Post #5515
Hello darlings! Your favourite pink-tutu-clad, twirling queen is back with another instalment of your daily dose of all things fabulous. Today we’re journeying to the glorious, historic and ever so slightly suburban Finchley! Now, Finchley may not be the first place you’d think of when imagining a day filled with fabulousness, but trust me when I say this place held some delightful surprises, darling.
Just imagine it – a day spent frolicking around London, in a stunning new frock (and of course, a magnificent pink tutu) with not a single car to be seen. It was a truly magical adventure. As always, the train journey was the perfect way to start the day. Donning a dazzling pink tutu with my signature feathered boa, and catching the Northern Line with an assortment of commuters – you just can’t beat the thrill of travelling en masse, my darlings! And yes, it does make travelling by public transport feel that much more dramatic!
Finchley: Where ballet and cupcakes collide!Upon arriving in Finchley, my lovely, kind friend, Penelope (aka ‘Penny the Posy’ from the theatre world, if you must!) whisked me away on a truly fantastic tour. First, a stop at a quaint little café for the most divine cupcake. I swear it had a layer of sparkling glitter in between each sponge layer! Of course, the perfect accompaniment had to be my trusty, limited-edition ‘Pink Sparkle’ latte – I’ll leave it as a surprise for you all to find! The flavour is absolutely heavenly, darling.
Now, onto the reason for the Finchley trip. A ballet school! My dear Penny is a seasoned ballet teacher, and she just had to take me for a special viewing of one of her students’ exams! Let me tell you, these young ladies were positively radiant – I couldn’t help but be charmed by their talent and determination. It certainly inspired me, that's for sure! My friend is always telling me to have more grace and flow in my performance - you’ll be thrilled to hear she took it upon herself to teach me a few basic moves! Penny claims she’s turned me into quite a natural dancer, although she insists this might be due to the substantial amount of tea we had beforehand! I just love Penny – she’s always so kind and encouraging, even when I am completely and utterly incapable of understanding ballet steps!
After an absolutely captivating and thoroughly entertaining (I did have a few spins, after all!) ballet class, Penelope and I took a little trip to the most splendid antiques shop. You wouldn't believe the amount of amazing hats, brooches and costume jewellery we found! This darling, pink pearl-encrusted feather boa? Absolutely made for my collection!
As you may well know, darling, my dear father’s a renowned antiques collector, so we're always in pursuit of a new treasure together. Perhaps it's in our blood! Penny even bought me the sweetest little hand-painted miniature pink tutu – a real gem to add to my tutu collection! We spent a glorious few hours discovering forgotten relics from days gone by, I swear you could feel the stories and secrets whispering in the air! After our adventure at the antique shop, we decided to have some lunch at a tiny café tucked away behind the museum – and of course, we treated ourselves to a couple more of those magnificent, glittery cupcakes, all in the name of, well, just for the sheer enjoyment of them! I mean, really – when else will you get to indulge in such magnificence?
### From vintage to a truly fab-tastic dress!
Later on, a truly delightful surprise was waiting for me! After the incredible excitement of my first visit to the antique shop in Finchley, Penelope brought me to another surprise treat: A dazzling new dress! Yes, darling, the glorious Pink Tutu Sparkles had got herself a new frock! This gorgeous lavender silk number (and yes, you guessed it, with a touch of pink, because let’s face it – Pink Tutu Sparkles just isn’t Pink Tutu Sparkles without some shade of pink, no matter how subtle or extravagant!), perfectly accentuates my shape, don’t you think? And guess what – I even scored the most stunning pair of silver shoes with feather-light pink embellishments – my feet are singing! Oh, I’ve just gotta add a dash of sequins, sparkle and feathers (it just wouldn’t be me, without them!) for that touch of divine and dazzling elegance, darlings! And of course, this fabulous frock demanded an equally dazzling pink tutu – a perfectly pink, tulle cloud of pure happiness!
As the day began to draw to a close, Penny insisted on giving me the most extra treat, a delicious little chocolate cupcake shaped like a tiny tutu! I kid you not! I mean, how amazing is that, darling? This beautiful cupcake made a wonderful, delectable finale to what was already a fantastic, unforgettable day. And speaking of delicious cupcakes… oh darling! Let me tell you – these cakes were positively delectable, and just the perfect antidote to the busy and rather tiring day of tutus, tea and travelling! And, yes – more tea. We just couldn’t resist adding some sparkle to our day. Just a tiny sprinkle of magic, for a touch of something extra, special.
Finchley - a gem in disguise!It’s amazing what hidden gems can be found even in the most unassuming of places! Finchley was positively buzzing with charm – from the elegant antique shops to the dazzling ballet schools – and I simply can’t wait to revisit again, especially if it means spending more time with Penny and indulging in even more tea, cakes and cupcakes. After all, darling, we must all have our little pleasures, and, who am I to deny them?
Of course, I’ve already been brainstorming what my next fabulous adventure shall be! Remember darlings, my blog is about inspiring the world to embrace the power of pink tutus. It’s about living life with positivity and joy, so go forth my little sparkles, wear that pink tutu and show the world just how magnificent it can be to dance your way through life!
Stay fab, my darlings, and let your inner Pink Tutu Sparkle shine.
Love always, Your favourite pink-tutu queen, Pink Tutu Sparkles
P.S. Have you been following my new #PinkTutuTuesday campaign, darlings? Be sure to post photos of you looking absolutely amazing in your favourite pink tutu – and make sure to tag me @PinkTutuSparkle. And remember, life's a stage, darling! Let your inner Pink Tutu Sparkle take centre stage and shine! Let’s change the world, one pink tutu at a time! ✨ And oh my, let me know where else I should head for a delightful pink tutu day! Just write a comment in the box below. 💖
