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#TutuQueen on 2009-08-03 stars in Beckenham

Beckenham Bound! Pink Tutu Sparkles Takes to the Rails - Blog Post #3503

Hello darlings! It's your favourite Pink Tutu Queen, Pink Tutu Sparkles here, reporting live from the train platform with my trusty travel companion - my pink suitcase overflowing with sparkly tulle and feathers. Buckle up, babes, because today's adventure is about to unfold!

Oh, the joys of travel! You see, a queen like myself is never truly happy unless she's on the move, be it to a grand theatre performance or a quaint country fair. But there's something magical about a train journey. That gentle rumble, the panoramic scenery rushing past, the soft clickety-clack of the wheels… It sets my imagination alight with visions of tutus twirling and spotlights beaming! Today's destination: the charming town of Beckenham!

Remember that time I was in Derbyshire, a girl needs her pink fix! Oh the joy of twirling down the cobbled streets, in my sunshine yellow, and pink feathered tutu, while humming a sassy "Swan Lake" tune!

Now, for this trip, my lovely Beckenham residents, I've pulled out all the stops! The train journey has become a personal runway for me! You know, the more extravagant the sequins and feathers, the more heads I can turn. After all, life's too short for muted tones, don't you think? Plus, who doesn't love a good twirl on a train?

Just try to keep up, dear reader, as I waltz through the carriage in a vision of pink chiffon! The other passengers look slightly bewildered but, trust me, those furrowed brows soon turn into wide-eyed admiration. A queen can work wonders with a sassy smile and a strategically placed feather boa, am I right?

You're wondering about my new sparkly "sparkly fairy-tutu?" I found it in that most fabulous vintage shop on a quiet street in central London last weekend. (Shhh... Don't tell anyone, but the shopkeeper couldn't resist my "I need this for Beckenham, darling!" charm). Oh, and speaking of charm, my favourite pink feather boa is getting a starring role today. I can't go anywhere without a splash of fuchsia feathers, darling!

But what's a Pink Tutu Queen on a journey without a delicious breakfast at a station cafe, full of scrumptious pastries? I can't leave without at least a pink and vanilla éclair. The sheer perfection of the buttery cream frosting... it sets me dancing on the spot!

After all, I am on my way to a gala show in a breathtaking theatre. I will grace the stage, shimmering and spinning in my most glamorous pink creation! A sparkling showstopper, like a pink-hued explosion of magic. It’s a story of courage and dreams - and of course, it involves a good dose of glitter!

And hey, who knows? Perhaps my pink magic will convince someone else to embrace their inner tutu queen, and strut their stuff! We could be like a tutu-twirling hurricane, sweeping through the streets of Beckenham and leaving a trail of sparkles and smiles!

Tune in tomorrow for more on this fabulous Beckenham adventure, darlings! Until then, may your lives be as colorful and fabulous as a pink tutu!

#TutuQueen on 2009-08-03 stars in Beckenham