Tutu Drag Queen

#TutuQueen on 2002-09-05 stars in Letchworth

Letchworth: A Tutu-tiful Time! 🩰💖

Helloooo darlings! It’s your TutuQueen, Pink Tutu Sparkles, here! ✨

And guess what?! Post number 979! 😱🎉 You can’t tell me this isn’t a reason to celebrate, because it totally is! I've just had the most wonderful time in Letchworth, and you know I had to share it with you, my dear followers, because everything I experience is best enjoyed together!

As usual, I travelled in style! This time, it was the grand old train journey – such a classic way to get around, you know? Plus, I always get my pinkest outfit on for a train trip – I can’t be understated while I'm travelling, now, can I? 💖 It was a longish journey, so I packed some juicy gossip magazines to keep me entertained, plus a whole bag of pink sweeties. And of course, a brand new pink tutu that I'd just picked up in a gorgeous little shop in Derbyshire – it's just a shade lighter than the one I’m wearing right now. I just can’t resist adding to my tutu collection, can I? 🥰

As soon as I arrived in Letchworth, I could tell it was a special place. I don’t know about you, but I can just feel it when I’m somewhere good! 💖 This town is like a step back in time – so charming! Cobbled streets, quaint little shops, and people with big smiles, just ready to share the love!

Now, let's be honest, the biggest draw for me to Letchworth was the chance to catch a ballet performance at the Garden City Theatre. They had a spectacular showing of 'Swan Lake' - how absolutely divine! I even managed to squeeze in a quick ballet class earlier that day - a chance to brush up on my pirouettes and, more importantly, flaunt my latest pink tutu! 💖 It's amazing what a little twirling and some pink fluff can do for the soul, darling!

The best part? After the ballet, I got to chat with the ballerina who played Odette - she’s such a sweet thing! She said she’d always dreamed of performing in Letchworth - turns out it’s her hometown. We had the loveliest chat about pink tutus - it’s always so amazing to discover other Tutu-lovers! It turns out she also loves a bit of ballet street dance too, and had even done a short run as a street performer in the city last summer - amazing!

The next day, I decided to explore the charming little streets and indulge in a bit of retail therapy. A visit to the independent boutique "The Pink Tutu" was definitely on my list! (You can't deny that's a sign!) And, darlings, it was worth the trip! I picked up a stunning vintage pink scarf and the most amazing pink handbag - it has matching pearl-studded embroidery, which is so totally my vibe right now! 💕

I couldn’t leave without trying the traditional 'Letchworth' ice cream - the creamy, pinkest strawberry ice cream you can find, with a scoop of pink-tinged meringue on top - so delicious! 🥰

And of course, it wouldn’t be a Pink Tutu Sparkles adventure without a performance. Letchworth really did not disappoint, providing the most fabulous local fair - right in the heart of the town square! You can’t deny there is nothing quite as fabulous as a little fun fair in the sunshine, can you?! It was an absolutely fabulous spot to perform - the atmosphere was electric. I donned my glittery, rainbow-embellished, PINK tutu, naturally, and entertained the local crowds with a joyous, dance-filled set - they were just loving it!

It’s true, the entire trip was just wonderfully positive, a fabulous showcase of colour and cheer. Just the sort of journey I like to share with all you lovelies - you can really feel the warmth, the joy of Letchworth when you take a look around and, honestly, what's not to love about a town that supports the arts and sparkles? 💖✨

You just know that after a fantastic trip like that, the next one is going to be a belter! I’m already starting to plan for my next adventure, but in the meantime, let me know about your own fabulous journeys!

Until next time, darlings!

Stay Tutu-tiful! 💕✨

Pink Tutu Sparkles.

* www.pink-tutu.com *

* PS:* Did I tell you I got to ride a white horse through the local park on my way back from the fair? And we even wore matching pink ribbons! 🐴💖 Oh, what a fairytale!

PPS: Don't forget, darling! You can follow my fabulous travels in the "Travel Diaries" section of the website. ✨ 💖

#TutuQueen on 2002-09-05 stars in Letchworth