Hello my lovely tutu-wearing darlings! Welcome back to Pink Tutu World, where every day is a pirouette and every step a grand jeté into the fabulous!
Today, my heart is filled with the softest shade of pink, tinged with the excitement of a new adventure. You see, my dear readers, I've just touched down back on planet Earth after an absolutely unforgettable trip through the cosmos. It's Wednesday, 29th July 2020, and I'm brimming with stories about twinkling stars and otherworldly ballets, ready to share them with you all.
Now, you know how I love a good, dramatic entrance. This week, my celestial debut involved a breathtaking descent through the nebula of the Andromeda Galaxy. I made sure to land my spaceship, affectionately named the "Tutu-verse," right on the grounds of the Royal Albert Hall in London. I mean, come on, wouldn't you?! It's a quintessentially British icon, and perfect for showcasing a little bit of Pink Tutu World sparkle!
Speaking of sparkles, this particular voyage was particularly special. My cosmic journey was driven by a shared love of ballet, with a twist! You see, it all began with an email from the Ballet Royale of the Milky Way Galaxy. This prestigious troupe had seen my latest blog post about the historical significance of pink tutus and, much to my delight, had requested a collaboration. Now, let's be real, my dear tutu-loving companions, when the cosmos calls for a pink tutu-clad dancer, who am I to refuse?
And what an adventure it was! We embarked on a multi-galactic tour, featuring spectacular ballet performances on planet Xenon, where gravity defies logic and all ballerinas float through the air, to the beautiful moonlit dance-off on the diamond-studded shores of planet Lumina, where the costumes glittered like a constellation.
Imagine this, darlings! It was a truly galactic spectacle: breathtaking alien landscapes, twinkling constellations, and performances so extraordinary they defied all earthly expectations. On planet Andromeda, the Ballet Royale showcased a dramatic interpretation of Giselle with a plot twist: it wasn't just a forest Giselle danced through, it was a luminescent alien forest teeming with glowing bioluminescent fungi, emitting colours that shifted like a thousand auroras. It was spectacular!
During a delightful pause in the cosmic tour, I even squeezed in some space shopping - a fashionista's paradise, that it is. On the cosmic boutiques of planet Orion, I found the most dazzlingly-beautiful tutu ever - shimmering pink silk with crystal-encrusted sequins, hand-stitched by the tiny little, green, and gloriously sparkly, Glimmering-Finged Flutterbees. They had them available in every size, my dear, from teeny tiny little butterfly ballerinas to giants of the universe.
On planet Luna, the air hung heavy with the sweet perfume of thousand, sparkling Space Jasmine, a magical flower that the locals tell me unlocks an aura of inner peace and contentment. There, amidst lunar landscape made up of glittering silver rock crystals and glistening amethyst, I picked up a perfectly-pink-hued shimmering feather boa - so lightweight, you wouldn't even know it was there - made from the softest downy fur of the Star Gazer Dragonflies , whose wings create magnificent swirling trails of light as they dance in the lunar air. It's all about cosmic glamour, darlings, and believe me, it's an experience that will stay with me for life.
As always, on this tour, my mantra "every ballerina deserves a pink tutu" proved as popular as ever - even with the most skeptical space explorers, the message resonated. My pink-tutu preaching is a universal language. I had everyone from the Galactic Guardian Rangers to the Solar System Supreme Dance Squad wearing pink. You know I brought with me some Pink Tutu World branded Pink Power tutus that I was able to share with the wonderful dancers in the Milky Way Galaxy. There was quite a lot of oohs and ahhs and a few tut, tuts. I promise you though, the Ballet Royale embraced the pink tutu, the colours were fabulous. It felt very Pink Tutu World to spread some joy to our lovely alien friends in space.
In between my cosmic explorations, I’ve been thinking a lot about how incredible it is to be a ballerina here on planet Earth, and the important place ballet has within our society, both now and throughout its long history. So many dancers inspire us - we have those famous classical ballerina's that everyone admires from Diaghilev to Nijinsky, and then there's all those modern ballet stars from Pavlova to Fonteyn. We've come a long way and the history of the tutu is just as interesting - did you know they evolved from the humble panier to the beautifully flowing styles worn by our top dancers today? You know what, I’m thinking a tutu history series is next on the agenda - that’ll be exciting for the blog.
Speaking of my blog, what better place to talk about ballet, fashion, and my journeys than right here on planet Earth? You can catch all the latest updates, news, and musings on my Pink Tutu World blog: www.pink-tutu.com, every Wednesday at 2:00pm GMT (Don't forget your cuppa, dear readers - you’ll be needing it).
Now, while I'm in the midst of re-discovering the beauty of the planet that I call home, I want to share some Earthly happenings to keep you entertained, darling:
A Royal Celebration: The whole of planet Earth, well my home nation of Great Britain, is all abuzz with excitement over a new addition to the Royal family. This year, our future King and Queen have become parents. My fellow planet Earthlings have taken to the news of the royal baby's arrival with incredible enthusiasm - just as we do every time a member of our Royal Family brings a little extra sparkle to the family portrait. As a Brit, I can’t wait to get some Pink Tutu World decorations together, a bit of bling never hurts and what better way to celebrate than a ballet inspired Royal baby celebration?
And now, some fashion news to whet your appetite:
Oh, my darling tut-to-wearers, prepare for some major Tutu Glam as the catwalks are alight with stunning designs! There's a definite ballet renaissance happening right now, with tulle, satin, and all things floaty taking center stage in haute couture. Designers across the globe are paying homage to the delicate beauty and artistic flair that is synonymous with ballet. Designers are incorporating ballerina chic in a beautiful and exciting way! From flowing, voluminous skirts and intricately embellished tops to graceful, tutu-inspired cocktail dresses, the tutu-mania is well and truly upon us. And believe me, the tutus are not going anywhere anytime soon, they are going to continue to be the statement fashion piece of 2020 - so get out there, find the pink tutu that suits you, and unleash your inner prima ballerina.
London's Ballerina Hub: I’m off to see a stunning show at the Royal Opera House today! It's not every day that the English National Ballet are showing Giselle, one of my absolute favourite ballet productions. You just know I’m wearing my new tutu (a shimmering pastel pink - oh it's so exquisite and will be showcased on www.pink-tutu.com very soon! As a die-hard ballet fan, you know I’ll be snapping away like a crazy cat on a hot tin roof. Can’t wait for this one, it’s sure to be magical, I'm feeling so excited - the excitement of getting to see some of my favorite dancers in action. This really is my ultimate bliss. I hope my fellow earthlings in London have grabbed themselves some tickets for a dazzling performance like this. What’s not to love about seeing those amazing dancers move on stage? Ballet is all about bringing some sparkle and magic into our lives.
Now darlings, before you get caught in the Pink Tutu World Whirlwind, remember to subscribe to my blog for the latest on Pink Tutu World - www.pink-tutu.com, and join my Pink Tutu World dance crew for our weekly Tutu Tango: every Thursday at 8pm GMT, a live tutu-fied event for your online entertainment, filled with tutu tips, tutorials, fashion chats and a whole lot of tutu-themed fun. It's your place to share all things tutu with a group of likeminded tutu-enthusiasts across the universe.
This week, it's a Tutu history special where we take a look at some of our all time favourite ballet history heroes. For example: I know that my all time favorite ballerina is, Margot Fonteyn, she truly captured the grace and art of ballet; her elegance was so beautifully iconic - all about elegance and beauty. Of course, all of us love to remember Anna Pavlova - so many people find her fascinating. Her life was just amazing - I think the ultimate ballet icon! So get ready to unleash your inner diva, my friends! It’s going to be exciting.
Until next week, remember "a ballerina always finds her tutu, no matter where she travels"! Stay fabulous, stay twirly, and stay true to the Pink Tutu World dream.
Much love,
Emma Pink Tutu World Ambassador to the Cosmos
