Post number 6279
Hello, my loves! Pink Tutu Sparkles here, fresh from another fabulous adventure! Today, my sparkly heels are firmly planted in the charming spa town of Harrogate, Yorkshire. It's my sixth time here, and I'm feeling the love.
This town has always held a special place in my pink heart. From the gorgeous Victorian architecture, charming cobbled streets, and, of course, those wonderful shops that just beckon you to splash out on a new pair of fabulous heels! This trip though, it's been all about the ballet.
Tutu-ing with the Stars!
I just had to catch the Northern Balletās stunning production of "The Sleeping Beauty" at the Harrogate Theatre. I'm utterly besotted with ballet, and to be honest, a good performance with stunning costumes always makes me feel so inspired!
You see, as any good Tutu Queen knows, inspiration strikes everywhere, from a fabulous shop window to a mesmerizing performance on stage. That's where the ideas for my own outfits come from, and let me tell you, darling, this ballet got the creativity juices flowing!
But first, letās talk about how I even got here! The thrill of a long journey, my darlings. I travelled by train this time, as comfy as can be. I've got my go-to pink travel cushion, you know. All those comfy trains, gliding through the scenery - perfect for thinking about the next drag number or what I might make my tutu for the next show. It's like having a moving, personal runway!
Pink and Powerful
Speaking of pink tutus, the inspiration in Harrogate is flowing! I'm loving all the rose gardens (such lovely colours! Like a symphony for the eyes) and the gorgeous pink buildings ā everything seems to have a pink tint to it in this town! Even the biscuits were pink! Now, I must confess, I think all biscuits should be pink - there's a movement I could start.
Before hitting the town and enjoying a nice stroll and shopping, I popped into a dance studio in town. I simply cannot be in a town with a theatre or ballet without dancing, and my tutu was already ready to go! A little ballerina dance warm-up is a necessity for a girl who loves tutus, so much fun, and all for my own amusement. You can see all of it, darling, because I, of course, had to film it all for my channel, it is called āTutu time with Pink Tutu Sparklesā and you can catch it on YouTube. Iāve got an ever-growing channel of tutus and fashion, dancing and, well, pretty much whatever strikes me at the time!
The shop assistants all know me, and that brings me to another exciting aspect of the trip! This town just seems to get it, my pink spirit and all! Everyone is so accepting, I just get waves and smiles all over the place, itās great.
You can tell a lot about a place, you know? You can tell how open-minded they are and that makes the trip so much more fun! We canāt be a one-pink tutu-wearing girl out on the streets unless the streets are ready for that kind of sparkle, and let me tell you, the streets of Harrogate are absolutely thrilled!
Pink Power
So what else have I been up to? Well, there was, of course, some amazing food to be eaten. I popped into Bettyās, the iconic tearoom with delicious cake. I do have to confess, the cake was so big that it took two of us to finish it (well, that was the lovely server's idea and let me tell you, I am a true believer that sharing is caring) The shops were fab - some new amazing heels arrived for me. I love finding all the unusual bits, darling!
The day culminated in an unforgettable show! It was spectacular to be amongst all those happy, appreciative people in the theatre - even the air buzzed with the thrill of the performance! All this inspiration really put me in the mood for my own show, I canāt wait to be performing my latest routine, I have been practicing, of course, because the Pink Tutu Queen never goes on stage without preparation.
The Road to Sparkles
Before I forget, darlings, let me give you a peek into my world, for those of you who are just discovering Pink Tutu Sparkles, a little "Meet the Artistā moment. My name is Alex and by day, youāll find me in a lab, but itās not your usual science lab! Itās a place where I test all kinds of fabrics, which is great, for learning about all the exciting and unusual new materials that are around for a sparkly gown, let me tell you! And at night, the glitter begins! A true, dramatic transformation, wouldnāt you say? My alter ego - the Tutu Queen herself - Pink Tutu Sparkles, is a drag performer, you see. I think itās important for girls to go all out, and who better than a glamorous queen to lead by example!
As for how I found myself in all this pinkā¦ well, itās a tale for the ages! Back when I was studying science (which is a good grounding for anything! Donāt underestimate a scientist's skills) I went along to a uni fundraiser. They were auctioning off some of the fancy dress costumes left over from the dance society. Now, this is a true "blink and you'll miss it" story! A tutu, a fabulous bright pink one at that, was just staring at me from the bottom of a bin of dress-up costumes. I just fell in love with the colours, the shape - it's a sensation I can only describe as instant.
And my mission? I love the way I look and I love inspiring others to unleash their inner sparkle. The worldās a better place when you dare to go bright and bold! You may know that the whole "pink tutu" thing has become a bit of a slogan! I started out wanting everyone to wear a pink tutu at least once! And who knows, darling, one day Iāll be performing a whole show of sparkly-pink-tutu wearing ballerinas! I'll keep you all posted, darling, and be sure to share any āPink Tutu Queen" inspiration you see.
But for now, this fabulous pink tutu queen needs to catch her breath. Time to get my sparkly head in the game for my next adventures - and, youāll know about it first on www.pink-tutu.com.
Until next time, stay fabulous and remember, wear your tutu with pride, darlings.
