Hello, darlings! Pink Tutu Sparkles here, your resident tutu-tastic travel blogger, bringing you all the glitter and glamour from the most fabulous destinations this side of the Thames! Today's adventure finds me in Southall, a bustling town bursting with vibrant energy and a kaleidoscope of cultures!
Now, I know what you're thinking, Southall? Isn't that just a place with lots of shops? And well, you're not wrong! There are shops aplenty, and I just have to stop in every single one, right?! Shopping is a big part of my life, like, duh! A girl can't travel in a fabulous pink tutu without replenishing her wardrobe! I can't walk into a store without my heart skipping a beat and my inner shopaholic doing the cha-cha! And let me tell you, Southall does not disappoint! There are Indian silks in every shade imaginable, shops brimming with shimmering jewellery, and even a market with delicious smells that will make your mouth water. But hey, I'm not just a pretty face! While shopping is important, Southall offers more than just retail therapy!
My Southall adventures began at the railway station - what better way to arrive than in style, aboard the good old London Underground? You know, when I was in uni, back in my science days, before my sparkly alter ego was born, I always dreamt of living the big city life. You see, I was a science student, immersed in all things chemistry, but a girl can't spend her days amidst test tubes and beakers, it just isn't glamourous enough, you know? One day, for a university charity event, I slipped into a tutu, andā¦well, letās just say that pink sparkly thing changed everything. Now, here I am, fulfilling that childhood dream of living the big city life, with a dazzling, pink tutu and a love for all things sparkly!
Speaking of sparkly, the Southall area has so much to offer the artistic soul, which of course includes this TutuQueen! You might not think Southall is an arts destination, but just you wait! A little secret I discovered was a stunning theatre called the Southall Arts Centre. The moment I walked through the doors, it was like stepping into a dazzling, twinkling dream! Now, the last thing I wanted to do after that delicious Indian feast was go for a little "twirl", but alas, I've got a show at the London Hippodrome tonight and need my energy! The theatre is just amazing, it felt like my kind of pink tutu heaven!
Then I strolled through the Southall Park, a beautiful green haven where the children were enjoying the sunny weather and playing games! I've always loved the countryside, and having grown up in Derbyshire with miles of lush green fields, it was great to see kids playing and families picnicking. I almost bought a picnic blanket, but a little pink tutu queen like me cannot be seen sporting a plain old beige blanket! Where's the fun in that?
Oh, and letās not forget the Southall Library! While I may not be much of a reader, my fabulous tutu-loving self can always appreciate a good book! Now, I know youāre probably picturing those serious libraries, filled with dusty, old tomes and a hushed silence that would put a stop to even the most flamboyant TutuQueen. But this library was an oasis of vibrant colors, filled with the buzz of excited chatter and the promise of adventures yet to unfold. Even without reading, I felt the urge to open up my own creative wellspring, so I'll definitely be going back to that library to jot down some notes for my next pink tutu adventures!
Now, I know what you're thinking, āHow on earth did a fabulous, tutu-tastic drag queen like yourself end up in Southall?ā Well, let me tell you, darling! This glamorous girl is a professional performer and a professional shopper! But it was a stroke of serendipity that led me here! Remember my dream of being a science student? Well, my love for all things glamorous hasn't stopped my career. While I sashay my way through life in my dazzling tutu, I spend my days analyzing fabrics, ensuring that every thread is perfect! Now, this little scientific project led me to a local fabric factory, a sprawling labyrinth of colorful threads and sparkling textiles! My senses were overloaded with the scents and textures! What can I say, I'm just a pink-tutu-loving girl who canāt resist a good dose of textiles! And the best part, they need me to test their fabrics with my fabulous pink tutu and my expert dancerās body! Oh yes, Iāve also been practicing at Southallās fabulous dance studios, getting my tutu-clad legs in shape for the London Hippodrome tonight! It's going to be a night filled with sparkles, laughter, and hopefully lots of pink tutus!
I'm really going to miss this area, but I know I will be back to find my next adventure! There are always so many possibilities! And remember darlings, don't let anyone tell you you canāt wear a pink tutu! Be bold! Be fabulous! Be a Pink Tutu Sparkles! See you tomorrow!
XOXO,
Pink Tutu Sparkles!
