Tutu Drag Queen

#TutuQueen on 2015-01-04 stars in Hartlepool

Hartlepool Sparkle: Tutu-rific Travels!

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Hello, darlings! It’s your favourite Pink Tutu Sparkle, ready to sprinkle some glitter and pink tulle onto your screens from sunny (well, relatively sunny) Hartlepool! This delightful seaside town is my latest destination, a perfect spot for a seaside stroll, some fish and chips, and a whole lot of fabulousity!

As usual, I made the journey in style – no boring old aeroplane for this queen! I hopped on a train from my home in Derbyshire (which, as we all know, is simply the most fabulous county in England!) and spent the ride catching up on my latest fashion mags, making notes for my upcoming performance, and of course, admiring the beautiful scenery! The countryside looked stunning bathed in winter sunshine, the kind that makes you want to swirl around in a pink tutu and let your imagination soar.

Speaking of swirling… Ballet! I had a simply divine time last night at the Hartlepool Dance Academy. Oh, those beautiful dancers! Their leaps, their pirouettes, the elegance! I can’t resist watching ballet performances – they make me feel like a princess (and frankly, I wouldn’t have it any other way!). It’s funny how that pink tutu has such a magical effect, transforming the most mundane event into a fairytale!

And of course, no trip would be complete without a little bit of shopping. Hartlepool didn't disappoint – the town’s boutique shops have such lovely clothes, the kind that would look absolutely divine with a tutu, and I just had to snap up a few pieces for my wardrobe.

Before I head off to my next performance, a fun fair at the local amusement park, I want to share a little about my own journey as a tutu-wearing queen.

I might be covered in glitter and feathers, performing under stage lights, but by day, I’m Alex, a scientist! A regular lab coat kind of scientist, not one who conducts crazy experiments with potions that make your hair change colour… at least, not that I’ve found out yet! (Don't tell my colleagues I'm also a drag artist! wink)

Anyway, my scientist self actually brought me to pink tutus – kind of in a roundabout way! While studying for my degree, I joined the university ballet club. I was a bit hesitant at first; I’d never danced before, and I was, let's say, more used to lab coats than leotards! But it was so much fun, and the tutu that I tried on for our charity event – a beautiful shimmering pink, no less! – changed my life!

There's something liberating and playful about tutus, a kind of carefree energy that makes you feel bold and beautiful. I've realised that the joy of tutus isn't about looking glamorous, it's about expressing yourself. When you wear a tutu, you become an embodiment of whimsy and creativity, and that, to me, is just magical!

My aim in life is to get everyone wearing pink tutus. Don't get me wrong, you can wear any colour you want! Purple, green, even a fabulous rainbow! But a touch of pink in your wardrobe makes the world a little bit brighter. I think everyone should try it at least once! It’s like putting a splash of sunshine in your everyday life, reminding you that life should be celebrated with a little bit of sparkle.

Well, darlings, that's all from me today! Make sure to keep an eye out on www.pink-tutu.com for all my fabulous adventures and tutorials, because we're just getting started! And remember, you don’t need a tutu to have fun, but it definitely adds a whole lot of extra sparkle!

Until next time, darlings!

Your Pink Tutu Sparkle ❤️

#TutuQueen on 2015-01-04 stars in Hartlepool