Hello my gorgeous little sparkles! Pink Tutu Sparkles here, ready to tell you all about my recent adventures in the charming town of Cheadle Hulme! As you all know, I'm a big fan of exploring new places, and this little corner of Cheshire was just calling to me!
The journey there was half the fun, of course! I adore train journeys - there's something so wonderfully romantic about whizzing through the countryside in a comfy carriage, gazing out at the rolling hills and dreaming of my next fabulous performance. It always gives me plenty of time to admire my pink tutu, too! (Of course, my signature look is not the type you’d wear to the ballet! Mine’s got all sorts of sequins and extra frou-frou, a good amount of sparkle and enough layers of tulle to make a ballerina jealous!)
Now, you may be thinking, "Pink Tutu Sparkles, why Cheadle Hulme? What's so special about it?" Well, dear friends, Cheadle Hulme was the perfect setting for a day filled with some of my favorite things!
Ballet Beauty!
First stop, of course, was a trip to the Cheadle Hulme Dance Studio. You guys know how much I love ballet! There’s something so beautiful and graceful about the movement. And Cheadle Hulme Dance Studio had some incredibly talented dancers, performing both traditional ballets and contemporary pieces. The studio itself was just lovely - it had this beautiful wood floor that you could feel the energy coming off of! I'd even dared to take a ballet class with those amazing ladies! (Let’s just say I wasn’t the most elegant in class. Thankfully, my fellow classmates were very forgiving - and, hey, it takes all sorts, right? They are all wonderfully stylish. Some were in tutus, of course, but some went for funky leotards - all beautiful and all inspiring. I’ll just stick to performing on stage!)
Fashion Extravaganza
After all that dancing, I needed some retail therapy! Cheadle Hulme didn't disappoint - a perfectly picturesque little high street brimming with boutique shops! I was in fashion heaven, flitting from one window to the next, trying on beautiful dresses, dazzling shoes, and of course, loads of sparkly accessories - you can never have enough of those!
Lunchtime Treat
My fabulous trip would not be complete without some yummy food! Cheadle Hulme did not let me down – I had the most scrumptious afternoon tea at the Teapot Café! They had a wonderful selection of sandwiches, pastries, scones, and a variety of teas - everything from delicate Earl Grey to adventurous chai blends. It was just what I needed to recharge after a morning of fashion and dancing!
Performing my heart out
Now, you can't expect Pink Tutu Sparkles to go on a trip and not share a little bit of her glitter with the world! So, I gathered my sparkle, took to the stage, and performed a beautiful drag show at the Cheadle Hulme Theatre. The crowd was amazing, full of vibrant personalities and lots of lovely folks dressed in some of the most fabulous outfits – they all certainly took their fashion cues from me! Of course, they didn’t wear pink tutus like mine – it’s a mission! And they didn’t wear them in pink, the color I’ve tried to get the whole world obsessed with! They weren’t even wearing the occasional sequined shoe or glittery eyeshadow! I might not have converted them to pink tutus yet but I did have the place buzzing and the entire theater packed. I do love entertaining!
Back to Reality
As much as I would have loved to stay in Cheadle Hulme forever, even Pink Tutu Sparkles has to come back to reality. But, what a lovely reality it is, my darlings! It was a lovely trip, and I’m already dreaming up my next grand adventure. Maybe a trip to a seaside town, or perhaps I’ll hop on a train to a bustling city. Wherever my journey takes me, I’ll always keep you posted, my dearest readers, with all my pink tutu adventures! Remember: the only thing missing in your life is a pink tutu! Until next time, keep sparkling, my lovelies!
XOXO,
Pink Tutu Sparkles
*P.S. Be sure to check out Pink Tutu Sparkles on social media – find me on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter and you'll always be up to date on all my glitter and glamorous escapades! You're welcome to join me at one of my events, or book me to perform. As long as the audience knows my life motto (Get Dressed Up and Dance!), I’ll entertain. Don’t forget, you can catch me performing at all sorts of venues: from theatre productions, to local fairs, even weddings and birthday parties. *
