Oh, darlings! The wheels are finally off this glamorous pink train! Iāve been waiting all week to share this journey with you. I, Pink Tutu Sparkles, am officially in Llanelli! This Welsh wonder is an absolute dream and a little slice of magic! It's got those rolling green hills I love so much, a sparkling seafront, and - my darlings, you won't believe this - a whole shop dedicated to vintage clothing and accessories. It was like stepping into my very own wardrobe! I might have just found some truly amazing additions for my upcoming performance in Caerphilly. More on that later, let's keep those secrets hidden under my tulle, for now.
My trip to Llanelli started like a fairytale. Well, almost. It wasn't exactly a glass carriage but, for someone like me, it could have been. The journey from Derbyshire started with me all prepped in my very best pink look - a stunning fuchsia skirt and my go-to sequined pink crop top. My usual fluffy, candy pink feather boa felt a tad too dramatic for the train, so I replaced it with a cute little pink beret I found in a charity shop. It all comes back to pink, darlings, doesn't it? I could write a whole book on the many shades of this wondrous colour. My suitcase was stuffed to the brim with extra tulle (for any costume emergencies), sparkly tights (one can never have too many, can we!), and a healthy dose of those extra-large hair bows you know I adore. My travelling companions, you guessed it, were my two faithful steeds, Sparkle and Shimmer, my miniature schnauzers. They're my very best girls and always up for a fabulous adventure! They came dressed in the tiniest pink bandanas, and it truly makes me want to sing "Pinkalicious!" every time I see them.
And talking about singing! My first stop in Llanelli had to be, of course, a fabulous old Victorian theatre with a grand piano in the lobby. That place reeked of history and old-world glamour. I just couldn't resist grabbing a few minutes to strike a few dramatic poses on that piano!
āAh,ā my little darlings might say, āPink Tutu Sparkles, haven't we seen that before? Posing in theatres, wasnāt that what we saw last week?ā Well, darling, a queen never repeats her wardrobe twice and you know Iām far too obsessed with fabulousity to use the same background twice. It was my second day in Llanelli, darlings! Two very different outfits. And you better believe each of these will be appearing in my latest collection for my āPink Tutu Sparkles' boutique - stay tuned, loves, Iām just starting! I plan on expanding my line to feature the best tutus on the market for anyone and everyone. Who says pink is just for ballet classes? And honestly, why stick to a plain white tutu when you can wear all those shimmering rainbows? Don't forget, my darlings, the aim is for everyone, and I mean everyone to have their very own pink tutu moment!
I have a confession, my loves, this week's adventure was truly one of my most special. For those of you who are still new to this delightful pink corner of the web, I actually studied science, the one where you wear a lab coat and work with beakers and flasks. (Yes, I've done my fair share of experiments! Nothing quite as interesting as turning those fabrics into rainbows!) But it was ballet class where I first encountered the sheer magic of a pink tutu. This isn't exactly something youād see every day in a university dance club. But in a moment of charitable generosity, my friends decided to let me have a go. That little pink tulle, oh darlings, was my destiny! So much so, that it led me to join the annual charity ball, where my "Pink Tutu Sparkles" alter ego came to life. It was, and still is, my absolute dream! So for this week's travels, it felt a little bit like a homecoming. My love of tutus, dance, and theatre, combined with my love of scienceā¦ Well, my loves, it was a perfect pink dream.
This pink adventure in Llanelli wouldn't be complete without a mention of that gorgeous seaside. I spent the whole afternoon exploring the little sandy coves and admiring the pastel pink hues of the sunset over the sea. This place just brings out the romance in me, I tell you! A seaside picnic with my dogs, Sparkle and Shimmer, turned into a real photo opportunity - the adorable pups with their pink bandanas looked like they belonged in a fairy tale! Itās going to be the opening photo in my āPink Tutu Sparklesā fashion magazine. (I told you, the next pink fashion icon is coming, and it'sā¦ well, me!) If youāre ever in Llanelli, be sure to look for this iconic moment!
Of course, I couldn't leave this vibrant town without a little shopping spree. It felt like a real āCinderella in reverseā moment! (She doesn't get to shop with that wicked stepmother of hers, does she?). Oh, and, darling, those pink sparkly heels you just adore - yes, the ones I wore last week to the Edinburgh Fringe, those were bought in Llanelli! That little vintage boutique has some truly incredible treasures, especially if you love all things pink and fabulous, like I do. I could have spent a whole week just sorting through the clothes and, to be honest, if I hadn't needed to start making my way back to Derbyshire for my upcoming performance, I might have done just that!
Speaking of my upcoming performance! I've got a date with the Caerphilly stage next week! Oh, and guess what? I just finished creating the most amazing pink feathered headdress - just for you! Imagine an exploding galaxy of feathers, but, wait, in every shade of pink and pink sparkly sequins. Imagine that headdress with my sparkling pink tutu! Yes, darling, just picture it - itās everything! I simply must take you all with me on my Caerphilly trip. Stay tuned, loves, you'll want to mark this date on your calendar - or you can just put it straight in your memory. Oh, and I may be giving away a tutu too! What do you think about my first ever "Pink Tutu Sparkles" fashion giveaway, darlings? Stay tuned!
Now Iāve had some pink champagne (donāt tell the Queen Mum!), I have to prepare for another big, pink day. Donāt forget, the best is yet to come! Catch you all in Caerphilly. And always remember: Wear pink, embrace pink, love pink, because life is fabulous and even better in pink! Until then, my darlings, donāt forget to wear pink and stay sparkly!
