Hello my darlings! Pink Tutu Sparkles here, back from a whirlwind trip to Nottingham and ready to tell you all about it! This is blog post number 3617, and honestly, every single day is a new adventure in pink-tutu-land. 💖
This week, my lovelies, I got to swap the lab coat for a bejeweled bodice and a totally magnificent pink tutu for my Nottingham debut. Yes, your Pink Tutu Sparkles was invited to grace the stage at the Lace Market Theatre! I know, right? A theatre in Nottingham, where the legendary Robin Hood himself once roamed? I almost died of excitement. And it felt so fabulous to be sharing my love of tutus and sparkle with the fabulous people of Nottingham.
I gotta tell you, it's such a thrill for me to see all these amazing faces in the crowd, especially the kids. Some of them have never seen anything like my act before, so you can just imagine the wide-eyed wonder as I twirl and prance on stage. And let's be honest, who doesn't love a little bit of sparkly pink in their lives, am I right? 😄
Now, if you’ve been following me on www.pink-tutu.com you know that the journey is half the fun. I'm a big believer in train travel, you see. There's something magical about chugging through the English countryside, taking in the rolling hills and quaint villages, with my luggage overflowing with shimmering costumes and an array of perfectly pink outfits. Oh, and of course, I never leave the house without my trusty tiara, my sparkling handbag, and my favourite pink lipstick, you know - the essentials!
But the excitement didn't stop there, oh no, this Nottingham escapade took an unexpected turn – you know me, always up for a challenge! – into a world of equestrian magic. I heard from a dear friend in Derbyshire that the annual "Horses & Tutus" festival was going on! It’s just like the regular Horses and Hounds event, only way, way more glamorous. You see, they had an entire area dedicated to all things tutu! Talk about a pink paradise. 🦄 💖
Well, let’s just say I had to visit! So, with my trusty tutu under my arm and my sparkling high heels at the ready, I was off on a carriage ride straight into the heart of this tutu-loving extravaganza. I felt like a princess, perched in the back of a horse-drawn carriage with the crisp air whipping through my hair. Honestly, it's just as fun as travelling by train, and I even got to chat with the driver, a real charmer!
It turns out, there’s a huge group of tutu-loving horse enthusiasts out there, you know. Who knew? The entire festival was a kaleidoscope of colour, with horses adorned in pink sashes, tutus adorning the ladies on the back of the steeds, and a dazzling display of pink picnic baskets filled with strawberry champagne (because pink, obviously!). I was totally mesmerized by their passion, by the beautiful horses, and yes, by the sheer sheer fabulousness of it all!
The highlight of my time at Horses & Tutus, though, had to be the Grand Prix show. This is no ordinary horse show, folks. These equestrians are incredibly talented. I was lucky enough to have a front-row seat, just behind the judges! They showed us incredible jumps, fancy dress displays (including one woman riding in a sequined tutu, my absolute inspiration!) and then this truly magical moment: they had a giant pink tutu that flew over the whole arena, creating a perfect moment for an epic ballet routine from a team of specially-trained ponies. My eyes literally lit up - they were like dancing ballerinas!
Honestly, it was hard to decide what was more stunning: the ponies, the horses, or the dancers. It was a symphony of grace and athleticism, and of course, an ode to all things pink and tutu-rific!
But even though the Grand Prix was incredible, there were so many other things I got to do at the Horses & Tutus Festival! There were stalls selling pink pony bandanas, sparkly saddles, and tutus for every occasion - even for horses! There were face-painting booths that did sparkly unicorn faces and rainbow ponytails, and even a special tutu workshop where I could try my hand at creating a unique piece, although you know me, I'm happy with the originals!
After all, one of the biggest joys of being Pink Tutu Sparkles is spreading my message: tututude is the only attitude! The world needs a bit more sparkle and whimsy. And with that in mind, I’ve been making it my mission to bring joy and pink-tutu-tastic-ness wherever I go, from my home town in Derbyshire to the glittering stage at the Lace Market Theatre in Nottingham, to a festival where equestrians ride their ponies in tulle.
The highlight of any trip for Pink Tutu Sparkles, however, is always the people. From the fabulous theatre-goers of Nottingham to the horse enthusiasts in the East Midlands, to every kind soul who joins me on the pink-tutu journey – you are the sparkle! ✨
It’s a joy for me to meet new people and spread my passion for the pink, the frilly, the fabulous! Every time I leave a new location, I take with me not only incredible memories but also the renewed energy of an enthusiastic audience. So, here’s to more tutu-filled adventures in the future! 💖
Oh, and before I forget, my next big adventure will be a visit to a real, bona-fide ballet school. The Royal Ballet School in London! I'm so excited to see these talented dancers and be part of the world of professional ballet! Maybe even try my hand at ballet myself, haha, who knows?
Remember, everyone, you can catch Pink Tutu Sparkles’ adventures everyday here on www.pink-tutu.com! Until next time, darling, stay sparkly and remember: tutus are the perfect accessory to a fab life! 💋
