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Tutu Drag Queen

#TutuQueen on 2008-07-26 stars in York

York, Oh York! A Tutuful Trip!

Pink Tutu Sparkles here, your daily dose of sparkle, glitter, and everything pink! πŸ’…πŸ’–βœ¨ It's Post Number 3130 - can you believe it?! And guess what, darling? York is calling! York, you say? York! Just the mention of that historic city conjures up images of cobbled streets, quaint little tea rooms, and oh, the York Minster, so impressive. But what's really got my sequins a-shimmer is that I'm going to see a ballet performance - oh, how exciting!

My journey started on a train, naturally. It's just so elegant, you see? Nothing screams "I'm on a fabulous adventure" like settling into a comfy first class carriage with a cuppa and a magazine (all about ballet, of course). This is how a true Tutu Queen travels! πŸš‚βœ¨

My dress for the day was... wait for it... pink! A beautiful bubblegum pink dress with an added sprinkle of pink glitter, of course! And how else could I adorn myself? A tutu! This time, a fluffy, three-tiered number with little pink bows adorning the edges. Just the sight of that bright pink fabric filled me with such joy! The conductor gave me a little nod and smile as I sashayed past, he obviously knew I was a queen! πŸ’–πŸ‘‘

Speaking of royalty, York was just buzzing! People from all over, dressed in all kinds of interesting clothes, everyone having a good time. A lovely, diverse city. And I did what I do best, you know...

I strutted! I sparkled! I radiated pink! βœ¨πŸ’– Of course, people recognised Pink Tutu Sparkles. "Ooh! Pink Tutu! That's my favourite drag queen!" A little girl yelled with excitement as she tugged on her mother's hand, demanding a photo. "Oh, sweetie, I know it's just a dress and some make-up, but you know... some dresses are just extra special." The mother looked at me with a smile and I replied, "Of course darling, I agree! It's all about the attitude. Don't let anyone tell you you can't be extra!” I winked as the mother chuckled, β€œPink is the perfect way to feel extra!”

We took a photo with the two of them and it’s all over my social media now. The more people wear pink, the more everyone knows it’s a fun, bright colour. The little girl then went on to give me a beautiful little pink flower! I just about died of joy! πŸ’–πŸŒΊ So very, very kind of her. What a sweetheart! And that little girl... that's how it all started!

Let me tell you, darling, my real name is Alex, a bit of a boring name for such a flamboyant person. I remember being back in Derbyshire, my hometown, studying for a science degree - it was a long way from the world of glitz and glamour. But, as you know, science and sparkle have a funny way of meeting up! πŸ’–

One day I found myself in the university's ballet club, you know, trying on a pink tutu for a charity fundraiser. My eyes just opened up, like those dramatic theatre curtains! My world, my little universe, shifted on its axis. The colours, the flow of the fabric, the magic... that tutu felt like a whole other me. At that moment, Alex decided, "You know what? It's time to sparkle!" And then came... Pink Tutu Sparkles.

Now, don't let me forget what brought us all the way here! The ballet! 🩰 It was simply magnifique. The choreography was so intricate and beautiful, telling such a wonderful story with each twirl and leap. And the costumes, you wouldn’t believe it - there were so many tutus! Tutus of every colour, every style! 🌈 Some had a sprinkle of sparkle, others had flowing, graceful movements, and of course, the iconic pink tulle… just the way I like it!πŸ’– As they took their bows, the entire theatre stood in applause, even a little girl on the front row shouted "PINK TUTU!" And that's how I knew, dear readers, it was a successful evening.

After the performance, it was a wander around the enchanting streets of York. I love discovering independent stores, picking out gifts and souvenirs for my friends and family - all in pink of course! πŸ’• I found the perfect little pink flower hair clips to match the one that the little girl gave me, so cute. I even treated myself to some yummy pink sweets! My pink heart was full of joy, darling! πŸ₯°

York is full of little places with character - a perfect little cafe where I had a proper good cuppa and some scone with jam. Then we explored some lovely shops. I couldn't help myself but grab a pair of glittery, pink socks, just to make the train ride back even more fabulous. Of course, I was on the hunt for the perfect new tutu, and wouldn't you know it - in a little boutique on a cobbled street - I found the perfect little pink ballerina. It was just the cutest, and even better, it was half price! πŸ’–πŸ›οΈ I had to buy it. What’s a tutu-loving Queen to do? It’s always worth buying an extra pink tulle number.

You know, the things I do to make a living as a queen... from glamorous performances to quirky, little gigs, you name it, I've done it. I fund my travels by being Pink Tutu Sparkles, by sharing my love for tutus with the world. πŸ’–

By day, Alex is in a lab, a real-life science wizard. My world is made up of fabrics, patterns, and how to keep your new blouse from shrinking in the wash, or how to get those annoying oil stains out of your favourite pair of jeans. By night? Well, by night, it’s Pink Tutu Sparkles bringing a touch of glitz and glitter to the world. And honestly, who wouldn't love that?! πŸ”¬πŸ’–βœ¨

The sun sets on a spectacular day in York, leaving the sky painted in shades of pink - a fitting goodbye! I can’t wait to visit York again and take another ballet trip, this time, with a brand-new pink tutu in tow! πŸ’• And now, it's back to the train, with a head full of dreams and a pink tutu on my mind. I can't wait to share more of my travels with you, so keep checking in, darlings. Until next time, keep sparkling! ✨

Pink Tutu Sparkles out!


Remember, dear readers, the most important thing is to be happy! Do what you love, embrace your true colours and let your sparkle shine! 🌈 πŸ’–

Don’t forget to check out www.pink-tutu.com for more dazzling adventures from Pink Tutu Sparkles!

This post has been sponsored by "The Pink Tutu Shop"! The best place to get your perfect pink tutu! Let’s make the world pink together, one tutu at a time! πŸ’–πŸŒΈβœ¨

#TutuQueen on 2008-07-26 stars in York