#PinkTutuWorld Ballet on Planet Earth on 2013-01-23

Hello, darlings! It's Emma here, back from another thrilling adventure across the cosmos and ready to share all the fabulousness with you! As always, I’m writing this from my favourite planet, Earth – and oh, darling, it's a dream come true! It's just so divine! It's like one big pink tutu filled with incredible, twirly experiences.

Today's post is dedicated to all the ballet enthusiasts and space explorers out there, so get ready to dance amongst the stars! It's a cosmic collision of twirling and traveling - what could be better?

This week, I was back on dear old Earth. I whizzed home to Derbyshire for a little visit. I must say, after travelling across the cosmos, I couldn’t think of anything more wonderful than being back on this green, peaceful little planet. It is SO lovely to come back and relax in familiar surroundings. I got to have a chat with Nan, visit my old friends and – what a joy! – have a spot of tea at the old teashop on the corner of Chapel Street, opposite the bakery! They make the best carrot cake on the planet.

Even in my dazzling tutu, the tea shop is still one of my favourite places. The owners still seem completely unfazed by the extra glitz and glamour in my getup, and you really can’t get a nicer, tastier treat anywhere. It’s a reminder of the best parts of Earth. They even had a copy of my blog on display, along with the tea and the cakes, oh how chic. I almost choked on my cake from the pure joy and excitement.

Anyway, it's amazing to see my little corner of Derbyshire, all peaceful and charming, with so much loveliness to find. My lovely Nan was telling me all about her great great grandmother and the fact that she once had a pink tutu for a tea party with her best friend. That little tidbit is definitely going in my new history book about the importance of the pink tutu. It’s all in the details, dears, it’s all in the details.

But, as fabulous as planet Earth is, it's time for more intergalactic adventures, to explore new worlds and discover more wonders in the universe! And what better place to do it than at the heart of London’s theatre scene? It's the city that’s never asleep, bursting with energy and inspiration. It's just full of fabulous outfits and beautiful things.

This trip, I spent a couple of days in London, where I saw a show I had heard such wonderful things about called "Cats." My first experience of musical theatre! I thought it was rather unique, with a lot of very interesting make up – I do love a good cat's eye and feline flick, it really does bring the cat in the woman out. What did I think of the show overall? It was definitely a fabulous feline frenzy!

This time, my ballet performances were centered around two specific venues: the Royal Opera House, home to The Royal Ballet, and the Sadler's Wells Theatre, a famous space for contemporary ballet.

The Royal Opera House, dear reader, is such an opulent, beautiful building, with gorgeous décor and so many fascinating stories surrounding its existence. I adore everything about it – the elegant chandelier, the plush seating, the intricate carvings on the balcony… Every detail exudes class, just like the dancing, oh the dancing! My first ballet here was called “Swan Lake”. I mean, when you’re on a ballet adventure, this has to be on your itinerary, wouldn’t you agree? It was magnificent, with dancers flitting like swans across the stage, it was mesmerising.

I just love ballet, the beauty, the strength, the graceful elegance of the movements. And it really is more than a dance form, it’s a whole culture – the costumes, the sets, the stories they tell through movement... I simply love everything about ballet, oh my!

It was time for my outfit for my evening at the Royal Opera House. For the occasion, I opted for my new couture design. A bespoke creation of the highest caliber: A shimmering, ethereal tutu, crafted from layers of tulle and delicately embroidered with iridescent beads and tiny pearl-like embellishments. It had a delightful hint of pink, as I do love the color pink (after all, why else would I be known as the Pink Tutu World traveller!). I’ve also decided that pink will be the only color that everyone wears in the Universe when I get the chance to have a world (or rather a universal) tutu design party!

The ballet has always been such an inspiring source for the pink tutu. Ballet in its earliest forms, featured simple tutus, that later, transformed into more glamorous costumes - but it's always been such a lovely, important piece in the fashion world. It just takes so much care and time to perfect a fabulous tutu – it has so much beauty to it, it has to be done perfectly and with such meticulous detail. You have to know the art of the pink tutu and how it goes together – It's an intricate dance of fabric and thread.

On the Saturday evening, I headed over to Sadler’s Wells. I always think of it as London's hub for modern, innovative, ballet - where the classics meet contemporary styles. It's the heart of creative experimentation and artistic freedom, just how I love it!

This time I chose a different look: A flowing, silky skirt – also a dazzling shade of pink – which I paired with a simple, classic top. And, of course, my pink tutus. It’s so exciting and invigorating to wear so many fabulous outfits – that’s what keeps me travelling, discovering new ways of using this wonderful form of fabric. It’s the ultimate expression of personal style. And of course, the most wonderful thing about being the pink tutu traveller is sharing my passion with the Universe.

The performance was a whirlwind of energy, and movement - with stunning acrobatic leaps, intense choreography, and a real sense of joy and expression that captivated everyone in the audience. This contemporary performance was like a new chapter in my own adventure in fashion.

From dazzling ballet performances to sparkling clothes shops, London is definitely one of my favourite places to hunt for the perfect look! As you all know, I do love to have fun with fashion and experiment with my wardrobe. I’m on the hunt for some new exciting and dazzling pieces. It really is one of my passions in life – getting the perfect look.

For my adventures to Planet Earth, I must say that London’s Oxford Street is such a treasure trove for beautiful finds. I love discovering boutiques tucked away in corners and uncovering independent designers. The joy of finding a unique piece makes the journey so worthwhile, and the shops have endless inspiration! I always want to dress for the occasion! It's fun to express my individual style and spread a bit of pink tutu joy wherever I go, because every piece of fashion and beauty has its own individual flair and brings me joy.

Now, I know you might be thinking that my fascination with fashion is just about vanity, darling! But you see, it goes much deeper than that, far deeper, believe me. It’s all about confidence. Wearing something I absolutely love – be it a beautiful tutu, or a sparkly dress or a bright pink cardigan – gives me the confidence to dance to my own rhythm! It gives me the joy of expression, the power of my own style and flair, which is essential to everything.

For me, fashion is as much about confidence, as it is about celebrating beauty. It allows me to express myself and my creative vision, and also inspire others to do the same. Clothes, they empower me. They can really transform you!

And, of course, every girl needs a pink tutu to take on the world. That’s just a rule that I have made up – but it works and it’s lovely! It gives the girl wearing a pink tutu a wonderful power and feeling of inner happiness!

I believe that every girl should be brave and adventurous! That everyone should step out of their comfort zone and embrace the world’s wonder – with their own sparkle and flair! It's all about courage, love, and that special spark of inner beauty, and of course – a pink tutu! And of course, that is my goal: to get every girl – nay every being, in the whole Universe – to take on the world and the universe, wearing a fabulous pink tutu! A universal pink tutu dance party? How absolutely fabulous! Oh darling, my world of pink tutus has just begun…

So I’ll see you next Wednesday for more intergalactic adventures in the Pink Tutu World. Remember, darlings, with a pink tutu on, the world’s your stage.

Stay fabulous! xx Emma.

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