Hello my darling darlings! It's Emma here, back from a cosmic twirl through the Milky Way, ready to fill your week with pink tulle and dazzling dance dreams. 💖 As always, you can find me every Wednesday at www.pink-tutu.com, spreading the gospel of graceful style and ballet bliss.
This week, darling readers, is extra special, because this time, my adventure took me to a rather fascinating planet you might have heard of… Earth! Yes, my lovely cosmic bunnies, it’s true – Emma Pink Tutu herself stepped onto the cobbled streets of Derbyshire, a quaint little corner of England! 🇬🇧
Let’s be honest, my journey started off a bit less glamorous than usual. As a true devotee of all things tutu, I’d set off on my spaceship, the Pink Sparkler, with my wardrobe stuffed full of my most spectacular tulle creations. Well, just imagine my dismay when a cosmic rogue wave kicked up a fuss and tossed my ship around like a little teacup in a stormy sea! A rather unfortunate incident that sent me crashing… crashing, I tell you!... right smack onto the shores of Earth. Thankfully, I had my lucky fluffy pink rabbit mascot, Percy, to keep me company during the whole harrowing experience. 🐇💖
Honestly, when the dust settled and the stars calmed down a bit, I couldn't help but admit... Earth isn't half bad! For starters, let’s just talk about those iconic red double-decker buses. I’m still dreaming about that vibrant crimson! And the people, my dears, were so friendly. Why, one charming fellow even offered me a spot on his… hold on tight… a bike! He called it a bicycle! 😂 He looked quite dashing in a smart brown jacket, but the sight of a proper, traditional suit nearly sent me over the moon! (Or, perhaps I just got a little star-struck.) 😉
Now, my purpose on Earth was to explore its ballet history, and my first stop? The glorious Royal Ballet School in Covent Garden. It’s just the kind of grand building that would give you shivers and take your breath away, wouldn’t you agree? It had a most stunning portico entrance and those iconic statues – true works of art. ✨
As for ballet itself, I just had to experience a real show. Oh, darling! It was heavenly! There were beautiful dancers, elegant moves, and some fabulous costumes that I couldn’t wait to write about. There were even these exquisite dancers from Japan. They twirled and danced with such skill. Honestly, they just oozed elegance, sophistication and poise. They definitely inspired me. I even had the chance to chat with the leading ballerina. Apparently, ballet began in Europe centuries ago – imagine! It started in the court of a king in 16th-century Italy! How incredible. And as for the history of the tutu? Gasp it’s even older! It came about back in the early 1800s with a new, free and beautiful way for ballerinas to dance with lightness and grace! It’s such a lovely story and perfectly shows how elegant, beautiful, feminine and fun the world of ballet is. It’s just magic, really.
My shopping expedition was no less exciting. I had to visit Liberty London - the very famous store filled with fabulous fabrics, exquisite gowns, silk scarves and an absolute feast for the eyes! Oh, and my love for all things vintage, my dears, has always led me to the beautiful delights of Portobello Road in Notting Hill! Where else could I find vintage treasures to accessorize my ballerina outfits, like a vintage feather boa for a vintage ballet class look? Oh, the glamour of vintage is truly timeless, darling! ✨
I managed to find a most exquisite handmade silk bow in the deepest shade of pink imaginable – absolutely divine! I knew it would look perfect with a vintage velvet ballet tutu I had unearthed. And guess what? I managed to track down an actual original ballet shoe from the early 1900s – just picture the excitement, my dear. It was positively perfect! 💖
The cherry on top of my delightful adventures on Earth? A truly breathtaking theatrical performance in the glorious heart of the West End. There I was, sitting among London’s most elite fashionistas, in a shimmering satin dress (that I found while vintage shopping! Imagine!), sparkling with jewels and with a glorious, handcrafted tulle tutu dancing around me as the lights of the stage beamed upon me – a true fairy tale experience! I don’t think it can be truly described – it must be felt!
Oh, my lovelies! Now you can see why Earth, with its incredible culture and breathtaking art, really is a jewel in the galaxy's crown. And I just had to share my whirlwind adventures with you all. What could be more fun than a bit of cosmic travel, dazzling fashion finds, and the incredible magic of the ballet, right? ✨
Well, my dear darlings, the universe calls, and my adventures must continue. But fear not! I will be back on www.pink-tutu.com next Wednesday, spinning stories and shimmering secrets of the vast galaxy. I promise to share a fabulous new fashion find, a must-see show, a glamorous vintage store and maybe even a few of my cosmic ballet secrets. I know what you're thinking… You're just dying to hear about the cosmic ballet show I'm about to visit. And, let me tell you, it's simply spectacular! It's filled with intergalactic themes and amazing futuristic costumes. You won't want to miss this one!
Until then, darling darlings, let's dance through life in pink tulle! 💋✨
P.S. My dear readers, remember, there are so many great things happening on this very date, April 11th. You might know it as "National Barbershop Quartet Day". However, here on Planet Pink Tutu, we'll be celebrating "Global Pink Tutu Day" all through the year, because you simply can't get enough pink tutu fun, darling! Don't you agree? 💕
Happy Dancing! ✨
Emma x
Emma's Little Fashion Secret of the Week 💋: Ever wonder where to find vintage ballet shoes and those darling tutu-shaped handbags you've seen me with? I’m obsessed with antique markets and online platforms like eBay and Etsy! They are full of delightful finds – it’s like digging for buried treasure. You'll never believe some of the stunning things I’ve unearthed in those little corners of the world! You simply can't find that kind of magic anywhere else. Oh, and did I mention charity shops? Absolutely perfect for picking up beautiful vintage clothing at great prices. 😉 💖
