Hey there, darlings! It's your favourite pink-tutu-clad queen, Pink Tutu Sparkles, and oh my gosh, you won't believe what a fabulous time I had in Basildon! Get comfy, grab your tea and biscuits, and let me tell you all about it.
It was all such a whirlwind! My life is pretty hectic these days, what with being a top-notch scientist at the lab by day and a glitter-throwing queen by night. But, nothing brings me more joy than hopping on a train and spreading the Pink Tutu Gospel. This time, the train took me to Basildon, where I knew there was a wonderful event called "The Big Fair." It's a proper community thing, with stalls, crafts, rides, and of course, live entertainment. They actually offered a lovely stage for performers, which was divine, and guess who got to twirl and shine on it? This girl!
But let's backtrack a bit. Because this entire adventure started, as all good adventures do, with a little bit of fashion! As you know, dear readers, I love shopping for outfits more than most. Honestly, there's something incredibly thrilling about finding the perfect sequined top to match my current favourite tutu. I found the most dazzling pink dress for this trip - the sort that shimmers under the stage lights and catches everyone's eye! I paired it with my lucky star-studded tutu, a must-have for any drag queen on the move.
Then it was time for the train journey. Don't worry, I don't dress in drag for the journey! There are boundaries even this queen abides by! This time, the train ride was perfectly civilised, except for one hilarious incident. I bumped into this sweet elderly lady on the platform, she was clearly a lover of colour because she had a shocking pink handbag! Naturally, we got into a lovely conversation about our love of all things pink. We laughed, she even took a photo with me in my shimmering dress, which made me blush. What a lovely woman!
Once in Basildon, I found a fabulous hotel room that was even decorated with some tasteful pink accessories! Such a blessing after a day on the train. You see, dear readers, the perfect pink room is a must-have. How else am I to create the best looks, pack all my shimmering things, and recharge before a performance?
Finally, the moment I'd been waiting for arrived. Time for The Big Fair! The fairground itself was pure joy, bustling with laughter, music, and delicious smells. My first mission? To find the pinkest stall. Naturally! And guess what? I found it! The most divine stall selling handmade candy floss in all shades of pink, pink sprinkles, even pink sweets! Oh, the indulgence!
After that sugar rush, it was time for me to do my thing. Taking the stage in my twinkling dress and tutu, I danced and twirled and sang my heart out for the crowd. Everyone was so supportive and enthusiastic, clapping and shouting along to my song choices. It's amazing how even a simple, heartfelt performance can brighten people's day. I saw so many smiles and happy faces in the audience, some even came up afterwards to tell me how much they loved the show! And wouldn't you know it, there were a few young girls wearing tutus too, inspired by me no doubt! I made their day and mine.
Before leaving, I even visited the local bakery. I had to, wouldn't you?! I was on the lookout for pink delights of course. To my delight, they had a display case of the most glorious pink-iced cupcakes, topped with glittery candy hearts. And who could resist? Not this girl! I grabbed one, of course, and popped it into my bag for later. What's a trip without a delicious pink treat?
And so, my dear readers, I leave Basildon with a happy heart and a handful of candy floss in my pockets. Thank you to the wonderful people of Basildon, for your warmth and energy. I left feeling inspired and full of sparkle! Now, where should I go next? Maybe York, or perhaps Brighton… wherever the pink tutus lead, I'll be there!
Don't forget to keep up with me, you can find more daily drag-tastic updates on www.pink-tutu.com! Stay pink, stay fabulous, and most importantly, always embrace the tutu life!
Pink Tutu Sparkles (and Alex, who's behind the glitter and tulle) xoxo
