Hello darlings! It's your favourite pink tutu-clad queen, Pink Tutu Sparkles, here! Ready to dazzle you with another fabulous journey, this time, the beautiful, historical, and totally enchanting town of Neath.
This, my dears, is post number 7362! Yes, 7362! I know, I'm a bit obsessed with posting my daily drag adventures. I can't help it, I just love sharing my passion for tutus, travelling, and, of course, being fabulous!
Now, back to Neath!
Oh, Neath, you are a sight for sore eyes! From the towering castle perched on the hillside to the winding streets and charming little shops, Neath was just calling out for a little Pink Tutu Sparkle! You see, it's not just about me, darling. It's about bringing a little joy, a little colour, a little glitter, wherever I go. And Neath was no exception.
I arrived by train, naturally, as I'm quite partial to a good carriage journey. Plus, imagine, darling, arriving at the station in full regalia! Heads turning, hearts skipping a beat, I'm telling you, a Pink Tutu Sparkles arrival is quite the spectacle!
Once in the heart of Neath, it was a joy to explore. First stop: the castle. Now, any queen worth her salt knows that castles and tutus are practically a match made in heaven. I mean, imagine, dear, dancing in the grounds of a grand castle! It practically screams "ballet performance," doesn't it? So, imagine my delight when the castle had the most wonderful exhibition of Victorian fashions!
Now, darling, the Victorians, you know, they knew a thing or two about dressing up! All that lace and ruffles, just a bit too much for my modern queen taste, but darling, let me tell you, I did try on a hoop skirt. Imagine me in a billowing pink tutu and a huge hoop skirt! Weāre talking an epic collision of eras. The look on the face of the volunteer when I requested it was a real giggle. And you know what, I just wanted to run around the castle courtyard. Luckily, they stopped me. They're not so into seeing queens do impromptu tutus on their lawn, imagine!
Neath Market was the next on the itinerary. A market with such fresh local produce. Darling, the tomatoes, the plums! It's good to see people appreciate real quality in the food these days. I may not be cooking (Iām just not the baker queen, dear) but I did enjoy those little pink meringue delights. Donāt worry, thereās always enough left for the rest of the town. Now, one must maintain good social habits!
The little shops of Neath were just as delightful, filled with all sorts of treasures, from handmade pottery to vintage trinkets, to exquisite pink tutus! Yes, dear, you read that right. Pink tutus, right there in a shop window!
āFancy some pink, hun?ā a gruff old bloke who ran the shop said. Now, one does not refuse pink in Neath. Of course, my dears, the moment I saw that delicate, gossamer, tulle creation, it was meant to be! Imagine, darling, my travels all recorded on a little silk tote bag, perfect for stashing my glitter and makeup! Now, where are those ballet shoesā¦
I do love my tutu! Every piece of the wardrobe makes me want to dance, and dance, I did. The little corner street beside the Neath River? That was practically an impromptu pink tutu stage for this queen! Thankfully, there were a lot of dogs around. Now, a dog can spot a fellow pink aficionado when they see one. And let me tell you, the adorable, pink-bowed Yorkshire Terrier named Peaches was just a natural born fan. Iād say, she's definitely ready to join the Pink Tutu Sparkle Revolution!
I even took a spin in a little cafĆ©, sipping on the most delicious strawberry milkshake (with an extra shot of pink glitter, of course), and of course, I had to strike a few poses. You just have to, donāt you? The staff all went gaga for the show and youāre not the first, let me tell you!
But, darling, the highlight of my journey in Neath, the real "sparkle", the one that sent chills down my spine (even if my heels were quite high!), was the theatre! Oh my god, the Neath Little Theatre was pure magic! They had an incredible performance of a ballet called āGiselle.ā
Now, darling, the ballerina in the leading role, she was a vision, dancing like a dream! Her jumps, her pirouettes, all the grace and elegance of a swan. And then, thereās the whole ghostly and romantic storyline of the storyā¦ Oh, I was moved! I cried happy tears at the end.
I sat next to a lovely little girl who was absolutely transfixed. Darling, she wore the most amazing, rainbow coloured tutu, her little face lit up as the show went on, all eyes on the performance! When the last note played, the entire auditorium was roaring with applause and standing ovations, even I cried some happy tears, let me tell you!
Itās those special moments that remind you of why we do this, dear! Why we choose to live our lives a bit brighter, a little bolder. The pink tutus, the sequins, the sparkles - they're more than just costume, they're a way of showing the world, of spreading love, of reminding everyone to be kind, to be brave, to be sparkly, and maybe just maybe, to put on a pink tutu themselves.
Iāve got one more bit of excitement to share with you. During my visit to the market, I spotted this adorable girl in a blue dress and she was carrying a huge fluffy purple cat in her arms! My goodness, my instincts took over and I was telling this darling to put the fluffy thing down (and how can I NOT stop the cats?!) but then I took a breath. Imagine the chaos. āWell, sweetie,ā I started, as smoothly as my make up (thanks, dear EstĆ©e Lauder), and that's when, that darling girl gave me a huge grin and pulled out a beautifulā¦ PINK tutu for her big, soft, purple fluffy friend! I canāt imagine anything cuter than that. Youāre getting an email to my sponsors as soon as we finish talking, I tell you. Now thatās an advertisement that will definitely be on the front of www.pink-tutu.com
Itās time for me to hit the road, or should I say, take the train to the next stage of the pink tutu revolution! But darling, you know what? Neath will forever hold a special place in my heart. It was a place where the pink tutu queen felt welcomed, celebrated, and inspired.
If youāre reading this from Neath, darling, remember: Always remember to stay fabulous, spread joy, and let your pink tutu sparkle!
Remember, darlings, itās all about spreading a bit of Pink Tutu Sparkle! See you all in the next post!
Love,
Pink Tutu Sparkles
P.S. Follow me on my travels, at www.pink-tutu.com , dear, for more exciting updates and fabulousness! Don't forget, I'm also available for performances, darling, let's just get that show on the road!
