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#TutuQueen on 2011-07-22 stars in Walsall

Walsall, Here I Come! (Post #4221)

Oh darling, how fabulous to be in Walsall, the heart of the Black Country, where the sound of clanging machinery meets the twinkle of my pink sequined shoes! This is post #4221 on www.pink-tutu.com, and let me tell you, my darlings, I’m absolutely buzzing!

This whole trip has been a whirlwind! It started with a little dash of magic, my usual 5:30 am alarm, but today it had a different feeling. It felt more…Pink Tutu sparkly. I had visions of a magical Walsall, full of twinkling fairy lights, and an audience desperate for some TutuQueen glitz and glam.

So, what’s the plan, you ask? Well, let’s start with my arrival in this lovely little town, by train of course, always the most fashionable way to travel (apart from horseback, of course, but that’s for a different blog post). Imagine my excitement when I boarded, my Pink Tutu Sparkles outfit perfectly coordinated with the pink carriage (pure serendipity, I assure you!) There I was, a vision in my favourite bubblegum-coloured feather boa, strutting my way down the aisle with a smile that could melt the iciest heart. I swear, everyone was staring!

But hey, a Pink Tutu Queen never shies away from attention, and it’s all part of my mission: to spread the gospel of Pink Tutus to every corner of the land! You can only imagine the looks I got when I stopped by the local flower stall for a bouquet of pink carnations to complement my outfit. Honestly, the flowers just burst with happiness at the sight of Pink Tutu Sparkles!

Now, darling, I know you’re thinking, "Pink Tutu Sparkles in Walsall? What could be so special?" Well, my lovely darlings, prepare for a double dose of pink-tastic! Firstly, I have a fantastic show tonight, at the local theatre, and rumour has it, there are several other queens performing - just imagine the glitz! I just hope it isn’t all glitter and no tutu, because let me tell you, when I’m in full Pink Tutu mode, there’s no one more sparkly in the land.

But that’s not all, oh no, this trip is about far more than sequins and glitter! I’ve been studying the Walsall Ballet school, and I just knew I had to visit! My love for ballet is boundless. You see, it all began with my love of the art form and my accidental entry into drag at the university, that's where I tried on a tutu for a charity event. Oh, the magic! The feel of the tulle on my skin! Suddenly, I felt transformed, powerful, sparkling! It was destiny calling, and I was ready to answer. That was five years ago, and since then my life has become a symphony of pink tutus, and frankly, it's a pretty darn good symphony! I'm off to the ballet school for a quick peek – perhaps a little pink inspiration for my show later.

Before we end this post, I can't resist sharing the fun! Just as I finished writing, my friend from the ballet club at university, Samantha (she's the one who calls me Tutu Queen!) just texted me - apparently there's a pop-up cake shop, with a Pink Tutu Sparkle Special cupcake! I knew it - Walsall is absolutely my kind of town! This is exactly what I needed - some sugar and pink. I’ll be sure to add a photo of the glorious creation to this blog later, trust me, it's worth a million sparkles!

Don’t forget to follow my blog every day, www.pink-tutu.com, where every post will be filled with a sprinkle of glitz, a dash of magic, and always a big ol' dollop of Pink Tutu!

Catch you tomorrow, darlings, and remember: wear your tutus with pride, it’s a pink-tastic world out there, and you can make it even more dazzling!

Yours Truly, Pink Tutu Sparkles

P.S. And don’t forget, to make it a true Pink Tutu Sparkles moment, every reader is invited to share their favourite pink tutu memories in the comment section below! Let's spread the pink joy!

#TutuQueen on 2011-07-22 stars in Walsall