#TutuQueen on 2024-04-07 stars in Uxbridge

Hello, lovelies! It’s Pink Tutu Sparkles here, popping in from a gloriously sunny Uxbridge, where the tulips are blooming, the birds are singing, and the only thing missing is…you guessed it, a whole bunch of pink tutus! But don’t worry, I’m on a mission to rectify that.

This is blog post number 8864 for your favourite tutu-wearing, pink-obsessed drag queen, and I’m feeling utterly giddy. I swear, I’m practically vibrating with excitement, just like a giant pink feather boa. This trip has been a whirlwind of fun!

First off, you’ve gotta know, I arrived in style – on a horse! It’s no secret that I'm a bit obsessed with equestrianism, and I just couldn't resist hitching a ride with the cutest little Shetland pony I ever did see. He had a pink ribbon on his tail, bless him! You just know it’s a sign of a fantastic adventure!

Now, Uxbridge is a real gem of a town. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise! The locals were all so lovely, especially the staff at the bakery where I snagged a massive slice of strawberry and cream cake - yum! And the streets! Oh, my sweet darling, they're just bursting with vintage shops and antique boutiques – a total dream for a fashionista like me! I snagged a delightful little vintage handbag and a vintage tutu that I’ve been meaning to add to my collection for ages – totally fabulous!

My evening started at the most delightful little theatre tucked away on a quiet street. I treated myself to the most dazzling performance by a troupe of incredible dancers – the story, the choreography, the costumes… divine! Afterwards, I popped over to a lovely little jazz bar for some cocktails with a gaggle of local queens, all as glamorous and fabulous as you could imagine. I truly love meeting fellow queens. We all get each other!

Oh, and before I forget, my lovely lot – a confession! I can't actually sew, so every pink tutu in my vast and magnificent collection comes from a beautiful boutique that sells only tutus. Not one thread, stitch or even pink fabric has ever been touched by me. I guess, even a pink-obsessed queen has to have some limits…

Now, my day was utterly fabulous, but this wouldn’t be Pink Tutu Sparkles without a good dose of pink-spreading joy!

Remember, my darlings, pink tutus aren't just for ballerinas! They’re for everyone! Pink tutus are about being yourself, embracing colour, and just having a good time.

So, let's make a pact! We'll all go out this week and try to make someone smile with a dash of pink, and a hint of tulle, right? Spread the joy!

And, if you happen to be in the lovely town of Uxbridge, don’t forget to give a shout – you’re guaranteed a big, pink hug from your favourite tutu queen!

Keep those pink tutus twirling, darling!

Love, Pink Tutu Sparkles

So, my darling loves! You know how much I adore the life of a drag artist, and that life is jam-packed with a multitude of fabulous experiences, adventures, and – you guessed it – pink tutus! You lot have probably figured out that Pink Tutu Sparkles isn’t just a stage name, it’s a way of life, and as Alex, my ‘daytime self,’ I embrace that same kind of colourful passion, even in my, shall we say, more mundane role as a scientist…although, I’d argue that it’s never actually that mundane!

Let’s be honest, darling, the day I got the opportunity to work in a laboratory researching fabrics, I felt like a princess getting her happily ever after, just a little less handsome Prince, and more test tubes and beakers! I get to analyze textures, colours, strengths, weaknesses – every bit of fabric tells a story! And, you won’t be surprised to learn, my heart flutters a bit when pink gets involved – that luscious pink silk… sigh. It's like an invisible pink feather boa wrapping itself around me.

Anyway, my dear lot, the truth is, it's not all tutus and fairy tales. There’s a whole lot of science that goes into making a drag queen as fabulously put-together as myself, whether it’s figuring out the physics of the most perfect hair flip, understanding the chemical composition of those shimmering eyeshadows, or figuring out just the right kind of lipstick that’s going to be super shiny AND super long-lasting - that's what keeps the whole Pink Tutu Sparkles world spinning!

I remember one particularly exciting day, back when I was just a young lass, still dreaming of my big tutu moment… A few friends of mine were holding a fundraising event for charity, and someone – you’ve got to hand it to them! - had the bright idea of a ‘Pink Tutu Fashion Show,’ where anyone who wanted to could put on a tutu, and parade for donations. Oh, the glorious chaos of it all! That day, dear loves, I discovered that a tutu is a portal. A magical, pink portal that opens the door to an inner queen, a sparkly, shining, fearless version of yourself, who loves to spin, to twirl, to be fabulous. It’s honestly a transformation experience, like going from caterpillar to beautiful, sparkly butterfly – you just want to take a bow after, because that’s how fabulous you feel! And, even though that day started off with trepidation - a little nervous flutter - it truly changed my world!

So, you could say my scientific world and my sparkly drag world both play their parts in my life, creating the perfect recipe for Pink Tutu Sparkles – the magic concoction, darling! And as Alex, that scientific side helps keep Pink Tutu Sparkles a little grounded, you know, a little less fabulous but a little more practical, because let’s be real, nobody wants a sparkly queen to have a wardrobe malfunction. Oh my, imagine the humiliation!

So, yeah, my dear darlings! Being a drag queen in this crazy world is a constant learning curve – new places to perform, new styles to try, new hair colours to explore. Honestly, my dear, every day brings new challenges. Some days are a little tough - you know the whole stage fright, lack of confidence, feeling a little blah... But it’s worth it, darling, just imagine all those glorious, beautiful memories… You can never put a price tag on that! And most of all, you get to put your little Pink Tutu heart out there, show the world your sparkle, and you never, ever, ever, ever stop making a little magic, just like you do everyday darling.

*Now go out there and wear your fabulousness loud and proud. And remember, you can be a queen no matter what you’re wearing - a tiara, a feather boa, or even, oh the horror!, your grandma's knitted cardigan. 😉 Just keep those big smiles going, alright, you amazing, unique and oh-so-special person! *

And, darling loves, stay tuned to this blog. There are going to be more adventures, more stories to tell, more sparkle to be spread!

Love,

Pink Tutu Sparkles