Tutu Drag Queen

#TutuQueen on 2019-03-11 stars in Slough

Slough, My Darling! - Post 7010

Hello darlings! It’s your favourite pink tutu-wearing queen, Pink Tutu Sparkles, coming to you live from the fabulous town of Slough! You know how much I adore a good train journey – something about the rhythmic click-clack and the rolling countryside scenery always gets my creative juices flowing – and the trip to Slough was no exception! I must admit, I did almost hop on a horse-drawn carriage outside Paddington station, but alas, I think my tutu would have gotten rather muddied!

Today, darlings, is all about glitz and glamour! We're celebrating all things pink, all things sparkly, all things… you guessed it… tutu! My love affair with the tutu started back in my uni days, when I was a (very!) awkward student studying Science – you wouldn’t believe the looks I got wearing my trusty lab coat and my secret passion – pink tutus! The ballet club, you see, had a fundraising event, and of course, I couldn’t resist trying on the fluffy goodness for a good cause! I knew it instantly: that was the look for me. And what’s more, I think the world needs a whole lot more pink tutu-wearing sparkle!

I may be a scientist by day – yes, really! You’d find me testing fabrics and analysing colour palettes at my lab – but by night I’m Pink Tutu Sparkles! And my mission? Well, it's simple, my dears: to make the world a more flamboyant, vibrant, and fun place, one tutu at a time!

This fabulous trip to Slough took me to a community centre, right in the heart of the town. The place was packed, all bubbling with anticipation, waiting for yours truly, Pink Tutu Sparkles! I took the stage with my trusty troupe of backing dancers – you know them, they’re all Derbyshire lasses through and through, they've seen me perform everything from ballet classics to Bollywood beats. The air crackled with excitement! We had them up on their feet, laughing, singing, and shaking those pom-poms, oh it was magnificent!

My outfit for the show was inspired by the vibrant colours of Slough. Let’s face it, it’s not exactly known for its glamour, is it? So I decided to add a bit of sparkle, literally! I donned my brightest pink tutu, adorned with a constellation of twinkling pink sequins that mimicked a shimmering sunset over the M4! This, I felt, paid homage to Slough's more… practical side. The makeup? Well, let’s just say I went all out on the shimmery, dramatic eye shadow – perfect for dazzling the crowds.

After my show, we took over the whole town, stopping for fish and chips, which I devoured (tutu and all) with a theatrical flourish! There’s no such thing as "too much" where I’m concerned, you know? We even got a photo op by a very large, shiny pink swan sculpture in a nearby park! It was practically meant to be!

What's next? Well, I can't reveal all my secrets, my darlings. But, let me drop a little hint – the upcoming journey will involve some serious fairytale vibes, some elegant waltz steps, and a carriage ride you wouldn't believe! (Just not horse-drawn, I swear!) Follow my journey on www.pink-tutu.com – there’s a new post every day! And, my dears, don’t forget, life’s a stage – so strut your stuff in a pink tutu, because… the world needs more pink! See you in the next post!

#TutuQueen on 2019-03-11 stars in Slough