#TutuBlog 2017-07-21 in Wickford with a pink tutu.

Hello my dearest tutu-loving friends! It’s Emma, and today I’m feeling like a pink-tastic whirlwind! It’s Friday, the sun is shining (well, mostly!), and I’m ready to whisk you all away on another fab adventure, straight to the heart of... Wickford!

(Post Number 7688, just so you know where we are in the magical pink world of www.pink-tutu.com – we're all about that #consistency here! 😜)

Okay, let’s rewind back to yesterday… I boarded the trusty train in Derbyshire, feeling like a proper fairytale princess with my travel tutu flowing behind me (pink, naturally!). I'm telling you, when you're sporting a fabulous tutu, even a journey on a train feels like a ballet performance! My heart was pounding with the excitement of a new adventure, and my mind was already swirling with plans for pink-tastic discoveries in Wickford.

Did you know that Wickford has such an amazing train station? Just like me, it has this vintage charm, but with a modern twist – there were some beautiful, colourful floral displays on the platform! Perfect for a few pre-tutu twirls, and I’ve already saved those snaps for my next #InstagramFriday! 😉

My first mission in Wickford was, of course, to find the perfect pink-tutu-worthy spot. The cobbled streets leading towards the high street were utterly charming. I felt like I'd stepped back in time - it's amazing how much charm these historic towns have, even though Wickford is still very much alive!

Before long, I stumbled upon a quaint park brimming with colourful flowerbeds – I simply had to get a photo with the tulips. Their bright hues practically demanded to be incorporated into a new Tutu Style Inspiration post. (My favourite, though, was the pale pink one… we always have a special place in our hearts for pastels!) This spot, with its sun dappled paths, felt utterly magical. It really was a true “Tutu and Tulips” moment.

Naturally, the next step in any tutu adventure is ballet, isn't it? Well, this time I was looking for something a little bit different – street theatre! You wouldn't believe how excited I got when I found out there was a performance of Alice in Wonderland at a local square. Not only was it a ballet adaptation, but they were performing right there in the heart of Wickford. It felt incredibly spontaneous and so much fun!

Watching the dancers with their expressive movements, their costumes – oh, you should have seen their tutus, truly some fabulous craftsmanship! - I found myself getting lost in the story and even got caught up in some spontaneous applause.

Oh, and let's not forget the furry little friend I met there - a gorgeous fluffy white cat! The ballerina must have been his human, as he just kept sauntering after her as if to say, "come on, it's time for your afternoon nap!". There's nothing more heartwarming than a little bit of wildlife and ballet – what a wonderful pairing! It really does show that even our feline friends have a deep-seated appreciation for beauty!

I've always loved that feeling you get after a performance – it's that kind of magical mixture of awe and sheer joy! Then again, I think it’s a secret only us tutu-loving enthusiasts truly understand… (Come on, let’s be honest, we do wear our hearts on our sleeves - and twirls! )

But that’s not all. Wickford is overflowing with unexpected gems - the most amazing bookshop on the high street called Page Turners – filled with stacks of stories waiting to be explored and shelves brimming with colorful fantasy covers… I spent an entire afternoon curled up with a novel that seemed perfectly in sync with my pink-tutu vibe – it even had a heroine with her own trusty, glittery tutu! It was almost too much!

Later that day, I treated myself to a proper "Tutu Afternoon Tea". I swear I haven’t had a proper scone since… oh, maybe it was Bath last summer… We do love our tea!

And it wasn't your ordinary afternoon tea – it was all served with a little twist of ballerina magic! Think delicate teacups, sandwiches cut into miniature ballet slippers, and cupcakes adorned with the most exquisite, sugar-spun roses. It was the perfect blend of elegant and playful - truly fitting for a Tutu Day in Wickford!

In the end, my day in Wickford became all about those magical little discoveries - those special moments when you stumble upon something unexpected that perfectly captures the heart of a tutu-loving adventure. And to be honest, I know this wasn't my first trip and it won't be my last. I already have my eyes set on some more pink-tastic discoveries for my next Wickford adventure!

As you know, I’m all about spreading the tutu love, and Wickford is definitely a place that’s got it in spades. So, who else wants to grab their favorite pink tutu, hop on a train, and set off on their own pink-tastic journey of discovery? 😉 Let’s dance our way to new experiences, meet furry friends, and discover new, magical places, all in our beloved, twirling tutus!