Hello darlings! It's your girl, Pink Tutu Sparkles, reporting live from the glorious cliffs of Dover, the very tip of our fine old island! The air is crisp, the sea is sparkling (or at least as sparkly as a sequin dress!), and I've just had the most scrumptious breakfast of fish and chips! This is the life, my dears, the life!
As you all know, I'm a bit of a travel nut, and my love for train journeys is practically a religion. This week I travelled by steam train – yes, steam train! - to get here. Imagine a beautiful, Victorian-era carriage, puffing smoke, chugging through the English countryside. It was utterly dreamy, like something out of a fairytale! Now, I know, it's a little unorthodox for a pink-tutu-wearing queen, but for me, there's nothing quite like feeling the gentle sway of a carriage as I gaze out at the rolling fields.
Dover, as you can imagine, is a stunning town. You simply must visit if you've never been. My first stop? The iconic Dover Castle, naturally. There's nothing more fabulous than standing in an ancient fort, feeling the wind in your hair and imagining the tales of the past whispered through the stones. You've never seen so much pink and tulle combined with ancient history – but trust me, it works!
Today's post is a little bit special, as it's also a blogmas entry! You know, it’s a drag queen tradition – but unlike your average, holiday-themed blog, this is a “Tutu-mas” entry! Yes, my dear dears, we’re going to delve into the delights of twirling, sparkles, and a generous dose of pink-tutu fun.
I’ll share some stories from the fabulous ballet performance I caught last night. Now, I always make time for the ballet – whether it's a full-length masterpiece in a grand theatre, or a community performance in a school hall. That delicate beauty, the fluidity of the dancers, the magic in their movements, it's all just pure, unadulterated bliss! And the costumes! My goodness, the tutus! A ballet show always makes me crave the softest, most extravagant pink tutu imaginable.
Did I mention I found the most darling little tea shop nestled in the harbour today? Think warm, sugared scones, creamy afternoon tea, and the cutest vintage china. It was absolutely divine, like a scene out of a vintage tea party postcard, but even more whimsical!
Speaking of whimsical, my dears, I simply had to visit Dover's very own "Shakespeare's cliff". It was the inspiration behind that legendary scene in King Lear – remember the cliffs and the raging sea? My goodness, I was feeling very dramatic standing on the edge! Of course, I wore my pinkest tutu – it’s the only way to make history feel, well, more fabulous!
Now, I can't leave Dover without mentioning my favorite pastime: finding the cutest boutiques and shops! Oh my dear, Dover's independent stores are truly a feast for the eyes. You can find anything from unique vintage fashion to handcrafted jewellery – all perfect for the fabulous fashionista in your life (which is, obviously, all of you!)
While I've been working hard on getting this post written (it's hard to type with the ocean wind constantly trying to ruffle your pages), it's been an incredible journey! The sunsets, the architecture, the history – everything here screams fairytale. Dover is a town you fall in love with almost instantly, especially with all those glorious seaside cafes and cozy little tearooms where I’ve enjoyed several delectable cream teas. It’s really that nice!
Now, you’ve all been so wonderful to hear about Dover with me! But of course, my real journey's not over! My next stop is to be a guest judge at a local drag competition. Oh my, this is one of my absolute favorites. Think glitz, glamour, talent, and, naturally, a healthy dose of pink tutus (and hopefully a little bit of tutu inspiration from yours truly)! I’m dying to see what those wonderful, bright young queens create!
Remember my lovely darlings, even when we’re away from home, always be fabulous and never underestimate the power of a pink tutu! They’re the ultimate expression of joy, fun, and creativity! It’s almost impossible to feel anything but happy when you’re surrounded by swirling pink tulle! And until next time, always keep that Pink Tutu Sparkles! I'll catch you all very soon in my next blog post! Until then, take care of yourself, and remember, to get the most out of life, don't just think it, pink it!
Xoxo
Pink Tutu Sparkles
