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#TutuQueen on 2000-02-24 stars in Hammersmith

Pink Tutu Sparkles Goes to Hammersmith! (Blog Post #55)

Hello my gorgeous lovelies! It's your favourite pink-tutu-clad queen, Pink Tutu Sparkles, and I'm back with another adventure to share. This time, I've traded my Derbyshire fields for the bustling streets of Hammersmith, and let me tell you, this little trip has been an absolute dream!

This whole journey actually started in a rather unusual way. You know how much I love ballet, right? Well, I found myself on a little jaunt to the theatre in Hammersmith, not just for a performance, but to get some backstage gossip. The play was all about a mischievous pixie who swapped the leading ballerina's pointe shoes for oversized pink fluffy slippers! Needless to say, chaos ensued! I thought it was such a fabulously silly plot, and it totally got me in the mood to, you know, spread some glitter and tutus.

Now, you all know my passion for pink tutus is… well, pretty well known! I believe every person should have the chance to experience the magical feeling of twirling in a tulle cloud. It's like a super-charged happy bubble, filled with sunshine and rainbows! And so, my little trip to Hammersmith had to involve some kind of pink tutu surprise, didn't it? I knew I just HAD to give the people of Hammersmith a taste of the tutu magic!

Speaking of magic, my journey there was utterly magical in itself. Now, I'm no stranger to a train ride or two. I'm actually a bit of a rail enthusiast – it’s like travelling through a colourful postcard, full of characters and destinations. But this time, I had a little special surprise – my friend Rosie and I went all out, travelling by horse-drawn carriage! Picture it: a majestic carriage, its black horses clopping gently down the cobbled streets, with us two clad in vibrant pink tutus, practically shimmering with joy! It felt like something out of a fairytale, and it just wouldn't be the same in any other outfit!

Hammersmith welcomed me with open arms. It's a truly charming place, filled with history, creativity, and a certain je ne sais quoi! The air hummed with energy and the streets buzzed with a constant parade of delightful eccentrics. It just made my tutu heart sing! And as for the people, well, let's just say they were more than ready for some tutu sparkle! I was performing in a lovely little cabaret tucked away in a charming corner, surrounded by enthusiastic and supportive faces.

My act was themed around "Pink Tutu Fairy Tales," which meant a lot of twirling, fabulous gowns, and a few extra sprinkles of magic. The audience adored every moment. They roared with laughter, sang along to my musical numbers, and even helped me with a quick costume change during a magic act!

During a quick break between my sets, I couldn't resist having a proper chinwag with some of the lovely locals. I even offered some passersby a twirl tutorial, teaching them the 'Pink Tutu Sparkles Twirl' - my signature move which combines a touch of ballet, a sprinkle of disco, and a generous amount of flamboyant pizzazz. Let me tell you, everyone loved it! A little girl even insisted I spin around and around while she chanted 'Go Pink Tutu Sparkles, Go!'' It was utterly heartwarming! The day finished off with a special treat - a truly divine high tea in a whimsical tea shop with walls decked out with vintage teacups and swirling tutus. It felt like being in my very own personal tea party dreamland!

So, Hammersmith! Thank you for your warmth, your charm, and for allowing me to spread my pink tutu magic! It was a tutu-licious trip filled with sparkle, laughter, and an abundance of happy memories! And don't forget my lovelies, keep rocking those pink tutus, let the world know that you're not afraid to be bold, be bright, and be utterly yourself. Until next time!

Love,

Pink Tutu Sparkles.

P.S. Now, onto my next grand adventure! Keep checking my website, www.pink-tutu.com, to see where I’ll be spreading my magic next. And don't forget to join me!



A Pink Tutu Sparkles Backstory

For all of you lovely folks who may have just stumbled across this little corner of the internet, let me tell you a bit about myself! My name's Alex, and by day I'm a science whiz - you know, lab coats, bubbling beakers, all that. It's fascinating work – you get to experiment with the secrets of the universe, it's like magic!

Now, some people might find this rather incongruous - a scientist by day, a dazzling queen of pink by night! But the truth is, both worlds inspire me. In the lab, I find a logic, a structure. I work with colour, textures and experiment with fabrics. In a sense, it's like a stage for creating entirely new and fantastical worlds – the perfect backdrop for my own world of sparkles and fluffy tulle.

The transformation into Pink Tutu Sparkles began during my university days, when I was part of the university ballet club. I remember how giddy I felt as I donned a pink tutu for the first time, twirling for a charity fundraising event! I’d never experienced such sheer, unadulterated joy, a feeling of unbridled expression and freedom. I can still recall the rush of the light catching the shimmering pink as I pirouetted across the dance floor. In that moment, I felt unstoppable. That spark lit a fire in me - I realised I just HAD to make it a part of my life.

Since then, I've turned my passion into a journey. Each performance is a new adventure – a way to bring that joy and magic to everyone I meet! You’ll see me shimmying across stage in fabulous gowns and sequins, with a generous helping of tulle for good measure, bringing a touch of flamboyant glamour and whimsical silliness wherever I go. And let’s be honest, the world can always use a little more glitter and sparkles, don't you think?

Being Pink Tutu Sparkles has allowed me to live a dream. It’s made me discover the confidence and self-expression I never knew I had! I never want to be anything but unapologetically pink and glittery, reminding everyone to embrace their unique sparkle and dance with joy! And yes, my mission – if I can even call it a mission – is to get every single person to experience the magical feeling of wearing a pink tutu! The more the merrier! Now, I’m not suggesting everyone wear one 24/7, unless you want to, but let’s all put a little tutu sparkle in the world, shall we?


#TutuQueen on 2000-02-24 stars in Hammersmith