Wednesday 18th November 2026
Ooh, la, la! Vienna, my darling Vienna, you are truly a symphony of delights!
My toes are still tingling from the most fantastic waltz lesson with a charming, bespectacled professor in a coffee shop just off the Ringstrasse. I swear, he'd only gone and put on a waltz record, "The Blue Danube" no less, just for me! It was truly a fairy tale moment, just the two of us, swirling and twirling under the warm glow of the lamp, lost in the melody and the moment. And the coffee! Oh my, it was positively divine, thick and rich with the aroma of heaven.
But enough about waltzing, this blog's about tutus, isn't it? (Of course it is!). You wouldn't believe the ballet stores I found tucked away in the old streets here in Vienna! One shop, with its antique wooden door and charmingly cluttered window, almost sent me into a fit of excitement. Imagine a vintage tutu, the silk still shimmering, a hundred years of stories woven into its very fabric, its tulle soft as a dream. It would look divine on me, you know? My dear reader, I believe a visit to Vienna simply begs for a pink tutu, don't you think?
I even discovered a hidden gem of a theatre, hidden down a cobbled side street, called the Kleine Operette. Its grand old facade and plush interior whispered secrets of countless performances, whispered stories of dancers in the days of old. I even stumbled upon a fascinating display of costumes from previous productions, from operettas to classical ballets, their feathers and sequined silk shimmering like stars. Imagine dancing on this stage, oh, what dreams you could chase!
But hold on a moment, my darling reader, what's happening this very evening? This beautiful Wednesday in Vienna? You won't believe this, darling! It's "Vienna in Pink", an extravaganza of fashion and fun organised by the most stylish charity group in Vienna, The Pink Ladies. It's the event of the year, dear!
They're expecting guests from across Austria and Europe. We're all being encouraged to don our most fashionable pink outfits for the charity auction, so obviously, my darling, it’s pink tutu time, darling! My dress is a delicate pale pink tulle, layers and layers of it cascading around my legs like a flower unfurling. The bodice is beaded, glittering like a million tiny stars under the Viennese moon, and oh my goodness, the tulle is embroidered with tiny pink roses! You simply MUST check out my Instagram (@pinktutuemma) tonight, my darling!
We are all to gather at the Grand Ball Room of the Hofburg Palace. And, guess what my sweet? Yes, yes you guessed it! They're bringing the horses in to create the ultimate waltzing spectacle! Oh, darling, my heart's simply leaping with excitement!
The highlight of the evening, my love, is going to be the “Pink Promise” fashion show, which will feature the finest “couture tutus” and outfits from Viennas's leading fashion houses. Now, wouldn't that be divine to see?
There is nothing more elegant, stylish, beautiful and romantic than the graceful movement of a ballerina. And if I can add to the beauty and elegance, why my dear reader, it’s my duty to make everyone aware of the beauty of the Tutu.
This charity event promises to be absolutely spectacular. My sweet, you should all know that it’s the ‘Pink Ladies' mission to support young and upcoming ballet dancers all over Austria and Europe, enabling them to achieve their dreams. And if there's one thing that fills me with joy, it’s the magical, ethereal beauty of a graceful dancer, her feet barely touching the stage, her heart swirling with the music. There is nothing quite like it.
You see, it's not just about the twirling, my darling, it's about the grace, the artistry, the dedication. Every plié, every grand jeté tells a story. It's about the magic of ballet! It’s the pure emotion expressed through the language of movement, a story told in every leap and every twirl. A language I know well.
So darling, here’s my pledge. I shall try to spread the magic and the beauty, the love of dance and its power. You may laugh, but as I travel through Europe (and beyond!), I have a little secret dream. I hope to see a world filled with twirling tutus. I hope one day, when everyone feels that joyous and beautiful inner freedom that I feel in a tutu, there will be millions of tutues out there, and everyone will feel the magic and the joy that I feel in my own. A little girl on the streets of London, a school girl in Tokyo, an old lady on the banks of the Rhine.
Perhaps, you my reader, could be the one to set off the global Tutu movement!
Oh darling, the day is almost over and I must hurry to my little hotel in the heart of the city to prepare myself for this evenings delights.
And don't forget my dears, you can always find more about my travels and thoughts on my website www.pink-tutu.com . Look forward to chatting again next week!
xoxo Emma