#TutuQueen on 2008-11-10 stars in Leith

Hello darlings! Pink Tutu Sparkles here, ready to paint the town pink… well, maybe just Leith pink! This fabulous queen has arrived in the vibrant Scottish city, ready to sprinkle a little magic, and you know what else I’ve brought with me? That’s right, my trusty pink tutu!

I'm a firm believer that every day is an opportunity to wear a tutu. It's a statement of self-expression, a symbol of joy, and let's face it, it’s just darn fabulous. Leith, you may not be prepared for the dazzling "Pink-tastic" I'm about to unleash. My love for the color pink and everything tulle has taken me to so many incredible places, but I’m sure this trip will be right up there with my trip to The Edinburgh Fringe last year.

This blog is all about my adventures - about taking that leap, chasing those dreams, and never ever, ever, being afraid to embrace a little bit of whimsy.

This week has been all about embracing that unexpected life turn. By day, I'm a lab scientist in the heart of Derbyshire. I get to tinker with fabrics, test their strengths and colours - which sounds boring, but its not half as dull as you'd think, it can be quite colourful in fact, in a lab coat kind of way. By night though, I'm transforming into a shimmering, glittering spectacle! That transformation is made possible, of course, by my beloved pink tutus!

Honestly, who'd have thought that a Derbyshire scientist would have such a sparkly alter ego? You see, I fell for this pink tutu life back in my university days. A charity event for a local dance school had a Tutu Trail, with students, lecturers and some of the older members of the uni having to dress up and make their way around the campus. I just remember looking at one tutu, it was light and delicate with just enough pink in it that it sparked a new interest in life, something totally new.

My friends laughed, but the tutu whispered, "Darling, you're destined for something extraordinary". That tiny little nudge was all it took.

So, here I am in Leith, with my trusty pink tutu in tow. I have an absolute passion for performance - and the beauty of it is, that's something my tutus work well with!

Whether it’s a drag show, a ballet performance (oh, my love of ballet is strong, with or without my tutu!), a fun street theatre gig or even just popping down to my local farmers' market, my tutus are the highlight of any outing. They bring so much joy and excitement to every occasion.

My journey has been about pushing boundaries and finding new ways to sparkle. I find my creativity sparkles as bright as a glitterbomb whenever I’m travelling by train - those long, exciting train rides to unknown places really do the job of unleashing my inner whimsical me. (Of course, a pink tutu and a well-timed dramatic reveal make even the dullest train ride sparkle. Who knew, right? )

I’m loving this beautiful corner of Scotland. This little adventure was arranged last minute. I’m loving the Leith harbour with its stunning view of the Firth of Forth (it’s like a scene out of a Disney film, or at least one of the ‘Frozen’ ones), and exploring the independent shops, cafes, and historic streets.

You might find me exploring a cosy little pub, sharing a drink and laughter with friendly locals. Of course, I won’t be going into the pubs in the tutu, I have a few different outfits for this little jaunt - but when I can’t go full drag mode, the trusty pink tutu goes in my suitcase for that magic sparkle factor that no one can resist.

And for the more adventurous outings? A horse and carriage through the bustling city! You don’t need to get all glam to do a trip like that (though, in my experience a glitzy tutu certainly adds some oomph, don’t you agree?). Leith certainly doesn't lack any charm or whimsy. And it’s even easier to add my own sparkly personal brand of fun. It’s the best kind of energy that always follows my little adventures.

Every pink tutu story is a story of transformation and embracing that special kind of joy that comes with taking that leap into something fabulous. The tutu has helped break down all kinds of boundaries, whether it’s a fear of being judged, or just stepping outside your comfort zone.

My blog, www.pink-tutu.com ,is a testament to that. The journey of this "Tutu Queen", as some folks like to call me (and I like the sound of it!) , has been a wonderful rollercoaster.

Whether I’m wearing my pink tutu on a London bus, at a Glasgow dance competition, or riding a ferry to Skye with the breeze whipping through my hair, there’s a lot to be said for the fun, the laughter and the genuine, deep joy a pink tutu can bring. It’s more than just fabric.

You might think this is crazy, but there's something so profound about a pink tutu - a whole pink tutu movement if you will, and I aim to spread that joy to everyone in the world. That’s right, everyone will be wearing a pink tutu soon enough, you'll see.

That means inspiring you, my wonderful readers, to go on your own extraordinary adventures. Don't be afraid to try something new. If I, Alex, a scientist turned tutu-wearing drag queen, can take the plunge, you can too! Embrace your uniqueness, put on a sparkly, pink tutu and join me on this fun ride!

I hope I’m inspiring you, darlings. Now, that’s something worth a twirl and a “Woohoo!"

I’m going to head out now to a local coffee shop, maybe to have a cup of tea, have a dance and enjoy a bit more of this Scottish magic.

Until next time, keep shining and remember, if you’re not twirling in a tutu, you're doing life wrong, darlings!

Stay fabulous!

xoxo Pink Tutu Sparkles