#TutuQueen on 2013-11-20 stars in Dunstable

Oh darlings! It’s your girl Pink Tutu Sparkles, ready to paint the town pink… well, more accurately, the charming market town of Dunstable. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love a good city centre dazzle, but sometimes, the heart of the country calls to a girl, particularly when it’s bedecked in twinkling lights and bustling with festive cheer. And let me tell you, Dunstable delivered!

It all started, as it often does, with a delightful journey by train. My fellow passengers must have thought I was mad with my voluminous pink tutu taking up the whole carriage, but let’s be honest, a little madness is what makes life so fabulous! My favourite part? That perfectly British sight - a crisp, clear, frosty morning painting the fields with silver as we sped along the railway lines. My mind was racing with ideas for this post, so much so that I forgot to have a good chinwag with the chap in the seat next to me - how rude of me! Still, you can’t have it all.

Speaking of “all,” darling, we mustn’t forget to discuss the wardrobe. This performance, darling, needed some serious sparkle! Dunstable was practically begging for a dose of pink, and Pink Tutu Sparkles answered the call. Think a delicate ballet tutu, spun with pink tulle and accented with glitter - it positively twirled in the breeze (even without a stage wind machine!). A shimmering pink bustier with crystal embellishments, my trusty pair of sequined knee-high boots, and a pink feather boa as a statement – we’re talking PINK POWER, baby!

And what’s a performance without a story? Dunstable inspired me, so I concocted a story of a young country lass who dreamt of becoming a ballerina, inspired by the graceful movements of the horses she looked after. Through sheer determination and, let’s be honest, the magic of pink, she rose to be a celebrated ballerina… Now, I'm not saying this has anything to do with my life, but a girl can dream, can’t she? 😉

The performance itself? You bet it was flamboyant, dramatic, and ridiculously fun! I don't need to say the crowd was in raptures, do I? You could practically feel the magic of Dunstable shimmering in the air as I pirouetted across the stage - even my fellow dancers (don’t worry, I didn’t tell them it was Pink Tutu Sparkles underneath all the feathers and sparkle!) agreed, saying it felt like I’d brought a touch of Parisian grandeur to their stage. Now, you know, a compliment from a professional always warms the heart!

It wasn't all glitter and sequins though. After the show, I got to indulge my inner fashionista in Dunstable's little vintage boutique, “The Wishing Well,” and scored myself a divine turquoise evening jacket for next month's gig. Honestly, if there's one thing better than a pink tutu, it's discovering a gem of a vintage find.

I know, you're probably thinking, "How does Pink Tutu Sparkles manage all of this?" Well, darling, you’re not the first to ask that question. While by day, you’ll find me in my lab, testing fabrics for my company (don’t tell anyone, but the colour pink has proven to be the most vibrant and durable in our latest testing!), I work hard to make the "night-time" dream a reality.

And the thing is, darling, it's worth every sleepless night and extra mile. Seeing the joy on people's faces, knowing that my passion is spreading the pink and glittery gospel of tutu-love, makes the hustle all worthwhile. Every time a child shouts “You look amazing!”, or an elderly gentleman shyly says, “You made me feel like a boy again,” my heart sings! And let's be honest, what's life without a little sparkle, a little bit of "pink power" to make it feel a bit more magical?

So, my lovely readers, this week's mission is clear: spread some glitter! Wear a pink tutu, paint the town pink, and maybe, just maybe, the world will become a bit more fabulous!

Remember, it’s a beautiful, pink, tutu-tastic life, my dears! Don’t forget to join me on www.pink-tutu.com every day for more pink-filled shenanigans! Until next time!