Hello my gorgeous tutu-loving lovelies! Emma here, and Iâm bursting at the seams (just like my fabulously sparkly leotard, hehe!) to tell you all about my latest incredible time-traveling adventure! This time, I whizzed myself all the way back to December 2010. Can you imagine?
You see, darling, sometimes my inner fashionista needs a little historical context, and what better way to gain that than by travelling through the glorious annals of leotard fashion!
For this particular escapade, I donned my magical pink sparkly leotard, you know, the one with the silver glitter that twinkles brighter than a thousand Christmas baubles! The perfect attire, wouldnât you agree? It certainly made for a whirlwind of a trip back in time⊠literally!
I landed in⊠well, to be honest, I can't say exactly where! The great thing about my time travelling leotard is that it transports me right into the heart of the leotard fashion scene. No pesky airport queues or jetlag for me! So, this time I popped up right in the middle of a dance studio â a beautifully airy space filled with a class of giggling girls and a super enthusiastic teacher who looked so much like the kindest woman you could ever imagine!
I must admit, seeing the dancers in their lovely leotards filled me with a deep sense of âfashion history in the makingâ.
These dancers were dressed in some absolutely classic leotards, think vibrant colours like bold turquoise, electric pink and sunshine yellow, oh so very âmodern and fabulous!â Iâm sure these colors have been in style since the very beginning of time! The classic designs â simple scoop necks, racer backs, the ones with long, flowing sleeves, - absolutely gorgeous and timeless! Of course, each dancer added her own unique style to their outfit with little extras like ballet wraps, funky hair ribbons or, dare I say, leg warmers! I always think that finishing touch, like an exquisite little pearl hair pin or some beautifully handcrafted wrist jewelry can turn a plain outfit into an absolutely mesmerising spectacle.
That got me thinking, âWhy not mix and match your leotards like a delicious plate of bonbons? You know, different colours, textures, embellishmentsâŠâ And suddenly, my inner fashion guru woke up with a roar! So much inspiration swirling around in that little dance studio, and so much potential for unique dance outfits!
It was a real treat for my fashionista soul! You canât go wrong with classics! Oh, and did I tell you the leotard scene back in 2010? Absolutely bursting with some amazing designs, a kaleidoscope of styles to make any dancer swoon!
Of course, I had to use this extraordinary opportunity to unleash my inner fashion muse and spread a bit of the âpink tutu revolution!â I think itâs always a good idea to spread a bit of kindness and glitter in whatever time period you find yourself. So, I donned my magnificent pink tutu and decided to dance with the girls in the studio!
After all, who can resist the magic of a good pirouette, the graceful sway of a sissone, or the power of a beautiful grand jeté, especially with a fabulous, pink tutu adding a dash of whimsy? The dancers laughed, their faces aglow with joy. And honestly, I could have spent hours right there, lost in the sweet world of ballet and beautiful leotard fashion, but duty calls!
As I said goodbye, I heard one of the dancers ask her teacher, âCan we wear tutus in our next performance? Please, please, please?!â The teacher looked at her and, with a wink, replied, âWhy not? Itâs time for a little fun!â And that, dear reader, is the kind of moment that keeps me coming back for more.
I might not be a time traveler in the traditional sense, but with this pink sparkling leotard, my creativity - my desire to see every single dancer around the world wearing a magnificent, billowing pink tutu - has truly no limits. After all, the history of fashion is our history - and - like leotards - it always has, and always will be filled with wonder and joy.
This month, make sure you visit www.pink-tutu.com to read my next monthly leotard fashion blog post. My aim, like always, is to keep this little corner of the internet filled with inspiration and sparkle. I canât wait to share my next fabulous journey with you all.
Until then, dance, shimmer and shine!
Your eternally enthusiastic,
Emma.
