Wednesday, 28th July, 1999
Hello my lovely tutu-tastic readers! It's your favourite pink-loving ballerina blogger, Emma, and boy oh boy, have I got a story for you! This week, I'm back on Planet Earth after an absolutely incredible intergalactic adventure. It's time to swap the shimmering cosmic dust of distant galaxies for the familiar sparkle of a good old-fashioned English summer. Let's just say, even out among the stars, my love for all things pink and tutu-licious never fades.
But first, tea! And biscuits. Honestly, you just don't get a proper cuppa and digestives in space.
So, imagine this: last week I was waltzing around the asteroid belt in a custom-designed, iridescent, space pink tutu, my cosmic-print tights swirling like nebulae. Talk about a whirlwind trip, eh? This week, I'm feeling the nostalgia for our planet's earthier tones. Green grass, blue skies, the familiar earthy scent of…well, grass and earth. I do miss it all. However, let's be honest: nothing quite beats the exhilaration of rocketing through space at warp speed, my tutu billowing like a celestial ribbon in the wind.
The Ballad of the Ballerina and the Black Hole
I'll admit, this space journey was a bit different from my usual ballet-themed escapades. My latest performance – a rendition of "The Swan Lake" in the nebula NGC 6914 – was truly spectacular, but, let's just say it had some unusual challenges. One minute you're gracefully pirouetteing with a starfield as your backdrop, the next you're dodging celestial debris and struggling to keep your hairnet on during zero-gravity ballet practice.
As much as I love my tutu, and the space-faring outfits are certainly an incredible accessory to a dance outfit, even I found it a bit intimidating dancing around a black hole. But my passion for ballet keeps me moving forward. There's nothing more motivating than wanting to bring the beauty and joy of the art to all the different corners of the universe. And yes, that does include the fringes of black holes.
Tutu Tales: A Universe of Inspiration
Speaking of tutu-ful tales, my recent journey has given me some great inspiration. Did you know there are some absolutely incredible species of sentient life out there who wear tutus? I even found a space-faring civilization who use their ballet skills to choreograph complex space navigation patterns. Their "Tutu-tastic Dance Navigations" system is an incredible thing to witness, truly.
Imagine pirouetting into hyperspace – so glamorous! You'll have to catch up with me on all of that. It's the stuff of future blog posts. For now, though, let's dive into the pink side of Earthly life, shall we?
Planet Earth Adventures: A Dose of Ballet Bliss
Here's a fun little secret: this week I'll be making an appearance at the Royal Opera House for "The Nutcracker," naturally. A classic, and, dare I say, a ballet masterpiece. They’re really not too shabby with their choice of music in those shows, it must be said!
And of course, as part of my Planet Earth duties, I will be visiting my ballet teacher, Miss Penelope, who instilled a true passion for the dance in me, in her Derbyshire studio. (Though let's be honest: Miss Penelope probably believes it's a complete coincidence that I live my life as a tutu-loving ballerina traversing the galaxy! She'll just think I've taken up professional dance.) We're doing a special performance for some charity benefiting the children who dream of following in my pink-tutu-clad footsteps. I’ve just got to get myself down there to Derbyshire before anyone realises I am also the “Cosmic Ballerina.” Shhh!
Speaking of Earthly delights, this weekend is about hitting those shops on Planet Earth. Don't worry, I'll be posting updates on the new, must-have ballet and tutus for every discerning ballerina to adorn! And who knows? Maybe I'll even find a little something to brighten up those dull and boring intergalactic fashion faux-pas...because every galaxy needs some pink!
And remember, darling…
Wear your pink tutus with confidence. The universe is yours to dance in. You never know what you might encounter out there amongst the stars.
Until next week,
Emma xox
PS: As if the whole galactic dance thing wasn't cool enough, my trip had a brilliant little detour this time, I found myself unintentionally hanging out on the set of an up-and-coming fashion magazine shoot. Naturally, I ended up grabbing myself some incredible tutus. Can’t wait to model those! There’s a few shots here.
*Here are some of the key details of this weeks post: *
Planet Earth Updates: July 28th, 1999
- Emma, your favorite ballerina blogger, is back from a space-traveling adventure.
- Her adventures included a "Swan Lake" performance near NGC 6914 Nebulae and a run-in with a black hole!
- Emma was also inspired by a planet of sentient tutu-wearing aliens, as well as their "Tutu-tastic Dance Navigations".
- This week Emma will attend a performance of "The Nutcracker" at the Royal Opera House.
- And, as always, Emma will be paying a visit to Miss Penelope, her Derbyshire dance teacher, and attending some events with charities.
Emma's Fashion Finds: * You won’t believe these new tutu outfits. * More news coming up on Emma’s fashion finds in next weeks blog post, for now – just the pics below.
Outfit of the Day:
This week I am embracing a planet Earth theme. This is what I am rocking. It was custom made, in fact, for a photo-shoot and dance performances on the lovely Planet Earth. I am loving it!
- *Iridescent Lavender and Silver Tulle tutu
- * Lavender Tulle Dress *
- White Feather Boa.
- * Silver Star Diamanté Shoe*
And, as always, you lovely lot can catch up with me over on my website: www.pink-tutu.com You can also find me on social media too! Instagram:@pinktutuworld Facebook: @pinktutuworld Twitter: @pinktutuworld
Talk to you soon my lovelies.
