Tutu Drag Queen

#TutuQueen on 2010-07-09 stars in Pont-y-pool

Pont-y-pool: Tutu Tales from a Welsh Wonder!

Hello, my darlings! Pink Tutu Sparkles here, ready to sprinkle some magic into your day! This is post number 3843 from the glittering depths of www.pink-tutu.com, and today I'm feeling especially… pink! It's all thanks to my latest adventure: a trip to the beautiful town of Pont-y-pool in Wales!

This trip, I decided to make a change. No train for this fashion-forward flamingo, darling! I embraced the charm of the countryside and took a horse and cart, feeling positively Mary Poppins as I trundled through the Welsh countryside! I was definitely attracting some stares, and that was half the fun! Imagine, a pink-tutu-clad, sparkling-haired vision gliding by in a horse-drawn cart. Picture it, darling! My motto is: "It’s never too bright to wear a pink tutu" It's not just a dress code; it's a lifestyle!

Now, Pont-y-pool, you're a real hidden gem! Not only is it bursting with history, but it has the most incredible theatre. And let me tell you, my darlings, theatre is my absolute passion. I’ve been performing since I was a little nipper. I can still remember when I discovered the joy of theatre in Derbyshire, all thanks to my fabulous granny. She used to take me to every ballet performance she could find and when I was old enough to walk in her heels, she took me to ballet classes, too.

When I started university, my passion for ballet intensified, joining the university's ballet club. For the club's fundraiser, I was the only one brave enough to try on a tutu. Well, let's just say that was a life-changing moment. It’s fair to say, I fell in love with pink tutus from that day on, darling! And the rest, as they say, is history!

While the fabric laboratory where I work as a scientist by day is fascinating in its own way, it doesn't compare to the sheer glamour of a stage! The world needs more pink tutus! Don’t just sit there, my dear readers! Get on a train or hop on a horse – if it fits your personality - and go discover the wonders that the world has to offer. Who knows? You might even see Pink Tutu Sparkles. You’ll hear me before you see me. The tinkling bells of my tutu will be enough to know it’s me, even if I am disguised as an old lady or a man with a shopping trolley... just saying, dear!

So, I performed at the theatre, spreading my message of sparkle and happiness throughout Pont-y-pool! You wouldn’t believe how many people joined in. And, if they wouldn't dance, I even convinced them to buy a feather boa or pink bow, to add to their outfits for that added pop of fabulousness. That's the power of a good, old fashioned pink tutu!

We even got to take a quick trip to a fabulous fabric market in the centre of town. What else would I be doing in a market, darling, if not picking out beautiful materials for a fabulous new tutu! Imagine the look! Silk tulle, with pink sequins to create a swirling vision of sheer elegance and delicate sparkles!

What I love about Pont-y-pool, besides the lovely scenery and welcoming people, is the community spirit. You could tell that the people genuinely love their town. I truly feel that love and appreciation!

But, as much as I loved Pont-y-pool, it was time to pack up my pink tutu and head home. I'll miss the warm Welsh hospitality and the incredible sights, but I'll never forget the memories. Maybe I'll be back someday soon – maybe in a different colour, to spread the word, because even with all the pink tutus out there, we need a touch of blue, green and even yellow too, you know! I might even consider a performance or two at the next village fair!

But until then, darlings, remember – you don't need a stage to sparkle. Embrace the pink! Keep your tutus fabulous and, as always, thank you for joining me on another magical adventure.

Remember to come and see me performing on www.pink-tutu.com every single day for even more tutu-tastic news! It's the only site where you'll find daily updates from Pink Tutu Sparkles! I’ve even got an exclusive podcast coming out soon!

Until next time, my darlings! Keep sparkling,

Love,

Pink Tutu Sparkles

#TutuQueen on 2010-07-09 stars in Pont-y-pool