#PinkTutuWorld Ballet on Planet Earth on 2009-02-04

Hello darlings! It's Emma, your favourite pink-tutu-wearing, spaceship-flying ballerina, and I'm so excited to be back with another post! This week, I'm feeling very grounded - literally! I've been back on dear old Planet Earth for a whole week now, and I'm absolutely loving it!

As you all know, my love for ballet knows no bounds, and what better place to celebrate it than in the birthplace of some of the world's greatest ballerinas? It's been a whirlwind of tutus, theatre performances, and a delightful dash of shopping, and I'm brimming with excitement to share it all with you.

Arriving back on Earth always feels like coming home. There's something special about the energy of this planet, and I can feel it right down to my pink-painted toenails (don't you worry, they match my tutu). Stepping off the spaceship and breathing in the fresh air - it's just wonderful.

First on my agenda was a visit to Derbyshire, my home county, to see my family. My mother always manages to have my favourite pink cupcakes waiting for me (even though I'm twenty-three, sometimes it's lovely to be treated like a child).

We had a lovely catch up and talked about everything and nothing, as families tend to do. You know, the usual: my intergalactic adventures, their work, whether or not the local greengrocer still stocks my favourite pink grapefruit.

This week's big highlight, however, was my trip to London for a show at the Royal Opera House. Oh, darling, it was pure magic! This iconic theatre just exudes a certain kind of glamour, and the entire experience was pure delight.

The show itself, "The Sleeping Beauty", was utterly breathtaking. The dancers were flawless, the costumes magnificent (especially the fairies! Their tutus were simply dreamy!), and the orchestra was a masterpiece. I even shed a tear during the grand finale, because it was just so beautiful!

Naturally, after a night at the ballet, no trip to London is complete without a visit to a few shops! Now, I'm not going to bore you with a list of all the exquisite gowns, divine dresses, and sensational shoes that caught my eye (because honestly, where would I even begin? It would take all week to describe!), but let me just say that it was a fashionista's dream!

I found the most charming little vintage shop tucked away in Covent Garden, and found myself the perfect pink tutu for my upcoming ballet recital at the Derbyshire Ballet Studio. I'm even thinking of matching it with a sparkly headband for an extra touch of elegance. You see, even back on Earth, my commitment to pink tutus knows no boundaries.

Before I head back to the cosmos, I just wanted to leave you with a little reflection on my love for ballet. For me, ballet isn't just a form of dance, it's a language of expression, a celebration of artistry, and a celebration of the human form. Every pirouette, every leap, every grand jeté, it's a story told in motion, and I find it simply mesmerising.

I know I've said this before, but I truly believe everyone can find their own form of expression through dance, be it on the stage, in their own living room, or even on the back of a spaceship, twirling amongst the stars!

Now, dear darlings, before I sign off for this week, I've got one more message for you all: I want everyone to wear a pink tutu. Yes, you read that right! It's my mission, my ultimate goal, to spread the pink tutu love across the universe. Because honestly, what's better than a touch of pink whimsy in your life?

So, let your inner ballerina shine! Dance like no one's watching, and embrace your unique sense of style. And, as always, never be afraid to stand out, to be different, and to spread a little pink joy wherever you go.

That's all for this week, darlings! Until next Wednesday, may your lives be filled with sparkle, joy, and plenty of pink tutus!

Yours in dance and pink fluff,

Emma