Post Number: 810
Hello darlings! It's your Pink Tutu Sparkles here, and let me tell you, I'm absolutely buzzing after my fabulous trip to Stockport! This lovely town is just a hop, skip and a jump from my Derbyshire digs, and you bet I was ready to bring the pinkest, most dazzling performance Stockport had ever seen!
As you all know, travelling for a drag queen is an adventure all its own, and this trip was no different! Now, I love my long train journeys – nothing beats the rhythmic clickety-clack and a good old fashioned gossip with my fellow passengers (especially if they're in a pink tutu, wink, wink!). But sometimes, when the mood strikes, I hop onto a trusty steed, literally! A little known fact about your favourite Pink Tutu Sparkles is that I'm an avid horseback rider – galloping across the countryside in my sparkling pink outfit is just so gloriously empowering!
Anyway, I digress! Back to my fabulous adventure in Stockport! This was my first visit to the town, and let me tell you, the locals were absolute sweethearts! I mean, who could resist a vision of pink tutu and sparkling sequins gracing the local town hall? My heart was practically melting at the friendly faces, the enthusiastic applause, and, of course, the constant requests for selfies (a girl can never get enough selfies!).
I even popped into the local dance studio to chat with the budding young ballerinas about the importance of believing in yourself and always wearing a tutu! We had a good ol' time discussing pirouettes and arabesques, and I was genuinely touched by their enthusiasm for dance and their curiousity about my fabulous life in drag. I even gave a mini-tutu-making workshop, and the tiny tutus they created were absolutely adorable! You'll be seeing their little pink faces on my website soon.
Now, I know you're dying to hear about the performance itself, and you can trust your favourite Pink Tutu Sparkles to bring the shimmer and the shine! It was an intimate gig, in a gorgeous Victorian theatre. My set was a medley of sassy dance numbers and playful, lighthearted songs, all choreographed with the elegance of a ballet dancer, because honestly, can you even think of a more graceful way to express oneself? I must confess, I even slipped in a little homage to the "Stockport Air", their town song. They were practically eating out of my pink tulle hand by the end of the set!
And let me tell you, there's nothing quite like seeing your audiences completely captivated by your performance. I truly believe that dance is a language everyone can understand – no matter where you come from or what your background is, you can connect through the power of movement and music. It was one of those nights where I felt truly alive, where my passion for drag, my love of the tutu, and my unwavering faith in the power of performance came together in a beautiful symphony of glitter, giggles, and genuine human connection.
Speaking of connections, I can't end this post without mentioning the fabulous local boutique I discovered. Imagine this, darlings: a treasure trove of everything a glamorous gal could dream of – the kind of place where I found myself practically bouncing with excitement and pulling out sequins like there was no tomorrow. The store owner was an absolute angel, sharing fashion tips and making sure I found the perfect accessory for my upcoming performance in, you guessed it, a pink tutu! I had to buy her a few pink tutus for herself and for her amazing team, she's officially a tutu-con! We bonded over a love of vintage sequins, sparkly tiaras and bright pink eye shadow, so naturally I spent the afternoon in that glorious shop!
After my exhilarating experience in Stockport, I was absolutely overflowing with inspiration! So I came back to my cosy little lab and spent the following day making new discoveries (not the sequins kind). I've always been a firm believer in pursuing your dreams, no matter how wild they may seem. My days spent in a lab, surrounded by complex chemical formulas, actually help inform my artistic journey. Seeing the patterns and properties of different fabrics under the microscope gives me fresh ideas for creating dazzling designs, and exploring the properties of pigments gives me a whole new appreciation for colour! And, naturally, pink is my favourite!
Remember darlings, dreams don't have boundaries. We're all capable of achieving amazing things if we have the courage to go for it, to put on a tutu, and to show the world that life's too short to be anything but fabulous!
See you in your sparkly tutus, next time! Love,
Pink Tutu Sparkles 💖✨
