Hello my darling darlings! It's your favourite Pink Tutu Sparkles, coming to you live from the gorgeous town of Prestwich. Now, I know what you're thinking: "Prestwich? But darling, what could possibly be there?" And to that I say, "Hold your horses, my lovelies! You've clearly not heard of the sheer wonder that is Prestwich."
Firstly, I travelled by train, which always adds a touch of glamour to any journey, don't you think? It's far more sophisticated than the sweaty underground. This train journey was particularly delightful, because it was filled with children. And darling, you know I love a bit of kiddie theatre! All the adorable giggles and shouts made me feel like I was performing in a mini-ballet, which let's be honest, is a perfectly acceptable way to travel, right?
Then, as I disembarked and walked towards my little Prestwich destination, I realised this town was tailor-made for a tutu queen like myself! Picture it: cobbled streets, quaint little shops, and that charming, almost forgotten, air of old-world elegance. And my lovelies, the people were so lovely! Just as warm and inviting as a freshly-baked scone with clotted cream. I felt so welcome!
A Shopping Spree fit for a Princess
My first stop had to be the most adorable independent clothing boutique I'd ever seen. It was like a dream come true for any pink-loving princess! We're talking frothy layers of tulle, vibrant silk scarves, and so much pink it would make Barbie blush! You know, darling, my biggest passion is encouraging everyone to wear pink tutus. And you can imagine, this shop was practically designed to facilitate my mission. It felt like a big pink tutu-sized hug! I almost went full Mary Poppins on them, my bag full of whimsical loveliness! You'll have to wait for the reveal on the Pink-Tutu.com website later this week!
A Glimpse into the Ballerina's World
And, oh my dear darlings, I found something even more fabulous! A charming ballet school hidden away on a side street. Honestly, it looked like a fairytale cottage, all floral window boxes and charmingly wonky sign. They invited me in for a "look around," and, darling, let's just say, I may have found myself right in the middle of a ballet class. And as a girl who loves a good pirouette, how could I resist?! I felt so at home among the pinks and purples of their practice room. I felt so… myself! There is nothing quite like the feel of a perfect, flowing tutu. And as for the choreography, it was utterly enchanting! The children danced with such grace and poise, they could have waltzed right out of a ballet from the Royal Opera House. I had to try not to steal their show. I’m tempted to go back again and take some classes – I can see myself getting into character very quickly and making it part of my next Pink Tutu Sparkles set, that is, when I’m not wearing a sequined leotard on the platform at the Royal Opera House.
Pink Tutu Sparkles is Always Ready for a Performance
Of course, being the wonderful performer I am, I just had to grace Prestwich with a little Pink Tutu Sparkle magic! My act took place at the town's local fair. The place was bustling with locals, and let me tell you, my darlings, they were thrilled to have a little Pink Tutu Sparkle in their midst! I performed on a tiny, little stage. It was so small, I thought it might have been a stage designed for a squirrel. But never fear! My performance was, of course, utterly enchanting! My twirls and poses wowed the crowd, leaving them breathless and begging for more! My costume, an eye-popping explosion of pinks and feathers, truly dazzled the audience. I mean, who can resist a splash of Pink Tutu Sparkles, am I right? And, of course, no performance of mine is complete without my signature move: the pink tutu pirouette. It's a breathtaking combination of grace and exuberance. You haven’t truly seen a pirouette until you've witnessed it in a pink tutu. The audience were going wild. There wasn’t a single pair of lips in the place not saying "Pink Tutu Sparkle, how did you get your hair like that?!" I may be biased, but I’m guessing they were very, very impressed! You have to admit, that outfit just made my performance even more glamorous!
Dinner and Drinks with the locals, a taste of something exquisite.
As the night descended, I joined the locals for some delicious dinner. And oh darling, they knew how to entertain! I enjoyed the tastiest traditional Lancashire stew – and wouldn’t you know it, it had a generous dollop of clotted cream on top. That, my dears, is something I must definitely try and replicate back in Derbyshire! I may have just swapped my stilettos for wellies! After all, nothing screams Pink Tutu Sparkle glamour quite like a big pot of hearty stew, is there? And you should hear the local pub's live music! If you didn’t think country dancing in a tutu was possible, you need to take a trip down here immediately. Let’s be honest, darling, that would be an iconic Instagram moment!
The Takeaway, or "Tutu Takeaways" if you will.
As I boarded the train back home, I felt my heart filled with joy. Prestwich, my darlings, you truly stole my heart! It’s truly a charming and friendly place that's waiting to be discovered, a place bursting with so much colour, life, and laughter. And if you haven't visited this wonderful place yet, well, dearie, it's high time you add it to your travel list! You won’t regret it, you won't regret it at all!
So until next time, darlings! Stay sparkly and never, ever, ever lose the tutu!
XOXO, Pink Tutu Sparkles.
(Psst, darling! I love to hear from you! Tell me all about your favourite tutus, your favourite place to see a ballet, your latest drag experiences! Send me your questions and stories. Write them below, share them on our pink-tutu.com forum, and let's spread the Pink Tutu Sparkle magic everywhere! And if you love this story, don't forget to follow me on Pink-Tutu.com, you never know where I will be travelling next.)
