Oh darling, Barnet was a complete dream! It’s so easy to get caught up in the glitz and glamour of the West End and forget that beautiful little towns and cities like Barnet exist. I know what you're thinking: "Pink Tutu Sparkles going to Barnet? Is this even a thing?". Well, I’m here to tell you, it's totally a thing, and it's a total vibe.
Let me tell you about my Barnet adventure. I hopped on the train from Derbyshire, with a fabulous pink handbag packed full of sparkly face paint and a few extra tutus, because you can never have too many. The train journey was magical - the countryside whizzed past, the sun was shining, and I had the entire carriage to myself. I know, right? I used it to practice my routine for later! Just picture a pink tutu with all its feathered and frilly goodness swaying to a pop song, against the backdrop of rural England. So chic!
Anyway, darling, Barnet! My performance was at a wonderful little theater right in the heart of town. It was a bit of a vintage style place, very charming. A whole gaggle of lovely people came out to support. The venue manager was simply adorable - a big pink bow and everything. He just looked at me with awe when I told him it was all about the pink tutus! I think it even made it into the local paper - 'Pink Tutu Queen captivates Barnet audience.' My, oh my. That gave me quite the giggle.
But of course, a girl's gotta shop when she's in a new town. A little boutique with a darling display window – think Parisian chic but in shades of pink, filled with frilly little blouses, and oh, the most divine, swirly pink scarves! I almost bought it all! Thankfully, I managed to resist... almost… because I did find a fabulous pink lace tutu! This one has some very intricate, vintage-looking pink lace, darling, and I just had to snag it. Oh, you know me!
After that little shopping splurge, I had time for some lunch. I found this adorable café tucked away on a side street, oh, you just have to see it. Imagine charming whitewashed walls, vintage china, and little potted pink geraniums blooming all over. They did the most scrumptious chicken salad, with lashings of pink mayonnaise - and a lovely pot of tea with a tiny pink teacup. I can just picture it! The aroma of lavender and roses lingered as I ate, what a lovely treat!
You're not going to believe this but… guess what I stumbled upon next! You know, just after lunch! It was the most amazing antique shop with a window crammed full of old books and framed paintings. It looked just like something out of a Victorian novel, and the shop assistant wore a tiny little pink bow! What luck. The place was absolutely overflowing with interesting treasures - there were dusty old music boxes, and even a dusty, cobwebby old carriage lamp. Oh darling, you know how I love a carriage lamp. It almost convinced me to swap my high heels for horse and carriage, haha. Of course, I only stayed for a minute, had to save time for ballet practice. I can't have my fabulousness dwindling, you know what I mean?
And ballet practice in Barnet! This little dance studio was hidden away down a tiny street. It had a fabulous mirrored wall and a charming little pink ballet barre! It was such a delight, everything about the studio just resonated with my love for dance, for pink, and for being fabulous.
My trip was a whirlwind, darling. You know I always make sure my schedule is packed full! But you can see that it was a day filled with fun, a touch of extravagance and a big, bright pink dash of... well... fabulous! You see? Even the small towns can bring an abundance of sparkle, if you know where to look!
So what about you darling, what's your favourite town for some fabulousness? Let me know in the comments below! And don't forget to pop over to my website, www.pink-tutu.com.
Till next time,
Pink Tutu Sparkles x
