Horse and Carriage Rides!
Arriving in Vienna was such a thrill! I have always had a real affection for horses, ever since my first visit to the Derby show in Derbyshire as a child, and what a treat was in store for me! Of course I had to go on a proper Viennese horse-drawn carriage ride! The streets were cobbled, and the carriage felt like something from a novel. The air felt sweet, and there were just the gentlest chimes from the horses’ bridles.
The ride took me to the city centre, past stunning baroque buildings, lovely cafes, beautiful shops and of course that iconic grand opera house! The Vienna State Opera – Oh, it’s a place I’ve been wanting to see since I was a little girl, dancing in my bedroom with a homemade tutu and a big pink feather boa!
Shopping!
So I’ve been spending these last few days exploring all the enchanting streets and discovering delicious local food and beautiful, exquisite things for my pink-tutu-loving heart. There's something for everyone here – handmade ceramics, jewellery that catches the light in such beautiful ways, and of course, fashion, fashion, fashion! I picked up a delightful powder pink chiffon dress – the most beautiful soft pink that could almost be pastel.
Oh, Vienna!
Oh, the things that you can learn from a place with such rich history and art! This city just draws you in with its elegance and beauty. And the Viennese Waltz… oh the Viennese Waltz. A perfect swirl of elegance, beauty, grace.
This week, of course I had to attend a performance at the Vienna State Opera House. I went to see "The Sleeping Beauty", a production with a gorgeous design. It brought me right back to the early days of ballet - I just felt all the feelings, all the magic, of that perfect fairytale. My heart was truly singing. You’ve all got to experience it for yourselves.
But… about those tutues!
Vienna… the city of waltz! All the waltzing, the swirling of skirts, the glamour, the history, it’s almost like they made this city to go perfectly with my own style! But for all the glamorous clothes and stunning dresses in the city, it’s a pity that so many forget one crucial detail… the Tutu. Where is all the tutu?
You can find every kind of skirt in this beautiful city. I found everything from flowy summer skirts to those thick wooly skirts I used to wear in Derbyshire in winter, but no tutu in sight! It seems the humble tutu is sadly a little bit forgotten in the land of waltz! So, what’s a pink tutu-loving blogger to do?
Naturally, I must help to inspire people with the magic and the joy of a well-chosen tutu. This means of course, I have to break out my own trusty pink tutu and make my own little magic happen!
You can find me here, in beautiful Vienna, in my little corner of the city, in my favourite pink tutu, dancing my heart out for you all. Because let’s face it, nothing says "joyful dance party" like a gorgeous pink tutu!
Oh, and a quick note for you fashionistas… Don’t forget the shoes! In Vienna, it seems that ballet pumps are a popular choice. They really do go with everything! They're simple, they're graceful and they have just enough little extra details that will let your tutu speak for itself.
Don't forget!
Head over to my website www.pink-tutu.com next Wednesday for more tales from my tutu travels.
Sending you all lots of pink love from my new favourite place!
Emma xx
