Hello lovelies, it's your favourite pink-loving, tutu-wearing drag queen, Pink Tutu Sparkles! Welcome to post number 4742, direct from my website, www.pink-tutu.com. As you know, I'm always on the go, exploring new places and spreading the love of the pink tutu! This time, I've landed in the grand and fabulous Kensington for a very special Christmas treat.
Let's face it, Christmas is the time for sparkle, joy, and, of course, pink tutus! And Kensington, with its royal history and opulent charm, just screams “Christmas extravaganza” to me. So, naturally, I couldn't resist packing my sparkly pink tutu, my favourite pink feather boa, and a whole truckload of festive cheer for this exciting adventure!
Before we dive into the magical details, I just have to say, travel by train is so much fun. As you all know, I’m a sucker for the old-fashioned ways. It allows you to relax, enjoy the journey, and people-watch in style. So much more romantic than flying, I reckon! And this trip was extra special because I spotted a gorgeous young chap in a suit looking completely entranced by my dazzling pink tutu. Let's just say, I certainly gave him a reason to smile and brightened his journey - a little bit of Pink Tutu Sparkle magic never goes amiss, right?
But Kensington is more than just train rides and sparkling smiles. The whole area has this Christmas-y, cosy atmosphere. Everywhere you go there’s festive music, twinkling lights, and delicious aromas wafting through the air, which made me all the more eager to start my festive explorations.
First on my itinerary was a trip to Kensington Palace, because a true Pink Tutu Sparkles trip wouldn't be complete without a spot of royal history! I've been a fan of the royals ever since I watched my first “Crown Jewels” documentary (with the best, fluffiest pink fluffy bathrobe of course) as a wee little thing in Derbyshire. You can't say Derbyshire is ever particularly grand, let’s face it! I know, I know, many of you, particularly in London, think it’s so very, very boring and un-fashionable, but I miss it sometimes for the fresh air and the friendly folk (mostly those lovely elderly folks from Derbyshire and their furry four-legged companions). My biggest inspiration to start my Pink Tutu life, as well as the love of a good, twirly tutu and the color pink of course, was in that very, very quiet place – I stumbled upon a pink, fluffy tutu while volunteering for a local charity and just thought it looked amazing on me. So, here we are - all this London sparkle – and all because of an un-remarkable charity fundraiser, I suppose. But, back to my grand explorations.
After soaking up the majesty of Kensington Palace, I went for a bit of ballet therapy! Oh, I just adore ballet – its elegance, the athleticism, the art. So I found a lovely ballet class at the Kensington Academy of Dance and stretched my pink tutu muscles. My goodness, how much better it is when your “tutu’s” are sparkling! This week it was a light pink sparkly tutu, you all know how much I love sparkle. This is also one of my biggest challenges – choosing my next look for each tour - but the joy it brings to people is truly worth the trouble! I felt all refreshed, all pink-tutu ready, for the next grand adventure.
Of course, the big highlight of this Kensington trip was the performance I was invited to! It’s been a truly eventful year for my performances – I’ve toured quite a few Christmas markets and fairs all over the British isles! Honestly, who would have thought a Pink Tutu would get so much attention?
And now, after a year of dancing my pink tutu off for everyone who wanted a piece of the Pink Tutu Sparkles magic, I was ready to grace Kensington's historic stage. Dressed in a shimmering, rosy pink tutu that seemed to glow from within, I emerged to thunderous applause from the audience, and oh, my darlings, it was magic! The energy, the warmth, the sheer joy that radiated from every soul in the audience… It’s this feeling, this sheer happiness that keeps me on the road – and keeps me twirling! I even received a hand-crafted, beautiful hand-knitted cardigan as a gift from one very lovely woman. And to be honest, this has given me some amazing pink-tutu-inspired knitting ideas! You can’t tell me this woman wasn’t moved by my sparkling performance - and who knows, perhaps this may become the future direction of my business! My future knitting line could feature the cutest, pinkest knitted tutu's! Now that would really be a Christmas miracle for every single pink-loving ballet fan out there.
Speaking of gifts, there was so much Christmas spirit in the air. All the locals had twinkling decorations and twinkling lights adorning their houses, just adding to the enchanting atmosphere. You can’t tell me there is no magic in Christmas. Even the crisp air with its invigorating feel has an almost surreal Christmas scent that just feels right. I can't resist getting into the spirit and even spent a while decorating my pink tutu with Christmas baubles. Oh, don’t even get me started! That’s one of my biggest treats – you should see all the baubles and sparkles – the sparkle, my lovelies! It’s incredible and the biggest delight to me – and the reason why everyone keeps sending me photos of me! Don’t forget – if you’re wearing a Pink Tutu Sparkles costume – do share your experience and snap some pictures – tag me on Pink Tutu Sparkles on Instagram, you know it!
The food! Oh my goodness! This is when Kensington's culinary wonders truly revealed themselves. Let’s be real here – we need sustenance, and it needs to be delicious, but most of all, it needs to be worthy of my Instagram photos. So, naturally, I decided to have a “Christmas Feast” in true Pink Tutu Sparkles style, and it didn't disappoint! I’m afraid this whole holiday experience in Kensington is a recipe for utter indulgence, especially where all those festive pastries are involved – I am on a quest to taste all the seasonal delicacies of each place I visit. The ginger spiced muffins and creamy hot chocolate were so, so delicious! I indulged a little too much - no need to tell Alex though, as he’s already looking at a way to burn all that Christmas cake off on his daily run!
It’s always a challenge balancing my Pink Tutu persona and my day job – honestly, not many would expect a lab technician to be a sparkling pink tutu queen – and quite frankly, it's a secret that is much safer for all involved. Who knows what they would think in Derbyshire if they knew I was a part-time drag queen in Kensington. Still, life is a journey – a balancing act between day job, pink-tutu dreams, travel, performing and those gorgeous dance classes. And I must say, after seeing all the Christmas wonders of Kensington, it just makes me feel like anything is possible if you have a dream, a Pink Tutu, and a sprinkle of sparkle. So remember, darlings, never lose sight of your dreams and always be ready to sparkle! And, above all, don’t ever be afraid to step out of the ordinary, add a touch of whimsy, and make the world a more vibrant, more colorful place. Just imagine if everyone donned a pink tutu…
Until next time, darlings! Stay fabulous, stay twirling, and remember… You can always be Pink Tutu Sparkles.
