Hello my lovely tutu-fied friends! It's Emma here, your resident cosmic ballerina, back with another weekly update from the Pink Tutu World headquarters! Buckle up buttercups, because this week is going to be one big whirl of sequins, glitter and intergalactic adventure!
As many of you know, I have a rather insatiable appetite for exploring the cosmos. And after a whirlwind week dancing across the dusty plains of Jupiter (seriously, I swear I saw a few pink tutu-clad aliens!), I'm back on Planet Earth for a grand performance at the Royal Opera House in London. Now, I wouldn't miss a chance to dance on such a historic stage, especially in a city as full of sartorial inspiration as London. Just a short stroll from Covent Garden, you can find me waltzing through the vintage boutiques, on a quest for the most glamorous sequins and shimmering fabric!
This week, however, is extra special. You see, darling, November 28th holds a special significance for all of us - itās the date of the grandest celestial ballet the universe has ever seen! I'm not talking about the stars dancing in the sky, but about something far more exciting ā the return of the Ballet Olympiad! Now, for all of you uninitiated in the grand ballet traditions of the cosmos, the Ballet Olympiad is a grand intergalactic gathering of ballet dancers from all corners of the universe. This spectacular event is a real feather in the cap of any ballerina, and frankly, I can't wait!
We're talking dancers from every conceivable corner of the universe ā the neon-winged sprites from Andromedia, the feather-light dancers from Vega, and the gravity-defying beauties from the Nebulae, just to name a few. Oh, and did I mention the tutus?! My dear readers, you've never seen tutus like these! Sparkling constellations, nebula-printed, even a few tutus made of woven comet dust, a veritable supernova of style!
Speaking of style...
While Iām thrilled to be returning to the terrestrial sphere for this stellar performance, Iām taking the opportunity to showcase some of my favourite local brands that are channeling a whole lotta āCosmic Chicā.
Firstly, my darlings, let's talk about LāAtelier Des Couturiers, this fantastic little London boutique in the heart of Soho has these heavenly vintage dresses, some from the 50s, some from the 60s. They're pure glamour, darling, perfect for a little interstellar shimmy. I've recently purchased the most divine star-dusted sequined dress - imagine swirling through the nebula in a cloud of silver sequins! Truly cosmic.
Next, you can't go wrong with a touch of Selfridges. I've just added a pair of crystal embellished flats to my repertoire, perfect for both rehearsals and galavanting through the city streets. And because no ballet-loving girl should be without a statement headband, I snagged a breathtakingly delicate, hand-crafted pearl headband, featuring a single, miniature star. Divine!
You might be asking how Iām financing this cosmic shopping spree, well my dearest, letās just say a little tutu has got me very far indeed! For the past month I have been in peak form, landing guest roles with prestigious companies across the galaxy. Last week I had a blast performing at the galactic āMoonwalk Awardsā, the equivalent of the Oscars for extraterrestrial artists, (I won Best Solo Act for āDancing with the Starsā) followed by a breathtaking run in a galactic production of āThe Little Mermaidā in Neptuneās capital, Aquopolis (I won an award there too!) - so my travel funds are overflowing, making way for endless fabulousness. And you just know that this little cosmic dancer will be leaving Planet Earth in style, leaving an en pointe trail of pink tutus and cosmic sparkle all over London!
Speaking of travelling to the stars...
Now, my darling dears, we all know how important it is to have a dazzling mode of transportation for our cosmic ballet escapades, donāt we?
Thankfully, my latest chariot, the āSpace Sparkleā, is a gorgeous, cherry pink spacecraft decked out in hand-sewn sequined accents and an interstellar-worthy sound system ā a total showstopper, no matter where I'm landing in the cosmos! But just like any respectable ballerina needs a good warm-up, this Space Sparkle of mine also has to go through a pre-flight inspection and a thorough ātutu-tasticā detailing, making sure sheās all sparkling and ready for the show!
Before the launch, itās customary to pack my Pink Tutu essentials: a stack of sparkling tiaras for my cosmic companions (each a tiny little sparkly piece of artistry), a few vintage ballet books and of course, a rainbow selection of tutu fabrics (because there is a shortage of the pink fabric needed to meet the galactic demands of all my fellow dancers!). This might sound trivial to some, but I promise you, in a world of dancing nebulas and waltzing comets, itās the little things that make the big difference, darling.
This coming Wednesday, Iāll be on my way to the Ballet Olympiad in my magnificent pink tutu, spreading joy and tutu-fying every celestial being in my path! As always, dear friends, I'll keep you all updated with photos and updates from this out-of-this-world adventure, and you can find me online, on our lovely Pink Tutu World platform - www.pink-tutu.com !
Remember, my dear friends, to stay fabulous and to spread pink tutu-itude every chance you get! And until next week, stay glamorous!
Lots of love and cosmic glitters,
Emma x
