Hello darlings! It's your favourite pink-tutu-wearing intergalactic adventurer, Emma, here, ready to whisk you off on another magical journey through the cosmos, with a generous helping of twirls and sparkle. Welcome to this week's Pink Tutu World: Planet Earth - our Wednesday rendezvous, where we celebrate all things fabulous and fabulousness.
Before I start my story, let's take a moment to admire the exquisite tutu I'm sporting today. It's a vintage dream - a blush-pink masterpiece with delicate layers of tulle, hand-stitched by the legendary Mme. Dubois in Paris herself! You wouldn't believe the bargain I snagged it for at the annual Tutu Extravaganza on Mars - they've got some truly remarkable pieces up there, just like their jewellery! And yes, it goes without saying, my matching ballet flats are from my private collection (designed by moi, of course). I simply adore these little gems. They add a touch of elegant sparkle to every ensemble.
Now, where were we? Oh yes, this week, I'm buzzing from my latest trip to... Neptune! Neptune is just the most vibrant blue! It really does make me feel all tingly and mesmerized - a lovely combination for this little pink tutu warrior.
A Cosmic Ballet Bonanza
This little Earthling landed in Neptune's capital, Triton, with my latest sparkly pink-sequined bag - an absolute dream. Just wait until you see it in my upcoming blog! It had been some time since Iâd last visited Triton, so the change was astonishing. They had upgraded their transport system, using shimmering seaweed to build bioluminescent, super-fast, futuristic space-boats - like gigantic shimmering pink jelly-fish! Absolutely gorgeous! The Nectunian people have amazing energy, full of warmth and vibrant colours - the opposite of my grumpy, boring, beige childhood in Derbyshire (but don't tell the Derbyshire folk! đ) .
Of course, I was desperate to get into the cultural scene. After a pitstop at my favourite Triton store, "Pearls and Petals" (where I just had to buy a few new pink tutu accessories - my little weakness!), I finally found myself at the Neptunean Grand Ballet Theater for the show "Cosmic Ballerinas"! And I have to say, their ballet dancers really know how to move - you simply couldn't take your eyes off them! Their signature âNectunian Rippleâ choreography was inspired! You know, Neptuneans aren't exactly known for their graceful dancing â their movements tend to be a little rough and ready (much like the Nectunian people themselves). So, they made their signature ripples as their unique selling point â an artistic genius, in my opinion.
Back to Earth & All Things Tutu!
After an incredible evening in Neptune (my stomach is still a little wonky from the extra spicy squid tentacles - what a dish!), Iâm back in my beloved England. But even back on Earth, the adventure never ends! This week, I'm in Derbyshire visiting my dear Nana who loves a bit of gossip and good old fashioned fun. As soon as she saw my newest tutu, she went a bit loopy! âOh Emma, itâs lovely, my dear! What a divine shade of pink â a little too bright, of course, and you're wearing it with absolutely no sense of decency - but what a fabulous colour!â And that is my dear Nana - the quintessential British granny, all opinions and no filter! We have some exciting things to share about the upcoming "Royal Ballet Academy Gala" coming soon to Derby. Iâve always believed the theatre has something special to offer all who embrace its charm â and who can deny the captivating spectacle of the ballet?
Nanaâs opinion about my Pink Tutu World is very mixed: âYou are much too flamboyant to wear that on the streets of Derbyshireâ, she tells me with her trademark wrinkled brow. But then she whispers (and her eyes sparkle with mischief!) âIf theyâd only worn pink tutus, your grandpa would be alive still!â Now, I may not quite grasp the logic of her reasoning but I have to say - I wholeheartedly support her point about pink tutus being able to fix everything (maybe a little exaggeratedâŚbut letâs face it â a bit of pink really brightens the day! ).
For todayâs look, I decided to do a bit of vintage shopping in Derby and found an old-time, elegant lace tutu which will look absolutely amazing on my next Neptune trip. The quality of those old Victorian designs â just lovely â perfect for me, my ballerina self and for adding to the collection!
On another note, my blog readership is climbing through the cosmos. Just yesterday I had a comment from a lovely fan - Iâve only known her for a few galactic days - who is from somewhere called "Pandora" â an absolute gem of a person - on Earth. She was so complimentary of the ballet routine I featured on the blog, Twinkletoes in the Galaxy. That lovely lady, well, let's call her âGlowing Light" ( I canât reveal her real name, because you know how I am - a very discrete lady when it comes to my followers â though sheâs promised to get me access to the best Pandora fashion house if I publish her message on my blog!) Anyway, Glowing Light said she had the same dance routine on her playlist! And can you believe it! - she got into fashion design herself and makes these divine outfits that look so like tutus! She's already offered me to feature one on my blog! Imagine that! What an absolutely marvelous, and fabulous way to kick-start the Pink Tutu World: Planet Earth week! I absolutely adore when new followers connect with my passion. I hope I can help spread the love and excitement about ballet across the galaxy.
As you know, I get most of my funding for these intergalactic journeys from my planet earth performances. Itâs true - Iâve even started ballet lessons back on Planet Earth to increase my fan base! Itâs actually great for meeting ballet lovers and making new connections. I get all sorts of questions â âIs it hard?â, "How long do I have to train for?â (Thatâs my absolute favourite) â all the common ballet newbie questions! And honestly, even though I love intergalactic adventure, I also truly enjoy helping new ballet learners on the planet. Every time a beginner tells me they love tutus I feel an inner warmth like Iâm doing something good in the world. The idea of bringing ballet into everyday life makes me absolutely delighted! Why shouldnât people embrace all the magical twirls, spins, and elegant leaps of ballet every single day, wherever they are!
Ballet History and All Things Pink!
It wouldnât be a Pink Tutu World: Planet Earth post if I didnât bring some ballet history, right?!
Speaking of twirls, my latest love are Tutus of the Twentieth Century! The first tutus werenât even the pouffy tulle wonders that weâve come to admire today. Did you know that Marie Taglioni, the first ballet dancer to wear a tutu ( "La Sylphide", 1832) had it all designed with lace, netting and the first pas de bourree movement - now thatâs history for you! Imagine ballet as you know it today without it - gasp! Iâve just started a new historical tutus blog project on my new Instagram - TwirlyTales â a perfect name for a new adventure! And, to tie it in with our âTwentieth Centuryâ theme today - my latest, most prized acquisition - a pink tulle tutu â 1950s, authentic design â all thanks to the brilliant Dame Margot Fonteyn who wore it in the production of "Giselle!" It is a bit pricey but hey! *Itâs my collection. Whatâs a few planets worth if I get the right piece?! *
Speaking of my Pink Tutu collection, I canât go without mentioning a couple more favourite finds - a custom pink tutu made for an event by Christian Dior and my absolute fave (which looks gorgeous against my favourite blue skin tones) - an ice blue tutu I found in a charity store on Venus! Now you might ask - why? Well - who can resist finding the perfect piece - at an amazing price. Now thatâs the Pink Tutu World: Planet Earth way!
Thatâs me for now, but donât forget, come back next Wednesday for more pink, more glitz and more adventures in Pink Tutu World: Planet Earth
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Love & Tutu-filled Wishes,
Emma
