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#TutuQueen on 2003-10-20 stars in Boston

Boston, Baby! A Pink Tutu Adventure (Blog Post #1389)

Hello, darlings! It's your girl, Pink Tutu Sparkles, bringing you the glitz and glamour of my latest adventure - Boston! As always, the journey is as much a part of the experience as the destination. And what better way to travel than by train? A steaming cuppa in one hand, a good book in the other (well, you know I couldn't resist sneaking in a fashion magazine!), and the gentle rumble of the tracks - absolute bliss!

Of course, the star of the show was my outfit! I absolutely had to be on-theme with this trip, so I whipped up a fabulous pink tutu with all the sparkle a Bostonian could ever want! Imagine it - a swirling cloud of tulle, accented by sequined butterflies, and adorned with delicate silver beads that tinkled with every movement! (Let's be real, darlings, the train conductor nearly fainted when I sashayed through the carriages! But fear not, he managed to regain his composure after a good sniff of my trusty smelling salts - oh, the glamorous life!)

You know how much I love my ballet, and Boston just seemed to be buzzing with opportunities! The Boston Ballet is world-renowned, of course, and I just had to see them perform. I went for "Giselle" - such a timeless classic, and those dancers? Absolutely breathtaking! But it wasn't all about professional ballets. I also found a fantastic local studio, run by a dear lady who actually encouraged me to try out some classes. Yes, you heard that right! A Pink Tutu Sparkles masterclass! Don't worry, the students were absolutely thrilled to have me - though some did get a little shy when I accidentally (on purpose, darling) accidentally got caught up in my own pink tulle. It’s the hazards of living life to the fullest!

Oh, and I found the most stunning little vintage shop on Newbury Street! Imagine shelves bursting with pre-loved gems, with a rack dedicated to…you guessed it… pink tutus! I nearly lost my mind, it was absolute heaven. It’s almost criminal how much I had to resist! Almost. But trust me, I did enough damage in the shop! I bought myself the most gorgeous sequined pink clutch to go with my tutu ensemble. It just screamed Boston, and it was a perfect addition to my pink-hued outfit for a celebratory cocktail at the swanky Algonquin Club. You’ve got to admit, my darling, it takes some serious sass to walk into an Algonquin Club with a giant pink tutu, right?!

Speaking of cocktails, you guys have to check out these incredible lobster rolls I had in the Boston Public Market. Heaven on a bun! It was the perfect fuel to keep my fabulous pink energy high as I sashayed down the street! I had to find some authentic Boston charm, and let me tell you, the locals here in the Boston Common Park certainly had that charm in spades. I even struck up a conversation with this delightful gentleman with a gorgeous little Shih Tzu in a pink bow. The pup and I immediately clicked (of course!) - he gave me the best lick!

Of course, I made sure to stop by Fenway Park - the home of the Boston Red Sox! What better way to show my Boston pride than with a little Red Sox cap in pink, and some of their world-famous fried clams?! Talk about a delicious treat, and the perfect ending to my amazing Boston adventure.

But darling, don’t think that was the only way to explore Boston! Oh no, no, no! As much as I love trains, sometimes a horse-drawn carriage just screams sophistication and glamour. It has to be part of the experience, especially when exploring the charming Beacon Hill. I mean, the history in this area just oozes from the cobbled streets! It felt like a time capsule. The cobblestones and the cobbled pathways really add that little bit of magic. It’s just that perfect mixture of charm and historical significance. It's like stepping right back into another era, but with the glitz of Pink Tutu Sparkles added to the mix, of course!

So darling, this is your call to action! Go forth and live life with all the colour and confidence you can muster! Don't let anyone hold you back! Whether you’re on a journey across the globe or just exploring your own neighbourhood, put on a pink tutu, throw your arms up in the air and yell “I'm here, and I’m fabulous!” That's my Pink Tutu message to you all, my little sparklers! Stay tuned for more fabulous travel tales.

Until next time, darlings! Stay pink, and stay fabulous!

XOXO Pink Tutu Sparkles.

P.S. Don't forget to check out my website at www.pink-tutu.com You can catch my drag act at any fair or festival - just look out for the sparkly pink tutu and a cloud of shimmering tulle!

#TutuQueen on 2003-10-20 stars in Boston