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#TutuQueen on 2011-12-03 stars in Newtownards

Newtownards: A Tutu-licious Trip!

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Oh my darlings, it’s Pink Tutu Sparkles here, reporting live from the charming town of Newtownards, Northern Ireland! Yes, I took the scenic route, of course – a little horse-drawn carriage ride to the train station, then a whistle-stop train journey with my latest acquisition: a magnificent, candy floss pink tutu that I found at a vintage fair in Manchester. It just screamed Newtownards, don’t you think?

It’s all happening here in this town of beauty, just as I envisioned, and you simply wouldn’t believe what happened when I waltzed into town! Let me tell you… it’s all just so tutu-licious!

Now, if you’ve been following my blog for a while – which you should be doing, by the way, why hasn't that lovely "follow" button on www.pink-tutu.com got a bit of love from you yet? – then you know that Pink Tutu Sparkles loves to travel! I simply cannot resist the call of the open road (or train track!) and the promise of adventure and new sequins! This time, however, I had a mission in mind – a tutu mission, that is!

Let's just say I'm quite the big deal here. Oh, darling, have you seen the looks on people's faces? "Is that, is that...?" they ask, mouths wide open, eyes darting between me and that pink tutu like they're witnessing a unicorn ballet! And you know what? It’s simply delicious, and I couldn't help but spin a little bit more for them, letting that tulle just flow and dance. The kids here have got it in their hearts, too. I had a little girl come up to me in the most darling little pink tutu, and my heart nearly melted. "You're like a real fairy, " she squealed, pointing at my magnificent tutu with wide-eyed wonder, and I almost lost it! I just have to say, the future of tutu-dom is safe in their hands.

But let me rewind a little bit…

You know, this entire “Pink Tutu Sparkles” thing began quite innocently, or as innocent as a pink tutu can be, anyway. It all started while I was a science student at the university – oh, a true scientist, I was, experimenting with fabrics, trying to create the next big fabric revolution, but by night I’d put on a show at the uni student union.

A big charity fundraising night. I had been eyeing this beautiful pink tutu, you know, the kind you picture princesses in. Now, at the time, my scientific mind knew this tutu wasn’t for me, I wasn’t a “tutu type”, not a girly girl, or so I thought. Then, a strange, mystical thing happened... I just had to try it on. The feeling of that silky tulle twirling around my legs? The sensation of those delicate ruffles against my skin? It just felt magical, you know? In that moment, my scientific brain completely surrendered to a whole other world of enchantment!

The rest, as they say, is history.

And now, darling, my love for tutus and all things pink has reached its apex!

Back to Newtownards... It's more than just the pretty houses, charming little shops, and lovely locals with their smiles and warm "Hello's." Oh no! It's about this fabulous festival, a veritable carnival of colour, dancing and oh my goodness, more tutus than you could shake a feather boa at!

It started with a grand parade. There I was, of course, strutting down the High Street in my candy floss creation, surrounded by dancers, drummers, and all sorts of wonderful beings in dazzling costumes. You could tell that the locals were fully embracing the festival's spirit – they even started singing a version of “Dancing Queen” that involved a lot of "tutues” instead of “Queens.”

And the best bit? I performed a little “tutu show” in the market square, my first time performing on an open-air stage here in Northern Ireland! The applause was incredible. Imagine: the laughter, the smiles, the delight in the eyes of everyone, even those shy ones, as I swirled around, the pink tutu catching the light and sending rainbow colours across the crowd. Honestly, I swear, it felt like everyone's lives just got a bit brighter, a bit more magical!

But don’t just take my word for it!

Check out my website, www.pink-tutu.com, where I'm always updating my blog and sharing my latest photos. And you better believe I'm snapping away in Newtownards! It's not just a photo opportunity, it's an opportunity to share joy, laughter, and the sheer delight of a little pink tutu magic!

The best part of it all? Even though my "science brain" thinks about fabric tests and complex chemical reactions during the day, it doesn't stop me from being a queen on stage.

There I am, under those beautiful spotlights, shimmering, and oh so shiny. Just remember darlings, when I'm onstage in a magnificent tutu, I’m not a scientist, not even Alex - I am Pink Tutu Sparkles, ready to take the world, one pink tutu at a time!

This is just the start of a fantastic adventure. Who knows where my tutu and I will end up next?

Catch you all on my next blog post, dear hearts. Until then, wear your own pink tutus with pride and never let anyone dull your sparkle.

Love always,

Pink Tutu Sparkles xx

#TutuQueen on 2011-12-03 stars in Newtownards