Oh my darlings, prepare yourselves for a whirlwind of pink and tulle as I tell you all about my sparkling weekend adventure in Salisbury! This little gem of a city has captured my heart with its charming streets, historic landmarks, and divine opportunities for a little bit of pink tutu magic.
Let me rewind a little bit. It’s your girl Pink Tutu Sparkles, but you can call me Alex, darling. Just a regular Derbyshire lass with a huge passion for ballet, fashion, and…well, everything pink. You wouldn’t believe how many people ask me how I became so obsessed with tutus. It’s actually quite a funny story, which I’ve told a few times on this very blog, but who’s complaining about a good tale told twice? While I was knee-deep in a science degree, (you'd never believe it, but I’m a textile chemist by day, testing fabrics – very different from dancing on stage by night, huh?), I decided to join the university ballet club. My first rehearsal was, shall we say, a tad…unconventional. It all went downhill when a friend dragged me out on stage, shoved a pink tutu in my face, and said it was for a charity performance. Let's just say I ended up completely captivated. That, my darlings, is how a budding scientist became a drag queen obsessed with tutus.
This week, I travelled to Salisbury by train, a magical journey through rolling countryside that reminded me of a ballet set! My fabulous pink travel outfit made sure I turned heads wherever I went, of course! It wouldn’t be a proper Pink Tutu Sparkles trip without a little bit of sparkle, right? Now, you know I always embrace the unexpected. And the unexpected, in this case, involved a bit of horseback riding, darling. Picture it: me in my full drag glory, perched upon a majestic steed. It’s a picture straight out of my wildest fantasies – and you’re lucky enough to see the result on my social media pages (don't forget to like and share, dears!).
As soon as I arrived in Salisbury, I felt drawn to its majestic cathedral, that gothic masterpiece. Oh, I was so tempted to waltz through its soaring arches! The beauty of the building had me wishing I was twirling under a glittering chandelier in the centre of its grandeur. You just know that the architecture is screaming for a full-scale ballet performance, wouldn't you agree? Of course, no trip is complete without indulging in a spot of ballet, darling. I treated myself to a performance at the Salisbury Playhouse - they have some divine productions coming up and let’s just say my eyes were glued to every pirouette, arabesque, and fouetté.
Let's talk about my fabulous performance at the Salisbury Festival of the Arts. It was an absolute blast, you just can’t deny it. You really should've seen my stage look! A stunning hot pink tutu that cascaded down my legs and a shimmering sequined bodice that made me practically glow under the stage lights. I may not have had my trusty pink feather boa on stage, but let’s be honest, my signature headpiece with the fabulous sparkling crown really completed the look. After the performance, the crowds rushed forward – I’m talking adoring fans, cameras flashing, requests for selfies, the whole works.
During my whirlwind weekend, I managed to squeeze in a little retail therapy in Salisbury, you just know I’ve gotta indulge in my obsession. You would be shocked at the incredible fashion finds I picked up – it was practically a pink and sparkly wonderland! Of course, I made sure to grab a handful of gorgeous accessories for myself: a new sparkly headband (to match my hot pink boots, naturally!), some divine, delicate jewellery and, oh my, a fabulous little bag perfect for a girl like me on the go!
To top off the most perfect weekend in Salisbury, I visited the Cathedral again for the divine medieval Salisbury Fair. What a feast for the eyes, darling, so much colour, crafts and music and all those amazing stalls, oh I simply had to go mad on those cakes!
Remember, my little darlings, I'm here to bring a little sparkle to your life. So wear a pink tutu, strut your stuff, and know that even a tiny touch of magic can make all the difference.
See you next time, with another amazing travel story coming your way!
XOXO Pink Tutu Sparkles www.pink-tutu.com
