Hiya lovelies! 💖 It’s your favourite pink-loving, tutu-obsessed queen, Pink Tutu Sparkles, and you’ve reached Post 1725 on the glorious world of www.pink-tutu.com! 👋✨
This time, I’ve popped over to Ilkeston, a town with a surprisingly good amount of history! And it goes without saying, history wasn’t the only reason I was drawn there - It's just so charming. I absolutely adore the Midlands.
Ilkeston was buzzing with energy as I waltzed through the town, feeling the breeze in my tulle and enjoying the friendly faces. This little town certainly made a splash, leaving me positively sparkling. You could say I even made a little splash myself... but we’ll get to that later! 🤫
Now, let’s talk tutus! I recently saw a show at the lovely Ilkeston Town Hall (who knew, right?). And they had this stunning exhibit on old dresses and gowns - some real vintage beauty. One, in particular, had a skirt with tiers and layers - made from layers and layers of delicate chiffon! It gave me an absolute sparkle attack and reminded me just how much I love the flow of tulle and the twirl-worthiness of the skirt. It just took me back to those dreamy tutu-spinning moments in ballet class, or maybe those late nights dancing around my apartment to Britney's "Toxic"! 💖🎶
My new favourite thing I picked up during this trip, though, was this gorgeous fluffy, oversized, pastel-pink feather boa. Seriously, it adds just the right amount of volume and fabulousness to any outfit. The feather boa looks fantastic with my current fave, a pink feather-trimmed sparkly bolero. It's perfection for a dazzling night out, right? I mean, who needs jewels when you've got sparkly feathers and pink!
But wait, it gets even sparklier! 🌠
Ilkeston turned out to be a total whirlwind of pink tutu fabulousness! The town fair had me literally hopping and spinning for joy. Not only were the cakes delicious (who can say no to a Victoria sponge with strawberry buttercream?), but I had the absolute best time showcasing my act for everyone!
Imagine, if you will, the stage lit with fairy lights, the aroma of toffee apples and popcorn in the air, and this sassy, fabulous queen performing in her hot pink, layered tulle dream of a tutu! 💥 I could tell I had the audience mesmerized by my dance moves, as they gasped, chuckled, and even sang along to some of my favourite tunes. I could tell, they totally embraced my brand of joyful pink and glittery charm, just like I wanted them to.
That was when I had that moment... you know, that glorious pink epiphany. My little heart literally leapt! My mission in life is, of course, to get everyone to wear a pink tutu! (Have you seen my amazing blog post on tutus as the key to happiness? You’re seriously missing out!).
I think my performances at the town fair were the start of something truly special! I've had some of the sweetest letters from people in Ilkeston saying they felt more fabulous and were going to experiment with adding a dash of pink and some sparkle to their lives. Aww, how lovely!
Who knows, maybe we'll even see a Pink Tutu Flash Mob happening soon. 😲 💖 I can’t wait for the day when everyone is dancing in their own individual expressions of pink tutu beauty.
And that, darling, is exactly why I always make sure to have my trusty travel box packed with dazzling pink tutus and everything else I need to make this world a brighter place, one sparkle at a time. 🤩💖✨
It’s also time to share another one of my sparkly little secrets: my travel method. This trip was quite unique, actually! It took a lot of preparation but boy was it exciting. After catching the train to Nottingham, I hopped onto a magnificent, gleaming horse-drawn carriage! You’ve got to try a horse-drawn carriage sometime, darlings - it's truly the ultimate glamorous and scenic travel experience, particularly in a beautiful place like the countryside. The ride felt like a journey back in time - except of course with my glorious tutu and sparkling accessories.
The beauty of it all was simply astounding. So you know, darling, you can take the pink-loving queen out of the city, but you can’t take the city out of the queen... I may be a scientist by day and a drag queen by night, but wherever I go, the glitter and the pink will always be following. You’re not wrong, lovelies.
I truly am Pink Tutu Sparkles, all the way. 💕 ✨
And don’t forget, darling, you can read more about my sparkling travels, glamourous pink fashion finds, and, of course, the life of a tutu-wearing queen on www.pink-tutu.com!
See you soon, lovelies! And remember, always be yourself - but most importantly, always wear a pink tutu! 💖😘
