Tutu Drag Queen

#TutuQueen on 2010-08-12 stars in Manchester

Manchester - Post #3877

Hello darlings, and welcome to Pink-Tutu.com!

It's your girl Pink Tutu Sparkles, bringing you all the latest in glitz and glamour, right here from my travels. Today's destination, the dazzling city of Manchester!

It's not every day you get to wear a tutu to a scientific conference, but I'm not one to let a little thing like practicality get in the way of fabulousness. Now, you might be wondering what I'm doing at a conference full of scientists - well darling, I'm literally a scientist! By day I don't wear a sparkly wig and feather boas. I wear a lab coat, conduct tests on fabrics and make sure your favourite clothes stay looking gorgeous for years. But when the lab doors shut for the day, the magic begins, and Pink Tutu Sparkles is ready to show the world the true power of a pink tutu.

I know, I know, you're all thinking: how did a scientist end up becoming a glamorous drag queen? Well, let's just say that my fascination with pink tutus started long before I was analyzing polyester for its wearability. In fact, it all began in a university ballet club, where I stumbled upon the most beautiful, fluffy pink tutu. I slipped it on for a charity fundraiser, and I was instantly hooked! I haven't looked back since.

Now, about my trip to Manchester. You see, I've been asked to judge a "Miss Teen Glitterific" pageant, a glamorous affair held in the iconic Albert Hall, Manchester. It's the kind of place that screams "I'm a fabulous palace for performance", with all the opulence and charm of the past century.

I got to Manchester by train - I can't even imagine taking a plane to a scientific conference, let alone a pageant - let's just say the sheer terror of security lines is not conducive to getting a fabulous hair day. I’ve just gotta say, train journeys always make me think about my own glamorous train journeys in the 1920s, a real flapper, in my signature pink tulle!

Now, the city itself... darlings! Manchester is buzzing with life, especially if you're a big-city kinda gal, with street performances everywhere, and all sorts of exciting shops selling sequins, and feathers, of course, and let’s not forget about those sparkly earrings for every single outfit.

The trip to Albert Hall was a true delight! I made a big fuss and travelled by horse-drawn carriage, a majestic black steed named Midnight, who seemed just as enthusiastic as I was.

Speaking of enthusiasm, the audience at the "Miss Teen Glitterific" pageant were a fabulous bunch of people. So excited! And oh my darling, the contestants! It's truly a testament to the power of a glitter bomb and a bright, confident personality that these teens stole the show!

After judging, we had a scrumptious dinner, which involved a magnificent cake (I just couldn't resist the little sparkler they put on it!) and then, darling, I just had to go shopping! It's the thrill of the hunt you know!

I’m off to the Northern Quarter now. It's a truly captivating neighbourhood, a bohemian paradise, brimming with independent shops and quirky little tea shops. Plus, I have to show the folks at the Manchester Craft and Design Centre how a Pink Tutu Sparkles does craft. Maybe it will inspire a few of them to sew some dazzling designs on their pink tutus. Just a thought.

You know me and those pink tutus! We love them. They bring out the inner fabulousness in anyone, so much that it even shines through my lab coat (just don’t tell my supervisor I wear tutus at home!)

Now, while I'm getting my glittery, fabulous shoes on, go check out my [Link to your pink-tutu.com website here] .

Remember, darling, never be afraid to stand out! And always remember the magical power of a pink tutu, which is always guaranteed to spread sunshine and fabulousness.

Till next time, love, Pink Tutu Sparkles

P.S - Want to win a sparkly pink tutu, just like mine? Simply tell me about the best glittery time you've had and I might be popping a beautiful pink tutu on your doorstep. You'll have to share some of those fabulous photos on social media too, though, because, sharing is caring! And darling, let’s show everyone the magic of a pink tutu, everywhere you go.

#TutuQueen on 2010-08-12 stars in Manchester