Wednesday, 20th January 2016
Hey darlings! It's Emma here, back from a whirlwind trip across the cosmos, and ready to tell you all about my latest adventure!
As you know, I live for tutus and I live for travelling. Combine the two and you have me absolutely thrilled to my sparkly pink toes! So, when the chance came up to see a completely legendary ballet performance on a newly discovered planet (yes, really!), you bet I jumped at the chance. And did I ever!
Let's get down to the details. Firstly, this planet – and oh darling, what a planet it is – is a real beauty, and I can't help but feel so grateful for the sheer privilege of experiencing it. You know I’m a sucker for vibrant, exciting scenery and this was no exception! Imagine a landscape dominated by enormous lilac and magenta flora, sparkling sapphire rivers winding their way through valleys that look like they’re painted in an Impressionist’s dreams. 🎨 It's almost impossible to describe – think lush meets otherworldly, with just a hint of glitter.
But that’s not even the best part! The highlight of my journey was, of course, the ballet itself! My dear friend Luna – she’s a real ballerina with the most exquisite turns and jumps I’ve ever seen – invited me to see a show in a beautiful theatre on this celestial oasis. Picture this: a grand hall of white, alabaster marble with pillars that shimmered with the most delicate mother-of-pearl designs. Then, the stage itself! Imagine the stage from a theatre on earth but magnified tenfold. I mean, enormous. And on this stage? A group of the most incredible dancers you've ever seen, wearing a glorious rainbow of shimmering tutus! You’ve got to understand, this is tutu paradise, like some sort of intergalactic ballerina haven!
It was almost too much for a girl like me! So much tutus! The costumes, darling! You're talking real couture, here. It was everything I had ever dreamed of. I'm not talking your standard ballerina tutus (although those are great, don’t get me wrong). No, we’re talking full-on, fantastical, shimmering, glittery creations that danced and twirled like their own independent little ballet performances. I swear I saw one with a constellation embroidered onto the back.
The music! It was magical. There were strange but beautiful instruments that hummed and pulsed and sent shivers down my spine – it sounded like everything wonderful you’ve ever heard, all rolled into one. Imagine Vivaldi meets the Spice Girls, and that's a pretty good description! The ballet itself was about two ballerinas, dressed in the most breathtaking pearlescent tutus, who had to fight the forces of the universe in order to become reunited. It was an emotional story, that’s for sure! It even made me cry, but not before my entire tutu twirled in a fit of tears. 🤧 I couldn’t help it!
Afterwards, there was a massive gathering outside the theatre with people in the most stunning attire you could imagine. I swear one woman had a pink, diamond-studded tutu that matched the colour of my favourite dress. There was a real sense of community, of love and celebration - a genuine, wholesome feeling that I just haven't experienced on Planet Earth lately!
Naturally, I bought a new tutu as a souvenir! I mean, how could I not It’s shimmering, of course, in the most beautiful shade of iridescent lavender – a total stunner, let me tell you. The shopkeeper, a very sweet alien with twelve hands and a love for pearls, wrapped it up with such meticulous care.
I got a photo in front of a shimmering waterfall of turquoise and magenta liquid, and Luna sent me home with a bouquet of galactic lilies that still smell gorgeous! My apartment is currently covered in flowers! It’s truly paradise. I couldn't be happier with this adventure!
So, as you know, I'm obsessed with tutus, and my mission in life is to make everyone wear one, across the universe! So I ask you – are you going to join me? Are you ready to tutu up the cosmos and spread the message of joy, sparkle, and joy in your own tutu?! 💫 Tell me all about it! Remember to comment down below!
And finally, if you're ever in Derbyshire, England, let me know. I’d love to share a tea with you and talk all things pink tutus! Until next week! ✨💕
Emma
www.pink-tutu.com
P.S. I am performing at The National Ballet Centre in Derbyshire next month, and you are most definitely invited. You'll be sure to see me dancing in a *completely pink and sparkly tutu (just what you'd expect!) - all you need to do is purchase a ticket for a show. Tickets on sale on my website at www.pink-tutu.com! See you there! 😉
