Tutu Drag Queen

#TutuQueen on 2015-12-14 stars in Cheshunt

Cheshunt, Darling! Pink Tutu Sparkles Has Arrived!

Hello, darlings! Pink Tutu Sparkles here, ready to glitter up your day with post number 5827 from www.pink-tutu.com! It’s your favourite Derbyshire diva on the move again, and this time, I’m making my way to Cheshunt, a town so charming it could practically wear a tutu itself.

Speaking of tutus, let me tell you, this week’s fashion inspiration came straight from the heart of ballet. I mean, who needs sequins when you’ve got the graceful swirl of a classic tutu, right? My current ensemble features a powder pink, multi-layered tutu with a smattering of diamantĂ© – think “prima ballerina meets fashion icon” – and it’s just screaming “let’s take over Cheshunt!”

Now, let me give you the lowdown on my journey. You know me, love a good train ride. Something about the clickety-clack and the view zipping by sparks my imagination. My ride to Cheshunt was a joy. It was all chitter chatter and making new friends - a couple of grannies in floral dresses were loving my look, I even had a gentleman in a suit (quite dashing, mind you!) who told me I had “remarkable style” and I simply couldn't resist a little wink and a playful “oh, you think so?”.

Anyway, once I got to Cheshunt, my trusty steed (that’s my Uber driver in this instance) whisked me to my hotel, the delightfully charming, quintessentially English “Rosewood” with a floral print so it matched my new shoes perfectly! I absolutely adored the floral accents, you know? The little touches that remind me of my time back in Derbyshire, like a bouquet of flowers and some lavender soap in the bathroom - a perfect way to ease the stress of a big show!

Oh, my lovelies, did I mention the show? My performance tonight is at the delightful "Cheshunt Town Hall". This venue has a reputation for attracting a rather sophisticated audience, which makes it all the more exciting to think of seeing them erupt in applause! I am ready to wow them with a mixture of traditional ballet numbers interspersed with my signature modern dance, featuring more pirouettes and arabesques than you could shake a feathered boa at! And, of course, my finale? You bet! A shimmering, dazzling, explosion of pink tulle, accompanied by my very own pink flamingo-shaped sparkly fan, that’s how Pink Tutu Sparkles brings down the house!

But let me tell you a secret
 this wouldn't be a true Pink Tutu Sparkles adventure without a little bit of pre-show prep, wouldn’t you agree? It all begins in my little suitcase that I’ve christened "The Sparkle Station." This little treasure chest contains an array of must-haves – think an entire pink makeup palette, glittering accessories, shimmering bodysuits that practically vibrate with their sheer beauty, and enough bobby pins to hold my hair in place through a hurricane!

Before my show, I simply HAVE to make time to treat myself! A little retail therapy, darlings! That's what I'm here for, to indulge my inner pink-tutu enthusiast. I find the perfect accessory – a fabulous pair of sparkly hot pink boots - that shout “look at me, darling, I’m ready to strut my stuff.” I pair that with a vibrant pink crop top and we’re talking “fashion goals”! I also happen to have a rather grand (and rather frivolous, but utterly adorable) fascination with teacup collections! Yes, that’s right! Pink porcelain with fluffy pink flower patterns!

Let me tell you, you simply haven't lived until you've tried the local tea at the "The Pink Tea Room." They are known for their charming ambiance, traditional treats, and an exquisite selection of teas with cheeky pink labels! (Just what a pink-tutu queen loves!)

The next morning, I always indulge in a hearty breakfast at a little local bistro that serves the best omelets you’ll find in Cheshunt. And let's be honest, darling, after all the pirouettes and dramatic leaps, this scientific mind needs her fuel!

After breakfast, it's time for a little ballet! It simply wouldn't be right to be in Cheshunt without attending a show at the iconic Cheshunt Theatre! The ambiance, the performance – simply divine. Plus, the stunning architecture! The Victorian grandeur of it all inspires my sense of drama – I could practically write a show about the place, darling. (Maybe I should!)

Before my afternoon tea and post-show reflection on my "Pink Tutu" blog (it's already getting some great clicks from Cheshunt – love those fabulous people!) I'll take in one of the beautiful walks around Cheshunt. A stroll along the picturesque pathways - and then, it's time for a special little treat at "The Pink Poodle" cafe - a haven for all things pink and fluffy. They have these beautiful little cupcakes topped with sugarpaste pink poodle decorations. Oh, I could spend my entire day there, but I do need to get some writing done on my blog about the brilliant performance I saw at the theater. I think I just might have fallen in love with the beautiful ballerina from the local "Ballet School." She wore a flawlessly sculpted pink tulle creation that I was smitten with. So many exciting new ideas!

I may not be the original Pink Tutu Sparkles, but I'm still ready to shake this town up with a little bit of pink magic, and to spread the joy of wearing a tutu! It's an absolute must, darlings - try one and you’ll see how much fun it is! See ya’ll next time for my next big adventure.

Until then, don’t be shy to tell your mates about "www.pink-tutu.com." Pink Tutu Sparkles out!

#TutuQueen on 2015-12-14 stars in Cheshunt