Hello, darlings! It's your favourite Pink Tutu Queen, back for blog post number 4404! As always, it’s all happening at www.pink-tutu.com - you know, the internet's pinkest destination for all things tulle and fabulous.
Now, let me tell you, Northampton is a bit of a diamond in the rough, isn't it? This quaint little town really took me by surprise! Who knew this bustling town, famed for its shoe heritage (and you know I'm a big fan of fancy footwear), had such a thriving arts scene? Well, I certainly didn't until I got whisked away on my latest adventure!
It all began as I was hopping off the train - that gorgeous vintage carriage, just bursting with vintage charm, carried me straight into Northampton station. Let’s be honest, I may have been sporting my trusty pink tutu with a feather boa to boot, because let's be real, a bit of extra sparkle always livens up the journey! I got some lovely comments from a gaggle of young ladies and some cheeky winks from the fellas, you see - that’s the beauty of a tutu! You’ve got your own personal glitter-tastic, confidence-boosting shield, darlings!
The next thing you know, I was off on a whirlwind of fashion, arts and of course, a fair bit of pink! You see, the day in Northampton was nothing short of magnificent. My itinerary? Why, it was packed, darlings! A visit to the absolutely divine Northampton Museum and Art Gallery was top of the list - those Gainsborough portraits? Divine! So much inspiration, and so much, well, inspiration to be a fabulous Pink Tutu queen, you know!
Then came a glorious visit to The Deco theatre – you'll see some of that beautiful art deco design reflected in the post pictures! I’m telling you, this old beauty was just perfect! With its plush velvet seating, stunning décor and a fab arts programme – I can’t recommend it enough! But darling, I almost missed a crucial stage of my trip: The Northampton Museum & Art Gallery, naturally.
We can’t have a fabulous trip without a bit of a vintage flair, can we? After a lovely browse at the museum’s collection, and after getting myself some fabulous pink nail polish at the little boutique round the corner (I may have purchased the entire shop) – my day was already glorious.
So after slightly overindulging in a delectable cream tea, I thought: what more could Northampton possibly throw at me? I tell you, the magic never seems to stop! Next up was the delightful Northampton Dance Festival! Oh, darlings! Can you imagine? I - your favourite tutu queen - getting to dance and sparkle with such incredible talent! It was positively divine, and I’ll post some pics on our socials – stay tuned, darlings! (I’m just waiting for them to send through those amazing HD photos from the performance.)
You see, that’s the thing about Northampton! It is, as I always say, full of those beautiful, well-meaning people, and brimming with joy, fun, and artistic energy!
Talking about energy – did I mention the delightful stroll to Abington Park? We were blessed with such sunshine, I felt a bit of my own personal sunshine beaming out from that pink tutu! Oh, and a delightful discovery on this lovely stroll through Abington – the Rose Garden – absolutely glorious! They say it's inspired by one of the very few remaining 18th century formal rose gardens - I mean come on, I'm simply beside myself with how delightful this discovery was. A rose garden just waiting for me to strike a few graceful, dramatic poses, and you know what, I simply had to grab a few selfies. You know what, there may have been a bit of twirling, because hey, how can you not, right? (Look out for a few of those photos!)
There’s nothing like the smell of fresh flowers and some crisp air to bring a Pink Tutu Queen to life! But listen, darlings, I had a grand time! So much so, in fact, I found a little local cafe where I sat and enjoyed some absolutely heavenly afternoon tea with some fabulously polite patrons - I've never met so many kind people all in one place. They gave me tips on the town and were oh-so-lovely – they truly made the Pink Tutu Queen feel welcome!
Now, after this enchanting and absolutely divine day, you might think that's where my adventure stopped - I had such a blast in Northampton that even I started feeling the fatigue. The good thing is, darlings, it simply didn't. A lovely chat over an afternoon tea in the most gorgeous English café is a real highlight of my trip. It just never seems to stop! So, if you're a fellow pink-tutu-wearing adventurer or just someone looking to add a touch of colour to your life, head down to Northampton, it truly is a diamond in the rough, darlings. Just don’t go without a pink tutu! I have faith in you to join our movement – to bring some serious glamour and a little bit of pink to your day! Don't worry about getting lost in this gem of a town, everyone there was an absolute delight - such a helpful, welcoming community. So grab that tutu, that smile, that attitude, and prepare for your very own adventure in Northampton - let's get those hearts racing!
See you again tomorrow, lovelies! It’s a tutu-tastic new day, ready for a brand new set of adventures.
