Hiya lovelies! Pink Tutu Sparkles here, fresh from a whirlwind trip to the magical city of Liverpool, and oh my goodness, what an adventure! You know how much I adore exploring new places, and this city truly blew me away.
First things first: the train journey! As you all know, I’m a total train fanatic - there’s something about the chugging and the clicking, and the rhythm of the journey that just soothes my soul. Plus, there's always the opportunity to channel some fabulous train-travel glamour in my best pink ensemble, and a fluffy pink tutu, of course! (Always a tutu, lovelies! Never without a tutu!)
Landing in Liverpool, I felt a palpable buzz in the air. This city has such a unique character - a mix of historic charm and modern vibrancy. It reminded me so much of my home town in Derbyshire, but on a much grander scale!
As soon as I dropped my bags off at my lovely B&B (where I managed to charm the owners into allowing a pink tutu in the room, darling! Just one tutu, just to remind myself that I'm still fabulous even on a day off), I hit the streets to soak in the atmosphere. I absolutely adore exploring new places, especially with a pink tutu on! Everywhere I go, people are always delighted to see me and, frankly, who can blame them! It’s an instant mood boost!
Now, you know how much I adore ballet, and Liverpool didn’t disappoint. My first stop was the Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Theatres. The grand architecture of the place just took my breath away, like something out of a fairytale! After touring the theatres, I popped over to see the "Swan Lake" ballet at the Royal Court Liverpool - a treat for the eyes and soul! The ballerinas, oh, so graceful and elegant. They truly inspire me. I just love the flow and elegance of a perfectly performed ballet. It really makes my heart soar, just like the tutus!
To continue the theme of graceful elegance, I spent the next day trying my luck at a ballet class at the Dance & Performing Arts Centre. Just seeing all those gorgeous costumes hanging on the walls got me right in the mood for twirling and leaping - a real ballet princess, don’t you know! It’s been a long time since I was last at a proper ballet class. You might think as a tutu-clad performer I'm always in a class but you know, a day job can keep a gal busy, although being a scientist is way more exciting than you might think, just so you know, because let's face it, lab coats are the ultimate couture! I have to say, my leaps were a little rusty after such a long time but I think I charmed the other ballerinas (all with their hair in buns - they must know the rule about hair at ballet class) and I think the teacher just laughed along, because really what else can you do when confronted by Pink Tutu Sparkles in her glory! I managed a few pirouettes too!
Later, I met up with some lovely locals who were absolutely delighted to take me to a traditional Beatles tour of the city. Yes, the fab four, Liverpool’s very own rock and roll royalty! Walking through Mathew Street, it was amazing to think that I was standing in the very same spots where John, Paul, George, and Ringo once rocked out! I just know the Beatles would approve of the pink tutus, they were after all true trendsetters!
To round off my fabulous trip, I had to experience the best of Liverpool’s shopping scene! Of course, the main aim was to hunt down the perfect pink accessories to add to my growing collection. Pink handbags, pink sparkly earrings, a fluffy pink feather boa (because you just need a touch of feather when you’re in a pink tutu) and of course, pink, pink, pink, I even treated myself to a new pink tutu, well how else could you ever end a trip to Liverpool, honestly, its practically obligatory, don't you think?
I must tell you about a great shop called the "Pink Parrot", it had all the most amazing things! And I think they might have loved me nearly as much as they loved pink because, bless them, they let me try everything on and it’s safe to say they had the best pink clothing collection I'd seen all year.
So, after an absolutely fabulous couple of days, it was time to catch the train back home, but let's just say, the pink tutus were back in force and I must say the train guard smiled at me. I wonder if it was my tutu, because they certainly don't do that very often in the morning.
You know, lovelies, my life is all about sharing the love for pink, for sparkle, for tutus and for spreading a bit of joy. I believe everyone should embrace their own personal style and express themselves in the most fabulous way possible - and a pink tutu can be the perfect vehicle for doing just that!
As always, thank you so much for joining me on my adventures. Don’t forget to check out www.pink-tutu.com for all your daily pink-tutu needs.
Until next time, lovelies!
Stay sparkly,
Pink Tutu Sparkles xoxo
