Wednesday, 12th June, 2002
Darling readers,
This week has been absolutely fabulous, bursting with more twirls, tutus, and tulle than a thousand ballerinas could ever dream of! Iāve finally returned from a whirlwind trip to planet Earth, and my oh my, it was everything Iād imagined and more! As you know, my passion for tutus extends far beyond the stage, right to the furthest corners of the galaxy ā or should I say, planets! - and this time, Earth was calling!
But first, a little backstory. Remember how I told you about my recent performances on the dazzlingly blue planet of Aqua, where the audience was entirely composed of dancing jellyfish? Well, let's just say it was a truly "jelly" good time! However, all that interstellar travelling can be quite tiring (especially with my ever-growing collection of fabulous tutus taking up valuable spaceship cargo!), so a brief stopover on Earth was long overdue.
Speaking of tutus, my suitcase (actually, a vintage space-age trunk with rose-gold embellishments ā I just canāt resist a little touch of glamour!) was bursting with the most incredible collection of tutus Iāve ever put together. Imagine ā sequins that sparkle brighter than the supernova of a distant star, fabric so soft it whispers secrets, and designs that are out of this world! I knew this trip was going to be a fashion fiesta.
As soon as my spaceship landed (after a very smooth flight, naturally - no wobbles or turbulence!) I set off to explore. The capital city of London ā yes, I know, you've heard of it - was an absolute whirlwind of activity. Think of the bustle and the energy of a hundred ballerinas in their final steps of a performance. Everywhere you looked, something new and exciting was happening. I love the vibrant buzz of Earth.
For a while, I felt like I had landed in a ballet history book. In fact, I ended up spending a gloriously impractical hour or so in a vintage costume shop called āThe Tutu Roomā and fell head-over-heels in love with its history, particularly a gorgeous tutu from the Victorian era with intricately woven silk and the most exquisite silver-tone embellishments. You know how I feel about vintage tutus ā thereās something truly enchanting about them.
To my absolute delight, Earth turned out to be a true tutu haven. The local ballet company had a performance of āSwan Lakeā scheduled - of course! You know how I adore Tchaikovsky's music, and those swansā¦ what graceful elegance! I've seen "Swan Lake" a thousand times, on a thousand different planets, yet every time I feel completely captivated.
And to add to the charm of it all, I even discovered a charming, almost fairytale-like little village nestled in the picturesque Peak District. You wouldnāt believe it ā the air was so fresh, the skies so blue, and the landscapes were absolutely breathtaking! They even have an adorable ballet school ā I was just like, āWell, I have to try this out!ā. The students were charming and the classes were simply delightful! They even let me wear one of their own costumes for a practice session (although mine is probably slightly fancierā¦).
But let's get down to the serious business of why Iām on Earth ā I want to get everyone wearing a pink tutu! That's my life goal, after all! And the Earthlings? They are completely in the right direction. Every city, every street, every corner seemed to have at least one or two fashion-forward souls who were willing to add a dash of pink to their wardrobe.
Now, my adventures on planet Earth werenāt limited to tutus and ballet. Oh, no!
As much as I adore a good twirl, I also enjoy a bit of "shopportunity!" The department stores and designer boutiques here had the most unbelievable selection of clothes - the dresses, shoes, jewellery - all perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any ensemble.
Remember the dazzling purple top and the fabulous sequined skirt I picked up in the āA Star is Bornā shop in London? I looked simply radiant in it, you know. Everyone stopped and stared, and it truly inspired a flurry of pink and glitter - the local fashion blogs have gone crazy over the combination. I always say - go bold, my darlings, because why blend in when you can shine like a superstar?
You wouldn't believe the amazing food. This planet is just bursting with delicious culinary delights! We have this divine place I went to ā called āHarrods" - where the food halls were simply a food lover's paradise. Imagine - delicious cheeses, freshly baked pastries, chocolates in every shade imaginableā¦ And - hold on to your tutuās ā they have an entire chocolate fountain. Screams in delight! I swear, they put our intergalactic chocolate factories to shame! Itās a serious temptation!
You know what I'm most excited about though? I think this planet may have been a catalyst for the launch of a new line in my tutu collection! "The Earth Series", it shall be called. My new inspiration has been a blend of earthiness and elegant tutus ā think textures like velvet and lace, colors that shimmer like a sunrise, and designs that echo the wild flowers of the meadows I saw. This is definitely going to be something truly special.
Speaking of the āThe Earth Seriesā ā I think itās about time I start planning my next trip! As soon as my spaceship is fully charged and my āPink Tutu Worldā itinerary is packed, Iāll be on my way again!
Oh, before I forget ā I simply must share a piece of earthly advice that struck me. They have a saying here, āitās a small worldā ā how right they are! It doesn't matter where you travel, how far you journey, or how different you may be from others. If you spread love and joy with your tutu, the world truly does seem a much more vibrant, more sparkly place!
Remember to join me next week on āPink Tutu Worldā, darlings, as we embark on a truly remarkable journey across the galaxy.
Until next Wednesday,
Yours in tutus,
Emma x
