Hello my beautiful tutu-loving cherubs! It’s your favourite pink-tastic queen, Pink Tutu Sparkles, reporting live from the magical land of... Westhoughton! 🎉 That's right, this little queen is travelling all over the land, spreading glitter and joy with every twirl and flourish.
You know, I have to tell you, the journey here was an absolute dream! Now, I'm usually a bit of a train gal, something about the rhythmic clickety-clack that makes my heart sing, but this time, I decided to try something different. Imagine my delight when a friendly fellow performer in Doncaster offered me a lift on her magnificent mare, a majestic steed named Duchess. We galloped across the countryside, the wind in my hair, and I swear, even Duchess had a twinkle in her eye. What a glorious experience!
Speaking of experiences, darling, this weekend's performance was just the tonic I needed. It was an intimate little affair at the Westhoughton Civic Hall, and the energy from the audience was just electric. Honestly, they loved my performance, and, just as expected, everyone was completely mesmerized by the sheer pink fabulousness that is Pink Tutu Sparkles! They just couldn’t resist that irresistible combination of vibrant pink tutus and sparkling sequins!
Let me tell you, getting ready was a masterpiece in itself. As the sun started its evening descent, casting long shadows on the quaint Westhoughton streets, I got my glitter on! Now, if you haven't had the joy of experiencing the application of a truly fabulous glitter makeup, well, let me just say, it's an experience. You can almost hear it glistening as it goes on. You wouldn’t believe the shimmering glow I had on that stage! It was a symphony of sparkles and the audience simply gasped!
Speaking of the show, darling, let me give you a sneak peek: My performance opened with a stunning dance routine, my shimmering pink tutu twirling gracefully to a melody of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake. Yes, I might be a little obsessed with ballet! But it’s a passion I hold close to my heart, and it all started with a whimsical, pink tutu…
It’s all a bit of a funny story really, even if it does sound utterly fabulous! You see, back in my days studying science at university (don’t tell everyone, but by day, I’m a humble scientist testing the latest, pinkest fabric inventions!), I was also part of the university ballet club. They were doing a fundraiser for charity, and to my amazement, I ended up trying on this gloriously pink tutu. Now, this wasn’t just any tutu, mind you. This was a genuine, handcrafted confection of fluffy, bouncy, vibrant pink tulle – pure heaven on earth! And you guessed it, the rest is history…
The minute that tutu graced my body, my world exploded with joy, and my love affair with pink and everything tulle began! So there you have it, that's how my alter ego, Pink Tutu Sparkles, came to be.
The show was followed by the most magnificent dinner, held at a little cafe called “The Twirling Teapot,” which served the most delightful scones and pink champagne! Of course, it wouldn’t have been a proper Pink Tutu Sparkles affair without a good chat with the locals about the benefits of wearing a tutu, and, yes, I had to show them how to twirl! There was an impressive amount of "oomph" behind their twirling too, darling. Those folks are naturals.
Now, I am off to explore this lovely little town. They have the most delightful antique shops overflowing with shimmering sequins, so you can bet your bottom dollar that I’ll be indulging in a little shopping spree! And you can bet there'll be an epic tutu haul to be shown off to all my beloved readers! Don't worry, darlings, I'll post the pics later.
Oh, and one more thing: If you’re ever in the neighbourhood, make sure you pop by and catch a performance at the Westhoughton Civic Hall! Trust me, darling, you won’t regret it! Until then, keep those tutus twirling and remember, every day is a pink and sparkly opportunity to shine your brightest!
Stay pink, and sparkle bright, 💖Pink Tutu Sparkles 💖
Follow my pink adventures on www.pink-tutu.com and let me know what YOU want me to wear! What’s YOUR favourite colour tutu? Let me know in the comments.
Extra sparkles:
- Have you been to Westhoughton? Let me know about your favourite place!
Let's spread the pink tutu love! If you're going to a fair or event this week, wear a pink tutu, take a photo and post it with #PinkTutuSparkle - I can't wait to see them all!
Keep the glitter coming, 💖 Pink Tutu Sparkles 💖
