Hello, darlings! Welcome back to Pink Tutu World, your weekly dose of all things pink, fluffy, and twirly! Today, we're back on good old Planet Earth, where the skies are a tad less sparkly than some of the cosmic wonderlands I've been visiting, but where the fashion is still pretty darn fabulous.
Ballet on Earth - A Love Letter to the Arts
It’s Wednesday, which means it's time for a good ol’ fashioned dance with dear ol' Planet Earth! I’ve been floating around the cosmos for a bit now, but there's nothing quite like a little dose of terrestrial ballet to get the twirls going! As a dedicated devotee to the delicate art form, I feel utterly obligated to spread the joy of the ballet. You know how much I love to spread a little bit of pink tutu magic around the galaxy, and this week, it’s time to share the magic with the lovely people of Planet Earth.
Since arriving back in my beloved Derbyshire (oh, how I’ve missed the rolling green hills and quaint tea rooms), I made sure to pop by The Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. If you're ever in London, darlings, you simply MUST pop in and take in a show, a ballet class or a peek at the spectacular Victorian architecture.
My recent trips have been a little space-focused (cosmic adventures, you know!), so this week I'm taking a detour into the world of history, both dance and fashion.
A Touch of History - Exploring the Evolution of Ballet and Tutues
We’ve had some amazing discussions on Tutu History - if you're just tuning in to Pink Tutu World, make sure to catch up on the archives on my blog, www.pink-tutu.com - but there’s always more to discover! The origins of the tutu, as many of you know, stem back from the early stages of ballet development - as it evolved from the simple yet stunning garments of the Renaissance courts, becoming an iconic symbol of femininity, artistry, and grace. We've got to remember the power of fashion - it speaks volumes of its era, telling stories and reflecting societal trends with each elegant stitch!
Did you know that back in the 1700s, dancers used to wear these heavy, long, beautiful flowing skirts? Imagine dancing in that! Can you imagine how elegant, yet cumbersome, they must have felt? I can’t. They had to have been real queens to do ballet like that, literally holding up these huge skirts and leaping about the stage! It's inspiring, isn’t it?
Then came the invention of the shorter skirt, which freed up dancers to show off their incredible leg work, all the while highlighting their incredible strength and control! Then came tulle, creating those fluffy, floaty, layered skirts, giving the ballerina more freedom and making the dances so much more dynamic and enchanting! They literally spun these fluffy clouds of tulle - it was so dreamy! Think about it!
You know me, I like a little pink and plenty of fluff - and it’s clear that through the years, tutus have evolved to be more playful, playful, and a bit bolder, becoming the amazing and stylish symbols of elegance and artistry that they are today. Oh my, I can’t stop talking about them! And let's not forget that they have been embraced by so many. You know I just LOVE seeing that. I'm trying to spread a bit of Pink Tutu World to the cosmos, after all, and I'm hoping it’s catching!
My Travels: Spaceships and Starlit Shows
Since last week, I've been zooming across the Milky Way, checking out a few intergalactic shows, trying out new spaceships - let me tell you, darlings, I discovered the cutest pink rocket, it has these twirling wings and little starlight sequins that sparkle when you zoom around the galaxy. So gorgeous!
Of course, it's always hard to tear myself away from planet Earth! Our planet’s so lovely and vibrant and beautiful, and there are still so many performances I’ve yet to see - but I can’t resist exploring the infinite realms of the galaxy and, as always, looking for some pink tutus.
On my travels, I discovered this one-of-a-kind planetary ballet performance by a celestial dance troupe who wore tutus made of cosmic stardust - it shimmered in the starlight. It was amazing - truly incredible! I learned about this galaxy dance on the Planet Zorb - the place is totally fabulous - and the Zorbies, the inhabitants of this lovely planet, they are a little different but SO lovely.
There are still a few of you asking me about my travels and how I fund them - well, don't forget that Pink Tutu World also revolves around my own dance performances! My blog is just my love for sharing all this and it's my passion. But yes, I also perform on many different planets, sharing a bit of Pink Tutu World with other galaxies, while sharing some of those planetary cultures with you.
The stars, they always feel closer at night on this planet! I have so many things I want to see and experience! I'm ready to set my spaceship navigation to a few new galactic dance halls. I will also share my next fashion buys with you - you're just going to LOVE them! Stay tuned!
I've got my trusty Pink Tutu in my carry-on, ready for anything the cosmos might throw my way.
Love always,
Emma
P.S. This post was published on 2001-11-21!
Just a Little About My Week on Planet Earth!
Oh my! Planet Earth is the most stylish place in the cosmos, with new collections and fashion houses popping up faster than comets. So here are a few Earth fashion picks I just LOVE:
- The Vintage Collection: Did you know the trend now is to recycle vintage tutus! They just add a bit more vintage flair! Now you have all sorts of colours, different tulle! And a lot of tutus get donated to museums. If you want something really authentic you should search out the Victoria and Albert Museum - it is overflowing with beautiful, decadent fashion! Oh my, some are centuries old, and some are worth millions. You could almost be on stage yourself in a 200-year-old tutu! Oh, my! What a feeling that must be!
- My Dream Outfit: Today, I decided to put together this week’s favourite outfit - a long tulle tutu in shades of rose gold - so shimmery, but you can still see a touch of that rich pink. I paired it with a baby pink silk blouse, delicate gold bracelets - to accentuate the sparkly detail - and these little, pink fluffy heels, to give the outfit a little bounce. Oh, they are truly a dream! It makes my pink-loving heart very happy! I also just picked up a very fabulous emerald green cashmere coat with a feathery trim. My shopping was epic - but that's what my spaceship is for! I love to fill it up!
- My Fashion Favourites: Today, I want to focus on all my favourite brands:
- Chanel - that is my forever love for tutus - oh, so classic! It's elegance at its peak, but playful and elegant. And for all the sophisticated ladies. I love the detail that they put into every piece!
- Dior: The French know fashion. Their pieces have all the class you need.
- Vivienne Westwood: So eccentric - and bold - but always makes a statement, never bland. I admire that. She’s a legend, don’t you think?
- Moschino - so funny and sassy. Their fashion, just as their creations are, they are playful and imaginative, which I find absolutely darling!
- Chanel - that is my forever love for tutus - oh, so classic! It's elegance at its peak, but playful and elegant. And for all the sophisticated ladies. I love the detail that they put into every piece!
And then, you've got your own high street labels like ASOS. Don’t dismiss high street, I tell you, their tulle skirts have come a long way and have been inspired by runway. Their skirts and dresses are affordable but still so flattering, it’s amazing. You can rock high street fashion just like the runways, you know.
And if you love anything ballet-inspired - you should check out those cute little pink tutu-like socks. You know they are totally trending. I love finding cute ballet-inspired clothes and shoes in the high street. It’s like the real-world world has finally caught on to my pink-tutu-obsessed heart, and the universe is slowly becoming one giant ballet school - and this time I have to go shop a bit!
Until next time, darlings! Let me know your favourite things about Planet Earth, where to get a decent cuppa, and share what you would love to see me try next week!
xx
Emma
