Wednesday, 19th August 2015
Darling readers!
Well, hello there, lovelies! Welcome back to Pink Tutu World, your weekly dose of pink fluff, pirouettes, and all things fabulously tutu-licious. This week, I'm bringing you the most utterly glamorous post ever! As you all know, I adore travel, and this time around, it was all about the big, blue marble itself: Planet Earth! I know, I know, some of you might be rolling your eyes - Earth?! Emma, you're a galactic ballerina! - but believe me, even our universe's celestial dance needs some terrestrial inspiration.
It was all about celebrating the ballet here on Earth, and of course, a pink tutu-clad journey through history and, let's be honest, some serious tutu-licious shopping!
The Great Tutu Voyage: Landing in London
I set my spaceship down, shimmering with starlight and sequins, just outside of London, which is, of course, one of the ballet capitals of the world! I always get a little thrill as I zoom over those famous red double-decker buses and look down at the twinkling lights of the city, especially after whooshing across the cosmic dust from some far-flung nebula!
I knew my itinerary had to be packed full of fabulous ballet and all that comes with it! As much as I adore dancing the night away under a billion glittering stars, there's something simply magical about the atmosphere of an Earthly theatre!
A Little History Lesson - The Royal Opera House
Now, a proper Pink Tutu World gal cannot pass up the opportunity to delve into the past, and what better way to do that than by stepping into the hallowed halls of The Royal Opera House? They hold some of the most fantastic archival treasures! You simply can't imagine the gorgeous, voluminous skirts, those classic Romantic tutus. And those ballerina bodices... oh, those bodices! Each one with its own history. Every stitch and ruffle a testament to an era.
Honestly, you should all pack your cosmic purses and travel to see them for yourself! Trust me, it's almost as fabulous as my own personal tutu collection - but maybe I'm biased. 😉
London's Ballet Scene: From the West End to Covent Garden
But darling, it wasn't all historical daydreaming! My mission to spread the joy of tutus and bring a bit of Pink Tutu World to the planet meant going to the most famous theatres in the city.
Naturally, we started at The Royal Opera House, taking in a stunning performance of Swan Lake. The drama! The emotion! The dancing was sublime, of course, but you just couldn't escape the captivating tale - even if you couldn't quite grasp what was being said, the beauty of the choreography was just utterly mesmerizing.
You just had to feel it - those moments of yearning, the fierce beauty, the heartbreaking swan transformation! It was utterly magical! I almost had to give a curtsey - on stage, in front of everyone! The whole audience just breathed it in - such artistry, you see, simply captivates a crowd. Even this cosmopolitan city felt almost quiet under the spell of the ballet!
I have to admit, I couldn't resist popping to the Royal Ballet shop, which is like a pink tutu lover's dream! There are literally rows upon rows of the most exquisitely made tutus. Each one perfectly sculpted to flow and twirl in all the right places.
Honestly, it's torture trying to choose which one to buy, but my ultimate pick is always pink - you knew it, right? It’s a bold statement! Every twirl was more delightful than the last, especially when I totally threw in some Pink Tutu World attitude, darling. It’s what I do best, right?
After that ballet fix, I decided to check out one of the West End shows. Oh, darling, it was the ultimate in pure, glitzy, fabulous entertainment! There were more feathers, sequins, and glitter than you could shake a sparkly wand at, and the music! Well, you simply had to sway in your seat to it!
Let's just say, my inner diva had a total moment! Even my spaceship lights started flickering in a glittery rhythm!
Fashion Frenzy: The Search for Tutu Inspiration
I don’t think I need to tell you how much I adore fashion. Even intergalactic journeys have their shopping moments! I always love finding new inspirations for my tutu designs - after all, my tutus have to be ready for all my interstellar travels, from moonlit stardust walks to asteroid dance battles, you know!
And Earth, let's be honest, has some of the best couture to be found in the entire universe.
My search took me from the world-famous Oxford Street, which just oozed elegance, to hidden little vintage shops nestled away in the cobbled streets of Covent Garden. It's funny how one minute I'm admiring historic tutus, and then the next, I'm finding an outrageous retro frock! I mean, there are even tutu-inspired street fashions! It's adorable, it's tutu-licious, and honestly, a lot of it is even more wearable than you might think!
My travels to London, you see, aren’t just about seeing shows and going shopping! It’s a cosmic pilgrimage of sorts. Each visit gives me an even better grasp of where it all began, all that inspired me!
I know that all of you are waiting for me to get back on my spaceship and share the ultimate travel tips. But honestly, darling, the real takeaway here is the attitude - that's the thing I love the most about Earth and the planet's fabulous ballet! It’s just a little piece of pure, joyful artistry. A kind of unbridled, flamboyant passion, full of theatrics. You just can't deny that!
So, when you think of pink tutus and dance, just imagine it being danced across the universe with just a little bit of this lovely, vibrant Earth-inspired energy. Don't just be a ballerina, be the ultimate ballet goddess. Embrace that, darlings. Every single day.
I can't wait to show you where I end up next week - until then, remember: Life’s too short to not wear a pink tutu!
With love and sparkles,
Emma
P.S. I want to hear from you! Which ballet performance on Earth is on your list of must-sees?
