Ballet, Candlelight, Happy Birthday, Little Blog

And, taking from yesterdays inspiration, some ways to evoke the spirit of ballet with your style. Of course, all at the same time would be overkill, but some tulle and feathers here and there mixed with billowy, flowing fabrics suggests all the grace and beauty of dance.
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Tie your hair up in pretty buns and incorporate hair accessories,
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Fun costume elements when you're feeling more adventurous,

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Ballet-themed jewelry,

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Tulle skirts and dresses

Actual ballet dresses

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Flowy scarves and shirts that suggest movement.

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Legwarmers
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Capezio shoes:

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Picture-A-Day:

Raspberry sorbet. My office, afternoon.

Also, K surprised me last night with a candlelit picnic in the park. It was really lovely, romantic and much-needed. It made me quite happy. Some really dark pictures:





One final note, I just want to wish this little blog a happy birthday. I can't believe I've been collecting thoughts and inspirations here for a whole year already.↑

Inspired by Ballet

I love ballet. Everything about it is passion and beauty and dedication and commitment. I love the juxtaposition of the grace and lightness of movement with the perfectly disciplined lines and the hard muscles of the dancers. I love the lace and tulle and silk. And as much as I love to read and love language, the nonverbal expression of emotion through movement is really enticing. Perhaps it's time to dance.

By row, left to right: ♥, ♥, ♥, ♥, ♥, ♥, ♥, ♥, ?, ?, ♥, ♥

Picture-A-Day:
Getting close. My office, afternoon.

Listening to Stravinsky.