Hello darlings! Itās your girl Pink Tutu Sparkles, bringing you the dazzling brilliance of Post #2497 right from the heart of Pinner. This little corner of London is positively shimmering with excitement! Donāt worry, Iām not going all Marie Antoinette on you - no decadent cakes or extravagant wigs today (although I do have a few delicious-looking pastries I just snagged from the Pinner High Street that will make a delightful accompaniment to this blog).
Today's adventure started on the train, which, of course, I adorned with the finest pink feathers I could find in my stash. Nothing says āpinktastic!ā quite like a pink feather boa cascading over my seat (you just have to accept, sometimes, that the passengers on the tube get the oddest stares from me! š ). I must say, a journey on a steam train makes a far more elegant entry into Pinner than my usual tube escapade. (Seriously, darling! Why arenāt we all rocking vintage railway carriages every day?). I was in such a dreamy state as we glided through the countryside ā and you know me, a dramatic outfit demands an equally dramatic travel choice!
You know how I said Iām all about finding the sparkle in every place I visit? Pinner has an entirely different vibe! Thereās an old-school charm about it that truly won me over ā think quaint high street, lovely old buildings, and this divine sense of local community. It's the perfect place for a princess like me to get those royal, dignified feels, you know, those āprincess-with-a-slightly-sparkly-attitudeā feels.
The minute I arrived, I felt like a sparkling jewel amongst a field of daisies. I absolutely HAD to do a full pink tutu twirl right there on the cobblestones to embrace that vibe. Honestly, darling, it was absolutely enchanting. Pinnerās streets radiate the perfect backdrop for a fabulously pink spectacle, I tell ya! And just so you know, there was not one single soul who dared raise an eyebrow at me! (Thatās the kind of delightful welcoming atmosphere this little corner of London has).
The day unfolded with a dazzling flurry of delights! Letās dive into a pink explosion of fabulous:
Pinner's Pink Paradise:
- Vintage delights: This high street is practically a time capsule, bursting with antique shops that held treasures begging to be explored! Now, I might not wear those antique lace-up shoes that make the āclick-clackā on the cobbles ā they donāt go with my signature sparkle - but I love seeing them. Some of these shops even had antique dresses I just had to get my fingers on! A few vintage treasures later (including a divine, 1950s beaded bag for my next grand stage appearance), Iām all ready to unleash my fabulous inner self in those little local pubs they have here (all that Victorian era architecture screams for some serious Tutuqueen sparkle!).
- Local charm: Just around the corner from this high street (where I practically took over half the antique stores), is Pinner Memorial Park, where the locals were gathering for a little afternoon fun! Honestly, you'd think Pinner was a little haven straight out of a Jane Austen novel, with picnic baskets and charming conversations about the weather (just give them a little more sparkling decor and some pink tutus, I tell you!).
- Art and culture: I felt like I stumbled into a little secret haven right on the high street: the Pinner Museum. Darling, itās such a hidden gem and had a beautifully diverse selection of artifacts. I mean, seriously, they had Roman pottery! And I'm talking REAL Roman pottery, honey! Can you believe it? Itās amazing what history lies dormant under our feet, waiting to be uncovered!
I even ended the evening with a charming little performance at The Pinner Conservative Club - a lovely venue that was so full of life, I honestly didnāt even feel like I was at a club! Iāll be adding it to my āPinner Pink Favouritesā list right away - perfect for the next time I roll through this little corner of paradise!
And what can I say about Pinner? Youāve heard me wax lyrical about it, but I genuinely fell in love with its warm heart and genuine spirit! And did I mention the amazing pub I found? (And no, I donāt mean the Conservative Club! The Conservative Club is a whole different level of gorgeous.) Oh, and all the local boutiques and cafes have got such a 'vintage' feeling - the sort of place where the best part is simply taking a wander, grabbing a cuppa (I donāt know what a ācuppaā is but I was told itās a hot drink so I had one!) , and observing all the locals go about their day. You just don't get that in the hustle and bustle of London.
Darling, this has definitely been a weekend to remember. You can catch me on www.pink-tutu.com where Iāll be posting photos of the entire extravaganza!
For now, remember to stay fabulous, find your own pink sparkle, and embrace the wonderful world around you!
Love and sequins,
Pink Tutu Sparkles.
