Helloooo darlings! Pink Tutu Sparkles here, reporting live from the utterly charming Royal Leamington Spa! Oh, my dears, it's so delightful to be back on the road, shimmering in my sparkly pink tutu and feeling the wind in my feather boa.
This is, you see, post number 643 of my fabulous pink-tutu-filled journey across the world, spreading the message of tutus, glitter, and endless joy. And you know me, lovelies, always ready to shimmy my way into a new town and show the world what fabulous can truly mean.
This time, the pink tutu train pulled into Leamington Spa - just a hop and a skip from Stratford-upon-Avon, a veritable Shakespearean dream. My trusty travel companions, Penelope (my fluffy white purse) and Sir Reginald (a vintage, ruby red suitcase) were packed to the brim with all my sparkly essentials for this week's adventures. Oh, and did I mention? Penelope has a secret compartment filled with emergency blush and lipstick? A girl's gotta be prepared, you see!
And, oh, the thrill of the journey itself! I confess, I adore train travel. That delicious rhythm of the tracks, the gentle sway of the carriage, the chance to sneak in a few pages of my favourite ballet book… perfect. Even better, when you get to gaze out the window at the scenery whizzing by. Leamington Spa unfolded before my eyes, a quaint town with brick houses, a shimmering river, and, of course, gorgeous green parklands, begging me to waltz in my tutu across their rolling lawns!
Before arriving in Leamington, I did a cheeky show in a rather fabulous vintage car show near Loughborough. They loved my act, and I even sold a few sparkly tutu scarves. The lovely man at the vintage Ford stall seemed utterly charmed by me - we talked all things Ford Cortinas and 1960s fashion. Such a delightful afternoon! And yes, I managed to fit in a spot of ballet class, courtesy of the local Loughborough dance studio. Gotta stay in shape, my dears! Even when surrounded by gorgeous classic cars, there's no escaping my passion for twirling!
Right then, enough of my rambling… Let's get on to the real juicy bit! Today is all about the ballet! Leamington Spa boasts a stunning theatre - oh, the chandeliers! the velvet! And tonight, darling, a spectacular production of Swan Lake! The whole town seems to be buzzing with anticipation! Now, don't think I'll be just sitting in the audience, snapping pictures on my smartphone. No, no! I'll be in the front row, cheering, and dancing along, you can bet your bottom dollar on that. And, oh, the joy! To share this passion for ballet with everyone - I can't wait!
Tomorrow, well, who knows what Leamington Spa will have in store! Maybe a spot of vintage clothes shopping, maybe a delicious cream tea in one of the town's tea rooms (fingers crossed they do a pinky-tutu themed scone!). The possibilities are endless!
As I sip my tea and settle in for the evening, I do wonder… Could you possibly imagine yourself rocking a pink tutu, darlings? You can. It's all about believing in yourself, embracing your own inner sparkles! Until tomorrow,
Lots of love,
Pink Tutu Sparkles!
Oh! and a little reminder: don’t forget to check out my fab website: www.pink-tutu.com - you can even buy a gorgeous Pink Tutu Sparkles custom-designed sparkly tutu there!
And yes, please, share your love for tutus! What’s your favourite tutu memory?
(And let's make Leamington Spa the pinkest town in England!)
