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Tutu Drag Queen

#TutuQueen on 2000-07-27 stars in Trowbridge

Trowbridge Calling! TutuQueenā€™s Adventures in Pink, Post #209

Hello my darling tutu-lovers! It's Pink Tutu Sparkles here, your favourite queen of pink frills and twirls, and today I'm buzzing with excitement! This glamorous gal's about to set off on a fab-tastic adventure to the quaint town of Trowbridge! And trust me, my darlings, this journey is going to be an absolute riot of pink, sparkles, and tutu-tastic fun!

Before we embark on this colourful voyage, let's raise a glass to all things fabulous, shall we? We've got to celebrate reaching a monumental milestone in my online tutu journey: Post number 209! Thatā€™s right, 209 posts filled with endless inspiration for all you dazzling divaā€™s wanting to rock the pinkest tutu look! This blogā€™s my diary, and Iā€™m thrilled that youā€™ve joined me on this exciting journey!

This tripā€™s been a long time coming, and you know I just love getting away and embracing new adventures. This time, though, Iā€™m doing something special! As well as making appearances and dazzling the crowd with my sparkly routine (I canā€™t divulge all my tricks here!), Iā€™ll also be visiting a special charity called ā€˜Dance for Lifeā€™, an absolutely wonderful initiative helping to bring the joys of dance to those who wouldn't have access to it otherwise. Can you imagine, my darlings, helping make dreams come true through the magical art of dance? I just melt thinking about it!

I have a confession, darlings. You see that big olā€™ case filled to the brim with shimmering outfits and sparkly pink feathers? Yeah, thatā€™s what you might call my ā€˜traveling companionā€™, but donā€™t worry, it won't be going into a plane or taking a bus! The reason? The only way to truly travel with panache is by train or by horse, my darlings. Thereā€™s just something so elegant and exciting about travelling this way! Just picture it: Iā€™m whizzing through the English countryside, wind in my hair, tutu flowing in the breeze, my little pink travel companions (my feather boa and glittery bag) keeping me company. Honestly, what's not to love?

So how did I get here, to this colourful point in my life? Youā€™ve probably guessed that I was a tutu-obsessed kid, spinning around in pink ruffles long before most kids even knew the word ā€˜tutuā€™. It all really blossomed during my time studying for my science degree. My classmates (all nice and lovely, of course) laughed when I, with my pink tutus, joined the universityā€™s ballet club. But, darling, they never quite understood the sheer joy and liberation of swirling around in a tutu! Remember, those who judge a pink tutu have likely never worn one!

When you know, you know.

Since that magical moment at university, the spark was ignited and I was determined to make tutu-wearing my life! Now, by day, you'll find this humble drag queen donning her lab coat and whipping up wonders in my chemistry lab. The way I see it, testing fabric to ensure quality is a sort of tutu-based duty ā€“ ensuring fabric is safe and delightful to wear is vital, especially if it involves dancing around in pink ruffles! I have to admit, my pink tutus often end up being test subjects! It's my duty as a scientist to push the limits of design, my darling, and who better to test fabrics than a seasoned, tutu-loving scientist with a sparkly wardrobe and a desire to share the love! But by night, I shed my lab coat, embrace the glitz and the glam, and put on a show as Pink Tutu Sparkles, the reigning queen of all things pink!

The Trowbridge stage awaits, my dears, and youā€™ll see for yourself how much the stage captivates me. But until then, hereā€™s a sneak peek into what's filling up my suitcase for this colourful adventure:

  • The Pink Essentials: My bag will overflow with gorgeous tutus. Yes, the whole rainbow's present, but I'll mainly be using pinks: think soft bubblegum pink, bright fuchsia, and delicate dusty pink. Each one a masterpiece! And my oh-so-stylish bag is adorned with rhinestones, feathers, and bows - just like Pink Tutu Sparkles herself!
  • Shoes of a Hundred Glitz: Can't forget the right footwear, darlings! I have my trusty pair of pink high heels for performing ā€“ think glitter galore, with heels so high they'd make a skyscraper envious. But I also have my favourite pair of ballet shoes packed: perfect for visiting the ballet classes at Trowbridge, and also perfect for giving some impromptu lessons to any enthusiastic audience members!
  • Outfit Obsession: We're not just talking about clothes, my dears, we're talking about art! You see, when youā€™re in Pink Tutu Sparkles mode, your wardrobe is practically a moving museum exhibit. Think layered frills, feathers galore, sequined headbands, glitter bombsā€¦ it's a whirlwind of gorgeousness! Each piece carefully chosen to make me stand out in a crowd and radiate the pinkest joy!
  • Hair-Raising Elegance: A queen never forgets the importance of hair! The hairstyle will, of course, depend on the performance, but one thing's for certain - it'll be a sight to behold! From voluminous curls to glamorous updos adorned with feathers and pink bows, I'm all about creating that statement-making hair thatā€™s simply screaming ā€œtutu-tasticā€!

Itā€™s always exciting and exhilarating, to see who I meet when I go on these journeys, and I canā€™t wait to get on the train and see whatā€™s in store for Pink Tutu Sparkles in the lovely town of Trowbridge! Follow me on www.pink-tutu.com to see all the fun I get up to in Trowbridge. Donā€™t forget, every single one of you can wear a pink tutu if you really want to, darlings! Just embrace your inner twirling diva and live a life filled with sparkle and delight! Until next time, keep twirling and always, always wear a pink tutu!

P.S. If you ever want to talk about the joy of wearing pink tutus, the joy of dance or anything else that gives you joy, come and say hi in the comments below, my darlings! I just love to hear about the special sparkle in all of your lives.

#TutuQueen on 2000-07-27 stars in Trowbridge