Wednesday, January 20th, 2027
Oh darling! How divine to be back on Planet Earth. The spaceship journey back from Proxima Centauri b was a bit of a slog, mind you. That cosmic dust storm? It got right up my tutu. But don't worry, I have plenty of time to catch up on all the goss about my favourite thing in the world... tutus, naturally!
This week, the Pink Tutu World blog is celebrating all things ballet here on the good old Earth, because I'm just bursting to tell you about my fabulous trip to the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London! And before you say "Oh Emma, not ballet again!" – I know you love it, you just can't admit it yet. (Everyone does!)
It was a Wednesday night and, well, you know me. When I travel, I always try to be there for opening night, but on this occasion I couldn't help but feel like I was the opening night. It wasn't just me, mind you. The whole audience was buzzing.
There were even paparazzi (although let’s be honest, on Earth everyone thinks they're paparazzi) snapping pictures of me, wearing my latest "Pink Tutu Couture" creation – all pink with layers and layers of ruffles, because darling, why just settle for one layer of frills? There were sparkly pink sequin butterflies swirling and dancing down the entire length of my tutu, reflecting all the lights from the Covent Garden piazza. I love the way all that shimmer gets everyone excited before even stepping into the theatre. Every girl should get a dose of that sparkle. And no one should be left out!
So, naturally, I'd been invited to the theatre via my own very special pink spaceship which was conveniently parked on the roof. I know what you're thinking, and I understand. Yes, a pink spaceship? Isn't that a bit extra? I mean, darling, what do you call it when you land a pink spaceship at the Royal Opera House and the Pink Tutu herself emerges wearing a pink tutu – it's called extra. That's the point. Just try telling me I don't deserve the extra after years and years of touring the entire universe and bringing you my pink tutu wisdom from Alpha Centauri to Andromeda! You can't even get me to a tea shop in Derbyshire on a Wednesday night without someone trying to film it on their phone!
Back to the evening! You wouldn't believe what the show was, a ballet I had to see! I mean, who could possibly say no to the legendary Sleeping Beauty performed by none other than the Royal Ballet itself? Even I felt nervous. Let's just say that they made even me want to bust a move or two! And it did get me moving - all over the city! The theatre itself is such a beautiful, majestic building with so much history, it was practically screaming "come back to the future with us" from the minute I set foot inside. (Seriously, darling! All those glittering lights, the hushed silence of anticipation... fabulous).
After I had danced the night away, I ventured down to a brilliant champagne reception in the grand hallway. Talk about elegant! All the right people were there. So many tutus! All different shapes, sizes, colours!
But then I just had to see what the shopping was like around the theatre. There were vintage stores bursting with fascinating pieces and beautiful designer shops selling outfits fit for a ballet goddess! (Who could resist that gorgeous satin jacket I found? It practically sings “wear me, wear me!") Honestly, I went a little mad in the shops! But I must confess - it wasn’t quite as exciting as the fabulous fashion market on Proxima Centauri b… that's another story! Another day!
Then, there's something special I have to tell you about the whole point of all of this: my trip to another magnificent ballet performance – "Cinderella". What is it with ballerinas and their obsession with a fairy tale of glass slippers?! It wasn’t quite as interesting as last week’s trip to see "Sleeping Beauty," though, just imagine that gorgeous fairy tale – I felt I had to see the real thing (although the costumes of the actual royal court have nothing on the beautiful tulle gowns I wear! I just love my tutus). But let’s just say the show, although not exactly a fairy tale in itself, was brilliant. All the music, the lights, the costumes... absolutely captivating! The performance took my breath away – a symphony of colour, grace, and emotions! I felt lifted, like a magical, pink ballet feather floating through the air. Absolutely stunning.
Speaking of feathers, and I've been working on this idea since my space travels started: did you know that the world of ballet is absolutely riddled with amazing, iconic, historical and fashion pieces… and all this fabulous fashion actually came about because of, you guessed it - the tutu!
A little secret to you: that tiny bit of "frilliness" of my beloved pink tutu isn't just a bit of fluff for us. The world’s most famous ballerinas, (and you’ll see tons of their photos on pink-tutu.com, darlings!) are practically inseparable from their tutus, with stories told about how these unique designs changed the world of fashion – not just ballet but the world we know today. Amazing.
That was something that struck me hard during the spaceship voyage back here. You have to think outside of the tutu box, because when it comes to fashion and style, there is always, always something new to explore. And you'd be shocked how much the tutu is embedded in every aspect of fashion and history ever since that iconic design made its grand entrance into the world (and darling, the world wasn't the same after the tutu!) You know I love fashion as much as I love ballet (but it has to have the right amount of tutu), and so I'll let you into a tiny little secret... the tutu changed the world and it’s still a timeless, universal piece of fashion and dancewear - if it works for me it's universal!
I love tutus so much that even while flying through space I’ve been sketching out new designs in my special space sketchbook and working with my team back on Earth. It never stops with pink tutus. Always evolving. Always more pink!
After a brilliant day of tutus and performances I treated myself to dinner at a restaurant in Covent Garden and yes, it did include an extravagant, pink, (it has to be pink, darling) cocktail - a Pink Tutu special, if you will. I know this must sound extra, but you know me - a pink drink for a pink life! What's not extra is how much I’ve enjoyed being back on Earth and enjoying my favorite pink delights. Now to plan the next intergalactic ballet adventure! And that darlings is the end of my adventures in this post! I hope you’ve enjoyed it and don't forget to follow me on social media and check back next week for a new post, here on www.pink-tutu.com !
Until then, keep it pink, keep it tutu, and stay fab!
