Tutu Drag Queen

#TutuQueen on 2004-06-24 stars in Lowestoft

Lowestoft, Here I Come! (Post #1637)

Oh, my darlings, I'm absolutely bubbling with excitement! I'm off to Lowestoft this week and I am just SO looking forward to it. Now, I know some of you might be thinking, "Lowestoft? What's to do there?" And you know what? I might ask myself the same thing, but this trip isn't just about the destination, it's about the journey. I'm talking about the glorious, magical, fabulous journey, darling, that is my life in a pink tutu!

And as you know, darling, a Pink Tutu Sparkle travels in style! I'm taking the train, of course! A whole carriage dedicated to a train journey through the English countryside in my most sparkly pink number? A little dramatic? Maybe! But completely fabulous! It's all about embracing the extra and making sure every moment is a glittering, shimmering dream, just like our beautiful pink tutus. Honestly, have you ever tried hopping on a train wearing a fluffy, tiered tutu with a huge pink feather boa? The sheer joy on people's faces as I walk by is enough to melt my heart - or maybe that's just the air conditioning!

But back to the matter at hand: Lowestoft. Now, it's not a destination that typically comes to mind when you're thinking of “fabulous, must-see spots” for a pink-tutu-clad queen, but who am I to dismiss a new adventure? My dear friend, Sparklelicious Penelope (whose true identity remains a closely guarded secret, by the way!), called me up with this delightful opportunity. A whole week performing at a little seaside festival! Sea breezes, fish and chips, and of course, dancing, twirling, and dazzling those East Anglian souls! You just know they are in need of a touch of pink sparkle in their lives. (Perhaps, they just haven't embraced the Pink Tutu philosophy fully yet, but don't worry, dear ones, I'll be there to guide them on their path to pink bliss.)

Now, the outfit? Well, let's just say I'm going to be embracing all things Lowestoft: seaside colours, playful waves, that whimsical seagull vibe... You know me, darlings! Everything gets Pink Tutu-fied! I’m thinking about a fabulous, sky-blue ombre tutu paired with a pearl-studded bodice, just so swoon-worthy, you just won't believe it! And I'm making my very own pink feather boa, with iridescent glitter and a sprinkle of glittery fish scales, you just know this look will be a complete visual feast!

And who knows? Maybe I’ll even spot a beautiful vintage ballet tutu for sale on my adventures around the Lowestoft shops! Oh darling, just imagine the potential, a magnificent vintage tutu would be just the ticket for an upcoming performance. Just imagining it sends a little shiver of joy through my glitter-laden body. (Seriously, I've got this awesome body shimmer, I sparkle so much even my clothes get a dusting of glittery shimmer. Totally worth the slightly itchy feeling when you’re rubbing yourself against something rough.) I am truly obsessed, darling! It's this amazing cycle: the joy of the pink tutu feeds my need for adventure, which then leads to more fabulous experiences, which inspires my love for even more magnificent pink tutus! It’s a never-ending cycle of glitter and delight!

I promise to share all the fun with you on my return, with photo shoots, dance routines, and, of course, detailed reviews of the delicious seaside delights (who needs the seaside when you’ve got a bag of Pink Tutu Sparkle sweets, right? You just can't go wrong with strawberry flavoured sweet hearts.) I will make sure you all get a peek behind the sequins at the world of a travelling pink tutu queen!

Love you, darlings, Pink Tutu Sparkles (AKA Alex!)

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P.S. My fellow tutu lovers! Make sure you tell everyone to check out my blog for exciting announcements, drag performances dates, and of course, an all-around fabulous pink celebration of life! Don't forget: A Pink Tutu Sparkles makes everyone feel beautiful!

#TutuQueen on 2004-06-24 stars in Lowestoft