Oh, hello my gorgeous little lovelies! It's your Pink Tutu Sparkles, back with another post from my glamorous travels. This time I've landed in Chorley, a little gem of a town in Lancashire! Now, you know how much I love a good adventure, and getting to experience new places is simply the best. So grab a cuppa (or a glass of pink fizz, because it's Friday!), settle in, and let me tell you all about it!
Firstly, let me just say - the train journey up to Chorley was divine. You see, there's nothing quite like a good old-fashioned train journey. It gives me time to admire the view, maybe work on a little outfit design, and of course, enjoy a cheeky little glass of something bubbly. (The guard on the train gave me the most admiring glance, and you know, I simply couldn't resist doing a quick twirl down the aisle in my fabulous pink tutu and feather boa! I call it "Pink Tutu Travelling Style" - who needs planes when you've got trains and twirling?)
Now, you might be wondering what brought me to Chorley. Well, my dear lovelies, it's the most wonderful thing – a theatre performance of "Sleeping Beauty" at the Chorley Little Theatre! Honestly, I'm a complete sucker for ballet performances, and this was a real treat!
Seeing the dancers in their graceful, flowing tutus, so elegantly moving through the story… well, it was simply breathtaking! I even managed to get my paws on a programme beforehand (with the help of my charming driver - bless him, he finds the best parking spots!), so I could see the cast list and everything. You know me, all about the detail, darlings!
After the performance, of course, a quick visit to the costume shop was a must! Imagine, all those beautiful costumes! My, oh my, the sparkly dresses, the delicate feathers, and the tulle - I just wanted to wear them all at once! It's almost like I have to remind myself that a sparkly pink tutu will forever be my most cherished stage costume. (Though, I'm not going to lie, that new iridescent blue tulle they have... oh, dear!)
Now, being in a new town means I absolutely have to get out and explore. So, on Saturday morning, we took a trip to the town centre, just a short stroll from our lovely little cottage (my, oh my, those roses in the front garden were just delightful). You know me, I just had to have a little peek in every shop. There were little antique shops bursting with old trinkets and vintage clothes, perfect for adding that little extra touch of sparkle to my wardrobe (because you just can't have too much sparkle, can you?). There were sweet little cafés and independent boutiques, where I discovered the most darling little vintage hats for the ultimate pink tutu accessorising, you just know they'll make their appearance in a performance very soon. And, my absolute favourite? A little independent bookshop where I got the sweetest little vintage novel (a book of ballet, obviously!) for a mere £1! It's so rare to find such a lovely gem these days.
I must tell you, darling, that afternoon we were invited to have afternoon tea in a charming little tearoom (with an utterly divine display of cakes!) My companion, oh, let's call him “Sweetie” (because I'm not sharing his real name, even if it's absolutely darling), said that we absolutely must indulge! It was quite an ordeal, what with the delicate pastries and perfectly brewed tea (my Sweetie swears I'm addicted to cucumber sandwiches, oh my darling!) and trying not to let the pink tutu get snagged. A pink tutu can never be underestimated when faced with a selection of delightful goodies, you see, it’s practically a magnetic for cream cakes, especially a particularly fabulous cherry topped cupcake. It would be criminal not to try it.
But as lovely as all that was, Chorley isn’t only charming - it has a bit of that edgy-cool too! That night, my friend Sweetie, oh bless him, said he was taking me somewhere absolutely unique. I couldn’t refuse – and boy, oh boy, did I ever!
It was a local arts centre - and darling, let me tell you - the vibe was AMAZING. Imagine, a building steeped in history with original timber beams, they have an incredible mix of artwork from local artists on the walls, and there were bands playing live music in this absolutely beautiful space, they even had a little stage with the most fantastic theatrical backdrop, and you can bet, it's certainly been a stage I’ve used more than a few times. I just knew that it was going to be my next "Pink Tutu Spotlight" event, and so it was! The vibe, the energy, it all just clicked!
Later on, Sweetie found a tiny little bar that played the most fab disco classics. Oh, my darlings, we practically danced the night away. They had a huge mirrored disco ball, swirling around in the light… Honestly, the place was electric, with all its colourful lighting, people wearing glittery makeup, and amazing costumes – I really felt at home there. There’s something very special about music in a dark, dimly lit little pub.
I do hope you enjoyed the ride, lovelies! My adventures continue to lead me to some truly fabulous corners of this incredible world. Now, excuse me, I have a sparkly pink tutu to dust off, a vintage ballet book to read, and my little pink sparkly tutu to pack (it really doesn’t fit in my travel case, so Sweetie always has to be very patient with me and its size!), and maybe even get another sparkling pink tutu or two for good measure. But of course, there's so much more to see, and so many more Pink Tutu experiences to share! You’ll find me on the world stage next in Nottingham. Come and join me there, and in the meantime, my lovelies, do make sure you sparkle – in whatever fabulous form that may be. Because, let's face it, the world needs a bit of glitter, don’t you agree? And of course, you know what the only colour of sparkle we should all be focusing on, don’t you?
Now, go forth and spread the joy of pink tutus! And I'll be back with more exciting adventures very soon! Remember: wear pink tutus and everything will sparkle.
