Boston Ballet: All Kylián

All Kylián is one of the most moving ballets I've ever seen. I was excited to attend opening night on Thursday and happy that Anna was able to join me at the Opera House! The last time I was there was for this magical production by the Boston Ballet!

The show is comprised of three pieces which are now being performed for the first time by an American company, the Boston Ballet. The choreography is by world-renowned choreographer Jiří Kylián, and I was amazed by the incredible beauty and epic strength of the dancers in executing the most complicated to minute movements to an enigmatic score.

Full of allegory, beauty and strength, the first piece: Wings of Wax opens with a giant overturned hanging tree and a single rotating light over the cast of eight dancers. Their simple costumes made it easy to notice all the subtleties in their dance movements. I literally was holding my breath during this entire piece. It was so moving.

Tar and Feathers set the tone with a beautiful piano accompaniment by Japanese pianist Tomoko Mukaiyama, playing from a grand piano elevated 10 feet above the stage. The whole piece is puncuated by Jiří Kylián himself, asking "what is the word" resulting in a most amusing and breathtaking choreography of quick movements and repetitive gestures. This piece was my favorite!

The Symphony of Psalms, first choreographed in 1978 is set to a luscious backdrop of several Persian rugs hung from the rafters. The dancers exude elegance, power and poise throughout, and it's mesmerizing to watch.

As photography is not allowed, I am sharing some images (by Rosalie O'Connor) courtesy of the Boston Ballet, however, I did manage to Instagram curtain call and the interior of the beautiful Boston Opera.

All Kylián is playing at The Boston Opera House until March 17, 2013, for tickets please visit: http://boxoffice.bostonballet.org

Animal Print

Y'all know how much I love a good leopard.  Print, that is.  And animal print is nothing new to the seasons, it is a classic print that goes with anything, but when I saw these Franco Sarto wedges with the unusual placement of fur, I was sold.  (photos by photohogger)

So, how do you animal print?

And if you haven't already, ENTER TO WIN THIS FABULOUS COPPER CUFF from ESMA STUDIO! Contest ENDS TODAY at 5pm EST!  Stay tuned for the WINNER!

Toe Cleavage

I bought these leopard printed Me Too flats on sale; they're one of my favourite pairs to wear.  Lately though, and especially after looking at this photo, I feel that they're starting to stretch oddly.  Hence the toe cleavage.

Enquiring minds need to know.  Yay or nay to toe cleavage?  How much is too much?  (photo, photohogger)

Ankle Strap Flats

Ever since I saw a pair of Bellofatto black ballet flats with an ankle strap, I regret not getting them.  Love this look for summer, especially the nude colour.  What do you think?

I ouldn't find the Bellofatto online, but here's a similar look by

Gabriella Rocha, $79.99 (Endless)



Belle by Sigerson Morrison $250 (Saks Fifth Avenue)



Chloe $475 (Totokaelo)