Hello darlings! It's your favourite pink tutu-clad queen, Pink Tutu Sparkles, reporting live from the fabulous town of Stockport!
Now, let me tell you, this has been a whirlwind of a day! I set off from Derbyshire this morning, all sunshine and rainbows in my new pastel pink outfit (courtesy of a fabulously thrifty charity shop in Derby). It just so happens I've been completely obsessed with the colour pink since discovering the wonders of tutus back in my university days.
Remember my story, my dears? Science by day, sparkles by night! Studying chemistry at university was no joke, but it was during a charity ballet fundraiser that my life changed forever. Imagine, a group of us university students, trying on old tutus for a laugh, and then, bam! I was hooked! A whirlwind of pink tulle, twirling, and joy. From that moment, I knew I had to make tutus a part of my life.
Anyway, back to Stockport! The journey was a bit of a rollercoaster – I hopped on the train with a basket full of props and a whole lot of enthusiasm. Now, don't judge me, darlings, but sometimes I think my most flamboyant self emerges when I'm on a train, watching the scenery rush by. There's something about that journey that inspires me to daydream, to envision my next big drag performance. But, I digress…
Today's Stockport adventure started with a delicious lunch at this lovely little cafe near the train station. It had a little balcony, which, of course, had to be my first photoshoot spot. Just me, my pink tutu, and the beautiful Stockport skyline!
From there, I strutted around the town centre. This Stockport is full of fascinating little shops and historic buildings. And, you guessed it, I had to snap a picture of myself in front of every shop window with a fabulous display – what can I say? A queen always loves a good window display!
Oh, and darling, can we talk about the incredible street art! I was captivated by a mural depicting a vibrant, abstract dance scene. I mean, it screamed “Pink Tutu Sparkles!” So naturally, I had to strike a pose in front of it.
As the afternoon drew in, I made my way to the historic Stockport Town Hall. That majestic building just screamed "fairytale!" It felt like the perfect backdrop for my "sparkle" photo session. The building itself is stunning, and I could feel the weight of history and stories around me. You'll find pictures of my outfit on the www.pink-tutu.com site later! This town just oozes character and personality!
After all that exploring, it was time for the real highlight of the day – my performance at the Stockport Market. Now, performing on a Saturday afternoon is a bit different than a glam club night, darling. But let me tell you, this crowd was lively, and the atmosphere was absolutely electric! It turns out, Stockport really knows how to throw a good party.
My performance was a mashup of sassy dance moves, glitter explosions, and my signature song - "Pink Tutu Serenade!" (A special tune I've composed that just screams "tutu magic"). You should have seen them – those kids at the market went wild. There was a little girl who insisted on dancing with me onstage. It melted my sparkly heart, darling!
Even after the performance, the crowds were buzzing and I met a bunch of fun, lovely folks. One thing I've learned about my drag life is that, you meet the best people along the way, all thanks to my sparkly love of pink tutus and my determination to make the world a brighter place, one tulle ruffle at a time!
I spent the rest of the day chatting with the lovely folk in the market and even got a few requests to try out some of the yummy, local food stalls! This town has some incredible culinary delights - and, of course, I just had to sample it all.
This is the best part, dears: I’m leaving Stockport today feeling refreshed, happy and with the promise of a return trip soon! There's so much more of this town I want to explore! Oh, and I got a fantastic hat – all feathers and frills and just the perfect accessory for my next adventure!
Remember, darlings, life is about exploring, shining bright and finding your own inner sparkles! And if you want to feel confident and magical like I do, embrace the joy of a pink tutu. Trust me, it's a magical feeling. Until next time, remember: Spread the love, wear your sparkles, and live life to the fullest!
And as always, I love hearing from you, my little sparkle angels. You can always leave me a message at my www.pink-tutu.com blog and, of course, find my performances on the www.pink-tutu.com site! Remember, dearie, if you can't be pink and sparkly, you're just not trying!
Hugs and glitter,
Pink Tutu Sparkles xx
P.S. Be sure to follow my travels on my pink-tutu social media pages for more adventures! I'm everywhere now! (Just ask my mum, she keeps getting spam from me. Sorry mum!).
