Oh darlings, it's your girl, Pink Tutu Sparkles, back with another dazzling blog post! I'm practically vibrating with excitement as I pen these words, fresh from my fabulous trip to Southall! I mean, have you seen that station? So much history! My toes are practically tapping to the rhythm of a vintage waltz, just imagining the stories it holds.
Speaking of vintage, did you see my outfit? Let's just say the color palette had a certain je ne sais quoi… that's French for "sparkly pink tutu, of course!" And I think I paired it with a touch of blush pink feather boa. Maybe even a rhinestone-encrusted crown, just a tad bit of royal flair! I always love the way my costumes look against the backdrop of a bustling market! So, a few little secrets for you all, this particular tutu has a little bit of a story. It's a brand new one, freshly sourced from my favourite little boutique in Covent Garden. Let's just say the lace details, divine! My favourite detail? Those tiny sparkly, pink ribbons cascading all the way to the floor! This whole outfit practically screams "come join the pink tutu party"!
Southall… you really did sparkle, in the most amazing, vibrant, kaleidoscope kind of way! It's such a treat to be immersed in such a lively, diverse, multi-cultural atmosphere. So, I obviously just had to do a little bit of research while I was there, exploring every hidden alley and corner in my trusty sparkle-studded flats, because...you know, shopping, especially for my future pink tutu inspired outfits. Imagine, if every single one of the market stalls was offering pink tutu themed fashion! It would be an explosion of vibrant pink energy, so fab, I might even pass out from pure, sparkling joy!
For this trip, I literally took the train. No, not just the train! My trusty steed, a gorgeous, emerald green vintage train! Oh the smell, the sound of those beautiful wheels crunching over the tracks. That kind of vintage style really makes me feel alive.
Now, Southall and its diverse population truly stole my heart! It really made me realize just how much we all need more sparkly pink tutus in the world! Just imagine… all those friendly faces radiating the warmth and positivity of a million pink tutus.
I just know I must come back! You can't blame a girl for getting lost in the world of vibrant energy and cultural immersion, even if it is in a station with such an impressive history!
Let me tell you… I'm all about the history, that’s why I even picked this station for my first London stop! And as for Southall, my dear, it really was just another perfect pink tutu-filled moment.
Love,
Pink Tutu Sparkles xxx
The Southall Journey: A Glimpse Behind the Sparkles
Hello, lovelies! Pink Tutu Sparkles might be living her most fabulous life, but the journey leading up to her Southall escapade wasn't all glamour and rhinestones. Let's dive into a little peek into Alex, the scientist-by-day, drag queen extraordinaire-by-night, whose world took a glamorous twist when a pink tutu changed everything!
Now, let’s go back to my university days… I was studying Science, don’t tell anyone that I didn't like that (not that it would matter much at this point in time) - let’s be honest, those lab coat days, not exactly glamorous. It all happened one breezy afternoon… when I stumbled upon the university's charity ballet fundraiser. I wasn’t actually going to participate. I'd never considered ballet, my only involvement in the ballet scene, had been through watching endless performances with my grandma as a child - we were that family, a good old fashioned ballet family. The whole point was to get that pink tutu into everyone’s wardrobe! The more tutus in the world the better! Divine. But for charity, what was I to do? It seemed only fitting to show the team how to actually perform with that tutu! So I gave in to a pink, tulle-infused destiny. As I glided around the room, everyone, literally everyone… loved it. The look on the donor's faces... I had never felt such a burst of joy! I remember specifically one little girl asking to wear it next and let's just say my future as Pink Tutu Sparkles was well and truly sealed! It became the moment when I realized just how much I adored the stage, the vibrant energy and those bright lights... even if it was just a charity dance. The fact that I was in a sparkly pink tutu - absolutely perfect! It was the sparkly push I needed to be who I truly was! I could actually feel that pink tutu make my life feel better… more sparkly, more dazzling.
This all led to my life after university… my job as a scientist in a fabric laboratory - that is literally the science in a sparkling tutu. Every day I’m involved in the chemistry of clothing and how it’s worn, but at night… well that's where the sparkles happen!
For a while now I’ve been going from place to place on my little missions… it’s how I get by in life! Each week, my days are consumed by mixing chemicals and observing fabric reactions, testing the fabric with dyes - all so important when the tutu needs a new colour, and when I’m off work… it’s time for me to put on the pink tutu and shine!
I even get to do that in some pretty magical ways… one time in Bath! Did I tell you about the time I had to sing my heart out on stage with some of the nicest ballet dancers... they even gave me ballet shoes to match my tutu! All in the name of pink, tutus, and a love of performing. I must have worn that particular tutu a million times, I do so love wearing a new outfit as well as performing in a ballet setting, and being able to meet other fans... what's more fabulous than dancing alongside people who also want a world full of pink tutus?!
To be honest… my trip to Southall made me really consider my life. Do you think I should stay there? Do I become a resident? And open a shop? All in the name of spreading the pink tutu joy! The Southall train ride definitely got my brain into overdrive. It all made me realise... life is truly too short to be wearing drab colours. When was the last time you wore a pink tutu?
As always, keep shining! Until next time…
Love,
Pink Tutu Sparkles xxx
