Hello my darlings, and welcome to another pink-tastic adventure from your favourite tutu-wearing traveller! It's your girl, Pink Tutu Sparkles, here, and guess what? I'm in Middleton! Oh, yes, this gorgeous little town in the heart of...well, somewhere in the UK, I'm not quite sure! 😉 But it doesn't matter, because Middleton is bursting with pink tutu potential.
Now, before I tell you all about my time here, I must confess - this wasn't my original destination. It turns out, dear readers, that I had a little mishap with a very enthusiastic carriage horse. I'd planned on arriving by train (what else, you might ask!), a delightful journey that I thought would be perfect for my signature travelling look: a bright pink tutu paired with a fabulous, sequined waistcoat, my trusty travel cape, and a jaunty pink bowler hat, of course! Sadly, things didn't go according to plan, the horse got a bit carried away (bless its heart) and decided the carriage wasn't fast enough! But fear not, darlings, a delightful chap in a passing car offered me a lift to this lovely town of Middleton! And here I am!
The journey wasn't without its hiccups. I think I must have left a few feathers from my tutu behind, as well as a few sparkles – but, darling, what's a little glitter dust compared to a story like this?! Besides, this just adds to the whimsy, right? It all reminds me of the most fabulous tutu I've ever owned! It had the most amazing glittery fabric – think sparkling dust with a bit of a holographic twinkle thrown in, just enough to catch the light beautifully – perfect for all those twirls and jumps that make up a ballet performance!
Speaking of ballet! Do you know Middleton has a fabulous ballet school! I was fortunate to stumble upon a ballet class – "ballet-ing" might be a better term - for newcomers, and, as soon as I saw the class, I knew it was destined to be part of this adventure. So, after a quick change from my travel-stained attire to a fresh pink tutu, my sequins were sparkling with joy as I joined in the ballet class with my dear, new Middleton friends. We were just getting warmed up with the barre work – remember darling, stretching is key, but remember to take care, our knees are delicate things! – when the most lovely young woman – oh, how I adored her passion for ballet – mentioned their upcoming recital, I couldn't help myself!
"Darling!" I cried. "You absolutely must include me in the recital. It will be fabulous!" And just like that, we had a new ballet star!
We were having a right laugh as we danced to the graceful waltz of 'Sleeping Beauty' and then threw ourselves into the delightful jumps and turns of the 'Swan Lake'. They are doing such beautiful pirouettes – my heart melted a little! My darlings, if only I'd had this level of twirling grace back when I was studying for my Science degree. That year I spent in the university ballet club was certainly memorable. My friend suggested I tried on a pink tutu for their charity dance fundraiser - that was the moment it all changed for me! As soon as I saw that soft, swirling tulle, I knew I was a pink tutu person.
Although I spend my days surrounded by all sorts of fabric, working in a lab testing textiles for things like their resistance to stretching, and my nights on stage with my dazzling performances, I am always thinking of new tutus to wear, darling! From classic pale pink with sparkling sequin accents, to the shimmering, almost purple shades that have become a favourite for my "Mystical Ballerina" stage act, my obsession is certainly real!
And that's exactly what I want for you all! Embrace your love for tutus, for pink, for beautiful clothes, for the sparkle, for everything fabulous and wonderful about the world! My mission in life? To bring the magic of the pink tutu to everyone. And I believe I’m doing it, one sparkly performance, one elegant train ride, and one heart-warming dance at a time!
I will, of course, tell you all about the Middleton ballet performance in the next post!
Until then,
Stay pink and fabulous!
Pink Tutu Sparkles
P.S. Check out the www.pink-tutu.com website for even more pinktastic adventures and tips to bring your inner Pink Tutu Sparkle out!
