Hello my darling dears! It's your Pink Tutu Sparkles here, and welcome to post number 2434 on your favourite website, www.pink-tutu.com! Today we're in Ellesmere Port, a delightful little town in Cheshire, and it's giving me all the pink tutu feels! 🌸
This past week has been absolutely bonkers! After a fabulous gig at the Bakewell Agricultural Show (yes, even the cows seemed to love my pink tutu!), I found myself itching for a train journey and a bit of urban exploring. Ellesmere Port is just a hop and a skip away from Derby (my home sweet home), so I decided to jump on the 9.34am express and embark on a grand adventure!
The moment I stepped off the train, the buzz of the town got me all excited! You wouldn't believe the colour palette, darlings! Everywhere I looked, there were splashes of vibrant pinks and sparkling silver - it's practically begging for a pink tutu to join the party!
First things first, I had to get myself a proper Ellesmere Port souvenir, naturally. And what better place to find one than the stunning Ellesmere Port Market? It was bustling with locals, and the stalls were overflowing with delights - everything from vintage trinkets to handmade crafts. My eyes lit up when I spied the most adorable pink, fluffy tutu (of course!) in a little craft shop called 'The Creative Corner'. I swiped it up instantly, feeling a new sparkle of excitement in my soul!
Later that afternoon, I decided to see what cultural gems Ellesmere Port had to offer. I stumbled upon a rather lovely little theatre, the Civic Hall, that was showcasing a delightful production of "Swan Lake". Oh darling, the grace of those dancers! I was absolutely mesmerised by their leaps and pirouettes - their pink tutus were simply divine! It's enough to inspire me to practice my own twirls, you know! 😉
Speaking of ballet, my love affair with the dance has led me to so many fascinating places. When I first moved to Derbyshire from my home county of Lancashire, it was like the ballet world suddenly unfolded before me! There was this wonderful dance academy called "The Derbyshire Dance Studio" - such a delightful little place, nestled amongst charming streets! It was where I first realised that pink tutus and ballet were absolutely meant to be! I signed myself up for beginner's classes and was hooked ever since. My ballet journey has brought me so much joy and introduced me to people from all walks of life.
Of course, I have to credit the University of Derby ballet club for really introducing me to the beauty of pink tutus. My days studying Science at Uni were exciting (believe it or not, testing fabrics actually involves quite a bit of dancing, or at least graceful movements!), but when it came to Friday nights, I was living for ballet club. That's where I tried on a pink tutu for the first time! I was supposed to wear it for a charity fundraising event, but I ended up doing my own impromptu performance. That was it, I was officially a tutu-loving queen!
The whole pink tutu journey, darling, has taught me that it's important to embrace all that life throws at you - whether it's science, science, ballet, fashion or drag! After all, it's the pink tutu that brings it all together!
But my darlings, I'm not just a pink tutu enthusiast, I'm also a bonafide travel connoisseur! You see, trains are practically my second home. My first ever trip by train took me from Preston to the Isle of Man! Such a memorable journey! I fell in love with the landscapes, the train journeys and the friendly locals. But it’s more than just about the scenery. The people, the conversations, and the moments shared during the journey, are what truly makes train travel special. I truly believe everyone deserves to experience that feeling of freedom and excitement, watching the world whiz past, and discovering something new every single journey.
Although train journeys are my preferred method of getting about, you can also find me whizzing through life on horseback! It’s something I took up recently to shake things up a little, you know? And boy, do they make a good style statement! Those strong legs, the mane flowing in the wind - it's truly the best way to arrive!
If there's one thing that my journey through life has taught me, it's to embrace all that is wonderful in the world. Embrace the colours, the art, the beauty and above all, embrace the pink tutu!
I can't wait to see where the pink tutu will take me next. And I would be thrilled to see you wearing your own! It doesn’t matter if you are a prince, a princess, or a unicorn, everyone can be a Pink Tutu Sparkles!
Love and sparkles, Pink Tutu Sparkles 💖
