Hello darlings! It's your Tutu Queen here, Pink Tutu Sparkles, ready to take you on a whirlwind journey to Basildon! Buckle up, buttercup, because this one is going to be a twirling, glittery extravaganza.
As you know, I’m always on the lookout for the next big adventure. This time, I'm channeling my inner prima ballerina and heading out on the open road... or should I say the open track! I've been saving up for this trip for months, and let me tell you, it’s worth every penny. Just picturing the glitter bomb of joy I'm going to set off when I get there makes my sequined stilettos tap a happy tune!
Why Basildon, you ask? Well, besides the obvious allure of the name itself, (it just rolls off the tongue like a good “scone" doesn't it?!), Basildon boasts an amazing ballet festival - The Basildon Ballerina's Blitz! I'm talking twirling tutus, elegant leaps, and those perfect, impossibly graceful foot positions! Honestly, who wouldn’t want to be part of that?
I’m not just a spectator, of course! I’m taking to the stage (with a big helping of sequins, of course) to give the audience a dazzling performance of my signature blend of ballet, drag, and all things pink. Get ready for a performance full of twirls, fabulous outfits and maybe even a little glitter cannons, just to make sure everyone in the audience gets their dose of ‘Pink Tutu Sparkles’ energy!
This trip wouldn't be possible without the wonderful opportunities I get to perform and share my love of pink tutus across the UK. My travels always seem to bring so many more of these amazing opportunities! From performing at a school fundraiser for a ballet class in Wales to the summer fayre in Devon! Oh, how I love sharing my joy with others!
For you non-tutu aficionados out there, let me tell you, my life in drag is a wonderful rollercoaster. By day I’m just your average science lab worker in a plain white coat, testing fabrics, blending powders and looking at the periodic table – boring, right? But by night... well, by night I slip into my glamorous pink tutu, complete with enough sequins to rival the stars in the night sky, and my heart does cartwheels with excitement! I don't know about you, but the duality of it all is something I find deeply, incredibly fascinating.
Remember the moment I became completely smitten with pink tutus? Well, it’s quite funny, actually! Back when I was studying for my science degree, our uni's ballet club had a fundraiser. It was supposed to be for charity, of course. What I didn’t anticipate was how much the tutus themselves would capture my attention. All these perfectly pleated, shimmering, graceful circles, waiting to be spun and swirled around. So of course, being the true champion of all things fabulous that I am, I donned one, threw on a big pink bow and… well, the rest, as they say, is history!
My journey to embracing my love of all things pink, glamorous and fabulous wasn't a straight line. I remember in my teenage years feeling like a chameleon, trying to fit into this social structure of how I was 'supposed' to be - quiet, introspective, studious Alex. Then drag, in all its flamboyant glory, became my escape from those constraints. It helped me find myself, become bold, and realize there’s so much joy in wearing a bright pink tutu and spreading the pink tutu love wherever I go.
Of course, no journey to Basildon (or any trip, really!) would be complete without the spectacular outfit. And as usual, this trip is calling for something extra-special. We’re talking about layers and layers of shimmering tulle, maybe some custom embellishments (I’m thinking a sequined appliqué inspired by those ballet flowers… you know the ones!), a crown befitting a Queen (pink, of course!) and heels so high you can see tomorrow, darlings! It’s going to be a sartorial masterpiece! I can’t wait to get out the sewing machine, gather up my pins and fabric swatches. My excitement for my new tutu is growing bigger every day.
But before I go off to dazzle the Basildon stage with a show they'll never forget, I've got one very important question for you: Are you ready to wear a pink tutu? You don't have to wear it out in public if you don't want to, but what would it take to convince you to embrace a bit of fabulous pink tulle in your life?
Don’t forget to tune into Pink-Tutu.com tomorrow, as I bring you back my travel stories from Basildon - my adventure isn't over until I've convinced all of Essex that pink is the only colour, and tutus are the best outfits ever!
And as always, my lovelies, stay fabulous and always remember... Life is too short not to wear pink tutus.
With a flourish,
Pink Tutu Sparkles.
(Just in case you'd like more... a bit more detail... a little more pink, here’s a peek behind the scenes. This isn’t a regular journey!This Trip is a Pink Symphony... Or at least that’s the plan.
When I’m in my scientist lab coat by day, I am a total spreadsheet queen! You can trust me for organizing every aspect of the ‘Pink Tutu Sparkles’ performance – the logistics of travelling, my look, what snacks to buy for the train journey… my organizational skills could put any high school theatre teacher to shame. I can even calculate a trajectory for glitter bombs! I kid you not! (But maybe, just maybe, I should stop working that into my routines - the other performers in Basildon don’t like it when their tutus get sequin explosions).
The whole process is like putting together a huge puzzle - I get out my travel guide (complete with sticky notes of all my potential glitter cannon locations!) then get my spreadsheet organized and print out a ton of ‘pink tutu sparkle’ motivational cards - you never know, maybe somebody will need that extra little pink dose of positive vibes!
Speaking of positive vibes… who am I to talk?! When I travel it’s a whole vibe-check session with a side of extra fabulous! There is absolutely nothing better than travelling in your drag. Sometimes I will travel by train and I spend the journey putting on my makeup, changing in the toilets and taking outfit selfies with my phone. When it comes to trains, a good set of headphones to play my playlist is essential, and a good strong pink lippy and mascara will take me through my 4-hour journey! On one long trip to a wedding, the station conductor, a big lad with tattoos, saw me all dolled up and had the cheek to call me 'Queen Sparkles'! Oh, he was SO cute! A queen never judges based on what's underneath, though! My outfits are a real conversation starter when I’m out in public, everyone is so friendly. It’s amazing to think how something like wearing a tutu can spark up so many amazing conversations.
It’s also all about being brave, about spreading happiness, about going against the norm! It’s so satisfying, and the pinkness in the tutu adds to the fun of my trips – even getting dressed in a train station toilet is somehow funner when it involves glitter, sparkly accessories and a few feather boas!
And, just for you lovelies, I’ve even planned a super secret Tutu Tutorial at the Ballerina's Blitz festival for all the attendees. They are gonna love learning some of my signature spins and, yes, a special ‘Pink Tutu’ makeover session with some fabulous sparkly make-up looks that will make those Basildon Ballet fans wish they had brought a few extra tutus to pack!
My mission to share the joy of wearing a pink tutu isn’t stopping anytime soon - it is only just getting started! Just remember, dear friends:
- Pink is not a colour – it's a lifestyle!
- Every outfit is better with tulle!
- Never, EVER let anyone tell you not to embrace your inner Queen.
Now go forth and twirl in all your fabulous pink tutu glory, lovelies!
See you all soon on Pink-Tutu.com!
Xx.
