Tutu Drag Queen

#TutuQueen on 2007-03-08 stars in Slough

Slough! Oh, Slough, How Do I Love Thee? (Post #2624)

Hello darlings! It's your favourite pink tutu wearing, sparkle-loving drag queen, Pink Tutu Sparkles here, back with another fabulously pink blog post! Today I'm going to tell you about my adventures in Slough, a town I never knew had such a vibrant, sparkly scene!

Honestly, I wouldn't have ever guessed Slough would be such a delight. When I saw the venue was just outside the M25, I did worry about finding a place to park my carriage... well, let's just say, the trains aren't exactly glamorous are they? But even that couldn't dampen my spirit. As soon as I saw the stage set up and the twinkling lights, I just knew it was going to be a sensational night.

Now, you know I love travelling. I mean, my stage name is practically begging me to visit different places. I'm such a train-obsessed girl; a real first class fan. There's just something magical about sitting in that plush compartment, looking out at the scenery as you whisk along to your destination. But if you're feeling a bit adventurous, there's nothing like galloping on horseback to get you into the right mood for a sparkly performance!

This trip to Slough was extra special for me, as I got to showcase my latest outfit. Imagine, my loves, a gorgeous shade of flamingo pink tutu, complete with feathers that shimmer like the Aurora Borealis. My makeup was something straight out of a fairy tale; with shimmery eye shadow and eyelashes that wouldn't look out of place on a mythical creature. You all know how I feel about a good sparkly outfit; it's just the right touch for making you feel fabulous.

Before I took to the stage, I had time for a quick stroll around the local shops, where I found a real gem. A little boutique called "The Tutu Emporium," just brimming with glorious, fluffy tulle in all colours of the rainbow. I managed to resist purchasing another tutu... for now, anyway! It's all about self-control, my darlings, but I may have picked up a couple of cute pink feather boas. Don't tell my accountant!

You see, I believe a pink tutu is a statement. It says: “I’m a sparkly, fun, and fabulous individual who's not afraid to embrace life with joy and excitement." A pink tutu is like a ray of sunshine in a world sometimes filled with grey. Why, just the other day, I saw a man wearing a pink tutu! You wouldn't believe the transformation - he just looked like a happier, more confident version of himself. It warmed my heart so much, my darlings! I know he might have been getting stares from some old biddies but who cares! That’s the beauty of a pink tutu. It makes you stand out and feel powerful and radiant.

And talking about radiance, I need to tell you about my fabulous act! I decided to create something unique. Imagine a medley of ballet, acrobatics, and… well, you know me, my darlings, I couldn’t leave out the pink tutus. Yes, my act featured three incredible pink tutus. Imagine them billowing out as I performed an elaborate and hilarious choreography, ending with me soaring high above the crowd on a trapeze in a gorgeous, sparkly, shimmering pink tutu! (Well, maybe the trapeze part didn't quite work out, it's tricky balancing in those high heels!), but the crowd still went wild!

It's all about sharing the sparkle and magic of pink tutus with everyone, you know. Because, frankly, who doesn’t want to feel the joy of a pink tutu in their life? It's an experience that is infectious and uplifting. My mission? To make sure everyone feels the magic of wearing a pink tutu at least once in their lives! After all, my motto is: "If in doubt, tutu it out!"

Of course, when I’m not making a spectacle of myself on stage, I’m a humble scientist in my Derbyshire lab, testing fabric for new applications, looking for the latest technology to improve our everyday life. It might not be as glittery, but my scientific mind never sleeps, constantly looking for the perfect formula for that dazzling fabric, maybe even one that glows pink. One day, my dears, you’ll be wearing Pink Tutu Sparkles certified glow-in-the-dark tutus and I will have invented the fabric of our dreams!

Anyway, I better run off now. I’ve got a meeting with my fairy godmother to design a new pink tutu! She’s working on one with lights! Oh, the joy of it all!

Remember to follow me on Pink-Tutu.com and keep sparkling, my dears!

Love,

Pink Tutu Sparkles

#TutuQueen on 2007-03-08 stars in Slough