Well darlings, as you know, I'm a gal who loves her travelling - a true Pink Tutu Wanderer, if you will! But, oh, how I've been missing my Earthly delights lately. After gallivanting around the cosmos, I landed back home last week with a little homesickness a-fluttering in my tummy. And guess what was waiting for me?
My beautiful little home studio! The one that smells like sweet, sweet sandalwood from my candle and resonates with the faintest tinkling of a piano from the local school.
Let's rewind! Before I regale you all with the details of my incredible Planet Earth homecoming, I have to confess... my spaceship touched down just in time for the annual DerbyFest! A gorgeous little festival celebrating all things Derbeyshire - it's where my little pink tutu-loving heart finds its bliss, nestled among the rolling hills and green meadows.
So, with a freshly ironed tutu and my trusty little ballerina handbag, I hopped aboard the trusty intergalactic ballet-mobile - that's right, I finally finished customizing my ship to be ballet themed! Now we're talking! We twirled into the festival with a grand ballet-esque flourish - oh, how those spaceship engines loved playing my favourite Bach fugues!
DerbyFest & Tutu Inspiration!
And let me tell you, I'd left Earth right in the middle of summer, so to be greeted with the cool breezes, the sweet smell of hot dog stands and, oh, the deliciousness of freshly baked strawberry and cream cakes! Pure delight! The Derbeyshire folk were so sweet, too, all wrapped up in cosy knitwear.
It turns out I even caught a fantastic show by a little ballet company. All the lovely ladies were dressed in beautiful gowns, but oh, what a joy to see one brave little ballerina in a blush-pink tutu! Talk about feeling inspired, eh? And it was right at that moment that I knew, darling, I had to find the perfect pink tutu for myself... you know how it goes!
Of course, the highlight of the whole trip was a visit to Derby Cathedral. Such history! A truly impressive structure, and guess what? The acoustics are stunning. The moment I stepped inside, my feet felt compelled to pirouette in its grandeur. Can you imagine performing Swan Lake in there?! It would be magical!
So I found myself strolling through the stalls of local craftspeople - that's how I got my hands on the cutest pair of handmade, delicate, oh-so-adorable silver ballerina shoe earrings. Just my style! The craftsperson, an elderly woman with twinkling eyes, told me the tradition of the ballerina was something magical to Derbyshire folk, like a little secret they shared. What a heartwarming feeling!
But, my lovely tutu enthusiasts, before we get carried away with Derbeyshire delights... we've got some serious planet-hopping to discuss.
Planet ZzZZ-4: "Ballet Sleepwalk on ZzZZ-4"!
My dear, the journey to Planet ZzZZ-4 was an experience... you know, as exciting and fun as ever! Imagine, pink neon galaxies, and clouds of sparkly glitter that left little rainbow-shimmer trails wherever I travelled.
The thing about ZzZZ-4, darlings, is its complete obsession with sleep! No matter where you go, it's like the locals are all perpetually dreaming. Which makes for rather amusing performances... imagine Ballet Sleepwalk - a beautifully ethereal and dreamlike spectacle! Oh, and did I tell you? I found the most wonderful sleeping-themed ballerina costume on my intergalactic shopping expedition! Fluffy pastel clouds with sparkling silver moonbeam embroidery, I adore it!
Speaking of my cosmic travels, my little ballet performance for the local sleepwalkers - which took place in the breathtaking lunar landscape of a planet-sized space lily! You know, a bit of a challenge... I was almost distracted by the gorgeous neon-pink, purple, and blue lilies in the distance, but of course, I had to put on a truly impressive show! It's my mission! And guess what?! I converted a good portion of the sleepwalking ZzZZ-4 inhabitants to pink tutu wearers! How wonderful!
Shopping For My Dreams (And Your Pink Tutu Inspirations!)
Okay, so maybe it's a little unfair, darling, to say they wore pink tutus literally – I just can't yet get pink tutus out into their dreams, you know what I mean?! SIGH! But hey, the locals got my inspiration and I got a lovely ZzZZ-4-themed ensemble. The best of both worlds, I say! And that's my point. Even in the most sleep-deprived corners of the universe, fashion and beauty find a way to blossom.
And don't worry, my little ballerina cherubs, we all know "Sleepwalk" has been a recurring theme in our tutu fashion adventures before - oh, what fun times! Back when I had just begun my little planet-hopping adventure and learned that you just never know what fabulous tutu creations you might stumble across... but that, my darling, is another blog post entirely!
Outfit Deets:Today, I was all about a cute and comfortable vibe! That means a pink floral sundress with a light-blue cardigan – for those chilly Earth winds, darling, you know the deal! White sparkly trainers - oh, I adore a good sparkly sneaker! and a delicate pink chain with a miniature ballerina pendant – it sparkles and twirls like I do! And of course, no ensemble of mine would be complete without the most important pink detail: my pink polka dot bag with my trusty pink hair bow.
You know I am obsessed with all things pink – a classic, timeless, delightful colour - so it makes sense I want the universe wearing it, yes? My little pink tutu empire... coming soon to a planet near you! 😉
*What's Going On in the Pink Tutu World This Week?! *
My gorgeous little planet Earth friends, I’ve been busy, busy, busy in the cosmic sphere of Pink Tutu World. It's going to be such a packed week:
- Monday - It's dance party day! Dance, dance, dance, let’s get this party started! You’ll see me sharing all the latest dance routines on pink-tutu.com, I will be on the dancefloor all week, yes!
- Tuesday - Time to hit the streets with our very own #PinkTutuStreetFashion! We're talking all the latest pink tutu fashions – tutus to match our daily life! Let's see the amazing looks you can all come up with. You can rock your pink tutu anywhere, my loves!
- Wednesday - It's another Wednesday! Time for another #PinkTutuWorld blog post. And speaking of blogs, I’ve been following all your comments and recommendations – and the responses I’ve had about what you’d like to see in our next intergalactic ballet extravaganza! Keep those ideas flowing! I love your ideas, especially from my dear Earthly followers - they always have such inspiring Pink Tutu Dreams! 🩰
- Thursday - Time to show those fancy feet! #PinkTutuShowTime means we're headed to a performance. That could mean Ballet in the planet’s grand opera houses, or a little dance recital in my humble spaceship! Whatever it may be, it will be fabulous!, as always! Don’t worry, you can always catch a sneak peek on my Instagram account, darlings!
- Friday - Oh, the places you will go! Join me on my #PinkTutuWorldTravels as I hop back into my pink spaceship, ready to bring you to another delightfully inspiring planet. Get ready, my loves – because you never know where Pink Tutu World will take us next!
- Saturday - Oh, the magic of Saturday nights, my loves! Join me at #PinkTutuWorldSaturdays, an Instagram-only event, with all the fashion trends in the intergalactic realm! It’s a fun, free-flowing night, with chats with the other lovely Pink Tutu dancers.
- Sunday - Rest and recharge for another fabulous week in Pink Tutu World, and don't forget to take your Pink Tutu photos - #PinkTutuWorld for your chance to feature in my blog posts. Let’s get this weekend started! 🩰
And now, darling, it's time for a cuppa. It's 4pm in England - the best time for a warm and soothing mug of something delicious!
Don't forget to keep shining bright in your Pink Tutu world! And always remember, every single day is an adventure to be cherished. 🩰
Yours always,
Emma 💖
