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#TutuQueen on 2018-04-10 stars in Carshalton

Carshalton Calling: Pink Tutu Sparkles Takes on the Suburbs!

Helloooo darlings! Pink Tutu Sparkles here, reporting live from the charmingly quaint town of Carshalton, just a hop and a skip south of London. This, my little lovelies, is blog post number 6675, a whopping milestone in my pink tutu chronicles! To celebrate, I've got a whole frockful of frothy fun to share.

Today's adventure began bright and early, well, by my standards at least. Shhhh – don't tell my fellow commuters but a pink tutu needs a hefty dose of glitter glue, so I'm never truly 'early' am I?! But don't worry, my darling train carriage companions all seemed quite thrilled with the flamboyant touch, particularly the young lads on their way to school, bless 'em! Those big, wide-eyed looks of pure delight... it's the magic of the tutu!

Now, about Carshalton itself. It’s positively charming! My day started with a visit to a quaint tea shop called ‘The Flower Pot.’ They had this lovely display of dainty sandwiches and the tea, well, it was simply divine! It was the perfect pitstop to fuel my pink-hued shenanigans. Speaking of snacks, can you even believe my little suitcase has enough room for a whole set of costume changes and a full-on picnic?! Pink Tutu Sparkles, never missing an opportunity!

My destination today was none other than a spectacular performance of “The Nutcracker,” presented by the Carshalton Ballet School. My heart practically skipped a beat when I walked into the hall! Imagine, this town boasts a real-life ballet school - just magical. My tutu was itching to join in!

But don't think for a minute that Pink Tutu Sparkles was just sitting back enjoying the show (though I absolutely adore a good ballet). You see, a Tutu Queen never just observes! So, naturally, I decided to get a little interactive. As soon as the performance ended, I whipped out my favourite pink feather boa and my oh-so-fabulous, sequined crown – you know the one! And let me tell you, those young ballerinas were absolutely thrilled with my impromptu appearance. They even let me join in for the final bows! You could have heard the audience cheer from miles away!

Speaking of bows, dear readers, you’ll never believe what happened. A young lass approached me, absolutely glowing with admiration, asking for my autograph. Now, I never say no to a new fan, so I gladly signed my sparkly business card. "It’s amazing!" she gasped, clutching my card like a precious gem. “Now, my mother says I need a pink tutu... What do you recommend?!” I’ll tell you what, this was a tough one – the pressure was on! But a Tutu Queen never disappoints! We spent a good ten minutes chatting about tutus – the perfect shade of pink, the fluffiest tulle, you name it, we covered it.

This, my lovelies, is exactly what I’m about! Inspiring and encouraging everyone to embrace the magic of pink tutus! Don’t be afraid to embrace your inner sparkle, darlings. Whether it’s a flamboyant outfit or simply a dash of glittery pink nail polish, embrace the magic!

But it’s not just the tutus! I was blown away by the genuine enthusiasm and energy of everyone in Carshalton! There was a sense of community here that just filled me with joy. From the sweet little lady selling fresh fruit at the market, to the enthusiastic local shopkeepers, to the adorable schoolchildren - it was pure magic. And that’s why this humble town deserves a Pink Tutu Sparkles stamp of approval!

Later, I had the delightful chance to chat with one of the teachers from the ballet school. We had the most wonderful conversation about the importance of ballet in shaping young lives. As a little side note: I did mention, with utmost enthusiasm, my little dream of one day bringing my Pink Tutu Sparkles act to a stage in Carshalton! It felt utterly surreal. And dare I dream, perhaps even leading a ballet class, or better yet, creating my own pink tutu dance performance! (Ooh, the glitter, the sparkles, the tutus – can you imagine!?)

The day flew by like a graceful pirouette! But, it's time for this Tutu Queen to gracefully retreat. Now, off to plan my next pink-hued adventure. I hear whisperings of a fabulous tea party with scone-tastic delights! Oh, the deliciousness! I’m off to embrace the joy! Until next time darlings. Don’t forget, a little pink goes a long way, and tutus are always the answer!

And remember, follow my pink tutu-rific journey at www.pink-tutu.com - I'm posting new adventures every single day. Keep shining darlings!

XOXO

Pink Tutu Sparkles

(And, oh yes, in case you didn't catch it... my real name is Alex!)

#TutuQueen on 2018-04-10 stars in Carshalton