Tutu Drag Queen

#TutuQueen on 2009-05-15 stars in Ealing

Ealing - Oh Darling, What a Day!

Post Number 3423

Hello Darlings!

Welcome back to Pink Tutu Sparkles' blog! It’s your girl, your resident tutu expert, ready to sprinkle some pink glittery joy into your day. Today's journey took me to the lovely, charming Ealing! It's been a long time since I graced the Ealing stage, and I must say, Ealing never fails to enchant me with its village vibes and the lovely locals.

First things first - travel! I LOVE a train journey, especially with a big fluffy tutu, a sparkly top, and enough make-up to paint the town pink! This time, I felt a little adventurous so instead of the usual first-class ticket, I took the opportunity to book a horse-drawn carriage, a truly luxurious experience. My trusty carriage driver was quite the chatty sort - we talked about everything from the latest tutu designs to his favourite pie shops in the area. A most lovely fellow.

I was lucky enough to have two performances lined up today: first, a lovely children's charity event in the Ealing Town Hall. This, my dears, is where the true magic of a pink tutu truly shines! Seeing the children's eyes light up with pure glee at the sight of a spinning tutu - it really makes you realise the true power of a pink, fluffy twirl! It was a delight, a pure joy. After a quick wardrobe change - a stunning emerald green tutu with matching feather boas, and let's just say some shimmery leg warmers - it was time to head to my evening engagement, a glamorous cabaret at the Ealing Little Theatre! The energy here was electrifying! The applause was like thunder, and the sheer joy of seeing my performances shared by everyone - pure magic! The best part of the night, however, was definitely the amazing drag queen contest they had. One talented drag queen dressed in a pink and purple feathered dress that flowed with every turn was truly awe-inspiring! My inner fangirl was screaming - I even grabbed her for a little tutu chat after her set - what a lovely soul.

But darling, it wasn’t all about the performances. You know I'm obsessed with all things "tutu" and fashion, so my journey through Ealing was punctuated with plenty of shopping excursions! We’re talking vintage boutiques, second-hand stores with amazing treasures tucked away on shelves, and some fabulous millinery that made my head spin. Let’s just say, I managed to add quite a few pink and purple tulle bits and bobs to my collection - all for your enjoyment, of course!

As the sun set on this day, I retreated to a charming little cafe where I had an absolutely heavenly vegan afternoon tea. The little shop owner, bless her, offered to "tutu-ize" the entire place with my favourite shades of pink! This sweet little place is definitely going on my list of must-visits! I’m just bursting with all sorts of fantastic new ideas!

So my dears, what did we learn today? That pink tutus, joy, and fabulous adventures are all you need to fill your days with sparkle. Now go out there and sprinkle some pink joy! You're never too old to twirl, so put on that tutu, channel your inner sparkle and be ready for anything!

Remember, you can follow my daily adventures on www.pink-tutu.com

Until next time, my loves! Keep twirling!

Pink Tutu Sparkles, signing off!

#TutuQueen on 2009-05-15 stars in Ealing