Oh my darlings, what a week it's been! My fabulous little pink shoes have been tapping their way across the country, leaving a trail of glitter and giggles in their wake. And today, I'm finally in Lancaster, ready to spread a little sparkle with my very own TutuQueen show!
It's been a long journey, but well worth it! I packed up my sequined luggage (the only way to travel, my dears!) and caught the train from Derby. As always, it felt like stepping onto a set straight out of a Jane Austen novel, filled with chatter, charming gentlemen in suits, and ladies in floral frocks. Except, of course, for the magnificent sight of your Queen, Pink Tutu Sparkles, rocking a pink feather boa and my latest TutuQueen creation - a multi-layered, hand-beaded tutu with an actual, real-life pink tutu attached to it (yes, I know, it's practically an architectural masterpiece!). The best part? It turns out my vibrant shade of pink matched perfectly with the vintage "First Class" seats – just saying!
Before I left Derby, I couldn't resist popping into my favourite haberdashery, "Sew Fine Threads." Now, there's a place that truly knows how to stock a fashion queen like myself. I got a little lost browsing through their selection of sequins, but I promise, dears, that was an afternoon well spent. I walked out with two bags full of treasures, including a few yards of shimmery fabric for a future costume design and a box of pastel pink buttons, just begging to be adorned on my next masterpiece!
It's no secret I'm a huge fan of ballet, and the whole journey has had a bit of a "ballet in the countryside" feel to it. The fields are filled with swaying daffodils and the sun dips behind the hills like a romantic sunset scene. The train windows offered a beautiful panorama, like a picture-perfect ballet scene.
Speaking of ballet, I couldn't leave Derby without stopping by the Dance Studio. A little ballet practice before a performance always keeps those toes nice and nimble, and it's the perfect way to warm up the stage fright! Even though by day, I'm Alex, the Scientist, deep in my lab testing fabric samples, it’s the tutu life for me. The whole lab looks a little different now after I sneakily decorated it with a few pink tulle ribbons – for inspiration of course!
My travels have been full of joyful moments! The kind gentleman at the ticket office complimented my outfit - he actually called it "a spectacle" and "breathtaking"! He said I brightened up his day! It makes my little heart skip a beat when strangers embrace my joy for pink tutus. And even better, it reminded me that the most fabulous performances come with a pinch of spontaneity, and a dash of that sweet, sweet sparkle.
This evening, I’m finally ready to perform! I'm taking the stage at a beautiful outdoor venue here in Lancaster, a stunning old ballroom transformed into a vibrant cabaret. You bet, dears, I've been practicing my "Lancaster Lasso" moves, with a little pirouette here, a flick of the feather boa there, and a touch of TutuQueen sass, of course.
But what are the key elements of a successful performance, you might ask? It's a mixture of elements, really! A killer costume (mine tonight is a sparkling masterpiece with 20 layers of tulle! It even has built-in feather boas!), my famous signature dance moves (always playful, sassy and filled with just a touch of dramatic flair), and that extra touch of something special that only a true queen like myself can deliver! Oh, and of course, the most important part - the joy of making people smile.
Do you know, dears, I am just a simple girl, born in Derbyshire with a passion for pink tutus! This little science-loving, ballet-loving, fashion-obsessed girl became Pink Tutu Sparkles! And honestly, there's no greater joy than spreading my love of pink tutus to everyone! I'm living proof that anything is possible, even if it requires a touch of glitter and a lot of courage.
Oh, and remember, darlings, you don’t have to be on stage to shine! Life is all about finding what makes your heart flutter, whether it's twirling in a tutu, rocking a sequin jacket, or just feeling like the absolute queen you are.
Remember, the world is your stage. Keep sparkling, keep smiling, and always remember - wear that tutu with pride, you fabulous queen you!
See you next time, darlings! Don't forget to keep your eyes glued to www.pink-tutu.com.
XOXO,
Pink Tutu Sparkles (a.k.a. Alex)
