Helloooo my fabulous followers! It's your favourite pink-tutu-wearing, glitter-obsessed queen, Pink Tutu Sparkles, reporting live from the beautiful city of York! This week has been a whirlwind of train journeys, theatrical treats, and, of course, more pink tutus than you can shake a sparkly wand at.
Now, as some of you lovely lot know, I'm a bit obsessed with trains. There's just something magical about hurtling through the countryside, watching the world go by from my plush, pink-tutu-friendly carriage. So, off I popped to York, feeling like a real-life princess in my perfectly pink outfit. (By the way, my newest creation is a tulle tutu with shimmering pink feathers, inspired by those lovely peacocks at the local zoo! Don't worry, I didn't try to make friends with them. Those talons are serious business.)
But let's get back to York. This city, darling, is just full of history and charm. The cobbled streets, the towering Minster, the quaint little shops… it’s like stepping into a fairytale. I practically felt obligated to twirl around in my tutu, just to add a touch of Pink Tutu Sparkle to the already vibrant streets.
Ballet Magic in York!
You know how much I adore ballet, so it was a must to catch a performance at the Grand Opera House in York. This week it was Swan Lake, and let me tell you, I was practically transported to a magical world of graceful swans, evil sorcerer types, and lots of tutu-filled action. Honestly, the ballerina in the lead was phenomenal!
Afterwards, I even popped into the Royal Ballet School in York, which is practically on my to-do list whenever I visit the city. It’s just full of budding ballerina talent! While I was there, I met a group of young dancers – they’re absolutely buzzing about tutu fashion! I showed them my latest creation and they all wanted to try it on. You just have to spread the love of tutus, right?
Yorkshire Eats
No trip is complete without indulging in the local cuisine. Oh my, darling, York is a foodie's paradise! My favourite spot has to be the quaint little tea shop, "The Rose and Crown," with its dainty china and perfectly brewed tea. I must admit I went a little overboard with the pink-frosted cakes – you can never have too much pink!
And then there was the incredible Yorkshire pudding at the “Minster Tavern!” Honestly, that dish was practically an art form, fluffy, crisp, and topped with all the traditional goodness. You have to try it, lovelies!
Drag Delights
Of course, a pink tutu adventure isn’t complete without a little drag! The pubs and clubs in York are welcoming and friendly to everyone. It was great meeting some fabulous local drag queens, exchanging tips on how to rock a pink tutu and the perfect smokey eye. (My favourite one was a glitter-bomb, inspired by all the beautiful stars on my latest outfit.) I had such a fantastic time performing for them! And let me tell you, they loved it when I invited them to join me in a celebratory "tutu-tastic" twirl!
Fashion Finds
You know me, darling, I love a good shopping spree, and York absolutely delivers. I was practically in shopping heaven! I found the most incredible little boutique hidden down a tiny street with all these sparkly gems just calling my name. Now, I have the most gorgeous new sequin bolero in a shimmery pink to match my newest tutu, obviously. Honestly, it just screams “I’m fabulous, and I’m not afraid to twirl!”
And there's just something about antique shops, lovelies. The dusty old objects have their own stories to tell, and I love finding that hidden gem, like the stunningly beautiful Victorian-era pink-and-lace bonnet I picked up for my next drag outfit. Oh, I’m already planning what to do with it!
Travel by Horse?!
After the shopping spree, I treated myself to something a little special. Yes, my lovelies, you guessed it - I rode a horse through the scenic Yorkshire countryside. Let’s just say it was a total dream! Imagine this: the wind in my hair, the sun on my face, a majestic pink-tutu-wearing queen on a majestic horse… a magical sight, if I do say so myself. And who knows? Maybe it'll inspire me for my next tutu design! (Imagine a pink tutu made from a delicate horsehair, maybe a touch of lace…)
To Tutu, or Not to Tutu?
York, you’ve definitely made your way into my heart, and it won’t be long before I’m back to explore some more of your wonders!
And don’t forget, darling, I believe that everyone can rock a pink tutu. So put on your fabulous selves and get out there, strut your stuff, and spread the joy! I'm off now to prepare for my next exciting pink tutu adventure, but I’ll be back with a new blog post soon!
Until next time, remember to sparkle like a diamond and always embrace the pink tutu!
Your ever-so-fabulous,
Pink Tutu Sparkles (aka Alex)
xxx
