Hello lovelies! It’s your girl, Pink Tutu Sparkles, coming at you live from the platform at Chesterfield station, ready to sparkle my way to Hindley! Today’s the day, my darlings, the day I’m taking my fabulous pink tutu on a trip to Greater Manchester! It's gonna be a whirlwind of sequins and joy, a proper little pink extravaganza! 🎉
This is blog post number 3610 on www.pink-tutu.com – can you believe it?! You know, I started this blog back when I was just a little fledgling drag queen, nervous about the world and wearing nothing but a pair of neon pink feather boas! Now, thanks to you gorgeous lot, Pink Tutu Sparkles is a travelling, shimmering spectacle, all because of this beautiful community we’ve created! ❤️
But back to Hindley! It's such a charming little town, tucked away like a hidden jewel in the heart of the North West. And trust me, darling, a true gem I will be! I'm always drawn to those places with rich histories and fascinating stories to tell, like a grand old theatre hiding secrets beneath its red velvet seats. Now, Hindley may not have the grandest of theaters, but they've got a real heart to them, and that's what really counts.
I’ve heard tales of their town hall, all adorned with delicate stonework, almost like a grand fairytale castle. Now, you know I love a good fairytale, so you can just imagine the outfit I’m planning! 😉 Plus, it's the perfect excuse to give those vintage pink pumps another spin.
Speaking of spin, darlings, today I’m riding the rails in style, my trusty pink suitcase full of sparkles ready to unleash a dazzling spectacle! The train is already filling up with families going on their weekend adventures. And it’s a good thing, too, because the sound of a chorus of giggling children puts me in the perfect mood for a good time! They can have their superheroes and princesses - Pink Tutu Sparkles is their glamorous, twirling counterpoint, proving that magic is everywhere if you look hard enough. ✨
But before I go on about the train and my latest outfit – yes, my outfit, I’m wearing a fuchsia dress with the biggest bow on it you've ever seen and of course, a shocking pink feather boa to boot, because you simply can’t travel in style without a little something fluffy! – let me share my story of how it all began.
The journey to Pink Tutu Sparkles was more than just about pink and tutus. It was about self-discovery, finding that part of me that loved to be loud, to twirl and spin, and let my imagination run wild. You see, I’m actually Alex – by day, a quiet, scientific mind working in a lab testing fabric - you wouldn't believe the interesting and sometimes shocking results I come up with. And by night, I transform! I’m just a normal girl in Derbyshire who happens to be madly in love with the colour pink and its power to transform. It all started when I was in university, studying for my science degree, a complete surprise I know! We had this fun event for charity, where the whole student body came together in fancy dress to raise money, a real "outrageous" theme they had back then, and my friends dared me to put on a pink tutu! I did it! They loved it. And I did too! I suddenly realized I wasn’t just the science geek - I had this whole other, fabulous side waiting to come out and sparkle. And it all started with that pink tutu!
That night, as I stood under the bright stage lights, swirling in my first ever tutu, I knew something special had happened. There was this spark, this connection with the audience, and they loved it. That was the birth of Pink Tutu Sparkles, the start of my dazzling journey.
From university to street performances, from the theatre stage to now, travelling across the countryside spreading joy and spreading the word - “Go pink! Go sparkly! Embrace the joy!”, Pink Tutu Sparkles has found her purpose: making the world a brighter, more colourful place, one pink tutu at a time. I even had the most beautiful, silver sequin dress made by a local shop, they’re in this town called Ripley in Derbyshire. They helped me come up with the most gorgeous design, even made my own signature cape – it just glides down my back! A real vision in silver, the color of hope. I call it ‘my constellation cape.’ My outfit today is quite the opposite, more than just vibrant, it's all about making sure everyone looks at me and goes "Ooh, what’s she wearing?!”!
From Derbyshire to the streets of Hindley! What will the town have in store for me today, dearies? What other wondrous places will my pink tutu grace? Stay tuned! ✨
Now, as I step off the train, I can already see a charming little bakery with pink frosting on their cakes – must be a sign, I’m taking it as a sign of things to come, a delicious taste of what Hindley has to offer! So join me, darling! Get ready to see Hindley through the pink-tinted glasses of Pink Tutu Sparkles! 💖 It's gonna be an amazing day! 🎉
