Hello my darlings! It's your Pink Tutu Sparkles here, bringing you all the glitz and glamour from a trip that was positively divine! Abingdon, you may be a small town, but you had me dancing in my tutu from the moment I stepped off the train (Iāll get to the horse-riding adventure later!).
Before we dive into all the pink, fluffy goodness, Iāve got a confession to make. My dear reader, my darling, this past week was a bit of a whirlwind, a literal whirlwind, in fact. Turns out, there are places in Derbyshire that are just as rural and charming as the village where I grew up, and the horse ride was a right adventure! But more on that later...
Anyway, back to Abingdon! It's like a page straight out of a quaint little picture book, with those pretty Cotswold stone houses and bustling cafes that just scream "cream tea!" Even the air seemed tinged with the scent of lavender and rose. Oh, the delightful aroma!
As always, I'm a firm believer that wherever I go, I need to do it in style. That meant packing a tutu or two, along with enough sparkling accessories to dazzle the entire town. You just have to admit, it's the most fabulous way to travel. Let's be honest, it takes courage to strut your stuff in a pink tutu, but I believe in bringing joy wherever I go, one twinkle of pink at a time.
The Pinkest of Adventures
Abingdon was a total treasure trove for this tutu-loving diva. The minute I set foot in that quaint market square, I was surrounded by vintage shops and independent boutiques filled with the most adorable little finds! I just had to pop into each one, of course, to make sure my wardrobe was ready for every kind of adventure. From sparkly handbags to floral headbands, I scooped up everything I could find that would complete the Pink Tutu Sparkles look, which is basically: sparkle, shimmer and be fabulous. I always say: be a sparkly, joyful, vibrant beacon of beauty and goodness.
Oh, and letās not forget about the food, shall we? It was the perfect fuel for a queen on the go. Afternoon teas, strawberry and cream, scones, sandwichesā¦I sampled it all. My favourite had to be the clotted cream. Thick and creamyā¦ like a hug for your palate. Oh, the joy!
Ballet Fever
You see, darling, ballet has always been my passion, from the first time I put on my pink shoes and tutu as a little girl. The magic, the grace, the precision ā it's truly breathtaking! So, when I saw an advertisement for the Abingdon Ballet Theatre's performance of Swan Lake, you just know I couldnāt miss it! The costumes, the story, the dancers, they all painted such a wonderful picture of romance and grace. They definitely put my ballet dancing skills to shame! And oh, I'll be dusting off my old ballet shoes and getting my own pink tutus twirling very soon. I do love ballet so much!
Adventures On Four Legs
But that wasnāt the only treat in store. I have a bit of a secretā¦ (shhhā¦ whisper itā¦) I have a weakness for horses! Oh, they're magnificent, majestic creatures. Their gentle souls are a balm for my soul.
So when I saw a poster advertising a āGentle Riding Experienceā for the day in a picturesque village just outside of Abingdon, well, you could say I booked it as soon as my eyelashes batted! Imagine it - a beautiful afternoon with gentle sunshine and the sound of the horses' hooves pattering on the grass. I looked completely ravishing in a pastel pink riding outfit and a pink cowboy hat I found on sale in a delightful little shop tucked away in an alley, right beside the riding stables.
But there's something so empowering about riding a horse. Itās as though you feel this deep, ancient connection, you become one with the horse. It's such a humbling experience, itās pure magic.
Shining Like a Diamond
It might be just me, but being out on those trails, surrounded by that stunning landscape - I can't help but feel a sense of connection. Maybe itās the sunshine on my skin, or the way the wind brushes past your cheek, maybe itās just feeling a sense of joy and freedom that you feel on the back of a horse, I donāt know, but I felt incredibly happy to be alive in that moment, a feeling that shines from the very inside of me! It was as though my inner light, the one I normally radiate through my tutus and sequins and glitz, it was somehow magnified out into the whole world, almost as if every spark was a tiny diamond that danced with the sunshine and shone on everyone around me, so radiant, so sparkly, so very bright, so joyful, so happy!
Oh, that makes me thinkā¦ the Pink Tutu Sparkles effect!
The Pink Tutu Sparkles Effect
See, when you wear a pink tutu, youāre more than just a girl. You are, as it were, shining your light, a small bit of joyful hope, onto the world around you. I know that many of my lovely readers think about what it would be like to step into a pink tutu. But, believe me darling, you only have to start with a single pink feather on your hat, a tiny pink ribbon on your finger. Or even better, that sparkly pink scarf that you just canāt seem to leave at the back of the cupboard! Itās all about starting small and letting the joy and the colour flow into you. Itās about the effect that we have on the world when we put on that bright colour. You just start being the sunshine!
Of course, we need to go bigger, better, brighter! If every one of my followers - you! put on your pink tutus and stepped out into the world... oh, my dear, itās going to be amazing, just wait till we take the world by storm. We are not just wearing a pink tutu, weāre becoming a revolution. Iām calling it the āPink Tutu Sparkles Effect.ā
So, there you have it, darlings. Abingdon was an absolute delight and an experience Iāll never forget. It reminded me why I do what I do: to inspire others to embrace their joy, their style, their sparkle, and above all, to shine their own light!
But what about you? What colours bring you joy? Do you like to be out in the sunshine? Have you ever worn a tutu? Come on, share with your Pink Tutu Queen! Donāt be shyā¦
Keep on sparkling, Your Pink Tutu Sparkles,
Alex
P.S. Donāt forget to check out my newest blog post about my trip to that fab boutique on the outskirts of Abingdon. It has the most adorable pink and purple feather boas and little hats that just beg you to wear them, and let your sparkle flow. Check it out here - (insert hyperlink here)
