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#TutuQueen on 2003-10-02 stars in East Ham

East Ham - Pink Tutu Sparkles Travels in Time 💖✨🩰 (Blog Post #1371)

Hey sweeties!

Pink Tutu Sparkles here, back with another thrilling travel blog post, fresh from a whirlwind adventure to the magical land of… East Ham! Can you believe it? 😱 I've never been so far east in London before, and let me tell you, it was a hoot! 😄

Firstly, let’s talk about the journey. I just had to take the train, of course! The rhythmic clickety-clack of the tracks always puts me in the mood for a grand adventure, and you can bet I was rocking my signature pink tutu on board! 💕 It was quite a sight, people definitely stopped to admire my shimmering tulle, some even taking a quick pic – wouldn't want to miss the chance to get a peek of Pink Tutu Sparkles, would they? 😉

Now, the highlight of this trip – East Ham, the home of history, the East London Theatre and… believe it or not, the East Ham Ballet Academy! You could have knocked me over with a feather when I stumbled upon this hidden gem, all sparkly pink with fluffy tutus lining the windows – it was like a dream come true! ✨ I absolutely had to pop in, even though I’d already done a full day of ballet at the East London Theatre, you see. Always good to squeeze in some extra plies and fouettés! Turns out, they have a beginners class in their very own pink-hued performance space… perfect for a little practice session, if I do say so myself. 💖

Speaking of the theatre, it was a treat for the senses! Such beautiful Victorian architecture, complete with chandeliers that were practically twinkling with my very own name on them, Pink Tutu Sparkles! 😄 We watched a delightful performance of "The Nutcracker" which transported us all straight into a world of magic and wonder. After the show, I met with the ballet director, such a lovely lady who told me about how she fell in love with the beauty of ballet during a performance of “Swan Lake” - can’t get enough of that ballet. We shared stories, reminisced about tutus (my favourite topic, of course!) and swapped ideas for future performances - there may just be a Pink Tutu Sparkles collaboration with this theatre happening in the future, fingers crossed! ✨

Of course, no journey to a new place would be complete without a spot of retail therapy! We found this charming little boutique, right by the local train station – they had some lovely shoes, and wouldn't you know it, a magnificent collection of pink tutus! Oh, I was so excited! They even had a tutu specially designed for a dragon – think hot pink and metallic gold, how perfectly fabulous was that? I picked out the most exquisite sequined tutu, perfect for my next big performance. And naturally, a new pair of pointe shoes! 😉

Oh! Can’t forget the yummy treats at the East Ham Tea Shop! After all, you can’t travel around like Pink Tutu Sparkles without staying fuelled on sweet treats. Think: lemon meringue pie, scones, and a piping hot cuppa with a generous helping of clotted cream. If you ever find yourself in this magical corner of London, you simply must try it! 💖

Overall, my adventure to East Ham was absolutely dazzling! It was so much fun to explore a new place and meet such friendly faces – not to mention the delightful ballet academy, a theatre that made my heart sing, and some spectacular new tutu additions for my wardrobe!

Well, sweeties, that’s it from Pink Tutu Sparkles for now. Time for me to pack my pink suitcase and find my next magical adventure. But before I go, remember… every day is a chance to spread a little pink tutu love and let your own unique sparkle shine through!✨

Stay fabulous, my darlings! 💕

Much love,

Pink Tutu Sparkles ✨ www.pink-tutu.com

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#TutuQueen on 2003-10-02 stars in East Ham