Hello, darlings! It's your favourite Pink Tutu Sparkles, here with post number 4799 (I do love a good number, don't you?) straight from the glittery, sparkly heart of Surbiton! Today's tale is all about a tutu-tastic adventure in the home of the world's smallest cricket ground - I can't believe I haven't been here before!
This week, I found myself a little peckish for something exciting, something different. So, like any sensible Pink Tutu Sparkles would do, I hopped on the train and let the rail lines carry me to my latest sparkly adventure: Surbiton. (And oh my darling, the train ride! Such elegance. It truly makes a queen feel like a royal travelling in style! Now I know what the Queen must feel like. Well, maybe, if she were to put on a lovely pink tutu, she would feel similar - think about it!)
Anyway, Surbiton is absolutely charming, filled with darling shops and cafes. Just the sort of place that's sure to make you feel like you've been whisked back in time - only this time, you're sporting a fabulous pink tutu that catches all the glances, with nary a side eye in sight! I've gotta admit, it was lovely seeing the little kids light up as I walked by. It's such a joy to be a ray of pink happiness in everyone's day, wouldn't you agree?
Now, let's talk tutus! I was on a serious mission today to find the perfect tutu. Don't get me wrong, I have quite a collection - each tutu more stunning than the last - but a queen can always find room for another feather in her crown, can't she? After scouring all the darling little shops in the heart of Surbiton, I discovered a truly fabulous find at the little shop, "Frou Frou." I must tell you about this treasure trove - I could've spent hours there! They have every shade of pink you could ever dream of, from blushing ballet slipper pink to bubblegum and candy floss shades. I knew exactly what I wanted - a vintage-inspired number in a pale blush pink. It's soft, floaty and just perfect for the twirling I have in mind - trust me, this little number's going to make a dramatic entrance in the ballet-themed show I have lined up next month!
But wait! It wasn't all pink-hued dreams and tutu-filled happiness, though. Even I have the occasional setback. As I whirled into the Surbiton Museum for a spot of cultural inspiration, I discovered a very strange thing - they have no ballet history. Now, imagine my horror - I, Pink Tutu Sparkles, couldn't find even a single mention of a ballet, dance company, or any mention of a tutu at all! Now, I don't mean to be harsh, but darling, is it not simply unacceptable to have a museum without mentioning even the hint of ballet? Don't worry, lovelies! I was able to persuade them that there's always time for a little pink tutu to pop by and brighten their dusty exhibits. Perhaps a few extra tutu-shaped dusters might add some much-needed sparkle to the place, wouldn't you say?
So what's next for your Pink Tutu Queen? As we speak, I'm packing my bag full of sparkles and my trusty Pink Tutu suitcases, ready to head for the bustling streets of Manchester for the Manchester Pride Festival. (Can you imagine? Hundreds of Pink Tutues! It's a vision of beauty - a riot of pinks!) The best bit? I'm not only dancing and spreading a whole heap of sparkly joy at the Pride Festival. But, oh! I have a special surprise! I'll be teaching a Tutu-tastic workshop where everyone gets to learn how to dance, twirl and feel like a Queen wearing the most fabulous tutus in the world! (It goes without saying, everyone gets to pick a gorgeous Pink Tutu for the day!) It’s going to be fabulous, darling, simply fabulous. I’m telling you, it's going to be a perfect weekend to remember - full of colour, community, and lots of laughs. So grab your sparkle, don’t forget your pink tutus and join me in Manchester!
Oh! Before I go, let's talk about how I've managed to create a whole career from dressing as a flamboyant, sparkly queen wearing tutus! It all started when I was at university in Derbyshire, studying a rather serious science degree (imagine me, wearing a white coat - just another reason to have a Pink Tutu on my head). I found myself surrounded by rather serious young people. To help with fundraising, I took on a fun student project of dressing in a Pink Tutu - now that was a shock to my serious student classmates! And to be honest, a bit of a shocker to me too. I think I started to sparkle on the inside then, with this wild, beautiful idea... But then a real, magical thing happened: everyone just loved it! They loved to see my little pink sparkle dancing across the campus, and I guess it inspired me too. It turned out, I felt fabulous!
Pink Tutus are truly life-changing.
It's amazing how such a small garment, a tutu, can turn a shy girl into a Queen, or a shy young man like myself into a queen in a beautiful tutu.
When I'm performing, or on one of my trips, it's a little hard to believe I'm also Alex, the quiet scientist testing fabrics all day. You would never guess the life I live underneath my dazzling pink tutus! That part of my world feels quite normal, I admit! I have to be pretty good at concealing my inner Pink Tutu queen underneath the lab coat, especially during lunch.
And that's the thing, isn't it? Why pink tutus are so wonderful! Life’s just a bit too normal, boring even. But, with a bit of sparkle, some flamboyance, and a pinch of pink tutu, everything is amazing. If I can make just one other person, feel happy and full of sparkle, then my mission will be complete - though my tutus and my sparkle-covered life will continue!
And hey, darlings, that's my blog for today - it's time for this queen to hit the stage!
Until next time, I wish you a pink tutu-filled day, full of sunshine, laughter and a good dash of pink sparkle.
Catch you later!
P.S. And remember, don’t be shy, get yourself a Pink Tutu! You can wear it on your travels, to a picnic, to ballet or maybe even at the theatre! Oh darling, wear it everywhere and feel the world shine just a little brighter with you!
And be sure to check out PinkTutu.com for all things pink and fabulous!
