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Tutu Drag Queen

#TutuQueen on 2007-07-21 stars in Herne Bay

Herne Bay: Pink Tutu Sparkles Takes Flight! (Post #2759)

Hello darlings! It's your girl Pink Tutu Sparkles here, and oh, what a day it has been! You know, some days just feel like they were destined to be written in glitter and topped with a swirl of pink tulle, and today was absolutely one of them.

Today, darling, I'm in Herne Bay. This seaside town with its stunning views and bracing sea air was calling to me like a siren song, and I, a woman of impeccable fashion sense and unwavering adventure spirit, answered!

I'm always up for a new destination, and Herne Bay, with its charming cafes and breezy promenade, seemed the perfect place to break out the biggest, pinkest, most fabulous tutu I own! As I sashayed onto the scene, the sun practically burst forth from behind the clouds, and the locals all took notice. A collective gasp rippled through the crowd, then I was met with waves of cheers and whistles. Let's just say, my arrival was as dazzling as a thousand twinkling lights on a Christmas tree.

How did I even get here? Well, let's just say this pink tutu ain't afraid to travel in style. My dear old friend, [Horse's name, if you want to invent one] is a little rusty from all the sitting around, but he certainly knows how to handle a queen, especially one with a penchant for the extraordinary! That horse pulled a little carriage, not your ordinary one, no, darling, I was sitting in an absolute charmer - bright pink and covered in glittery tinsel! We even had a little matching pink flag with "Pink Tutu Sparkles" on it fluttering behind. Imagine the envy of the other holidaymakers! They must've thought it was a vision!

You know, being a drag queen, it's all about living a life of imagination, a world of glamour and glitter. It's like being in a constant balletic show, but with sequins! This love of everything fabulous, began way back when I was just a scrawny lad from Derbyshire. You see, it all started with that pink tutu. My university ballet club needed extra funding, and someone needed to wear a sparkly tutu to raise a bit of cash. Guess who got to be the lucky star? Yours truly, Alex, aka Pink Tutu Sparkles, was destined for this. One look at myself in the pink tutu, and I knew. I had found my destiny!

So now, with a science degree in fabric analysis under my belt and the sparkle of thousands of tiny sequins illuminating my soul, I dance, I perform, and I glitter! I work as a lab scientist by day, testing fabrics, ensuring every single material is perfectly safe and stunning. By night? It's Pink Tutu Sparkles show time. You won't find me stuck in a dreary lab at night. Instead, you'll find me dazzling crowds with my passion for life, laughter, and, of course, that most wonderful of garments, the tutu!

And don't think for a moment that this glamorous life is limited to only grand events! No darling! From bustling town squares and sleepy country markets, to seaside promenades and, yes, even trains, you never know where you might spot Pink Tutu Sparkles! It's my aim, you see, to inspire everyone to put on a pink tutu, even for just five minutes. Imagine it: the world, drenched in shades of pink and tulle, a kaleidoscope of sparkling beauty! I mean, come on, why wear drab when you could wear pink? Life is too short for grey.

Now, where was I? Ah yes, Herne Bay. I walked the entire length of that seafront, my tutu practically billowing in the breeze like a cloud of pink joy. I met the most delightful ladies who stopped for a photo, even a little old gent in a wheelchair said he loved my outfit. And you know, it was genuinely sweet and touched me. Then, a little further on, a group of young lads were looking at my outfit with a kind of gawping astonishment! "Did you see that dress, Mark!" one exclaimed, and, "Oh my gosh! That was brilliant!" said another. Now I don't think it was exactly "my outfit", my tutu-wearing drag act was more of a statement on life. It felt great! I had really given those boys something to talk about. I'll take that.

In Herne Bay, it seems my pinkness inspired many people to simply let their spirits soar! A family with two young daughters asked me to pose for a photo. It was delightful, they were so delighted and giggling - they both even did a little twirl like they were ballet dancers, so I did a little twirl with them. Their mum gave me a high five and I swear the look in the little girls' eyes were as if they'd just met a real-life fairy!

Of course, darling, I couldn't leave Herne Bay without treating myself to something special. So, I popped into a little seaside cafe and treated myself to some scrumptious, fresh, warm doughnuts covered in glaze! Let's just say the pastry was delicious! It's what a Pink Tutu deserves!

Speaking of sweets, I do have to share with you, my darling tutu-obsessed readers, a tiny secret: My love for the color pink doesn't stop at tutus! I've been known to wear a sparkly pink top, a little pink sparkly bracelet and even pink shoes. Now, darling, you know that my motto is to make everything sparkle and shine. The best part is when someone stops to tell me how much they loved my outfit!

So where to next, my fabulous darlings? Well, this pink tutu is about to pack her bags ( don't worry, there will be matching pink suitcase and matching pink feather boas to match!) I'll be taking the train to [Name of Next Town], and who knows where the sparkly road will lead me next. But wherever I go, one thing is certain - I'll always be wearing a pink tutu, because life's too short for anything less!

Stay tuned, darlings! It's about to get even more fabulous! Until then, keep it pink, keep it tutu and keep it sparkling! Don't forget to leave your comments below and tell me about the fun things you're doing! Love you to the moon and back, darlings. And as always: Wear. Pink. Tutus!

#TutuQueen on 2007-07-21 stars in Herne Bay