Hello my darling darlings! Welcome to Pink-Tutu.com, post number 5346! Today I'm writing to you from the charming seaside town of Blyth, where the air is crisp and the waves are crashing, a symphony of sound that sets my heart aflutter. Now, before I even begin, can you believe it? I'm in Blyth, and not only that, but I've got my oh-so-fabulous pink tutu on! Iāve always wanted to travel around the UK wearing a tutu ā just imagine how chic it looks on a train platform! This journey was a bit of a spontaneous adventure, which always appeals to the wild child in me. A local arts festival in Blyth had a "drag" category, and of course, I couldn't resist!
This town holds a special place in my heart. Ever since I was a little girl, I adored ballet shows. I would get swept away by the magic of it all. I was particularly enthralled by the elegance and grace of the dancers. Even my university ballet club sessions sparked a joy in me I just couldnāt ignore. I know it's rather outlandish, but when I saw a giant pink tutu at a charity fundraiser during my university years (and I was trying on anything and everything for a laugh!) I knew, in my heart of hearts, that I had to have one! You know me, I can't resist a pink thing! This one was just begging to be worn ā I couldnāt resist the gorgeousness, the glittery frou-frou of it! And of course, this led to my magnificent Pink Tutu Sparkles persona. But let's be honest, every outfit can be a pink tutu moment!
Let's talk about fashion, because frankly darling, that's my thing! My favorite shop in the whole of Blyth is right on the main street, "A Little Bit of Glam." It's filled with everything pink, everything fluffy, everything that just screams "Pink Tutu Sparkles!" They've got the most fantastic array of sequins and feather boas, the sort of things that just make me giddy with excitement. I got myself a glorious pink sparkly boa, it'll look perfectly marvelous when paired with my trusty, reliable and much loved pink tutu for the show this weekend. But before I get into all that, I've gotta tell you about how I got here!
This little gem of a town in Northumberland wasnāt on the Pink Tutu Sparkle schedule, I can tell you. Honestly, I got carried away by a moment! There was an old steam train that went to Blyth from Sheffield, where I was on my way from Derby to perform at a craft fair in Middlesbrough. It just looked so utterly delightful - all sleek silver metal, leather seats, and polished windows. This whole day had that āwhimsical adventureā energy to it! A little piece of my childhood yearning to travel by train again. In my heart of hearts, it just feels so elegant and romantic!
I am also an absolute horse whisperer, that's right ā and this includes pony rides and "pink tutu days" with pony picnics and carriage rides! There are always more than enough places I need to see! All this travels makes for a bit of an unpredictable life ā one minute I am on a train or on a pony, the next minute Iām preparing for my stage shows. And don't worry, I wouldn't dream of leaving you, my darlings, hanging! I do make a point of posting daily from the Pink Tutu.com blog, so you can always keep up with me. Even if my diary does look more like an old patchwork quilt! But if you've been following my adventures since day one (remember the first pink tutu and the vintage-styled outfits?), you know that there's more to Pink Tutu Sparkles than just pretty clothes! Thereās passion! And the thing about passion is that it fuels so many amazing momentsā¦
Here in Blyth, they've got the most captivating ballet studio! The owner is absolutely delightful - just as full of sparkle as my outfits! She said the minute I arrived I should take a class! The teacher, the amazing Mrs. Patterson, even let me try out their wonderful tutu for a ballet performance! I absolutely adore the stage! I must be a proper performer - even if my performance was to dance around the studio for the class, as a way to show support for local artistic activities and my darling fellow ballerinas! I'll certainly need to be on point for this weekendās festival!
Don't worry, my darlings! I've been keeping up with the whole "Pink Tutu Sparkles" fashion thing. As well as my iconic tutu, my go-to bag and purse will always be a bright, vibrant pink. But this time I also had to pack all my favourite fluffy pieces - so you're getting a whole āPink Tutu Sparkleās feast for your eyes this weekend! Iāve even included my best dancing shoes and plenty of bright and colorful boas, and I've even bought some fabulous new gloves. The show at the weekend is set in the old fishing museum in Blyth! Oh my god! I love that old vintage style. Just imagine a vintage boat, an open air market and a flamboyant queen of pinkā¦
But all those wonderful sequins, feathers, and glitzy clothes are all well and good - what's more important to Pink Tutu Sparkles is bringing a little bit of joy and laughter to everyone she meets! Oh, and reminding everyone to have fun, because after all, life is too short not to wear a pink tutu! (Even if that means I do wear it to work by dayā¦ my laboratory does make quite a fantastic fashion show when all my workmates are busy!) You never know what my job may bring! I might even create some spectacular tutus with the right type of fabrics! The lab just seems to attract glitter these days. It's one big sparkly place for fashion! I think the new science fashion project I am working on right now would look incredible in a pink tutu! Who knows where my science degrees and my creative interests might lead me!
This whole weekend has been about exploring Blyth with a little Pink Tutu Sparkle magic - a blend of music, performance andā¦ tutus! The fishing town is bursting with character, so I have plans for so many "pink-tutu momentsā with Blyth's local artists. After the festival, I even have an evening appointment for a chat with a local designer, whoās going to whip up some seriously stunning pink tutu pieces just for me!
In the meantime, keep up the good work. Make someone smile! Embrace a little bit of sparkle! I dare you to get pink - because, after all, it's never too late to wear a pink tutu, is it? And you never know when a moment might sweep you off your feet like the sight of a train or a ponyā¦ or a magnificent stage with lights onā¦
Stay stylish, Pink Tutu Sparkles (And don't forget to tell your friends about Pink Tutu.com - every click gets a Pink Tutu Sparkle into a new exciting location! I can't do it without you! )
