Tutu Drag Queen

#TutuQueen on 2008-05-19 stars in Wishaw

Wishaw, My Darling!

Oh, darlings! It's your favourite Pink Tutu Sparkles, and it's time to shimmy our way into post number 3062, straight from the lovely town of Wishaw!

I’ve been all over the UK in my trusty pink tutu lately, making appearances and spreading a bit of shimmer, and Wishaw didn't disappoint. What a charming little town it is, brimming with history and character!

I always love arriving at a new location by train, especially if it means whizzing past lovely green fields. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Pink Tutu Sparkles on a train?! Surely a scandal, darling?!” Not at all! It's simply an elegant and efficient way to travel, and allows me to truly appreciate the landscape whizzing by as I sit back with a cuppa, adjusting my tulle and imagining myself in some extravagant production at the local theatre.

This week, I've been performing at a wonderful fair in Wishaw, sharing my love for all things pink and twirly with the locals. The laughter and cheers of the crowd really fuel my soul! I think I have everyone in the town singing along to my version of “I'm a Little Teapot” - what’s life without a bit of pink-tinted fun?

And it’s not just my glamorous persona I'm bringing to the fair! I'm also bringing my knowledge about fabric – a perk of being a scientist by day! See, before I became the sparkling wonder that I am now, I spent my time in a lab testing fabric. (Of course, back then, it was all a bit more serious than now, with lab coats and less glitz! Don't get me wrong, I have a passion for that too, but being a scientist just wasn’t quite as glamorous. Now I only work with sparkly fabrics!) Anyway, with my knowledge of fabric, I can give everyone who stops by my stall a little talk about the history and evolution of fabrics, the wonders of nylon, and how to choose the perfect material for your own custom-made pink tutu!

Talking about tutus! I saw a delightful display of ballet dancers this week at a performance in a little theater. It was beautiful! Now, you know how much I love the graceful, elegant, and feminine art of ballet, so naturally, I had to go! (Actually, my tutu could be spotted swaying amongst the audience as well). Afterwards, I joined in for a wonderful class, stretching out those legs and twirling with all my heart! Of course, a tutu is practically essential, but I feel it really helps bring out the elegance and confidence in every ballet enthusiast.

The highlight of my Wishaw journey was definitely being invited to the Mayor’s Tea Party. Imagine my delight – not only were there delicious scones and clotted cream, but the Mayor herself sported a delightful shade of pink! Now, I won’t say she was fully committed to the full Pink Tutu look, but we all need to take baby steps on the road to sparkle.

Speaking of sparkle, I also made a lovely trip to the local stables on my way out. It turns out that riding is a rather graceful and fashionable sport - what a treat! And did I mention that the horse I was paired with wore a little pink ribbon in her mane? It’s just another reason to love the horse-loving locals here!

This lovely experience in Wishaw truly proves that it’s not about where you are, but what you make of it. No matter what part of the UK you find yourself in, bring a touch of Pink Tutu magic, and your adventure will be nothing short of magnificent! So, remember, my dearest darlings, always choose to be a little bit sparkly, embrace a touch of pink, and go for a little twirl whenever possible! Until next time, keep it sassy, and keep it pink!

Pink Tutu Sparkles www.pink-tutu.com

#TutuQueen on 2008-05-19 stars in Wishaw