Helloooo my darlings! It's your Tutu Queen, Pink Tutu Sparkles, signing in from the fabulous town of Ilkeston! This is post number 2499, and let me tell you, I'm bubbling over with excitement!
This trip's a bit different for me - no fancy theatre or glittering nightclubs this time, just good old fashioned, pure Ilkeston joy. You see, Ilkeston is the heartland of my journey, it’s where I first started twirling in my Tutu in that wonderful, pink haze!
You see, before I was Pink Tutu Sparkles, I was just plain old Alex, a science geek with a secret passion for pink. Back in uni, I was a member of the ballet club - I never thought I'd be caught dead in a tutu, but for a charity event I bravely stepped into the tulle! That one single twirl, that one touch of feather boa... it changed my life. Pink tutus? Yes please!
Now, as the saying goes, 'all good things must end' and eventually I graduated, leaving my comfy uni life for the cold reality of a science lab! By day, I'm the most dedicated fabric testing scientist Derbyshire has ever seen, but by night, I slip on my favourite pink tulle and become Pink Tutu Sparkles. The transformation is amazing - those labs are a bit grey!
So back to my journey! This trip was pure magic, not just because I was in my hometown, but because I made it a full-blown pink extravaganza! I traveled in style, you know, by train, with my very own Tutu Queen wardrobe. Seriously, people, I travel like a diva. Imagine a wardrobe crammed with enough tulle to make a ballerina blush! I had sparkly pink handbags (never forget a bag - good for shoes, lipstick, and those emergency bobby pins!) and of course, several pairs of high-heeled shoes in all colours of the rainbow. After all, when you're in the mood to travel, the key is comfort, glam, and pink tutus!
Of course, no trip to Ilkeston is complete without a little trip down memory lane. I popped in to visit my old uni, and guess what? The ballet club is still thriving! I spent a wonderful afternoon with those adorable budding twirlers, even did a bit of impromptu tutu advice (because you know, a Tutu Queen always has pearls of wisdom to share!)
The highlight of the Ilkeston adventure though? I held a fabulous pink tutu workshop! Oh darling, you wouldn't believe the creativity bubbling in that room. We had a group of ladies - from teens to grandmas! We had tutus in all colours (even a few black ones, bless them) but they all learnt how to make them extra special, extra pink. And they all learned the most important thing, that you can’t wear a tutu without smiling.
Now, for any Tutu Queen, no trip is complete without a fabulous performance. So, what better place to bring out the pink sparkly than the town square of Ilkeston? I must say, I had such fun meeting the local community and showing off some moves to a delighted audience! There were families, elderly folks, and even a couple of dogs, who were wagging their tails in appreciation (they’re great audiences those furry friends, so accepting!) I just love seeing everyone get into the spirit of pink, I've been known to be pretty persuasive you know!
Talking of being persuasive... my big mission this trip was to get more folks to embrace the wonderful world of pink tutus. I made a little stand in the square with a basket full of bright pink ribbon and beads. It's all about the personal touch, darlings, and trust me, you don't have to have professional stage make up or even a full on tulle explosion. You can still bring your Tutu Queen spirit into the world with a single pink feather or a simple piece of ribbon. It was lovely watching all the smiles bloom, and by the time I left, they all had their own personal touches to add to their own clothing and outfits!
My Ilkeston trip ended with a big, happy smile on my face. You see, my dear Tutu enthusiasts, it’s about so much more than the tulle, the sparkly makeup, and those glittering costumes. It's about bringing the joy, the twirl, the fun to everyone’s lives. Because as my granny always said, a little bit of sparkle and pink never hurt anybody!
But until my next big pink adventure, I’m off to create a whole new look - think of the amazing combinations I’ll be creating. Don't forget, you can check out the daily happenings on www.pink-tutu.com! Until next time, keep those smiles bright, wear a tutu, and spread the pink love!
P.S. Did I tell you about my trip to a ballet performance in Derby on the way to Ilkeston? They gave me complimentary chocolates and I even took some photographs of the dancers during the bows – they were amazing! The tutus in that performance were just gorgeous!
P.P.S. Now about my plan to create a Tutu Queen costume contest.... hmm... watch this space!
