Hello darlings! It's your girl Pink Tutu Sparkles here, ready to bring you the glittery goodness from my trip to Loughborough! This is post number 3211 for you lovelies, and let me tell you, this one's gonna be a doozy!
So, I packed my sequin suitcase with enough pink to paint the town (well, the entire county of Leicestershire, actually), hopped aboard the 10:30am train from Derby, and off I went! Now, Loughborough's known for its impressive castle, but let me tell you, the real castle was me in my dazzling new creation: a double-layered tulle tutu, custom-made in a shade of pink that's basically the colour of a fluffy pink marshmallow dipped in shimmering candy floss. Think Barbie meets a unicorn, darling, all wrapped up in tulle!
The moment I arrived at the station, heads were turning. The locals, bless their cotton socks, had never seen anything quite like my ensemble. But you know me, darling! I wasn't gonna be shy. I threw a few fabulous poses for the paps (okay, they weren't real paps, but my bestie Alice was holding my phone while snapping pictures), and then I was off, ready to spread some sparkle wherever I went!
First stop: the Loughborough Ballet Studio! These lovely folks had been following me on social media for ages and invited me to a special workshop they were holding. I, of course, jumped at the chance to share my love of ballet with all these wonderful people. Now, I'm not a professional ballerina or anything - my expertise lies more in the realm of performance art than graceful leaps and twirls. But you know what they say: practice makes perfect, and I was definitely perfecting the art of fabulous!
The studio itself was a dream come true! Mirrors, barre, dance floor, oh my! And the energy was electric. We practiced some classic ballet poses, giggled at my attempt at pirouettes (let's just say it involved a lot of twirling and some accidental face planting, lol), and then I shared some of my signature dance moves! Afterward, I had a lovely cuppa with the dancers and they all swore to start wearing pink tutus! It’s all about the pink tutu power, honey!
After my ballet workout, it was time for a bit of lunch. And what better way to refuel than with a delicious picnic? My dear friend, Prudence (a truly spectacular fashionista!), joined me for a spread of delicious sandwiches and sparkling lemonade under a beautiful cherry blossom tree. It's a lovely thing to remember to slow down and savour the simple joys of life, and lunch under a blossom tree with my bestie definitely counts as one! It was a true girly get-together and an absolute dream, all the while talking fashion, my next pink tutu design and the upcoming season's shows and performances.
Then came the highlight of my trip: the Loughborough Lantern Festival! Now, this festival is nothing short of spectacular. It’s a real treat for the eyes with people parading around with lanterns of all shapes and sizes, all lit up in the fading evening light. They were truly breathtaking - and yes, you guessed it, pink was the dominant colour! There was just so much energy and vibrancy! You've gotta be kidding me - it felt like an entire town in pink! My new tutu just sparkled like crazy, reflecting the lantern lights, it was like I had turned into some kind of human disco ball, radiating joy everywhere I went! A highlight of the evening was a delightful dance with a charming chap named Arthur who was dressed as a twinkling knight. His helmet had a feather that could have made even my feathered boas blush! We waltzed through the crowd under the glow of the lanterns and it was truly a magical experience!
As night fell, and I reluctantly said goodbye to the festival (after snapping a few pics with everyone, naturally!), I felt a huge sense of fulfillment. My mission? To spread some sparkle, laughter, and pink tutus wherever I went. I think it's safe to say I achieved my goal. Now, Loughborough, you just wait, I'll be back, and next time I'll be bringing a whole new collection of pink tutus! Stay tuned to the Pink-Tutu website for details, and make sure you all keep rocking your inner Pink Tutu Sparkles, no matter where you are. Until next time, darlings!
