Hello, my darlings! Emma here, your favourite pink-tutu-clad time traveler, ready to take you on another whirlwind tour through the fascinating world of leotards. This month, we’re stepping back to December 2005 - a time when leotards were, well, pretty much exactly what we see today, but oh! With a delightful vintage flair!
Now, if you haven't yet discovered my little blog, www.pink-tutu.com, let me tell you: it's my haven for all things leotard! And since we’re in a celebratory mood (Christmas is just around the corner, you know!), I thought this would be a lovely time to talk about a most exciting leotard trend of 2005: the Leotard Love-In!
Yep, 2005 was the year we witnessed a fantastic return to a bit of '50s and '60s retro-style flair in the world of dancewear, which means lots of fabulously vintage leotards! We're talking classic lines, beautiful colours, and that signature vintage sparkle. And darling, can we talk about those vintage tutus?! Oh, my, the tiers, the fullness, the delightful frills, oh, so swirl-worthy!
And speaking of '50s and '60s inspiration, I happened to find a charming little performance by a troupe of tap dancers in 2005 – you simply had to be there to witness those darling dance shoes – perfectly vintage. And can you imagine? The leotards - oh, I'm swooning! They were almost too beautiful! Full-skirted leotards with lovely bows at the neckline - I mean, dreamy.
My magical pink sparkly leotard, of course, whisked me away in an instant. Let's not forget I get to hop through time all thanks to my delightful street performances. A girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do, and for my last performance, the crowd absolutely adored my "Swan Lake" routine in the city center of London, darling. Imagine, all those adoring eyes upon me! But really, why shouldn't a girl dance on street corners with her tutus? It's my way of giving back to the leotard community, you see!
Oh, my darlings, did you know the famous Royal Ballet was also doing its own leotard celebration this very same December in 2005? They even performed Swan Lake, quelle coincidence! They presented the tuttiest, twirliest performance with amazing costumes that looked like they were ripped right out of a fashion magazine, and - dare I say it? - even a sprinkle of pink (Yes, even the royals know what's good). You could practically feel the magic of those tutu’s twirling throughout the auditorium! It truly was a celebration of everything a tutu-loving girl like myself could possibly want!
That little pink sparkle - I like to call it a leotard hug - it's how we know a particular vintage fashion era has found a way back into the dance world. A tiny pinch of pink can really add a special somethin-somethin', you know. Just like this pink shimmery, magical leotard.
Anyway, while December 2005 seemed to have the world in a bit of a leotard love-in, this little fashion time-traveller also made some brilliant discoveries. In December 2005, Ballet News International Magazine published a fantastic piece about ballet fashion trends for the year. And I’m not kidding, this magazine - it's practically leotard history written in bold, black ink! It spoke of all sorts of fantastic leotard trends, like bold, vibrant colours - I’m talking fiery reds, electric blues, even juicy oranges - and oh! You know, I was even spotting a few vintage-inspired leotards (did I say swoon worthy before?) tucked away in some of those lovely photos. It made me so, so happy! I felt like I was practically there with them, shopping with the most stylish ballerina's, feeling those beautiful leotards against my skin. You can just imagine the lovely, silky smooth fabrics - Oh, how divine!
It truly was a magical time.
While you’re all tucking in and enjoying a mince pie or two this Christmas, think about that gorgeous vintage pink sparkle. Because even if the world wasn’t in a full-on leotard love-in back in December 2005, just remember, pink-tutu-wearing darlings like me are always in a leotard love-in, especially this time of year.
So remember, when the Christmas tree glitters and the champagne bubbles, think about that glorious, shimmering pink leotard love-in.
Until next time, stay stylish, my loves, and spread the pink!
See you next month for another magical time travel adventure!
Yours truly, Emma
P.S. Don’t forget to visit www.pink-tutu.com, darlings, where I will be posting all the lovely photos I have from this trip.
*P.P.S I know I'm a little biased, but let's get everyone wearing pink tutus! If you see a ballet fan, let's try and *inspire them! After all, what’s more fabulous than a sparkly pink tutu - that’s right, nothing! We’ll see you there. **
* P.P.P.S My latest song * "Pink Tutus For Everyone" - * you can find it on the website. I have even included a little dance routine, just for you darlings. Just imagine us, all doing it together at a performance or maybe even in the street! * I’ll just take it from there!**
