Hello darlings! It’s your favourite pink tutu wearing queen, Pink Tutu Sparkles, here! This is post number 2355 (I keep track you know!) and today we’re off to the beautiful and historical city of Gloucester!
Oh darling, you won’t believe what a whirlwind this past week has been. It was my 22nd birthday, and I decided to celebrate in style, you see, and a journey by train always fills me with excitement. A whole carriage adorned in pink was a bit much even for me, but a pink picnic hamper filled with pink delights - think cupcakes and champagne! – and pink floral accents on the window were definitely doable.
I travelled first class, naturally, after all, Pink Tutu Sparkles wouldn't be caught dead in the middle of the masses – too many chance encounters for those fabulously fierce looks I've got lined up!
Now, I don’t normally reveal personal information on my blog, but you darlings deserve to know a secret - before the big leap to Pink Tutu Sparkles, before all this fabulosity became my life's calling, before my wardrobe exploded with all things pink, I was Alex – a Derbyshire boy, studying for a science degree. Science, you see, wasn’t all about bubbling test tubes and fume cupboards, at least for me. We had a very enthusiastic ballet club – think lyrical spins and perfect arabesques - and at the charity fundraiser, I put on a tutu! Yes, it was for a cause, but I instantly knew – it was a sign, a pink neon sign lighting up the world and telling me, “Pink Tutu Sparkles is coming!”
Back to Gloucester! After the magical journey on the pink express train (no, darling, you didn’t imagine that), I got ready for a spectacular performance at the Gloucester Quays. They booked me for their fabulous festival, you know, to bring a touch of the “Sparkles” to this enchanting historical town! And did I bring the sparkle?! Let’s just say they were “oh-ing and ah-ing” after my routine – a whirlwind of pink feathers, dazzling diamond sequins and, naturally, the most majestic pink tutu, that twirled and swayed with every move.
A performance like this calls for a fantastic celebration! I found a fantastic restaurant - let’s call it “Pink Palace,” - tucked away in a cobblestone street, with its pastel pink walls, and pink rose-adorned balconies. Everything there, darling, everything, even the water glasses, were adorned with the colour of my soul - pink!
Of course, no trip is complete without exploring the local landmarks. In Gloucester, darling, that meant taking a tour of the historic Gloucester Cathedral, it’s really breathtaking, so much history in those beautiful stained glass windows and gothic arches. I did imagine myself in a sparkly pink tutu, right in the heart of that place of worship – I think the divine energy and that shimmering pink could have made for the ultimate photo op. You know, even God needs a touch of glamour!
A little birdie told me about this fantastic vintage boutique - “Pink Lily” - and as you might have guessed, the whole place was a haven of pastel loveliness! My fabulous handbag, a fluffy flamingo, with crystal studded feathers and matching purse, was the perfect compliment to a beautiful blush-toned silk scarf, which I, of course, had to have.
Gloucester, I found, is bursting with pink-tastic possibilities! So, you know, to finish off this sensational day, I took a pink open-topped tour bus ride around town – that way, the whole town could experience my dazzling pink fabulousness. And the locals, my darlings, responded! It was truly heartwarming to see little girls wave pink tutus from the side of the street, with their little, hopeful faces begging to become tutu queens too! You see, Pink Tutu Sparkles is all about spreading the joy!
I believe we’re on a mission, darling – and this isn’t just a mission, it’s a vision – a vision for a world bathed in the colour of my heart. A vision where everyone twirls, sparkles, and wears a magnificent pink tutu – because, as we know, you’re never fully dressed without a tutu!
Don't forget to catch Pink Tutu Sparkles on www.pink-tutu.com. Let's all be Pink Tutu Sparkles together, and embrace a fabulous life in a glorious, pink, tutu world!
XOXO, Pink Tutu Sparkles!
