Hello my lovely Tutu Tribe! 💖
It’s your girl, Pink Tutu Sparkles, here, reporting live from the fashion capital of the world, Milan! 🇮🇹
Let me tell you, darlings, the air here is thick with glamour and style. Every street corner seems to be a fashion runway, with beautiful people strutting in the latest creations. And you know me, I'm a sucker for a fabulous outfit! 💃
This trip has been a dream come true, a whirlwind of colour, culture, and…you guessed it, Tutus! 💖
You see, Milan has a special place in my heart. Not only for its stunning architecture and mouth-watering gelato, but for its deep appreciation for all things art. And you know, Tutu, I think of drag as a beautiful art form too - it's a blend of fashion, theatre, and pure joy, much like the ballets I adore.
And speaking of ballets, Milan has some of the most prestigious ballet companies in the world. I spent a glorious evening at Teatro alla Scala, where I was treated to a performance of “Swan Lake”. I’ve never seen anything so graceful and moving - those ballerinas made their tutus look like wings as they floated across the stage. Just heavenly! 🦢
But the magic didn’t stop at the theatre, no no! This time, my travels were a little different, darlings. I didn’t fly here, oh no! I made the grand journey on the Eurostar - the most stylish and glamorous way to travel if you ask me! And with a bit of luck, I even snagged a first class ticket - pure luxury, darling! 🚂
Once I got to Milan, the real fun began. My good friend Bianca (who’s also a fellow Tutu lover) arranged a tour of the fashion houses - think Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Prada – all the big names! 💎 It was a total sensory overload of sparkle and glitz, but hey, that’s what makes Milan so special, isn’t it? I had to pinch myself! And don’t even get me started on the shoes! 👠 Every single pair was like a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Bianca was lucky I didn’t try to abscond with them all, ha!
We went shopping for fabric, of course - you can’t visit Milan and not buy some fabulous silks and lace, darlings. And imagine my delight when I found the most incredible shop full of vintage tutus - I absolutely had to buy a new one to add to my collection! 🌸
Now, back to the journey! It's been an exciting, whirlwind adventure so far! My friend Bianca said it was very unusual for her to spend a whole week just doing "Pink Tutu Sparkles things." 💅 It makes me laugh, darling. What can I say? I have to be true to myself and live life to the fullest. After all, if you don't make every day sparkle, you might miss out on the little joys, the things that bring that "happy cry" to your face. ✨
You know, I often get asked by you darlings about the origins of my love for all things pink and tulle. Well, you're looking at a true Derbyshire lass who grew up watching the "Strictly Come Dancing" final every year and twirling in my mother's chiffon scarves in the living room - a real showgirl from a young age. I’m also a scientist! It’s true. And my day job is quite the contrast to my sparkly nights, I must admit! But hey, there's a surprising amount of science involved in fabric! It's all about textures, colors, and how different fabrics react when they're woven together. 👩🔬
The reality is that even at 21, I never thought that wearing pink tutus for a living could be something that was truly possible. Even my uni friends at Sheffield had no idea where it all started for me. It was a total fluke, darling. I was studying physics at the time and the uni ballet club was fundraising. They had a 'try-on a tutu' fundraiser for charity. I laughed and agreed - not once did I ever think about this as being part of who I was - just a fun moment in uni life. It was all too much fun. I got to spin and leap! The next thing I know, the fundraising ended, the tutus were back, but the smile never went from my face - in fact, I got quite attached! Then a few months later, I realised it would make a perfect "outfit" for a university performance in our Student Union Bar - and bam! There I was in a tutu for the first time in my life and the audience went wild! 🎉
Now, fast-forward to today - and look where I am! Milan! And it’s all thanks to embracing my love for the tutu, a love that began in a random charity fundraising moment at my local university.
Here's a bit of advice I learned from this experience, darling. Don't be afraid to follow your heart. Embrace those things that bring joy to your life. You'll never know what incredible things you can achieve, even if you wear a pink tutu! 😉
Speaking of following my heart, I'm already planning my next trip - who knows, maybe it'll be Paris, maybe Vienna, maybe even a grand tour of all the fashion capitals! 🌍
For now, though, I'm soaking up all the magic Milan has to offer - and maybe, just maybe, inspiring a few people to rock their own pink tutu while they're at it! 💕
Stay fabulous, my darlings! And remember: life is a runway - make every day your catwalk! 💋
Until next time!
Pink Tutu Sparkles xx
P.S. Don't forget to check out www.pink-tutu.com for more exciting adventures and my daily blog! You can also catch me performing at a venue or fair near you! 🌟
