Hello darlings! It’s your favourite pink-loving tutu-wearing drag queen, Pink Tutu Sparkles, back again with a new blog post! I'm absolutely thrilled to be here with you today, to share my recent adventures in Sale, a lovely little town in Greater Manchester, and what I learned about life in this fantastic part of the UK.
It's always an adventure for a glamorous girl like me, hitting the road. Now, you might think I'm travelling by a fabulous vintage convertible with its roof down, but no, not this time, I'm a girl who loves a good railway journey. I just adore the sense of mystery, the anticipation and the delicious comfort of the train as it steams along the track! Plus, there's something truly delightful about watching the scenery flash past, from sprawling countryside to charming little towns. It really is a journey to savour, like a big, luxurious slice of perfectly crafted cake, it simply can't be rushed.
Speaking of delightful journeys, I found myself journeying to Sale to take part in the annual Sale Fair, an absolute whirlwind of joy and colour. The air was electric with excitement. Everyone seemed to be so happy and I simply had to soak it all in like a sponge - it was such an incredible atmosphere.
After a brisk, enjoyable walk to the venue (yes, you’ll have guessed it, I made sure my pink tutu was proudly on display as I twirled my way along) I set up my little corner of fabulousness in amongst a lively collection of stallholders - think car boots but with much more sparkle and a greater passion for fun. I’m still bursting with excitement for this next week as we make ourselves comfy and the fun begins in Sale - the perfect setting for me to introduce a whole new audience to the joys of a pink tutu. After all, I can never have too many “tutu-verts”.
I absolutely love meeting new people and spreading a bit of my love for life – and pink tutus - whilst sharing my journey as a drag artist. It truly is the most magical of paths - and I'm constantly finding new and wonderful things that spark joy.
To help keep the excitement levels high, I decided to throw in a little pink tutu performance right there in Sale! Oh my, you should have seen the reaction – absolute mayhem! That’s my favourite kind of chaos, because I have this magical ability to take you to the land of glitter and sunshine - just the kind of feel good, feel joy energy I believe the world needs more of. And really, I can't be a real Pink Tutu Sparkles unless I bring a little sparkle wherever I go.
The Fair was bustling and I couldn't have imagined a better backdrop for my pink tutu than amongst a collection of second-hand furniture and stalls overflowing with colourful delights. It felt just right! After all, what’s life without a dash of the extraordinary - a sprinkle of pink and the freedom to embrace life in all its magnificent technicolour glory?
This visit to Sale certainly opened up my heart and soul, giving me new energy and plenty of new ideas to share with my lovely followers, all thanks to those delightful folk of Sale.
It was so special. This wonderful little town - full of character, and even a sprinkle of Pink Tutu magic - left me feeling so positive.
After my enchanting day in Sale, I headed back to the train station for a smooth, restful train journey, the perfect ending to an utterly fab day in Sale. You know, you don’t need a fancy car or limousine to have a truly amazing time, a simple train journey, like a steaming hot cuppa, is a wonderfully classic comfort in a world of glitzy fast-paced change.
And if you ever get the chance, go visit Sale. It's just the sweetest little town with its hidden treasures and friendly locals - a truly heart-warming experience! You're likely to encounter some brilliant stalls and perhaps even some tutu-wearing folk.
So, as I say goodbye for today, remember my dear readers, pink is not just a colour, it's a way of life, it’s a feeling! And remember: If Sale can wear a pink tutu it just might be possible to sparkle in a tutu just anywhere in the world.
Until next time, spread sparkles and stay fabulous - Pink Tutu Sparkles.
XOXO!
Post-Post-Scriptum.As I sign off it seems fitting to take you behind the sparkly curtain to tell you how it all started… It was actually all down to a chance meeting when I was studying science at university in Derbyshire - a little county I adore! The university ballet club was doing a charity fundraising event and needed some volunteers to dress up for their stall. It was a big ask – I mean, a tutu is quite a big statement! - but there was something quite irresistible about the possibility of embracing a new challenge with the power to do some good, So, with a deep breath, I bravely stepped into the tutu, the pink tulle a magical sensation against my skin! The rest as you’d say, is history - and the very pink of the beginning of Pink Tutu Sparkles’ journey.
You might ask – What’s so great about a pink tutu anyway? Good question dear readers. I have a little answer for that… For me, pink tutus embody a celebration of life and expression! They remind me that the world can be a little less ordinary, a place of wonder with limitless possibilities, just like wearing a tutu for the first time – an invitation to play, to have fun and just let go.
And now for a tiny snippet of life with Pink Tutu Sparkles – just in case you’d like a little insight. By day, I'm Alex – a laboratory scientist in my comfy cardigan – and by night I slip into my glittering costumes – a transformation I adore – my very own pink wonderland, so full of possibility and potential that my heart explodes!
And a tiny little bonus – the next time you're trying to decide what to wear, why not step out into that world, grab a pink tutu and make it your superhero costume - the day has no boundaries when you choose to sparkle!
Keep the pinkness spreading – Pink Tutu Sparkles
XOXO
