Hello, my lovely tutu-loving darlings! It’s Emma here, bringing you the latest from my intergalactic travels and this week's absolutely divine adventure on Planet Earth.
Back to the Beginning - A Dance in Derbyshire
Well, as you all know, I started my pink-tutu journey in the rolling hills of Derbyshire, England. A place filled with so much charm and the sweetest, most supportive ballet community. And of course, how could I forget… a real abundance of beautiful shops. The first shop I remember was ‘Twinkle Toes’ - just across from the theatre - bursting with colourful tutus, fluffy shoes, and adorable hair ribbons. The shopkeeper, Mrs. Butterfield, was a genuine dream, and a huge inspiration. I'm so grateful for her kindness and passion for all things ballet, because she truly fostered my love for the art form from an early age.
But let's face it, my dears, my adventures have taken me far beyond the charming streets of my home town. It’s been a total whirlwind travelling through space, finding my place in the vast cosmic ballet. I’ve danced under twinkling nebulae, and spun pirouettes with extraterrestrial ballerinas, all the while never forgetting where it all began - right here on Planet Earth!
Planet Earth Calling: Fashion Finds & Ballet Delights
My spaceship landed yesterday at a charming little airport (the only one with a tea shop offering "pink" cakes, how divine!). I have to say, it's always a little thrilling coming home to this dear, beautiful planet, it's truly an extraordinary place! As soon as I stepped out of the spacecraft, I was instantly enveloped by that quintessential, lovely earthy breeze. And the scents - that mix of fresh grass, blossoming trees, and… was that lavender? It was utterly magical. I couldn't resist whipping off my custom-designed, intergalactic-shimmer space suit (pink, naturally!), and embracing the comforting familiarity of planet Earth's atmosphere.
After a good old fashioned tea with scones (thank goodness for Earthly customs!), I set off to do what I do best: explore, shop, and immerse myself in the beautiful world of dance. I always find something inspiring in my trips, even after a lifetime of travelling.
Now, if you follow my blog you'll know that ballet has a strong history here, with Royal Ballet and so many gorgeous theaters dedicated to ballet. This planet truly embraces its legacy with such grace! My heart beats a little faster each time I hear that iconic sound of live music accompanied by a magnificent dancer's pas de bourrée.
My first stop was, of course, the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden! A must-visit for any ballet aficionado. I just couldn’t resist indulging in a bit of window shopping at the iconic ballet shops surrounding Covent Garden. Can't you just imagine it, my lovelies, a ballet dream with those beautiful, elaborate tutus, perfect for twirling down any London street! It was a sensory overload for sure. And oh my... I discovered a beautiful vintage store filled with perfectly preserved pointe shoes, dance programmes, and even the most glorious collection of tutus. A complete treasure trove for any tutu fanatic, which is a category we all fall into! The more tutus, the better!
That night, the magic of ballet awaited me. I was fortunate to see Swan Lake, with its classical elegance. The power of the swan costumes! Oh, to dance like those prima ballerinas. They moved with such a swirling grace, a real spectacle for the eyes. But I couldn't resist taking my notepad out and sketched the details of the white tutu designs. You can find the designs, complete with my tutu critiques (spoiler: the swans need more pink!) on the Pink Tutu Designs section of my website www.pink-tutu.com. It's always a delight to share my findings with you all.
And let's talk about fashion! Planet Earth has an abundance of clothing shops with some of the most wonderful textiles. A cotton top, a silk scarf, and, naturally, a tutu to top it off. This trip has given me many ideas for new space-themed tutu designs, with cosmic nebulae designs, twinkling star fabric, and perhaps even a constellation embroidered just for you - after all, a starlit tutu is a must.
Adventures and a Cosmic Dance-Off
And for the most epic part of my journey: A Cosmic Dance-Off with a space princess! Let's just say she had the dance moves. She twirled around in a silvery gown (no pink... gasp!) with her spaceship crew surrounding her, making up their own steps as they went. A cosmic fusion of dance styles!
They were very nice, the spaceship princess was a sweetheart, although perhaps not as lovely as my dance performances. But who am I kidding? They danced to Earthly music, I played one of my own space ballets. A bit of a cultural exchange, if you will. It was all quite fascinating to see! We did have a friendly dance-off - just the two of us - which had the other space pirates in stitches. And to my utter delight, after I performed my signature 'pink pirouette', the space princess, her eyes wide, shouted 'She's wearing PINK!’ Then, the whole space crew started clapping. I had definitely made a splash. I am going to work on getting the whole universe wearing pink tutus, that is my life goal - so get your pink on everyone, because it's coming.
As I close out this magical week of adventures, I want to share this message, from my pink-tutu-loving heart to yours: Wherever life takes you, remember to follow your dreams. Never let go of your tutu passions. You, my lovely reader, are divine, amazing, incredible, magical, radiant! Just like the stars in the night sky and the blooming flowers that line the earth. Keep twirling and inspiring everyone you meet, because your passion for the art of dance and fashion is truly something special!
That’s all for now my darling tutu enthusiasts! Be sure to join me next Wednesday, right here at www.pink-tutu.com, for more stories from my dazzling journeys, including an exclusive look at my newly redesigned space ship… a new model all in pink, just for me! What could be more divine!
With love and sparkles,
Emma xx
