Hello my lovelies! It's your #TutuQueen, Pink Tutu Sparkles, signing in from sunny (well, mostly sunny) Maidstone! ☀️ This is blog post number 5187 - wowzers! How are we all doing this fine day?
Ready for a bit of a fairytale, sprinkled with glitz and some seriously pink tutus? This weekend, your favourite shimmering, twirling drag queen hitched a ride to the heart of Kent, bound for a rather magical gig!
You see, a certain someone (who shall remain nameless wink, wink) decided to grace this humble blogger with a very special commission: to sprinkle a little pink tutu magic onto the Maidstone's most famous flower festival. Honestly, it's hard to say no to a florally fabulous invitation like that, isn't it?
And where does a TutuQueen travel? Why, by train, of course! Now, you all know how much I adore those carriages - comfy seats, a chance to read, a bit of people-watching - what's not to love? Besides, you wouldn't catch me riding in anything less than a royal carriage, right? 👑
Arriving in Maidstone, I felt a true sense of arrival. The town itself is just charming! Think cobbled streets, quirky cafes, and a definite air of Victorian whimsy - my favourite kind of atmosphere! And the locals? Darling they are just as sweet as they come - smiles all round, and ready to embrace a little sprinkle of pink tutu magic.
I found myself wandering past a little antique shop - I do love a good rummage - and of course, there was a beautiful, faded pink feather boa waiting for me! You know me, never pass up a good bargain...and it matched my tutu perfectly, obviously. 🛍️💖
Speaking of the tutu, I just had to unveil my latest masterpiece for my performance. This time? A swirling, billowing symphony of peachy-pink chiffon, embellished with the most darling little butterflies (handmade, obviously!), and some sparkling crystals (can you ever have too much sparkle?). A true celebration of femininity and all things fun and pretty, if I may say so myself. 🩰
The performance itself was truly special. The audience was fantastic, cheering and clapping and just so wonderfully receptive. You can tell when you have captured the audience with a little pink magic. There were ooh's and aah's at my twirls, gasps when I unveiled my signature sparkly feather boa and an absolute uproar at my grand finale (more on that later!).
Now, no travelogue from a TutuQueen would be complete without a mention of the food, right?
Maidstone did not disappoint. The most divine Victorian tearoom offered a delicious afternoon tea complete with fluffy scones, the finest jam, and of course, a pot of fragrant Earl Grey tea (it’s just so posh, don't you think?). Plus, a delicate pink macaron for a touch of pink sparkle! What more could a girl ask for? 💖🧁
Then there was the flower market! Seriously, it was like a symphony of colours, with rows and rows of the most magnificent blooms. Honestly, it felt like I had stepped into a dream. A vibrant, floral symphony of beauty. 💐
Of course, no trip to the land of flowers is complete without stopping for a photograph with the iconic 'Maidstone Clocktower.' And I just couldn't resist having a photo op with my dazzling tutu, the magnificent flowers and that breathtaking clocktower. *That's what we call pink magic! * 💖
And now for the grand finale: my secret weapon! You'll never guess how I ended the show! With a giant pink bubble of course! A cascade of iridescent pink bubbles billowed across the stage, a magical sight to behold. And wouldn't you know it, there were pink feather boa streamers for the guests! Pink Tutu Sparkles knows how to end a show! 👑
This trip to Maidstone? Pure magic, my dears. I came, I saw, I twirled, I sparkled, and I conquered the hearts of the Maidstone locals with a sprinkle of pink magic. And of course, I spread my message: that every single one of you beautiful people deserves to feel confident and sparkly - like a shimmering, dazzling tutu queen! ✨
You've been great, my lovelies. It’s time for your Queen to take her well deserved rest and prepare for another pink-tastic journey. Remember: always believe in your pink dreams, and wear your tutus with pride!
Until next time, it's Pink Tutu Sparkles, signing off! 👋 💖
P.S. Be sure to check out my pink tutu collection on www.pink-tutu.com - it’s just waiting to be twirled by you!
