Post #5900 - Pink Tutu Sparkles Loves You!
Hello darlings, and welcome back to the world of Pink Tutu Sparkles! This is Post Number 5900 - how does time fly? It seems only yesterday I was a fresh-faced university student trying on a pink tutu for charity. (Spoiler Alert - the charity wasn't mine! Haha!). Little did I know that sparkly tutu would launch me into the world of drag, travel and spreading the joy of the pink tutu. It’s been a wild ride, from a dusty lab to a bright stage! But I wouldn’t change a thing!
Today I'm bringing you fabulousness straight from Wishaw, a place that's already stealing my heart (and you'll see why soon). It's all so sparkly and vibrant, it's a dream come true for a girl like me who adores to sparkle! Oh, the joy of travel, and oh, the joy of getting to spread my Tutu Love on a brand-new journey!
As you all know, my heart beats to the rhythm of pink tutus. I am a professional Tutu Influencer, and I take my job very seriously! But for me, travelling is a close second. I do love getting on a train - you get to watch the world go by while you sip tea and admire your stunning reflection! Sometimes, if I'm feeling a bit adventurous (and lucky!), I even hop onto a horse, just like in the good old days! Gasp! What a dream, right?
Wishaw beckons!
So, the trip started just as every Pink Tutu Sparkles journey should: with a perfectly planned (pink!) outfit! A custom-made, sequinned pink tutu dress, sparkling with every colour imaginable. It felt like I was shimmering even before the journey began. Imagine a rainbow bouncing around your legs, darlings! I’m not kidding! The way the sequins catch the light is absolutely heavenly. I truly felt like a princess. Or a tutu queen. That sounds even better! I also added my usual sparkle - a dash of silver eyeliner and a whole lot of glitter on my eyelids - and let's not forget the most important detail - pink lipstick! Oh darling, this was going to be good.
Wishaw isn't all tutus and glitter (though there is loads of both), so let me share some fun facts I picked up! Did you know Wishaw's famous for being a real life 'Braveheart' setting? I know, who'd have thought it, right?! I swear it must have inspired me, because I feel just as brave wearing this much pink on my travels. Speaking of bravery, my last journey had me in Stratford-Upon-Avon. It’s one of my most favourite towns! The birthplace of the Bard himself - a bit of culture always makes my trip!
Once we arrived at our lovely B&B (I love B&B’s! You can get to know the locals! There's something quite cozy about them!*) we were welcomed by a whole group of charming ladies wearing pink tutus. They'd heard I was coming, bless their little cotton socks. I immediately knew that Wishaw was a place I would return to, even if it’s only for the delightful pink tutus!
I spent the rest of the evening catching up with everyone - the tea and cake at the B&B was delicious! - and of course, I gave everyone some advice on how to embrace the sparkle. A few tips and tricks to spread a bit of Pink Tutu magic. And to be honest, they were taking notes - you see, the good people of Wishaw are very receptive to this kind of thing! I think they must all be secretly wishing they could be like Pink Tutu Sparkles!
Of course, no journey is complete without some time for dancing, darling. We all piled into my (very pink) car, a vintage Beetle I like to call 'Betsy', and set off for the local ballet theatre! The local ballet is a real highlight in every journey! I could tell it was going to be a magical night. They were having a gala evening! So many pink tutus on the stage! I felt like I was part of a very special pink tutu-themed family. I couldn’t resist the urge to shimmy and shake to my favourite waltz (because let's face it, any waltz becomes my favourite, once I'm in a pink tutu). I couldn’t help it! There’s nothing quite as exhilarating as a pink tutu in the spotlight. You all know this!
While Wishaw is full of lovely ladies and tutus, the real beauty of the journey is always in the moments. A small conversation with a kind local shopkeeper about a beautiful pink cashmere scarf. (You can never have too many tutus or pink accessories!) A cup of tea in a sunny cafe. The pink sunset - which made the entire town sparkle - it was honestly breath-taking! Those moments create memories that I cherish more than words can say.
But of course, darling, every journey must end, right? Saying goodbye is always bittersweet. But it just means it’s time for a new adventure! It's time to pick another colour tutu - green, perhaps! (or maybe even yellow!) I still haven’t decided, but there are still many more wonderful journeys to go on. So many tutus to wear. So many hearts to spread sparkle on. I have a feeling this is only the beginning. And who knows? Perhaps I will find myself in another lovely town, spreading my Tutu Love. You can catch me in Birmingham soon. That’s a date!
Until then, keep shining and, of course, don’t forget the most important rule in life: every day, embrace a touch of pink tutu.
*Pink Tutu Sparkles Out! *
