Oh, hello darlings! Pink Tutu Sparkles here, fresh from a whirlwind adventure to the charming town of Hitchin, where I sashayed my way through cobbled streets and charming shops, all the while spreading the gospel of the pink tutu, one shimmering twirl at a time.
Now, I'm a bit of a train buff, so I couldn't resist making the journey to Hitchin via the good ol' fashioned steam engine. It was just a lovely way to start the day, especially when I had my travelling ensemble all planned out – a flowing pink gown (of course!), complete with matching feather boa and my trusty pink sequinned clutch bag, naturally.
And what could be more elegant than arriving in style? The town of Hitchin is simply bursting with charm, and the local station with its classic brick facade is a true delight.
As I disembarked, a familiar pang of excitement hit me – this was a whole new town, a new stage, a whole new group of potential pink tutu converts! I was ready to unleash my dazzling charm and let the power of the pink tutu wash over this lovely town.
My first port of call had to be the Hitchin Lavender Farm. What better place to find inspiration than amongst a field of purple blooms? I waltzed through rows and rows of the fragrant lavender, and let me tell you, I haven't smelled so fabulous since that time I was accidentally locked in a perfumery! The lavender even gave my pink tutu an intoxicatingly floral scent, truly the ultimate in luxurious fragrance.
From the farm, I headed into town and felt the lure of the theatre pulling me in, oh, darling, Hitchin, how could I resist your charming Arts Centre?!
Well, obviously, I couldn't. And boy, oh boy, did they put on a show! It was a modern dance piece with stunningly athletic dancers who gave me such inspiration for my own stage routine. You know how much I love ballet! There I was, seated amongst a captivated audience, twirling my pink feather boa in my hands. A little whispered applause from the people around me confirmed my gut feeling: pink tutus belong everywhere, even at a ballet!
Now, a little secret between us, darlings: there's nothing more therapeutic than a day of retail therapy! Hitchin's independent shops offered me a little taste of sartorial heaven! The beautiful fabric shops were my ultimate happy place, and I just knew that I had to purchase some vibrant silks to create some absolutely phenomenal pink tutu embellishments. My mind was brimming with ideas for my next stage costumes, a few more splashes of colour and glitter would definitely make my already stunning tutus even more fabulous.
I made sure to slip a couple of elegant lace handkerchiefs into my handbag - always important for a classy queen! They are going to make such fantastic embellishments for the new tutus! My wardrobe needs some new pieces - think hot pink velvet for autumn and spring - maybe a bright fuchsia. My creativity was truly sparking in those delightful shops!
After an exhausting but thoroughly delightful day, I finally settled down for some quiet reflection at a cozy cafe, enjoying a cup of Earl Grey with a dainty scone. I realised then, darlings, how fortunate I am. This is truly a life of a dream. This entire day felt like one long fabulous dance. The pink tutu really does have a power, a magic that just shines!
From here on, I'll be taking on all of England! I've already planned some delightful expeditions on horseback, what a fabulous and regal mode of transport! And who knows what fabulous adventures await me on the road?! Be sure to follow along on my adventures, because I’m not finished spreading the gospel of the pink tutu just yet!
Love always, Pink Tutu Sparkles 💖💅
