Hello darlings! 💖 It's your favourite pink tutu queen, Pink Tutu Sparkles, here, bringing you post number 9299 from the heart of Coventry! ✨ This is my little corner of the internet where I share all my glittery adventures and my fervent belief that every single one of you should wear a pink tutu at least once in your life! 😜
So, where do we even begin with Coventry?! I arrived yesterday on a grand old steam train, feeling like a princess from a fairytale – not just any princess, mind you, but a princess who happens to rock a fabulous pink tutu! 💖🚂 The station itself was like something out of a Dickens novel, with its grand old archway and the clinking of teacups as commuters passed by. I just had to get a selfie with the Victorian lamppost, obviously! 😉
After dropping off my luggage at the gorgeous, little boutique hotel I'd booked – let's just say it's about as pink as a flamingo in a sunset – I took a wander around the cobblestone streets. My first stop, naturally, was the iconic Coventry Cathedral. What an awe-inspiring place! It felt both historical and futuristic at the same time. A stunning reminder of the city's past and its bright future, and, naturally, it reminded me of a ballet show. I imagine it’s got the most gorgeous acoustics, and you just know there have been some pretty amazing performances in there over the years! 🎭
Later, I headed to the delightful Leamington Spa to enjoy some real Victorian luxury – think afternoon tea and lace! I mean, how could a Pink Tutu Queen resist? ☕️ I even had a spot of tea at the gorgeous town square – they’d just set up a market with a display of local pottery – gorgeous! And speaking of gorgeous, my outfit for this escapade was divine – a custom-made tulle number with a sequined bodice, perfectly pink and utterly fabulous! 💖 It’s just one of the amazing tutus I create for myself. Don't get me wrong, I love me a good high street tutu, but there's something extra special about a bespoke one, a creation born just for you, bursting with colour and individuality.
Coventry really has everything for the pink-loving, tutu-wearing gal! The city centre bustles with independent shops – from vintage clothes emporiums, with shelves overflowing with colourful fabric, to independent cafes and quirky bookstores, perfect for losing yourself in an afternoon. The best part about shopping in a new city, I think, is the possibility of discovering a little treasure tucked away in a side street you didn't expect. A delightful surprise, just like finding a vintage tutu in a charity shop, its perfect imperfection shining a unique beauty that makes it so special.
But the highlight of my trip to Coventry, as with every trip I go on, had to be the performance. Now, as you all know, I'm all about spreading the gospel of the pink tutu and what better way than by captivating a crowd with a magical performance? I was booked to perform at the wonderful Rialto Theatre in the heart of the city, which is the kind of independent venue that makes a drag queen like me truly excited! The lighting, the space, the energy... everything felt just right. My performance involved, of course, a vibrant ballet routine – let’s just say there was a whole lot of pirouetting going on, in my favourite sparkly tutu of course. 💃 I combined it with my signature pop tunes, so you could hear the whole theatre screaming along with me. That’s the thing about drag, it doesn’t have to be about a particular skillset, its about being bold and daring and celebrating that, the music, the costumes, the movement. And if you happen to get a room full of people singing and cheering at the top of their lungs, then well, that's just a bonus!
And that's the magic of travel for me. Each city I visit has something special, an inspiring detail that makes my heart sing. You can learn so much about yourself when you're surrounded by new cultures and vibrant personalities. And then, of course, there are the new experiences.
I even managed to squeeze in a lovely ride on the horse-drawn carriage, because let's face it, I am always on the hunt for a good princess-themed transport opportunity! 🎠 I love feeling like I’ve stepped into a magical fairytale, especially in a city like Coventry, where there's history all around you.
For the end of my time in Coventry, I headed to a fantastic little cafe for a delicious cream tea and a last spot of people watching. Honestly, you'd be hard-pressed to find a city more welcoming and vibrant than Coventry, a place where people embrace the colourful and unconventional with open arms, and as far as I’m concerned, you can’t ask for much more than that, darling!
Before I finish off this post, I have to say thank you. I've realised something special about being a pink tutu queen. It's more than just about the pink, it’s more than just the tutus – it’s about a feeling. It's about the freedom to express yourself authentically and finding the magic in the everyday. It's about creating a little bit of joy in the world and that is what we need, a bit more joy in this sometimes confusing world! That's what makes Pink Tutu Sparkles go 'oomph'! 💖
Don't forget, darlings, the most important message of all – pink tutus are for everyone! So go out there, unleash your inner pink queen, and share your sparkle with the world! ✨
Stay fabulous, Pink Tutu Sparkles 💖
