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#TutuQueen on 2014-11-02 stars in Birmingham

Birmingham Calling: Pink Tutu Sparkles is in the House!

Post number 5420 – Birmingham Bound

Darlings,

Have you ever dreamed of wearing a pink tutu? I'm on a mission, as you all know, to spread the joy and sparkle of tutus across the land, and this weekend I’m Birmingham-bound! I'm absolutely thrilled, darling, absolutely thrilled to be heading to the jewel of the Midlands for a performance at the fabulous [insert name of venue in Birmingham] – it’s just begging for some Pink Tutu Sparkles magic!

As always, my travel arrangements have that touch of Pink Tutu Sparkles flair. You won’t find me cramming into a stuffy plane or being cramped up in a cramped car, oh no. For this journey, my choice of transport? A delightful carriage, pulled by the most handsome pair of chestnut horses. My dear, their coats are gleaming, their harnesses are positively sparkling, and their eyes hold the sparkle of a thousand glittering diamonds! I truly believe in the power of a little magic and this journey is certainly filled with it.

The journey itself is truly spectacular. Rolling past the lush green fields of Derbyshire, I’m absolutely transported into another world, leaving my day job behind in a whirl of glitter. You see, during the day, Pink Tutu Sparkles lives a rather different life - a quiet, introverted lab-coat-clad scientist. I work testing fabric, making sure your favourite garments stand the test of time, the weather, and most importantly, the fashion trends. However, by night, I come alive as Pink Tutu Sparkles, the tutu queen extraordinaire!

I think, really, it was that first foray into a pink tutu, during my university years in Nottingham, that sparked my destiny. Our student ballet club held a fundraiser, and for a laugh I donned one. But I couldn't stop laughing, that happy giddy joy as the pink tulle swirled around me – the joy that everyone needs. And thus, the Pink Tutu Sparkles legend was born!

Oh darling, did you know that pink is the colour of joy and positivity? It's also the colour of love, the colour of a little girl's dreams, the colour of boundless imagination. Pink is all about embracing life with open arms, twirling with happiness, and yes, I confess it's even about spreading the joy of wearing a pink tutu!

Now, back to Birmingham! My dear, it’s just so enchanting, a city bursting with creativity. Its energy just shimmers! You can practically taste the delicious cakes in its bakeries and smell the fresh flowers overflowing from every florist's window.

Today I've been doing my usual pre-performance preparation. A little glitter and shimmer, some fabulous, sparkling eyeshadows - a bit of the Pink Tutu Sparkles sparkle is always in order. And of course, my meticulously chosen tutu is packed - a flamboyant [insert the name of a shade of pink], with delicate silver sparkles. This weekend I'm planning a very special tribute to the ballet, so my choreography includes the perfect balance of classical movements with a little of that Pink Tutu Sparkles magic thrown in! I'm all about celebrating femininity, darling, but of course, the tutus don’t stop there! This week, my dear, I'm trying out my very own range of pink tutus for the gentlemen, the dashing, stylish fellas who aren’t afraid to embrace a little feminine charm! Yes, I’ve got an amazing array of bold, daring and definitely fabulously sparkly creations ready to be debuted in Birmingham!

But even before the magic begins, Birmingham has already embraced my sparkling presence. Earlier, I popped into the charming [Insert name of a boutique or cafe in Birmingham, somewhere quintessentially 'Birmingham'] to pick up some refreshments and do a spot of shopping, you see, the Pink Tutu Sparkles look needs constant updating!

Let me tell you, the lovely shop assistants all got caught up in my pink tutu energy. Their smiles, darling, were absolutely infectious! It was so much fun just sharing the Pink Tutu Sparkles magic! As you can tell, it's not just about me twirling around in a pink tutu, but it's about spreading that happy, sparkling, love for tutus wherever I go!

And yes, that little piece of advice applies to you too. My dearest reader, never be afraid to embrace your inner Pink Tutu Sparkles, your own inner joy. Find the sparkle, find the happiness within, and twirl your way to a brilliant future.

Stay sparkly, darlings, and see you in Birmingham!

Yours,

Pink Tutu Sparkles

P.S. – Do tell me about your favourite tutu experiences, in the comments below!

#TutuQueen on 2014-11-02 stars in Birmingham