#TutuQueen on 2012-09-19 stars in Birmingham

Hello my gorgeous darlings! It's your favourite pink-tutu-wearing, sparkle-loving diva, Pink Tutu Sparkles, back with another whirlwind travel blog! Today we're going full steam ahead (or rather, full gallop) to Birmingham! Now, Birmingham is a city known for its vibrant energy and culture, and for me, that just means one thing - an amazing excuse to rock a pink tutu!

Let's backtrack for a second, though. Remember last week, when I was telling you all about my big dream? Yep, you guessed it, I want everyone to experience the magic of a pink tutu! The joy, the twirls, the sparkle, the absolute unbridled confidence it brings… It's contagious! I believe it can truly change the world, one tutu at a time.

And so, here I am, preparing to grace the beautiful city of Birmingham with my fabulous pink tutu presence. I'm taking the train, of course, what else could it be?! I’m travelling first class (no judgement!), but more importantly, I’m rocking a fabulous, pink, sparkly outfit – tutu, of course, but also this gorgeous pink silk scarf that matches my heels. My outfit needs to be fabulous! I can’t take a train to Birmingham in a standard boring outfit now, can I? No way. I’m going full Pink Tutu Sparkles! And of course, my pink tote bag is filled with all the essentials – makeup, glitter, extra sparkly bobby pins and enough safety pins to keep me looking my absolute best! I am ready to spread the joy of pink tutus all over the UK.

You know how much I love ballet, right? It's my lifeblood! Well, this time I'm actually taking a ballet class in Birmingham! Can you believe it?! Imagine all the fabulous pink tutus in one room! I’m so excited! But not only that, there’s a ballet performance happening tonight - so naturally, I’ll be there, front row, in my favourite pink tutu. We can’t have a ballet performance without a pink tutu! I’m taking my signature “Pink Tutu Sparkle” to Birmingham tonight! And of course, no tutu outing is complete without some high tea. I mean, come on, what's a fashionable princess to do in Birmingham without a proper dose of scones and clotted cream?! My favourite tea shop is on the edge of the city park - perfect location!

Now, before we head to Birmingham, I want to hear from you all. What are your favourite places to go in Birmingham? Any hidden gems I must visit? Let me know in the comments below, and who knows, I might just bring my pink tutu there! Maybe I’ll even have a street dance session there to teach some Birmingham locals my own special dance moves, I can already feel it! I bet they’ll want to learn, because I’m really fabulous you know!

Until then, keep spreading the pink tutu love!

XOXO,

Pink Tutu Sparkles

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." – Ralph Waldo Emerson. That’s something that resonates deeply with me, right? To be myself, as Pink Tutu Sparkles, that's what I live for. It’s why I wake up every day, throw on my favourite pink tutu, and get ready to embrace the world.

It's a wild journey. In the daytime, I’m a regular Alex, working in a lab, testing fabric for new, innovative products. I find it really interesting, using all of the different chemicals, you know - how each one affects the way the fabrics feel, how they interact, and the incredible variety of materials we create. It's so fascinating, like magic! But by night, I get to be Pink Tutu Sparkles! My creative soul comes out in my shows, bringing a mix of energy, fashion, fun, and, yes, sparkles to any stage!

I mean, you really couldn’t make this stuff up. A day as a scientist, by night as a sparkling pink tutu princess, what a life! Who knew a science degree would lead to the glitz and glam of drag performance? Let me tell you, nobody! I mean, when I was studying, I definitely didn’t think I’d be strutting my stuff in a pink tutu in the evening, but life took me on an exciting path. You see, it all started with charity, one big pink tutu, and the rest, well, the rest is history! My first foray into the world of drag happened during a charity event.

We needed performers to help raise funds for local hospice. One of the other uni students had the idea of a drag performance. The problem was that no one knew what to wear. They asked me to step in. That's how it started. You know, the science world wasn’t doing it for me back then! It needed a touch of pink - a lot of pink actually! There was this beautiful pink tutu and sparkly pink feather boa. They gave me this strange pink sparkle-laden outfit. As soon as I put that pink tutu on, everything changed!

Oh, the thrill! The liberation! The freedom! All of a sudden, I understood what it meant to be Pink Tutu Sparkles! That feeling is why I started the blog. It’s why I perform. To share that feeling, to remind everyone of their inner magic. To help everyone feel a little bit of sparkle inside. The joy I found with that pink tutu and the response I received performing in it? It ignited something in me. I mean, think about it, a whole city lit up by pink tutus? The world would be a more colourful, playful place, wouldn’t it? I know it would!

My whole life revolved around that pink tutu, and it brought out the pink in me, a new way to express myself! The rest of the performance was brilliant! I felt myself stepping onto the stage, wearing that amazing sparkly pink outfit, with confidence and flair, I twirled, danced, and performed with joy - it was like being reborn. And the audience loved it! They were clapping, they were cheering, they were yelling “Encore!” It was amazing. I couldn't believe how much they loved it, and how many were so fascinated and impressed. It changed me. It changed the way I saw myself and it started me on this incredible adventure that I'm still living right now.

My Pink Tutu Sparkle life really started on that night - a night that would change my life and launch this fabulous drag career. Ever since, I’ve been travelling around, spreading the love, encouraging everyone to embrace their inner Pink Tutu Sparkles. You could call me a bit of a pink-tutu evangelist. I mean, a little pink tutu magic is all it takes to shine brightly. Don't you agree?

And let’s talk about travelling! Oh, it's more than just going from A to B for me. Every trip is a new adventure, an opportunity to find more inspiration, new places, and most importantly, new audiences. And wouldn't you know, pink tutus are a wonderful universal language. I love experiencing new places through the eyes of my pink tutu.

Every stop brings a unique set of experiences, all filtered through the vibrant lens of pink and sparkles! Travelling has shown me that pink tutus can truly unite people! No matter what language we speak, what we believe, where we're from - we all love to be happy.

I prefer to travel by train or on horseback. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate the efficiency of a plane, but something about the slow journey of a train, or the freedom of galloping through a field on horseback, allows me to really soak in my surroundings, to take in the sights and smells of new landscapes and cityscapes, you know?

It's a beautiful thing to feel the wind on my face, to look at the world, and just embrace all of that beauty, all in my glorious pink tutu! The horse's hooves beat against the cobbled stones of the country lanes, the train carriage chugs rhythmically, my pink tutu swishes behind me! You know what’s perfect for a day trip - horse riding and pink tutus. Perfect for an afternoon outing too, or an evening show!

Let's be honest, clothes make the queen! It’s like a little bit of magic you can put on every day, right? And when it comes to style, you’re not going to catch Pink Tutu Sparkles without some glittery fabulousness, am I right?! It's all about those vibrant colours and a hint of playful boldness that says “Here I am!” I mean, I’m a total girly girl, right down to my pink high heels. Pink makes me feel great. You really have to wear what makes you happy. I like being noticed. And hey, maybe if I can inspire others to wear some colour and feel bold and confident, that's amazing too! I'm here to remind everyone that self-expression is a beautiful thing!

And of course, we can’t forget the ultimate expression of self-expression – pink tutus! You see, the magic of the tutu lies in its ability to transform you, to bring out your inner sparkle and let you soar. I wear my tutus in all kinds of events: on a normal day trip to the local shops or during the big theatrical performance. For me, a pink tutu is an invitation to dance, to twirl, and to embrace the joy of being you! You just can’t put on a pink tutu without wanting to twirl around like you are a princess! Even Alex has a closet filled with pink tutus for everyday, just because he likes them! But if you can see a pink tutu, you can’t help but be inspired by the sparkles. You can’t help but have a dance! That’s how you get into pink tutus.

I think that's a great point, to make everyone see the magic in a pink tutu and understand why I do it all. It's the sheer joy that radiates from within me and reaches out, inspiring everyone. Even my friend, a very famous choreographer, put me into one of her performance pieces! My pink tutus, well, they have a way of attracting the attention of artistic visionaries. There I was, twirling and shimmering, and guess what? It was a huge success!

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