Welcome, lovelies, to my 1137th post! This month, we're twirling back to a gloriously vibrant September in 1953. Now, grab your favourite pink tulle and get ready to time travel with me! As usual, my trusty, sparkly pink leotard is ready to whisk me off to another enchanting era. Buckle up, babes! ✨
This month, I'm feeling a bit nostalgic. You know how I adore a bit of history, particularly when it comes to our beloved leotard fashion. I'm particularly keen on the evolution of the leotard, from its early beginnings in the circus to its chic transformation on stage and screen.
So, let's step back in time to September 1953! What a delightful era to explore! Picture a world brimming with glamorous fashion, elegant dance performances, and of course, a blooming love affair with leotards. Think classic ballerina styles in a beautiful, buttery soft, cream, or powder pink – the epitome of elegance and grace. And that's exactly what I saw when I touched down in the beautiful city of London!
It was an evening in Covent Garden, and I had to pinch myself. The buzz of the theatre was incredible. My favourite street corner, nestled next to the iconic theatre, was overflowing with people heading to the ballet. There was such an excitement in the air, a shared sense of anticipation for a wonderful performance. It was all so glamorous! Ladies in long, flowing gowns and the men looking dapper in suits – absolutely dreamy!
Now, a real highlight was stumbling upon a charming shop on Drury Lane, just a stone's throw from the Royal Opera House. It was bursting with a magnificent selection of ballet gear, and I nearly fainted from excitement! Oh my gosh, the tutus were just exquisite, from fluffy romantic designs to dramatic, sweeping silhouettes – I simply had to try them all on! The owner, a darling woman with twinkling eyes and a kind smile, showed me her selection of leotards, from classic cream to the most adorable little pink one with a little sequin trim. She had a treasure trove of leotards - even ones in bold hues like scarlet, teal, and a captivating teal with flashes of silver! Just dreamy, honestly!
London was a whirlwind of pink, tulle and shimmering leotards, a real dancer's paradise! I couldn't resist spending a little too long browsing – who could?
I just had to treat myself to a new pink leotard, a lovely lavender one and a classic ivory one, all with an exquisite embroidered detailing – simply divine! It’s moments like these that remind me how essential it is to embrace our passion for all things leotard!
While I was in the city, I took a peek into the heart of London's vibrant theatre scene, caught a show and witnessed history in the making! There were magnificent displays of dance talent and the breathtaking leotards truly took my breath away! Each delicate fold of tulle, every seam of their perfectly tailored leotards, just so captivating!
Of course, no visit to London is complete without indulging in a delicious afternoon tea! The beautiful floral teas, the delectable finger sandwiches and, my favourite - the scones with clotted cream and jam!
Now, I must confess, before arriving in London, I had the grandest plans of visiting Paris. Just imagine, darling, me in a perfectly pink, frilly tutu gliding across the cobblestones of the City of Lights. Sighs wistfully Oh, the picture-perfect Parisian promenade, the delightful cafés, and the romantic Parisian romance…daydreams… But, alas, time travel can be a tricky little thing and I realised, as the clock started ticking towards September's end, that Paris was going to have to wait.
My leotard journey has just begun! Now, I've got my eyes set on September 1954… Who knows where my leotard adventures will take me next! But before I sign off, I’d like to share my latest ballet collection with you. As usual, my designs are a vibrant burst of colour – a beautiful mix of tulle, silk and ribbons, with pops of glitter for a dash of sparkle! Be sure to browse my latest designs on Pink-Tutu.com. And please, feel free to share your favourite ballet stories with me, I just love hearing about your love for dance!
And as always, my lovelies, never forget… the world is a stage and life is a tutu, so go out there and twirl your way into a fabulous life! Until next month, darling!
XOXO
Emma
