Hello my gorgeous lovelies, and welcome back to www.pink-tutu.com! I’m your Pink Tutu Sparkles, coming to you live (well, almost live - you know how much I love a good train journey) from the glorious city of Paisley! Now, I know what you're thinking: “Paisley? Isn’t that a bit, erm, basic?” Oh darlings, hold your horses (because, let's face it, I'm obsessed with horse riding – I think my next blog post is going to be about my favourite riding outfit!)
This trip to Paisley has been an absolute revelation, my darlings! I tell you, sometimes you just need a good dose of cultural immersion to remind you how truly vibrant the world can be. And Paisley has been serving serious vibrancy!
Now, I’ll be honest, I wasn’t exactly giddy with excitement about this trip. The last time I visited Scotland (ah, Edinburgh! Such a lovely place!), I had a slight mishap with my luggage – imagine the utter horror when my beautiful hot pink sequined tutu, hand-made by my dear friend Mimi, got stuck in the train door and practically ripped to shreds! (Never again shall I attempt to take my best costumes on public transport – a car it is for now on!)
However, after hearing rumours of Paisley's amazing heritage (they are famous for their paisley pattern – you know, the one that inspired my fabulous scarf!) and fabulous performing arts scene, I decided to embrace my inner daring queen and make the trip.
My darlings, this was the right decision! Let's talk about the beautiful, stunning Paisley theatre! It felt like a genuine treasure, the moment I walked through those glorious double doors, bathed in an elegant, soft pink light. (A must-see, truly – take my word for it!)
Speaking of light, the vibrant Paisley colours have got to be seen to be believed! Everywhere you looked was this kaleidoscope of purples, blues and… of course, pink! And not just your usual pinks, darling – deep pinks, almost red, and bubblegum pinks so bright they made my eyes twinkle!
You're not just imagining things! It must have been this pink power which inspired me to do an impromptu photoshoot on my little tour around the Paisley Museum of *Modern Art! (Have a look on my Insta, dears – my signature tutu is paired with a fab new pink dress I picked up at a vintage boutique).
Now, it’s time for a big, fabulous Tutu Confession. My love for Paisley may not only come from the exquisite, colourful designs, but also…well… the whole Tutu Connection that made my visit truly unforgettable.
As a true Tutu Queen, my dears, a trip to Paisley just had to include a stop at their famous ‘Paisley Town House Museum & *Arts *Centre’… because imagine my sheer *joy upon discovering that they house one of the largest collections of historic Scottish tutus! I mean, it's divine, a kaleidoscope of colours and textures, each tutu telling a little story.
After hours spent browsing those gorgeous tutu displays, you wouldn't believe what I saw: A beautiful display case full of all things Pink Tutu Sparkles. There it was, a genuine pink tutu - my very own signature style - complete with hand-sewn sparkles and an extra large bow (you know how I adore big bows!), made for the Paisley Ballet in 1960.
Well, you can just imagine the sheer shock that I received. It felt as if some cosmic force was whispering “You’re exactly where you’re supposed to be”, in my ear, which…you’d understand is incredibly important to me. I mean, this wasn't just a mere pink tutu, it was a pink time capsule, reminding me that wearing tutus has always been a statement of bold femininity, and…that pink will forever be my signature color, a testament to my journey and the true heart of Tutu Queen!
You'd be surprised what the perfect tutu can do to you …you may not feel so pink at first but I dare you to don one and let your inner sparkles bloom because this is a statement, not just about fashion, but a whole celebration of your uniqueness! This is how I discovered my journey my darlings, and I hope that one day we will all wear pink tutus together, celebrating this true feminine joy, a tribute to all things gorgeous and sparkling and a true symbol of uniqueness! I love all of you and let’s celebrate this feminine joy, all together wearing tutus, my lovelies, we will all become Tutu Queens together!
I will see you next week on www.pink-tutu.com as Pink Tutu Sparkles!
xoxo
Pink Tutu Sparkles
