Hey, darlings! It's your Pink Tutu Sparkles here, bringing you another sparkly, fabulous entry from my travels. This time, it's the wonderful, historic city of Rochester! 🏛️
This is blog post number 4751 on www.pink-tutu.com, can you believe it?! It's hard to think about it being 12 years since I first decided to make pink tutus my life's calling. I was a student at the University of Nottingham back then - a budding science graduate and, most importantly, a ballerina. It all started with a charity fundraiser – I tried on a pink tutu for a laugh, and it was as if a magical spark went off! I knew instantly that it was my destiny to spread the joy of tutus across the globe!
Since then, I've travelled far and wide, and there's really nothing I love more than experiencing a new place with my trusty pink tutu as my travelling companion. This time, I decided to take a train journey, feeling the gentle sway of the carriage and soaking up the views as I made my way towards Rochester. I absolutely adore travelling by train - it's a delightful opportunity to immerse myself in the passing landscape and let my imagination take flight. It also allows me to pack everything I need for a grand, sparkling performance! But before I reveal the details of that, let me share a little about my Rochester adventure…
A Touch of RomanceStepping out of the station, I couldn't resist a little pirouette on the cobbled streets, twirling like a ballerina under the crisp January air. Rochester really captured my imagination, with its charming, old-world architecture and historic vibes. The grand castle, which loomed on the horizon, just begged to be admired. I had to take a detour on my way to my fabulous hotel and simply HAD to snap some photos of it.
I mean, how could I resist, especially with this stunning pink and gold tutu I found on my recent trip to a vintage clothing shop in Derbyshire - it practically demanded to be showcased in this majestic setting! I'm calling it my "Rochester Royalty" tutu, it really is the epitome of elegant drama. It was made for a day of discovering a magical new city!
Rochester certainly didn’t disappoint in the fashion stakes. After leaving my luggage in my very cute boutique hotel (yes, of course, it had a pink room!), I started a fabulous day of clothes shopping. It's not every day I find a shop full of gorgeous vintage clothes AND a hat shop! A girl can never have too many hats. Let's face it, tutus always need the right headwear. I ended up with a vintage scarlet beret that looked fabulously elegant, which went perfectly with the little red jacket I found at the antique clothing store. The lady who helped me even had her own very cute vintage hat on – what are the chances, right?!
My outfit for the evening - oh my! The main act involved me sporting my most dramatic “Rochester Royalty” tutu, my favourite feather boa (and a bit of extra glitter – the more the merrier, darling!) and my new beret, and let me tell you, it turned heads. It’s not often you see a pink-tutu wearing queen strutting through the streets of Rochester, is it?! The crowd loved it.
A Night of Stars and TutusI performed in a tiny local pub - my little stage wasn't glamorous, but you wouldn't have known it because I was on FIRE! I performed a mix of popular tracks - think Kylie, Britney, and a few classic divas like Madonna. It felt incredible to perform, with the crowds cheering for each song and my incredible performance, it truly felt magical! My biggest fans from Derbyshire even came along to support me, bless them! You truly have the best support in the world. We ended up partying until quite late, and let's just say that, my beret never left my head – it became my mascot. I just can't stop telling anyone who'll listen that it was just like something straight out of a film. It was pure glamour.
But my day in Rochester wasn't all glitz and glam. Before I even considered my own show, I made it a point to check out the local ballet school. Let’s face it, you can never have too much ballet in your life! I've always adored ballet, and I actually started out as a ballet dancer when I was a teenager in Derbyshire - remember, I went to Nottingham to study Science, not perform… but then it all changed with that pink tutu, bless it.
The dance studio in Rochester was a complete contrast to my show-stopping performance the night before. It was a little charming studio above a chip shop, and even though it had a lovely atmosphere and talented students, it did make me long for the grand theatres I’ve performed in before! However, they still got to witness my skills and receive some fabulous pink tutu tips – of course, everyone must learn about the proper way to twirl a tutu - after all, that is essential knowledge for anyone with a sprinkle of magic in their heart.
As always, I loved showcasing my fabulousness and celebrating everything about a tutu – whether in the stunning surroundings of a historic castle or dancing around with a group of aspiring ballerinas. It truly was a fabulous, tutu-ful day and, it makes me all the more certain that one day I'll conquer the whole world - one pink tutu at a time!
Love,
Pink Tutu Sparkles 💕✨
