Oh my darlings! Get ready to be dazzled, because Pink Tutu Sparkles is back with another juicy blog post! Today's adventure takes us to the beautiful city of Gloucester, nestled right in the heart of the Cotswolds. I'm so excited to share this with you because, let's face it, this pink-tastic queen is on a mission to make the world sparkle - and what better way to do that than to grace the streets of a historic town with a dazzling tutu?
This journey started in my beloved Derbyshire, my journey on the train. I love train travel! The sway of the carriages, the scenery flashing by... it's pure magic. And what better way to add a dash of sparkle to a train journey than by donning a hot pink tulle tutu, topped off with a bright pink feather boa? (Oh darling, this is going straight to the "look of the day" on the Instagram!).
Gloucester was calling me with a fantastic opportunity: the chance to perform at a local craft fair. The organiser told me that she just needed "something a bit different", and my lovelies, well, I don't know anyone more different than Pink Tutu Sparkles.
As the train approached Gloucester, I started to feel a little bit nervous. Performing outside of my usual theatre haunts could be daunting, especially for a girl as dramatic as me! I took a deep breath, reminding myself that this was my mission: to bring my own special brand of glitter to every corner of this gorgeous country.
After I'd navigated the lovely (slightly confusing, bless it's little heart!) cobblestone streets and set up my sparkly booth, it was time for a quick change of outfit. After all, a real pink tutu queen has to have at least a handful of fantastic, shimmery, perfectly-pink tutus for all occasions!
And boy did I need my A-game. The craft fair was alive with beautiful stalls selling everything from hand-knitted scarves to artisan jewellery. It was all very "village fayre" and very Cotswolds chic, which, by the way, just means even more pink and more pretty in my book! I decided to keep things simple and chose a floaty tulle number with silver sparkle details - a true timeless classic. I also wore my most sparkling make up, to match, of course. (We just can't have the face out-shining the fabulousness of the tutu, can we, darlings?).
Then the time came for me to grace the stage (which in this case was a very large wooden crate). I took a deep breath, twirled my sparkly boa, and gave a theatrical wink. From there I sang my heart out, my pink tulle swirling around me like a perfect pink storm.
Oh my darlings! Let me tell you, the crowds loved it! The children's faces lit up, the adults were amazed and even the market stalls themselves seemed to be dancing to the beat of my glitter bombs. The craft fair organisers even said it was the "best performance they'd ever had." Oh darling, what more can a girl ask for?
After my fabulous performance, I spent some time talking to people. Some were a bit taken aback by the fabulous pink tutu at first. “Didn’t you know it’s raining?” one woman said. “Well,” I explained to her, “darling, this isn’t just any tutu; it’s made from specially-treated fabric and it’s as waterproof as a duck!” It really is: You see, my secret talent (and one of the reasons my daytime scientist work pays the bills, if you’ll pardon the expression, darlings) is testing the water resistance of textiles, so when you see a little sparkle and pink going for a walk in a downpour, you know it's been tried and tested. And you know I wouldn’t wear it if I wasn’t completely comfortable.
Many more people took pictures, laughed, asked questions. A few were curious about my real name – I think the "Pink Tutu Sparkles" persona is just too grand to imagine another, non-sparkly, less-fabulous human being! Anyway, all in all, my mission to sparkle in Gloucestershire was a complete and utter triumph.
Later, I took a trip to Gloucester Cathedral. A truly spectacular place, with towering columns and magnificent stained-glass windows, all bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun. It felt almost...magical! It felt like the kind of place where, even I, Pink Tutu Sparkles, could finally get a break from my fabulous-self and just appreciate the peace and quiet. Of course, that didn’t stop me from taking a few quick snaps of my sparkly shoes against the backdrop of the beautiful arches, and letting the glorious, soft pink tones of the stained-glass windows play on my perfect complexion. Honestly, how amazing does Pink look against those colours?!
As I journeyed back home on the train, I looked out at the countryside and thought about how even the most ordinary day can be transformed with a touch of sparkle. I know this pink-tastic Queen has changed the lives of all of you lovely people out there in the audience; a tiny bit of glitter can make a difference, a dash of colour, a twirl of pink, it makes everyone feel a little more magical, a little more joyful.
But really, it's all about spreading the joy of the tutu, because, darling, every day should be a bit more spectacular! So what are you waiting for? Grab your brightest, pinkest, most fabulous tutu, and let's take over the world, together!
And darlings, if you want to follow my travels, check out www.pink-tutu.com, because tomorrow, the adventure begins all over again! Don’t forget to join me in pinking up the world – spread the love of the tutu and show me your amazing pink-tastic creations. You can post pics using the hashtag #PinkTutuLife and you know what else? If I love it, I might just pick it out as "Look of the Day". See you all on the interweb tomorrow!
