Wellingborough Bound: Tutu-licious Travels in Pink! (Blog Post #124)
Hello my dearest tutu-lovers! It's Emma here, your resident pink-tutu-wearing ballet enthusiast, writing to you from the depths of Derbyshire, ready to embark on another glorious adventure!
Today's destination? The charming town of Wellingborough! And guess what, darling? This little trip is going to be extra special, because I've got my eyes set on a truly unique German tutu – yes, you read that right! Made from the finest tulle, hand-stitched with delicate lace and, oh my goodness, it’s absolutely covered in shimmering rhinestones! It’s like something straight out of a fairytale!
My excitement for Wellingborough is sky-high, not just because of this magnificent tutu, but because it’s a town brimming with ballet history and, from what I hear, the local ballet studio has some seriously impressive dancers!
Speaking of impressive, remember how I told you I'd be travelling to Wellingborough by horse? Well, let me tell you, that's not just a fancy saying! I've finally got my trusty steed, a beautiful chestnut mare named Willow, trained and ready for a day trip.
Willow's actually quite the diva, you know, she's all about her mane and tail being perfectly groomed and her hooves looking immaculate, but we're such a good team now! She takes me for long rides in the countryside, where we can stop to admire the wild deer grazing and the majestic eagles soaring overhead. It's a perfect way to clear my head before a big ballet class, and let's face it, every little dancer needs a little bit of nature's magic, right?
Anyway, I'm getting sidetracked, this post is all about the German tutu! I have to tell you all about its magic! My best friend, Alice, who you'll all recognise as my resident style expert (check out her blog "Glitter and Grace" - amazing blog BTW!) gave me a few tips on how to wear it:
- Keep it simple: The tutu is already a statement piece, so don't go overboard with accessories. I'm going for a sleek bun and simple black ballet shoes.
- Don’t forget the eyeliner: My German tutu is calling for a bit of a smoky eye, nothing too heavy, but a bit of drama to enhance those eye-catching rhinestones!
- Show it off!: A tutu is meant to be twirled! There’s no point in wearing something so stunning if you can’t dance in it!
I can’t wait to see what Wellingborough has in store for me, to share a story with you about my day and hopefully inspire you all to find your own perfect pink tutu. After all, my aim in life, and this blog’s entire purpose, is to spread the magic of ballet and inspire everyone, yes, everyone, to put on a pink tutu and dance their hearts out! It's about embracing joy, creativity and embracing that beautiful ballerina within us all!
Before I leave, a little challenge: Tell me, what's your favourite tutu colour and style? Let's have a tutu chat in the comments section!
Until next time, darlings, keep twirling and remember: The world is a stage and you're the star!
P.S. I'll be posting my latest tutu outfit and ballet routine on www.pink-tutu.com! Don't miss it!