Oh, darlings! Hove, how I adore you! I know, I know, Brighton gets all the love, but Hove holds a special place in my tutu-clad heart. Maybe it's the seaside charm, the gentle breeze whispering through the palm trees, or maybe it's the delightful array of vintage shops crammed full of potential tutu accessories - whichever it is, Hove, you've got my sparkle.
Now, you know how I always say my dream is to get everyone in a pink tutu? Well, I think itās truly a mission. Imagine it, a world brimming with fluffy pink, where tutus are more common than cardigans and less jarring than those horrific Crocsā¦ I dream of that world! And my travels are a key ingredient in this tutu-tastic ambition, my loves!
This past week, my trusty train carriage, lovingly nicknamed the āTwinkle Expressā, took me from Derbyshire to the Sussex shores, a whirlwind journey filled with tulle and glitter. Every stop, every station seemed to offer something for my wardrobe, be it a quirky vintage shop in Derby, a dusty stall brimming with forgotten feathers in Hastings, or even a farmerās market in Bexhill-on-Sea, bursting with colourful silk ribbons!
Of course, my adventures wouldn't be complete without a little tutu-themed performance. Hoveās vibrant nightlife proved to be a fantastic venue, the perfect stage for Pink Tutu Sparkles. My heart fluttered a bit at the sight of the charming āOld Town Hallā, which with a little sprinkle of sparkle, was ready for my big show! The audience, bless their hearts, loved every glittery minute - there was clapping, whooping, even a few people wearing their own pink tutus, maybe, just maybe, inspired by yours truly!
But hold your feather boas, my darlings, my journey to Hove wasn't just about performing, oh no, there were far more tutu-ific moments! There was an early morning ballet class at the delightful āHove Dance Studioā, a whirl of pirouettes and elegant leaps - the energy was contagious, I tell you! Followed by a heartwarming trip to āThe Brighton Pavilionā to indulge in my absolute favourite: admiring vintage costumes. It was a treasure trove, filled with such gorgeous fabrics, sequins, and, of course, plenty of feathered headbands for inspiration! My creative juices are always flowing after a visit like that!
Thereās also a rather charming horse riding stable, āHove Riding Stablesā, a truly delightful place tucked away just outside of the city centre. The horses are such beautiful creatures, so graceful, elegant... they practically inspire me to invent my next costume. Youād think a girl with a penchant for tutus might have an issue with these majestic, four-legged wonders - but, no! I love horses! Thereās something enchanting about their power and grace, reminding me of the delicate yet mighty power of ballet! My love for both are almost one and the same, darling. It makes sense then that my newest set of tutu wings have been designed with horses and galloping motion in mind. Maybe a new song, a Tutu Horse Rhapsody, maybe?
Oh, but there was another element of my Hove adventures that nearly stole the show! I stumbled across a beautiful shop filled with absolutely the most gorgeous fabrics Iāve ever seen in my life, my loves! This tiny, delightful place - āFabric Emporiumā, a hidden gem, a shop for all those who appreciate the art of fabrics ā offered up an amazing selection of iridescent, glimmering satins and shimmering lace, fabrics practically calling out to be spun into another one of my glorious gowns. My heart was positively aflutter with possibilities. And for once, my dear reader, I did NOT buy pinkā¦ I was in an orange, turquoise, and silver kind of mood! And of course, it came with a delightful, slightly oversized fluffy bow and iridescent sequins for embellishment ā a necessity for any true Pink Tutu Sparkles fan, a girl needs embellishment.
Now, Iām not one for gossip, but there was a most charming man, at least I think it was a man, I wasnāt sure, it could have been a woman but for the large pink moustache! They did come over to compliment me and asked how I made my own tutu's! I was flabbergasted, that man could have taken all my makeup for his large pink moustache and there was so much of it!! It looked soft too!
And did I mention the amazing seaside, darlings? Such a delightful vista! It was simply begging for a photoshoot, and trust Pink Tutu Sparkles to take up the challenge. My latest tutu creations ā a majestic, bright pink tutu paired with shimmering silver boots - stood out so perfectly against that turquoise water and clear, blue skies! I got my camera out, snapped a few shots, even managed to coax a cheeky seagull into appearing for a moment. You wouldn't believe how those feathered fellas love a little glamour!
By the end of the week, Hove was singing my name! Oh, the excitement, the glitter, the laughter - a truly unforgettable experience. As the Twinkle Express took me back to my little haven in Derbyshire, I knew that Hove would be in my heart forever - just another sparkling stop on this tutu-ific journey we call life.
I am going to make the world a pink tutu wonderland - piece by shimmering piece, my darlings! See you soon!
xox, Pink Tutu Sparkles
P.S. Do share your Tutu tales, my loves! What's the best tutu experience you've ever had? Let me know in the comments! I want to know all your amazing adventures. Let's turn the world pink one tutu at a time! And do follow me at www.pink-tutu.com for daily adventures.
