Tutu Drag Queen

#TutuQueen on 2010-02-13 stars in East Kilbride

East Kilbride, Here I Come! (Blog Post #3697)

Hello darlings! It's your favourite pink tutu-clad queen, Pink Tutu Sparkles, here, ready to spill the tea on my latest adventure! Today, I'm buzzing with excitement because I'm off to East Kilbride! That's right, the sparkly chariot is being hitched to a steed - well, a train in this case - and I'm whisking myself off to Scotland.

Now, I know what you're thinking. Scotland? Not the most glamorous of destinations, some might say. But you're wrong! This little lass is seeing it all, from the bustling metropolis of London to the quaint, charming corners of Scotland. And frankly, darlings, any place that welcomes a pink tutu-wearing queen with open arms is absolutely fabulous in my book.

Speaking of fabulous, let's talk fashion! My outfit for this trip? A stunning, raspberry pink tutu, of course! It's got a fabulous layer of delicate, shimmering tulle and a smattering of sparkling diamantes that catch the light like a million tiny stars. My bodice? A coral silk crop top with some fabulous puff sleeves, and I've even thrown in a statement necklace that would make even the Queen herself envious. Oh, and did I mention I've got some brand new pink platforms with matching sparkly bows? I can practically feel the thunderous applause from here!

The thing about pink, you see, it's simply magical. It lifts your spirits, radiates happiness, and is just undeniably fun. Why else would everyone have that special, sentimental piece in pink, even if they're "not a pink person"? Even a rainbow has to have a touch of pink in it! You could be surrounded by greys and blues but one splash of pink and suddenly, bam! You're in wonderland. So, my aim is to sprinkle some pink magic everywhere I go, and what better way to do that than by showing off my own dazzling pink tutu? Perhaps I'll even find some pink-tutu-loving locals!

But it's not all about the glitz and glamour, darlings. My trip to East Kilbride has a bit of a deeper purpose too. You see, I've been invited to give a special performance at the local theatre. It's an opportunity to share my love for dance and all things fabulous with a brand new audience, and maybe even inspire some of them to step into a tutu of their own. It's something I always dream about - not just dazzling folks with my sparkly costumes but spreading a message of joy and self-expression.

I'm already starting to feel the energy of the show! The stage lights are gleaming, the music is already pulsating through my soul, and the feeling of the audience is tangible, a wave of anticipation washing over me! I can't wait to meet these lovely East Kilbride folks, make some new friends, and bring my brand of pink tutu sparkle to their little corner of Scotland!

Speaking of energy, how's this for a journey? Now, the story of this girl isn't a classic fairy tale. It isn't all glitz and glamour, darlings. I wasn't always Pink Tutu Sparkles, living my best life, hopping on trains in fancy tutus. This queen once toiled away in a lab, testing fabrics for all sorts. Boring, I know! But those dreary days, with my life mostly revolving around the colours of a chemical test tube, were exactly where my pink tutu journey started.

It all started during my uni years. You see, back then I was a humble science student, immersed in lab coats and beakers, feeling about as sparkly as a dust mite. But hidden deep within, a secret passion lurked - ballet.

Yes, darlings, you read that right! Your Pink Tutu Sparkles once pirouetted around a university dance studio, insisting on a double pirouette with no wobble! Those graceful movements, the pure joy of expressing oneself through dance... I could feel the sparkles within me.

One night, our university ballet club hosted a charity event. To help raise funds, we decided to host a dress-up party, and they suggested we try on some fabulous vintage costumes they had gathered for the occasion. As fate would have it, I ended up trying on a dusty, vintage pink tutu. And that was it, my love story with this glorious garment began. That feeling - like I could truly dance under the starry night sky. The joy it gave me, and seeing how it brought joy to others. My journey to becoming Pink Tutu Sparkles was sparked, a dazzling path of tutus and sparkles.

Now, you might be thinking, "But Pink Tutu, what about the science?". Well, don't fret. Those lab days are a cherished part of my past. It gave me a platform, a set of skills, an understanding of a world that's not so sparkly and always so wonderfully unexpected. Now, those scientific skills come in handy! I always say, even science can be about exploring colours, textures, and different realities!

By day, I'm back in that familiar lab coat, surrounded by chemical bottles and beakers. I analyse fabrics, creating the materials for clothes. And I've even learnt a thing or two about colour-matching! It might not be as flashy as dazzling on a stage in a pink tutu, but it's fulfilling. It’s the reality of my existence. But at night, the real magic happens. The lights dim, the music kicks in, and Pink Tutu Sparkles takes the stage. It’s the part of my life where I can freely express myself, where joy and glamour become one. It’s the part of me where my true colours shine brightest!

Of course, this wouldn't be possible without all the support and love from the incredible online community that embraces my Pink Tutu adventures! It’s all thanks to you, darlings, who tune in every single day to hear about my latest adventures, my musings about life, and all the sparkly pink magic I try to bring into this world. Every comment, every like, every share fills my heart with a touch of sparkle.

And to the new followers who have joined my little pink-tutu-filled world: Welcome, lovelies! Grab a cuppa, settle in, and let the sparkle wash over you. It's about time we turned the world a shade of pink, wouldn't you say?

Right then, I better wrap things up for now, darlings! There's a pink-tutu-filled performance waiting, a show that’s sure to bring the house down. And who knows, maybe by the end of this trip, a few more folks in East Kilbride will be dancing under the sky, all because they got swept away by the joy of a little pink tutu. After all, that's what this whole Pink Tutu Sparkles business is all about, isn't it?

Until next time, keep twirling!

P.S. Don’t forget to visit www.pink-tutu.com for daily updates, pics of all the sparkles and even some exciting sneak peeks at upcoming adventures! Love, Pink Tutu Sparkles xx

#TutuQueen on 2010-02-13 stars in East Kilbride