Hello darlings! It's your girl Pink Tutu Sparkles here, bringing you the latest and greatest from my latest adventures. This time, I'm taking you all the way to Longbridge, a delightful little corner of the world that’s full of charm and hidden gems.
This, my dears, is my 509th blog post and I'm simply over the moon that I can share all my sparkly thoughts with you each and every day. The world, as I see it, is a giant stage just waiting for the perfect pink tutu, and I'm on a mission to spread the love and encourage everyone to twirl, twirl, twirl their way to happiness.
You know I'm a bit of a creature of habit when it comes to my travel, and there was simply no other way to arrive in Longbridge but by train. I love the feeling of the gentle rocking, the clickety-clack of the wheels, the quiet of the carriage, and, of course, the wonderful people-watching opportunities. And oh, don't even get me started on the amazing hats that British train passengers always manage to rock!
Today, darling, we’re in Longbridge, and if you know me you’ll know that means two things: 1. Ballet! and 2. A new Tutu Outfit!!
Longbridge, oh Longbridge, I just love how it takes you back in time! There's this beautiful old theatre tucked away right in the centre, and I felt like I'd stepped right out of a storybook. And speaking of stories, just outside the theatre is this incredible little bookshop that was brimming with stories of adventure, love, and everything in between. Oh, to have the time to curl up and read them all! My head was already spinning with ideas for a new storybook-themed tutu creation. You know, something with a flowing train made of velvet, maybe even a feather quill attached to my headpiece, something truly magical, darling.
As you know, I'm a bit of a girly-girl, so I had to stop by a little boutique nestled away on the side of the main street. You know how I feel, the search for the perfect outfit can be quite the adventure! Inside, I stumbled across a whole rainbow of colours - perfect! I found this stunning pale pink, almost blush, lace skirt. It has just the slightest bit of a twirl to it and the colour goes perfectly with the new pink tutu that I bought to complete my look for this ballet show I've heard about - the "Swan Lake on the Move!"
Now, I know some of you might find it strange, me being a science graduate and all. But you know, there’s nothing quite as calming as a good ballet show, after a long day in the lab, studying all the intricacies of fabrics! You see, by day I’m the serious, studious Alex, but at night… at night I’m a sparkly pink wonderland, and who wouldn't be happy in their own wonderland? Especially when there's a tutu involved. I think it helps balance the books, don't you?
Let me tell you, the "Swan Lake on the Move" performance was everything I hoped for and more. They put together a beautiful, contemporary take on the traditional story. Imagine this, darling, a moving set, not like those boring old, static stages! It just made the story all the more real. There was even a part where a ballet dancer floated through the audience on this beautiful silken swing, like a little angel, just magical! I absolutely loved it! It was the perfect amount of romantic, edgy, and just a hint of playful - you could even say it's just like me!
Now, to make my visit even more extraordinary, I discovered an actual horse drawn carriage, a lovely, grand thing with a brass lamp and black velvet upholstery, just for the royal treatment of course! My darling, a girl always has to arrive in style. It took me to a small family-run restaurant just outside the village that I discovered is known for their lovely pink raspberry cake, so that made me very happy, even if I'm usually just a big pink meringue and sprinkles kinda gal!
There’s a bit of a magic in Longbridge, a quaintness that pulls you right in, like a favourite pink tulle bow. The village was just what I needed – some peace and quiet amongst the big city noises. This is where I do my best thinking for my upcoming drag acts, after all, a girl needs a moment of contemplation after the hustle and bustle of all that dancing.
I know I’m not the only one in the world that just loves the sheer pleasure of dancing. I’m here to inspire you all, you know! My motto is that “There's a tutu for every day.” Whether you're a budding dancer or just want to feel the joy of twirling, put on your pink, put on your sparkly shoes and twirl. This is where I started my journey and where I feel most alive, so why shouldn’t you join me, darling! It’s simply irresistible!
Just be sure to find me, or your local Pink Tutu queen. The best way to find your inner spark is to get a group of people together and have fun, so get on with it darling.
Longbridge, you’ve already made a space in my heart, even for all that ballet. Now it's your turn.
Love always,
Pink Tutu Sparkles (Alex, by day, of course!) www.pink-tutu.com
