Hello darlings!
It's Emma here, back from another interstellar adventure, and this week I'm finally back on dear old Planet Earth. The pinkest planet in the galaxy, of course, just in case you forgot! 😜
This week I'm bringing you a totally glam update on my recent trip, which landed me right here in London, the home of the fabulous Royal Opera House! You bet your tutu I took advantage of being in the Big Smoke to see some world-class ballet.
Ballet Adventures 🩰
Now, I'm not saying I went straight to the theatre the minute my space-ship landed (though I almost did, it was calling to me, like a beacon of light in the twilight). But I couldn't help myself. There's just something about London that makes me want to spin, leap, and twirl in a pink tutu!
I popped into my favourite vintage tutu shop in Covent Garden (you know the one, it has those gorgeous beaded tutus from the 1930s, sigh), snagged a little number in blush pink (because what else?!), and it was showtime!
The Royal Opera House is a sight to behold, isn't it? All that grandeur, that history, the sense of magic just sizzling in the air... I felt a little like a young Clara at the Christmas tree, my heart beating with excitement, anticipation, and oh so much pink.
This particular night was extra special because they were performing my all-time favourite ballet - Swan Lake! It's such a timeless story, such stunning music, and the graceful, tragic movement of the swans? Absolutely enchanting! I could have watched those ballerinas perform that adagio for ever. It was so delicate and elegant, so utterly divine. I don't even want to describe it - it's one of those moments that just takes your breath away.
Speaking of Divine...
Speaking of breath-taking, did I mention that after the performance, I happened to bump into that ballerina, you know the one - Alexandra Petrovna! We're both a little obsessed with all things tutus (especially pink ones, wink) and her advice on ballet was just as fab as her dancing - so chic, so elegant, and so effortlessly pink!
She even let me into a little secret: Apparently, the history of the swan costumes in Swan Lake are even more interesting than I thought! They were initially designed to resemble, well, swans - feathered, white, and with all those dramatic plumes and fluffy bits.
But in the late 19th century, ballet started moving in a more refined direction. Ballet costume design became much sleeker and elegant (something we can all thank Marie Taglioni for, thank you, thank you!), and suddenly the puffy, feathery swan costume just wasn't cutting it. The swan became more abstract - graceful lines, tight tutus, flowing movements... voilà!
I'm still a little mesmerized by that thought! The evolution of the ballet tutu... so fascinating, so magical. It shows how dance evolves, how we continue to tell stories and inspire emotions through the way we move and the way we dress!
Outfit Inspiration
Of course, being back on Earth I can't resist exploring all the latest trends, all the new fashion stores!
And just between you and me, darling, there's a little trend I've been noticing. It's like everyone is suddenly channeling their inner ballerina - a touch of pink here, a whisper of a tutu there! It's everywhere you look, from the street-style fashion blogs to the latest collections from some of my favourite designers! I mean, who wouldn't be inspired after seeing all those breathtaking Swan Lake dancers at the Royal Opera House, right?
Speaking of which, my friends at "Pink Tutu World" just came out with the most exquisite collection of Swan Lake inspired tutu designs... swoon! It includes a light, airy pink tutu, perfect for gliding across the dance floor, with delicate feather embellishments, perfect for that *whimsical swan feel...and if you love my pink blog posts, you know that's not the only gem in this collection. We've also got *a whole lot of pink (think shimmering sequins and a blush pink satin sash), a little black swan inspiration (all midnight blue silk and tulle), and, well, you've just got to see them for yourselves.
They're flying off the shelves (literally!) but we've got enough tutus for everyone! (Hopefully!) wink.
And on that note...
I've got to get going, I have a meeting with my designer about my next tutu collection (hint: galaxy themed, get ready for a whole lotta sparkle, darling!). And then I have to start packing for my next space adventure - can you guess where I'm going? 😉 Let me know in the comments!
Love,
Emma 💕
