Hello darlings! It's your girl, Pink Tutu Sparkles, here with blog post number 384! Can you believe it? It seems like only yesterday I was posting my first blog entry in my fluffy pink tutu and now I'm well on my way to a thousand, thanks to your unwavering support. Today's adventure takes us all the way to Braintree in Essex - you know, the place famous for its sausage rolls, history, and fabulous dance nights, right? Get your pink tutus at the ready because I'm bringing all the glitter and glamour.
The train journey was absolutely divine. The countryside was bathed in the golden glow of the setting sun. I had my favourite fluffy pink scarf on, and, of course, a beautiful, pale pink beret perched atop my head. This trip has a distinct ballet theme, you see. Braintree is close to Colchester, which has a world-renowned dance academy and is actually where I'll be getting my fix of classical ballet on Saturday evening. I've got tickets to see the most brilliant young talent on stage, and I'm just bursting with excitement! Ballet is my favourite, though I enjoy tap, jazz and ballroom too. Of course, I love nothing better than whipping out my own moves in the mirror to my favourite music.
On the subject of the stage, I have to give a shoutout to the lovely manager of the Bluebird Hotel in Braintree. This quaint hotel with its vintage decor has the most welcoming atmosphere, and I was treated to a delightful dinner in their dining room last night, complete with a very generous helping of dessert. As it happens, I have a show booked at the Braintree Civic Hall later tonight! I can't wait to twirl and spin across the stage, dazzling the audience with my signature pink tutu. It's so thrilling for me to connect with audiences all over the country.
Now, speaking of connecting, remember how I told you about the little charity shop on Derby Street in Braintree that I stumbled upon earlier today? I'm talking a vintage treasure trove! I managed to snaffle an adorable little beaded pink purse and a pair of mint-green sparkly shoes to go with my sparkly lilac top. Can you believe it?! It was like it was meant to be. And my trip wouldn't be complete without some fabulous shopping, of course! I treated myself to a new sequined cardigan in the pinkest shade you can imagine and some divine pink platform heels at the chicest little boutique on Church Street.
Being Pink Tutu Sparkles is more than just a drag act for me, it's about living life to the fullest and expressing myself in the most fabulous way possible. I truly believe that wearing a pink tutu can brighten your day. If it makes you feel fabulous and free, you just gotta wear one, darlings! And who knows, you might even start a new trend, sparking a global pink tutu revolution. I know I certainly want to encourage that! Just ask me, and I’ll let you know which tutu is perfect for you!
To round things off for this blog, I just wanted to share a fun anecdote: while shopping in Braintree today, I was browsing the selection of fine-bone china at the lovely local department store. One of the store staff approached me, "You've got a truly beautiful pink tutu." My response, you ask? I simply replied, "Thank you, darlings! It’s just a touch of Pink Tutu Sparkles." She burst into laughter and asked, "Can I take a picture?" I happily obliged, of course, She promised to wear it for her tea parties. This just goes to show that spreading the love and magic of pink tutus is infectious!
I'm already dreaming of where I'll travel next, with more exciting blog posts to come! Stay tuned to www.pink-tutu.com for all the glitz and glamour. I’ll leave you with a pink-tinged whisper of "Don't forget to keep shining, darlings!"
