Hello my lovelies, and welcome to Pink-Tutu.com! Itās your fabulous, tutu-clad gal Pink Tutu Sparkles here, and oh my goodness, I'm bursting at the seams to tell you about my recent adventure in the utterly enchanting city of Lyon. As the old saying goes, āIf itās Tuesday, it must be Lyon!ā - Well, in my case, it was a Tuesday (actually a Wednesday, but whoās keeping track!), and I was utterly besotted with this fabulous French city.
Remember how I told you in my last post about my love affair with all things train-related? Well, I had the most fantastic journey to Lyon! It was like a straight out of a vintage movie - I just adore the romance of riding through the countryside on a beautiful steam engine, listening to the chugging of the wheels and watching the fields whip past my window. Plus, I looked absolutely stunning in my latest pink tutu creation - a flowing, vintage-inspired number that perfectly embodied the ātraveling through timeā theme, wouldn't you say?
Lyon, I quickly learned, is a city that perfectly blends old world charm and chic modernity. As I wandered the cobbled streets, my eyes feasted on stunning architecture and colourful squares teeming with life. Everywhere I turned, it was like a canvas painted by history - think glorious Renaissance buildings, towering churches and a sprinkle of bohemian charm that just had my tutu twirling.
But what really set Lyon apart for me? Well, my darlings, let's just say Lyon absolutely embraced my pink tutu-wearing self with open arms! I mean, what's a city tour without a few delightful pit-stops for the most gorgeous fashion finds, right? It turned out Lyon was an absolute haven for the fabulous and the fashion-forward - I'm talking elegant boutiques, vintage shops where I discovered a perfectly pristine hat for my latest look (a vintage wide-brimmed number adorned with delicate pink ostrich feathers), and even a little corner shop where I found the most amazing pair of pink lace-up boots - absolute perfection!
Speaking of fabulousness, it was in Lyon where I stumbled across this little hidden gem of a ballet studio - let's just say it was love at first sight! This delightful studio was tucked away in a charming cobbled courtyard and it radiated pure grace. I practically did a pirouette the minute I saw it. I mean, ballet and tutus? I'm sold, darlings! Let's just say, my tutu twirling was definitely enhanced after my session with the fabulous instructor - he was the sweetest thing and taught me some rather nifty footwork!
Speaking of nifty footwork, I had to share this hilarious little moment that happened to me while I was strolling through Lyon's charming city centre. You see, there was this busker strumming his guitar with this charming smile on his face. Now, normally, I would have gone to join the crowd listening and dancing, right? However, as I'm getting closer, he does a sudden and utterly theatrical leap onto a table and lets out the loudest ābonjourrr!ā that Iād ever heard. Honestly, Iād never seen such a dramatic greeting! He caught me so off-guard, my eyes must have been as wide as my latest tutu skirt! I let out a giggle - you canāt blame a girl for being entertained!
My time in Lyon was a wonderful whirl of pastel-coloured cafes, museums teeming with history, and enchanting little squares where I was sure Iād seen a romantic French romance novel play out before me. In between my adventures, I had a truly fabulous opportunity to showcase my drag art for an intimate performance at the Theatre dāArt Comique - it was like stepping into another world! It's amazing how such a historic place holds within its walls a whole new set of stories waiting to be told, each performance a different adventure waiting to be explored.
But as much as I enjoyed my Parisian getaway, my travels took a delightful turn in the direction of something far more unusual - a thrilling adventure with some incredibly intelligent creaturesā¦ Horses!
Remember, my lovelies, I'm a huge fan of taking things a bit slowly sometimes. So, for the journey back to my little Derbyshire abode, I ditched the bustling train station for a far more whimsical form of travelā¦ Riding through the countryside with a stunning herd of horses, who, by the way, were practically mesmerized by my pink tutu - talk about style envy, eh? Now I know what youāre thinking, darling, - wouldnāt that have made for a very messy tutu situation? Oh, but fret not, my dear friends! As the queen of fabulous and resourceful solutions, I brought with me a trusty pink suitcase, stocked with tulle, ribbons and a few other tutu-enhancing necessities. It wasnāt a surprise that I spent a good chunk of my journey adding to my collection of tutu designs for my next performance - it's always a work in progress, you know? It was actually so incredibly fun and peaceful, riding side by side with these gentle giants. Plus, the scenery was simply breathtaking - think green meadows bathed in golden sunlight, lush forests whispered by gentle winds, and majestic hills bathed in the glow of the setting sun - utter perfection!
As I write this, I can still feel the warmth of the French sun on my skin, the echoes of the lively music filling my ears, and a delightful tingle of exhilaration in my heart. But my travels in Lyon, my darlings, were about more than just breathtaking scenery and fabulous experiences - they were about the beautiful fusion of pink tutus and pure Parisian magic.
Hereās the thing, darlings: Paris has always been a special place for me, you know? It's a place where dreams become reality, where even a humble scientist by day can blossom into a pink-tutu clad sensation. This city whispers of a magical energy that encourages us all to let our creative spirits fly, to twirl with joy and embrace life's unexpected moments with an open heart and a vibrant tutu, of course. It is the perfect antidote to the sometimes monotonous routine of our day-to-day lives, a vibrant reminder of how vital it is to let our inner sparks shine, even when they are decked out in a fabulous, frilly tutu.
Donāt forget, my darling friends, youāre not a regular tutu-lover. You are a Pink Tutu Sparkles kinda gal. Go out there and be fabulous! Live life on the pink side. Be proud of the unique brilliance within each of you - embrace the whimsical, the colourful, and above all, wear your pink tutu with pride. It's all about feeling comfortable, confident, and free to dance through life - exactly how Pink Tutu Sparkles herself does! Remember, the world is a fabulous stage, and my lovelies, you're all the stars!
With love, twirls and sparkly kisses,
Pink Tutu Sparkles xoxo
