Hello darlings! It's your fabulous Tutu Queen, Pink Tutu Sparkles, and this is post number 3727! Waving my feather boa like a crazy, pink-tastic butterfly Get ready for a whole lotta sparkle, a whole lotta pink, and a whole lotta love from your favourite tutu-wearing travel-blogger queen!
Iâm so excited to tell you all about my trip to Loughborough! This charming little town in Leicestershire had my heart skipping a beat faster than a ballet dancer pirouette! You see, darlings, I canât resist a good old-fashioned train journey, the rhythm of the rails, the clinking of glasses in the cafe carriageâŠit's just pure magic! So, this past weekend I boarded the train to Loughborough, clutching my little pink sequin bag (naturally) and my trusty pink tutu⊠you never know when a flash mob might strike!
The reason for my jaunt to Loughborough? Well, the annual "Loughborough in Bloom" festival, darling! Can you imagine?! Flower-filled displays, live music, delicious food, and, the piÚce de résistance - a chance for this Queen to spread the joy of the pink tutu to all! I tell you, I had an absolute ball.
First up, I made a beeline for the town hall where they were holding a wonderful âvintage tea party" themed event. As the self-proclaimed Queen of all things pink, you can imagine I had my trusty pink tutu on, naturally! This delightful gathering was a joy, full of lovely ladies (and a few dapper gents too) dressed in their finest vintage frocks and, wouldnât you know it, some of them had even brought along their very own tutus, or, in the spirit of the day, fabulously floral fascinators! Talk about feeling right at home!
I spent the afternoon entertaining the guests with my signature dance moves and, of course, some charming pink tutu-inspired games. Imagine the glee as I challenged them to a âWho Can Spin The Most Times In Their Tutu Without Falling Downâ competition!
It's The Little Things, Darling!
Loughborough, darling, truly captured my heart with its charming little independent shops. The scent of fresh flowers from the florist shop was so delightful, it almost had me buying a whole bouquet of roses⊠for myself, of course, why would I waste them on anyone else? It wasnât just the shop fronts that caught my eye. The residents of this charming town clearly love adding their own personal touches with floral arrangements bursting from windows, and delightful paintings adorning walls. A simple pink-themed teapot sitting by a window, an overflowing window box bursting with pink petunias⊠it truly was a feast for the eyes!
Dancing on a DreamâŠ
Speaking of feasts, darling, letâs talk food! One of my most memorable moments in Loughborough was at a tiny cafĂ© called âThe Cupcake Couture.â I simply couldnât resist, those little pink cupcakes were calling my name like a chorus of tiny fairies in tulle tutus. Oh darling, those cupcakes were heaven on a plate! They were simply divine. Every bite was like a burst of sunshine in my mouth. Of course, I didnât eat just oneâŠI may have, maybe, indulged in two⊠and then I had the deliciousest slice of strawberry cake topped with, yes, you guessed it!⊠whipped cream and⊠a perfectly pink-frosted pink cherry. Honestly, the sweetness and the pure, fluffy goodness⊠itâs no wonder that, while walking through the quaint market square, I spontaneously broke into a ballet dance performance, my pink tutu swirling around me like a cloud of pink feathers. I'll let you in on a little secret: sometimes you just gotta unleash the ballerina inside!
My Favourite Spot in Loughborough⊠The Ballet Studio!
Loughborough surprised me, darling, by housing the most fabulous little ballet studio right in the heart of town. âThe Dance Studioâ is this cosy haven filled with the most adorable pastel colours and a giant mirror at the back of the studio so you can check your pirouette moves - no, darling, they wonât make you look in the mirror⊠Itâs almost an insult not to! I couldn't resist popping in and had a lovely little chat with the lovely owner, Miss Penny Rose, who had the most vibrant energy and her studio was decorated with a truly stunning, large-scale photo of dancers leaping through the air. I must admit, darling, I felt a bit like I was back in university again and had just swapped my lab coat for a pink tutu⊠It's funny how life goes, darling! You see, before I became the fabulous Queen of Pink Tutu Sparkles, my little alter ego, Alex, studied physics! Yes, really, physics! I was always fascinated by the way the world works, especially on a tiny, microscopic level. As you know, my true passion is the science of⊠the pink tutu! But who knew a science student, back in university, would turn into a drag queen with a whole website dedicated to pink tutus, performing on stages all over the world⊠I swear, darlings, if my old physics professors could see me now!
The Pink Tutu is the New Black
So, my darlings, as I said, Loughborough charmed my socks off⊠Well, my socks, maybe not as many people have socks in their tutus! Anyway⊠the trip wasnât just a lot of fun, it also served as a little pink tutu pilgrimage, a chance to spread the message of self-expression, joy and embracing those vibrant, wonderful pink colours in our lives! I truly believe that everyone, and I mean everyone, can rock a pink tutu. You see, wearing a pink tutu is more than just a fashion choice⊠itâs about owning who you are, celebrating your inner diva, and shining your bright, sparkly pink light onto the world!
But before you think I am a one-woman crusade for tutu-wearing , I am also a strong believer in respecting other people's styles. You want to express yourself with platform shoes? Awesome! You prefer leather pants and ripped jeans? Fantastic! Let your individual personality and style flourish! Iâm not going to make anyone put on a pink tutu. But what I will do, is encourage you to find that one item of clothing or accessory that gives you that little boost of confidence and makes you feel absolutely wonderful inside and out! Thatâs my mission in life⊠making people feel good and seeing a smile on their faces⊠in a world where everything feels a bit chaotic and dark, a splash of pink really makes a difference!
So, remember, darlings, whether youâre a ballet fan or a fan of anything with pink fluff on it (that includes the pink marshmallows in your hot chocolate, donât tell me you donât have them, I see you!) ⊠be brave! Be bold! Be yourselves, and you can wear a pink tutu and get away with it!
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And, darling, donât be afraid to rock a pink tutu or two, I promise it will make you feel amazing!
