Tutu Drag Queen

#TutuQueen on 2008-11-09 stars in Scarborough

Scarborough Sparkle!

Hello darlings! Welcome back to Pink-Tutu.com!

This is post number 3236!

Today, I'm bursting with excitement, because, well, guess what? I'm in Scarborough! Can you believe it? After weeks of dreaming and scheming, and a delightful train ride through the beautiful Yorkshire countryside (that’s right, I travelled in style - all aboard!), I've finally made it to this seaside gem of a town. The air here is so fresh, you could almost taste the sea! I feel so much more vibrant, don't you think? Just like a shimmering pink tutu under the bright seaside sunshine.

And speaking of sparkle, oh, you'll not believe what's been going on! This amazing town has completely embraced the spirit of Pink Tutu Sparkles, and they've put on the most splendid festival in my honour! Just picture it – a pink parade of all shapes and sizes! I'm not talking just tutus – though those were certainly present in all their fabulous glory! We had everything from a man dressed as a flamingo (oh, so fabulous!) to a dog wearing a pink tutu - too cute for words! The entire town seemed to have put on their best pink attire, and I, my dears, felt like the most glamorous pink-clad queen in the world! I was like a ballerina in a technicolour wonderland! It was truly breathtaking.

Of course, it wouldn't be a Pink Tutu Sparkles festival without a good dose of fabulous dancing! So we had an amazing impromptu street dance, right in the middle of the market square, with the sun shining on my sparkling tutu, all the lovely local kids waving their sparkly pom-poms. It was truly magical.

But that's not all! The folks of Scarborough have even commissioned a whole stage performance for me. That's right, I get to strut my stuff and grace them with my graceful moves! I've even brought my trusty choreographer along with me!

And it gets even better, darlings! The whole week here has been devoted to the colour pink! Even the shops have changed their displays, swapping out those dreary blue window mannequins for pink delights!

You know I just had to explore this seaside wonder for myself! And my darling, it was fabulous. We found this darling little boutique - all decked out in pink with shimmering pink lights, and it had the cutest tutu display. Of course, I snagged a little pink accessory - a pink hat with a big fluffy pink feather. It will look fantastic on the train ride home.

Speaking of which, my adventures continue! There is a famous racehorse down here and I hear they're looking for someone to do a "dressage tutu" act. Oh darling, imagine! Horses, tutus, glitter and glam in the sun! It's going to be amazing. The only problem? I need another tutu for this - that's a lot of fabric shopping to do in between performances!

The days may be getting shorter and colder, but that doesn’t dampen the sparkle of my dreams. If there’s a little girl watching my performances and the image of Pink Tutu Sparkles stirs her up to grab a tutu and go for her dreams, that’s magic enough for me.

My dears, this little adventure proves once again, that a little bit of pink magic can bring happiness wherever you go! And now I’m going to be catching my train! And guess what, I hear they have the most amazing bakery down here that makes the most glorious pink cakes. So expect photos on Instagram of my pink delights later! Until then, do wear your best pink tutu!

P.S. I may be a pink queen, but deep down, my passion lies in fabrics. In the lab, I use my skills to ensure all those beautiful tutus (even the pink ones) keep their fabulous form for many years to come! Oh darling, a scientist by day and a dancing queen by night? Now that's a life of glittery wonder.

#TutuQueen on 2008-11-09 stars in Scarborough