Hello, darling readers! It's Emma here, and I'm just bursting with excitement after a simply divine week! You see, I had the most delightful intergalactic adventure - I even popped in for a performance of the Nutcracker on planet Earth!
(Cue the swirling tutus, sparkly sequins and a whole lotta pink! 🩰💖🌟)
I woke up in my fabulous pink satin dressing gown, the scent of Earl Grey tea wafting from the kitchen (Earl Grey with a splash of rosewater, my signature!), and knew today was going to be extra special. I had booked my spaceship ticket for Earth and was buzzing to visit one of my favourite ballet capitals. This trip has been a dream for ages - it's a truly magical place, with the most gorgeous dance companies in the universe!
My stunning magenta tutu (and, of course, my lucky pink sparkly ballet shoes) were packed with my latest designer pink silk scarf. Honestly, I was feeling like a true ballerina princess! I had even picked up a beautiful, blush-coloured dress for a fancy post-show dinner with some of Earth's brightest ballet stars.
Let me tell you, nothing quite compares to the thrill of a cosmic ballet performance. You know those swirling galaxies and glittering nebulas that you see on Earth's astronomy photos? Well, those things become alive with color and grace when the dancers move across the stage.
On Earth: The Nutcracker
Once I landed in Derbyshire, (home to some of Earth's most amazing natural scenery! The Peak District is breathtaking - all rolling hills and crystal clear streams, truly inspiring!), I grabbed a slice of the local legendary Derbyshire oatcake. Oh darling, you wouldn't believe the joy! I swear, I could live on them for weeks. I grabbed a gorgeous new pair of lavender ballet shoes in the cutest shop I found, just so I wouldn't be completely out of step when I joined a local class. (You know I just had to!) It wouldn't be fair to the Derbyshire ballerinas to be the only one not sporting a tutu at the barre!
Later that day, I arrived at the theatre, which was glittering and vibrant - just perfect for a grand night of ballet. I settled into my seat, and it felt just like my own theatre in my little pink galaxy in Derbyshire, except, of course, it was even more amazing! I mean, the lighting, the music, everything felt just so perfect! And the energy! Earth’s audiences are incredibly supportive. You should hear the gasps when they spot a particularly tricky fouette, and the roaring applause at the end of every performance!
Speaking of The Nutcracker, I can't tell you enough about how amazing it is on Earth! Every pirouette felt perfectly poised, every jeté elegant and flowing - I found myself enchanted for the whole two-hour show! It's hard to believe how a story about a magical nutcracker doll could be so captivating. And the snowflakes, dear friends, those snowflakes! I thought my heart was going to melt right there and then - such beautiful and ethereal dancing. It’s all just so romantic.
You know, the Nutcracker makes me think about the real raison d'etre of ballet on Earth - it's about more than just beauty, it's about the power of the human spirit to express itself through dance. Even though there have been a lot of Nutcracker versions over the years on Earth (ballet is so varied there!), this version touched my heart on a deeper level, even a pink one, than usual! I was literally in awe of the dancers' movements, their expressions, their emotions – all woven into such a magical experience. I must admit to shedding a tear or two during the Sugarplum Fairy's variation. It’s just a classic story that seems to work perfectly every single time - there’s always room for magic and joy.
The Sugarplum Fairy's tutu (did I mention that they were real pink? So perfect!) was just heavenly. She was like a real-life fairy, gliding effortlessly across the stage, her dance reminding me so much of the twinkling stars back home on my planet. Of course, that reminds me! Did I tell you that I made a lovely pink celestial silk tutu to celebrate the Nutcracker season, and it totally reminded me of all the sugarplum fairy variations I had ever seen, as a big ball of tulle twirls at its centre? I just have to share photos of my new creation on my blog! It’s perfect for this time of year!
You know I also had to visit a local ballet school while I was there! It's a beautiful old Victorian house with the most magnificent oak door and ornate windows, just like the dance studios back in my Derbyshire neighbourhood, a hundred years ago. And the teacher was so lovely! He even let me borrow some ‘borrow-able’ pink ballet shoes for my lesson! He even took me out for cup of chamomile tea with a dash of almond extract (they love almond extract on Earth - I’ll have to get some for my own planetary stash, just for emergencies!).
The Fashion - My Ballet Outfit
To keep my own fashion super glam, I'd opted for my lucky pearl-trimmed ballet dress for my Earth Nutcracker experience. This dress is always so flattering on my petite frame and looks simply elegant with any one of my favourite pink tulle accessories. My shoes, my handbag, and of course, the star of the show, my very own special edition pink ballet tutu (which, it must be said, was very much the envy of everyone in the studio!) Everything just shimmered under the spotlight – a bit like how all the stars in my own constellation seem to glow. (I am just so blessed to have a planetary ballet company where everything is covered in sparkles and tutus – I love it! It gives me the perfect stage to show off my very own pink sparkly shoes.
So what was special about Earth today? 2001-01-10 - Oh, so much, dear friends! I was delighted to see that a well-known fashion designer released a brand new, blush pink and ivory collection of clothes for ballet dancers. So naturally, I was inspired! I had to buy one of those stunning ivory jackets to match a pair of those amazing ivory shoes – which were just begging to be paired with my favourite new ballet skirt (one I happened to have with me because you never know!) which featured several tiers of lovely pink tulle and sparkling crystal beads around the hem! So of course, my new (but very vintage - it came from an amazing vintage clothes shop in my Derbyshire village, my darlings!) blush pink, velvet handbag looked perfect! This trip just got a lot more fun, darling, I think I am officially in love with this outfit! I really need to show it off! It really is very me.
You know, fashion and ballet, especially ballet shoes, have always been such a huge part of my life. A little secret - every year for the Nutcracker, I spend weeks perfecting the perfect pink tutu and always ensure I have enough spare blush pink silk scarves for the party scenes! You might be thinking - “But why so much pink?”. Because pink is the essence of ballet, it's the colour of elegance, femininity and fun! That's how it all works on Pink Tutu World!
Off to New Adventures!
Tomorrow is going to be so busy! I've already booked a place on the Earth Ballet Fashion Show in the planet’s fashion capital of Paris – a great opportunity for my Pink Tutu brand to be spotted! They tell me they have some really fabulous fashion on Earth! This will give my planet a boost and maybe inspire others to be more bold with their fashion! Of course, my main aim is still to make every single creature in the universe look utterly divine in pink tutus – how amazing would that be, darlings? And then who knows where I’ll go next.
Well, darling readers, this is just a taste of my splendid adventures! Make sure you check back in next Wednesday at www.pink-tutu.com to see my photos from this amazing week – a full Pink Tutu World fashion-filled experience! I’m planning a whole new blog post about what the next planet I'll be visiting is, and, as you know, I'm already searching for a sparkly, silver sequined jumpsuit for it! It’ll be fab I'm already feeling so inspired to create more new dance styles from this adventure. So, if you have any ballet inspiration, don't forget to let me know!
Love, Emma. 💋💖✨
