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#TutuQueen on 2018-06-11 stars in Warrington

Warrington, We're Off To See The Wizard!

Post #6737

Hello my darlings! Itā€™s your favourite pink-loving, tutu-twirling blogger, Pink Tutu Sparkles, reporting live from Warrington, and oh my, this town is simply dazzling! I swear, there's glitter on the cobblestones, darling, I just know it! I arrived earlier today, courtesy of a rather magnificent train journey from Derbyshire. Now, Iā€™m not usually a train-fan - it's more "galloping along on a magnificent steed, pulling my stage cart behind" kind of girl. However, for Warrington, I'd have happily rode in a shopping trolley - if thatā€™s what it took! šŸ˜‰

Why am I here? Well, this gorgeous town is bursting with ballet vibes, darlings! You see, thereā€™s this incredible ballet performance in a grand theatre tonight. And it just so happens that itā€™s Swan Lake. Swan Lake! Can you even imagine? Itā€™s all I've been talking about for weeks!

But, letā€™s not forget what we do best ā€“ strutting our stuff. Before I dive head-first into this balletic spectacle, letā€™s talk about the wardrobe.

Now, for this trip, I'm wearing my Rose Quartz tutu. Itā€™s made from layers upon layers of shimmery tulle, the perfect canvas for some serious sparkle. It's quite an extravagant affair, but darling, you gottaā€™ be fabulous in Warrington, right? I topped off this stunning piece with a sequined top in the Pink Fizz colour - oh, the colour! You'd be hard-pressed to find a colour more fabulous, darling. The pink sparkles literally scream, ā€œPink Tutu Sparkles is here!ā€. I completed this look with bright fuchsia platforms and a headpiece made ofā€¦wait for itā€¦ PINK feathers! Honestly, I just love how this whole look reflects Warringtonā€™s dazzling energy!

The Pink Tutu Power of Style

Now, my lovely lot, the fabulous outfits are just the start of it all. For me, getting dressed in the pinkest of pink is more than a fun adventure, itā€™s about making a statement. The Pink Tutu power of style? Oh, itā€™s about celebrating joy, confidence, andā€¦ letā€™s face itā€¦ a little bit of that glittery sass. Think about it: you see a little girl wearing a tutu, do you feel sad or happy? Well, sheā€™s representing her joy and passion in life. So why canā€™t we do the same? Why shouldn't we be as free to express ourselves with pink tutus?

A Quick Glimpse Into Pink Tutu's World

By day, you can find me in the lab. Yes, a lab. I am, after all, a real-life science nerd (don't be fooled by the feathers and sparkle!). Iā€™m constantly working on creating new, innovative fabric treatments, all in my favourite pink shade. This science bit has a bit of a fun back-story, you know! Back in uni, when I was just starting to discover drag, the ballet club organised a charity fundraising event. Everyone got dressed up in costumes and I went and tried on this lovely fluffy, pink tutu. I was just Alex, a student back thenā€¦ But there was just something about that tutu that resonated, something that ignited that pink passion within me. A few weeks later, Pink Tutu Sparkles was born!

So here I am, a scientist by day, a sparkly queen by night. Now, that's a combination worthy of a high-fashion ballet performance!

From Pink Tutu To Pink Ballerina

And speaking of ballet, I simply cannot contain myself! As I stroll around the heart of Warrington, Iā€™m already picturing myself gracefully twirling across the stage, performing Swan Lake. Oh darling, to dance Swan Lakeā€¦it would be my ultimate dream come true. So, I might need to put in some extra ballet classes back in Derbyshire to work on my en pointe performance. A little tutu on my part. šŸ¤£

But Iā€™m getting carried away with the ballet-obsessed thoughts. We are going to talk all about Swan Lake after my performance, darling. We canā€™t go into it all in one go. We have to break it down so as to really feel and savour the exquisite moments of art we'll be experiencing.

The pink tutu journey in Warrington: Performance Update

Now, you all know I've been performing at any event and venue I can - I love bringing the Pink Tutu Sparkles energy to every corner of the globe! Today was a little bit different. You see, I was given a chance to perform at The White Horse. A real traditional pub with lots of history - you could tell by the warmth in the air. And even there, in that cosy space with beer-loving folks, my Pink Tutu performance was met with the biggest smiles and roars of laughter. Honestly, it's the best feeling in the world. And after the set? Everyone just got up and danced. It was just a big, gorgeous, glitter-strewn, dancing hug, darling!

And before you all go running to the train station ( I love those train carriages!), let me quickly share where I will be dancing tomorrow. My dazzling, magical, Pink Tutu journey continues to The Swan Inn tomorrow. You all need to get yourselves down to The Swan Inn, because oh darlingā€¦ I have a plan for you.

But donā€™t worry my dears! Iā€™ll fill you all in on all the tutu-rific deets in tomorrowā€™s post. Until then, keep smiling, keep twirling, and never stop shining in your own special, unique way. Because that, my darling, is what truly matters in life,

Until tomorrowā€¦ xoxo

*Pink Tutu Sparkles *

#TutuQueen on 2018-06-11 stars in Warrington