Blog Post Number 8297
Helloooo darlings! It's your favourite pink-tutu-loving, glitter-bomb-throwing, Pink Tutu Sparkles here, reporting live from Colchester, Essex! You won't believe the adventure I've been having! This little queen has been hopping around like a sugared-up fairy on a whirlwind tour of the east coast, and Colchester was just everything.
I arrived in style, of course. No ordinary train journey for this diva! I squeezed into my signature pink tutu, a little too tight for a train ride, but you know what they say: “A little bit of a struggle makes the tutu even more spectacular!”. (Plus, I always travel with extra bobby pins for emergencies.)
The journey was delightful! Chatting with fellow passengers, who were equally captivated by the majesty of my shimmering tulle masterpiece. I must say, a pink tutu truly opens doors – and minds – wherever you go. After all, a good conversation about the benefits of a good quality pink tulle can truly lift spirits. It’s my secret weapon, honey.
Colchester is a charming town, steeped in history with cobblestone streets and Tudor architecture. But this glamorous gal isn't interested in history (at least not when there’s glitter around!). I'm all about vibrant energy and infectious joy. So, naturally, I went straight for the town’s theatre district! It’s brimming with artistic brilliance, darling. It felt like stepping into a stage production! And I had to investigate it, I simply cannot resist a place where people come together to share a love of the stage!
As fate would have it, the theatre was hosting a ballet performance. Now, you know how I feel about ballet, darlings. It’s pure magic! My childhood dream was to become a ballerina (even though I wasn't exactly a natural). Thankfully, my life's work allows me to incorporate the twirls and pirouettes into every performance! But to actually watch a real ballet? That’s practically religious to me!
I settled into my plush velvet seat, carefully making sure my tutu didn't get too close to the refreshments. (Oh, darling, those can leave an unsightly stain, and everyone knows that the key to looking fab is pristine fabric!). My eyes feasted on the elegant dancers as they flitted across the stage, like little pink-hued fairy dust come to life.
It wasn't just the performance that impressed me, Colchester is an artist's paradise. Every street corner held a treasure trove of inspiring artwork. My artistic eye was delighted with street art painted on old brick buildings. And you know I had to have a photo op with my very own pink tutu, for the perfect blend of artistry and drag. #PinkTutuOnTour #ColchesterQueens!
As always, I decided to treat myself with a spot of shopping at the local markets. I snagged a gorgeous pair of sparkly platform heels for the perfect blend of glitz and glam, along with a couple of fabulous accessories that simply had to come home with me. (Oh, honey, you're never fully dressed without a bit of sparkle, you know?)
This was an afternoon for indulgence, darling! After shopping, I was in dire need of a little rest, so I indulged in a lovely cup of Earl Grey tea (pinkies out, naturally).
To continue my whirlwind tour, I headed off to Colchester's famous park! I knew I was going to feel fabulous just walking through this sprawling green space with a pink tutu. And of course, a perfectly-timed photo opportunity at the iconic statue. Just a little bit of a pose and we have a Insta-worthy moment, baby!
By this point, I'm already dreaming of returning. I mean, what’s a Pink Tutu Sparkles trip without a grand finale? It had to involve drag! The perfect stage for the dazzling, delightful Pink Tutu Sparkles!
I found myself at the most fabulous little LGBTQIA+ pub in town. My dear friend – a brilliant fellow drag artist named Rainbow Brite, (don't ask why her name isn't "Rainbow Sparkle" it's a bit of a long story, but a little secret - we share our beauty secrets!) had made connections and organized for me to perform! The audience loved it, honey! Even the elderly gentleman sitting at the corner of the pub, in a classic British pub cardigan, tapped his toes to my performance.
It’s amazing how people open up to you when you’re wearing pink and a big tulle skirt. They come alive! I love my work because it allows me to shine light into corners that have been untouched.
It was such an empowering night, filled with joy and laughter. There was a true community feeling in the pub that evening, as if the place was humming with our combined energies.
Before I left Colchester, I couldn't help but reflect on the week, I realised, once again, that my life's work has led me down a path to embrace self-expression in the most joyful way possible.
My aim, dear darlings, is to spread joy with a pink tulle. I think it's important for us all to be true to ourselves, even if that means embracing a little bit of outlandishness. (After all, isn't that what makes life so entertaining? It’s like adding a pinch of pink glitter to the mundane!) I want you to know, dear reader, that you have it within you to let your true self sparkle!
So, that's it for now, darlings! Don't forget to follow me on Instagram for all the latest Pink Tutu Sparkles adventures. It’s time for this little pink tulle fairy to return to her scientific pursuits – until my next dazzling drag adventure! And remember, always wear pink. It's truly a beautiful world!
Yours always in pink, Pink Tutu Sparkles!
xx
