#PinkTutuWorld Ballet on Planet Earth on 2017-12-13

Helloooo, darlings! It's Wednesday, which means it's time for another dazzling dive into the whimsical world of Pink Tutu! I'm your cosmic fashionista, Emma, bringing you all the latest from my intergalactic travels - a fabulous adventure this week, I can tell you!

Before we get to the heart-stopping adventures of this past week, I wanted to chat about our beloved pink tutus! As many of you know, tutus have been part of ballet for over a century. But what you may not know is that these ethereal, pouffy delights have actually been around for much, much longer! Did you know tutus were a fashion statement as early as the 1830s? Gasp! Think long, billowing, flowing gowns of tulle, silk and taffeta - talk about balletcore before balletcore was cool! It's the romantic era!

This week I've been pondering the evolution of tutus and how they've evolved from that romantic period to the incredibly intricate, innovative, and utterly gorgeous designs we see in ballet today. Just imagine: if a tutu could be a time machine, wouldn't that be the ultimate dream? Imagine travelling through time, pirouetting past princesses and revolutionaries, in the very same tutu! Wouldn't that make a fabulous blog post?!

Alright, darling, let's get back to the heart of this week's celestial travels! On December 13th, I embarked on a trip to... drumroll please ... Planet Earth! Yep, you heard that right! This little pink tutu-wearing ballet-lover had to visit her home planet.

Oh, the joy of seeing the familiar blue sky and green grass, and the sweet sound of familiar Derbyshire birdsong - how I'd missed it! Of course, I couldn't return without checking in on some of the must-see things that make this planet so special. Let's go!

After my spaceship landed gracefully in a lovely park near Bakewell, I felt a warm, fuzzy feeling I hadn't quite felt in years. And it wasn't just from the hot chocolate I sipped while gazing at the beautiful Peak District views! I mean, don't get me wrong, that hot chocolate was divine - a touch of caramel to offset the rich chocolate flavour. Perfection! It just goes to show: some things never change.

Naturally, my journey was a ballet-filled affair. From my space travels, I had some stunning dance attire with me – it wouldn't be Pink Tutu World without a little intergalactic flair! My latest favourite ensemble was this beautiful cerulean and pink, double layered, tutu. Oh my goodness, darlings, the texture was truly remarkable! The shimmering fabric was like moonlight, soft as a cloud and light as a feather!

We have to talk about shoes, because a tutu wouldn't be complete without the right footwear, darling! My latest pair of bespoke, silver glitter pointe shoes were perfect for a whirlwind tour! I felt like a literal walking star! ✨ I was determined to find the most breathtaking dance studios in Derbyshire. You see, as a professional ballet performer, visiting planet Earth always includes an impromptu "tutu flash mob"!

So I, along with my adorable troupe of interstellar ballerinas (yes, my little team of dancers from other planets who came to visit!), sashayed into The Ballet Workshop in Derby. You could feel the sheer joy and passion in the air! I loved how their dancers were learning everything from ballet to hip-hop! My troupe and I just had to put on a show.

As I pirouetted with the earthlings, the excitement of sharing the love of ballet spread throughout the room! Seeing young dancers shine with such joy is always my biggest joy. Seeing their eyes widen with amazement when we showed off our celestial pirouettes and leaps. Oh darling, you know I couldn't let that night go by without sharing a few "pink tutu tricks" for my Earthly dance comrades! After all, spreading pink tutus to all corners of the universe is my life's mission. It's in the Pink Tutu World mission statement!

Oh my darlings! Who am I kidding? The most delightful thing about returning to planet Earth? The Shopping!! The first thing I did when I arrived at my friend Sarah’s flat, was grab my little travel tutu bag and off I went! My favourite ballet boutique, The Ballerina's Boutique in Belper, has this magnificent display of costumes! Think of it, darling, sparkling silver fabric! Imagine fluffy, iridescent feathers! Oh my goodness! It was a magical pink tutu dreamland! I walked in feeling fabulous and left feeling divine! I was simply gleaming.

For you shopaholics out there, I recommend their Absolutely Divine Pink tutu collection. It’s their latest arrival - truly, the embodiment of fashion-meets-balletcore. Sarah couldn't believe it was just in her size, let alone my size too! (And my darling, if you want to have an idea about our sizes, we tend to need a custom-fit to match our individual wingspan!) I picked out the cutest ballet accessories for Sarah, and she snagged an absolutely perfect pair of black pointe shoes. Talk about the perfect night out!

Now, darling, we couldn't have a Pink Tutu World blog post without mentioning the pièce de résistance. It would be criminal to not see a fantastic ballet show. So, the evening was dedicated to watching one of my absolute favourites – The Nutcracker. And my heavens, darling! A breathtaking performance at the Derby Theatre. It had all the things that make ballet so special! Elegant movements, soaring leaps, expressive faces! It had the drama and spectacle, with the cutest adorable baby mice and ferocious Russian dancing dolls, darling! I just couldn't get enough of it!

This show just proves once again that ballet is truly the universal language of artistic expression! I know that all of you reading this back home are eagerly awaiting to know about all the fabulous fashions! You know that, in my Pink Tutu Universe, there's not a moment I'm not pondering fashion! A la mode ballet, my darling, is how we travel across the universe! And of course, it goes without saying, I have to show you exactly what I was wearing for the show!

Imagine this darling... a starry sky backdrop... my graceful spaceship orbiting earth.

Tonight, darling, I channeled my inner ballerina with this gorgeous, extra ethereal, princess-inspired, tutu dress! I went for a full-skirted silhouette, billowing and perfectly pouffy. The bodice, dearie, oh it was divine! I envisioned an ethereal glow with sequin embroidery. I went for soft pink shades and subtle hints of glitter! (A touch of whimsy and sparkle - who doesn’t love a bit of glamour?)

I must add that this special tutu dress was inspired by the colours of Earth, to add a special cosmic touch to my visit!

Of course, what makes the ensemble really pop, is the intricate, handmade headpiece! Think a crown of silvered starlight. A delicate veil to offset the entire design. ( I know my followers always love a little detail, darling). Oh darling, the details just bring this whole look together.

To match this dreamy aesthetic, I paired it with some delicate, silver open-toe sandals for a touch of elegance. It's a look I could dance for hours in, you know?!

It's getting late and, dearie, you know what that means! A busy interstellar fashionista never stops! I have to jet off! Pink Tutu Universe needs its reigning Queen. But don't worry! I will be back to visit you here in just a week! Keep those tutus spinning and the universe buzzing with pink!

Remember darling: Stay fabulous, and always spread the love of pink tutus!

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You can follow all my latest adventures at www.pink-tutu.com. See you next Wednesday!

Lots of love and cosmic pirouettes, Emma