Hiya darlings! Pink Tutu Sparkles here, and guess what? It's time to tutu about my trip to Aberdeen! I'm positively bubbling with excitement – it's a trip I've been looking forward to for ages. I love exploring new places, especially those with a bit of a sparkle to them. And Aberdeen, with its beautiful coastline and historic buildings, certainly fits the bill!
This is post number 5699, darlings. That's right! Over five thousand posts on www.pink-tutu.com about my adventures as Pink Tutu Sparkles. That’s over 15 years of being the most fashionable, fabulous, pink-tutu-wearing queen you’ll ever meet. I still get butterflies when I post, you know? The sheer excitement of sharing my adventures, my thoughts, and my love for all things sparkly and fabulous – it just never gets old!
So, what's so special about this trip to Aberdeen? Well, darlings, I’m going to be gracing the stage with my performances in a couple of theatres here! You see, being Pink Tutu Sparkles isn't just about prancing around in a pink tutu – it's about bringing joy and wonder to people's lives. Every performance is an opportunity to spread some of that fabulous Pink Tutu magic! And who knows, I might even inspire someone to wear their own pink tutu - the more, the merrier, right?!
Getting to Aberdeen, was, of course, a magical journey! Now, I know a lot of my dear friends out there are terrified of flying. (You'd think the sky would swallow them whole - dramatic!) That's why, whenever possible, I always prefer a journey on a splendid train or, in more rural areas, a fine horse - yes, darlings, Pink Tutu Sparkles knows how to ride!
A train journey always offers the most beautiful scenery, the perfect chance to reflect on all the joy in my life - all the lovely, fabulous folk who wear tutus just for the sheer delight of it. Sometimes, I just stand on the platform, feeling the rumble beneath my feet and the sheer energy of everyone bustling about, all set to take on the day.
The train ride to Aberdeen was positively gorgeous! As soon as I stepped out of the station, a fresh sea breeze swept through my pink feather boa. Oh, how I love the smell of the ocean, it's invigorating! And with a view of the North Sea right from my hotel window, I feel completely and utterly transported! I just know it's going to be an extraordinary couple of days here in Aberdeen!
And of course, no journey for Pink Tutu Sparkles would be complete without a little retail therapy! Let me tell you, I have discovered the most delightful shops here in Aberdeen - shops bursting with beautiful outfits and accessories - perfect for my next performance, darling! Oh, the sequins! Oh, the fabulous feathers! My imagination is simply running wild, my head is spinning, and my heart is pounding! I think this trip may just end with a wardrobe full of new clothes!
Later this week, I'll be performing at the gorgeous Aberdeen Arts Centre. Just picturing the elegant stage and the dazzling lights - I’m feeling utterly sparkly! I’m already dreaming up a special routine - just for you! This week, my theme is fairytale, so I’ll be spinning through time and space, making the entire stage my enchanted forest! My tutus will be as bright as rainbows, and the entire audience will feel enchanted, darling.
My other performance will be at the atmospheric Aberdeen Music Hall - what a gorgeous building, with stunning decor. You can practically hear the echoes of decades of music history! It’s absolutely charming, and I already feel like a rock star! This week I’m doing rockstar at this gig! I am thinking all the sequins I can possibly find – the more bling, the more fabulous! Think heavy metal, rock 'n' roll glam. I'm so ready to let loose!
I must also share a secret with you, darlings, one that my fabulous readers will be able to appreciate… by day, I'm a bit of a scientist, working in a lab testing fabrics. Yes, that’s right! Pink Tutu Sparkles, who lives and breathes fabulous fashion and dazzling performances, spends her day… with fabrics. It’s a wonderful and fascinating life. However, the two are actually more closely intertwined than you’d imagine. My scientific training means I understand fabrics - knowing all about the texture, strength and performance of different materials makes all the difference when I choose the perfect fabric for my tutus! I guess I've got a scientific mind and an artist's heart - talk about a perfect mix, eh?!
And how did this scientist become Pink Tutu Sparkles? It’s an incredibly inspiring story… It was in university, I was studying for my degree in science. It’s one of those degrees where everyone joins a club… Well, at our university the most popular club is the ballet club - can you believe it?! I am utterly mad about ballet - ever since I was little I was dancing round the living room. Well, the rest, as they say, is history… the university ballet club put on an annual charity ball - it was a huge event – everyone was dressed up and dancing! So naturally, I went all out – finding the most sparkly and fabulous dress I could get my hands on. There were all these crazy ideas flying around for outfits. It was really fun to see how creative people could be! The club wanted everyone to wear tutus - they had piles of tutus in a massive rainbow of colours – imagine! It was absolute chaos – and hilarious. I tried on a beautiful bright pink one – it just felt…right! That pink tutu really caught my eye and I knew I’d just discovered my true calling! And thus, Pink Tutu Sparkles was born!
Remember my mission, darling: to make the world a more fabulous place, one pink tutu at a time! You can’t have too much pink in your life. In fact, I'd say that a splash of pink makes everything better – especially when it's accompanied by a fabulous, swishing, twirling tutu!
But remember darlings: no matter where you are in the world - the sparkle of a pink tutu always shines through!
Catch me in Aberdeen – and maybe, just maybe, you can spot me on my way to a fabulous shop or two, because, it’s a big world out there full of fabulous things to wear!
Until next time, darlings!
Pink Tutu Sparkles
(Sending kisses and sequins to every reader out there! You can find me every day on www.pink-tutu.com)
