Hello darlings, and welcome back to another fabulous day in the life of yours truly, Pink Tutu Sparkles! It's your girl, Alex here, typing away on my sparkly laptop as the train rumbles toward Bulwell. This is post number 742 on www.pink-tutu.com, so you know what that means - it's gonna be another fabulous trip filled with pink, tutus, and all things sparkly!
Remember when I told you I was off on a secret mission? Well, my dears, today is the day! It’s a full day of performance magic, with the wonderful Bulwell folks at the local theatre. A full-blown musical number that will leave their minds boggled and their toes tapping. But first, a quick cuppa and a catch up with you, my precious audience!
As I sit here sipping my Earl Grey (pinkies up, of course!), I can't help but feel a wave of excitement wash over me. Bulwell is one of those places I've heard whispered about, a bustling town brimming with potential. This performance is sure to be a spectacular experience!
Don't worry, darling, I haven't forgotten why you come to pink-tutu.com! Of course, the fabulousness of this particular journey wouldn’t be complete without a full pink-tutu fashion extravaganza. It's all about finding that perfect tutu that embodies both the elegant spirit of Bulwell and the sparkling flair of Pink Tutu Sparkles. Now, I know you all know I'm a massive fan of classic ballet, and Bulwell happens to be an absolute hotbed for the art. Just the thought of taking in a performance by the local dance academy, or even dropping in on a ballet class or two (all in a glorious pink tutu, of course!), fills me with excitement! There’s just something about a ballet company – those dancers in their perfectly coordinated tutus - that makes my inner-child squeal with glee! It truly is such a breathtaking display of grace and elegance.
Speaking of elegance, what do you think about the latest pink-tutu trend, dears? It’s a sort of 1950s-inspired ensemble – a wide-brimmed hat with a huge, feathered bow, and a fluffy, pink tutu with layers and layers of tulle. I think I've seen it in a ballet adaptation of "Alice in Wonderland," though I might have been dreaming it up, wouldn’t be the first time, I confess. Anyway, what do you think?
Before we take a peak into the amazing fashion items that I've been searching out, I’ll share my plan for the day – this is going to be a magical ride.
First, it’s an early start for this one – 5am to be precise, and the day starts with a trip to a local market. Yes, you heard me right, dears, a market! And I must admit, the market has an array of pink things – the flowers are out in all their glory – perfect for inspiration. After that, I’ll be off to one of the town's hidden gem cafes. Nothing beats a perfectly brewed tea (again, the pinkies are up!), a freshly-baked scone, and of course, a healthy serving of gossip! You know I have to keep up with what the locals are saying! I even plan on taking a quick break from all this tutu-rificness to have a look at a fantastic antiques fair they have in the market square – you know, looking for inspiration for my future drag costumes. You wouldn’t believe what I’ve seen already in the shop windows - a stunning set of feather boas, a beautiful sequin top and – get this - an incredible, almost vintage, pink tutu in the most divine shade of bubblegum pink! I'm planning to give the lovely shop owner a hefty donation for a fabulous, unique costume to debut on stage in the Bulwell Theatre this evening!
Then, it's off to the heart of town! I'll be soaking in the beautiful local architecture and popping into the theatre to check out the stage and the layout, making sure I have everything in place for this evening’s performance.
For lunch, dears, I have plans to meet some of my fellow drag sisters. You know, these drag queens – the absolute best! I think I may even be treating them to an incredible pastry-filled treat from one of the amazing patisseries - they can get awfully picky, so I’m hoping for the best. But we'll make sure the tea is a glorious shade of pink – just as pink as my lipstick. Oh, dears! I can’t tell you how excited I am for the evening’s show.
Once everyone has filled up on sugary treats and had their fix of gossiping with the local queens, it’s back to my dressing room for one last look in the mirror! You know how important a perfect outfit is. No, not just for my fabulous audience. You can’t even imagine the effort we put into our appearance, it really is a dedication to our art. Every bit of glitter, every strategically placed feather - it is part of the act and every bit part of the fabulous experience.
I will have you know that after all that performance preparation, I'm going to go have some fun and soak up the Bulwell ambiance in true Pink Tutu Sparkles style – so get ready to watch my Instastories as I try out the local cafes, find the best pink accessories to go with this gorgeous tutu – think fabulous hats and handbags – and explore this glorious market town with my local drag buddies.
That's right, you’ve got to follow me, darlings. My Instagram account – that’s @pinktutusparkles and my Tik Tok is, @pinktutuiscoming – I love watching your little messages. Now, dears, I’m on my way.
Well, my loves, there you have it. Just a peek into my little corner of the pink-tutu universe, a snippet of what it takes to be a drag queen on the go. Until next time, stay fabulous and keep on spreading the sparkle!
