Hello my darlings! It's your girl, Pink Tutu Sparkles, here, and I'm practically bouncing with excitement because, well, guess what? I'm in Scunthorpe! You heard that right! The home of the Lincolnshire Show, the iconic steel industry, and... well, me! 😂 It's like I've landed in a real-life fairy tale. This place has more charm than you could shake a sparkly wand at, and I haven't even finished unpacking my sequins yet!
This trip, darlings, was all about the journey! Who needs to fly when you can hop aboard a majestic steed? That's right, I arrived in Scunthorpe in style - on horseback! Okay, okay, maybe it was more of a comfortable carriage pulled by a super-sweet Clydesdale named Buttercup. Buttercup and I, we're basically BFFs. We both appreciate the finer things in life - tutus and good old-fashioned horseplay. 😂
Now, let me tell you, my journey from Derbyshire was an absolute dream. The countryside was bursting with the most delightful shades of pink and purple! The skies were blue, the flowers were blooming, and, of course, I had my trusty pink tutu tucked away in my travelling bag, ready for its big debut in Scunthorpe!
You might think, "Alex, how do you get to all these incredible places?" Well, darlings, I have my secret weapon - Pink Tutu Sparkle Productions! This dazzling drag-venture is my life's work, my passion project, my way to spread joy, and of course, to make the world a more pink, tutu-filled place. By day, I'm Alex, your friendly neighborhood fabric analyst. By night, I transform into the most sparkly, sequin-loving, tutu-tastic queen this side of the Thames! My performances fund my journeys, my fashion adventures, and my dreams of world tutu domination!
Speaking of dreams, Scunthorpe is a place that really understands the value of a good show. I had a whirlwind of a day meeting the locals! They were so welcoming! I even had a chat with the kindest gentleman who owns the local horse stable. He even offered me some homemade horse-shaped cookies - you know, those sweet little ones that look like horses? Absolutely divine! I shared some of my favourite pink glitter with him - "for a touch of magic in your daily life," I told him. 😉
Of course, a trip to Scunthorpe isn't complete without some real showstoppers, so I paid a visit to the famous Scunthorpe Steelworks. The sight of those gleaming metal giants against the bright blue sky made my inner engineer (the one lurking underneath all the sequins) just a bit giddy. I couldn't resist taking a snap, of course. My pink tutu paired with the industrial landscape was pure, unadulterated magic, darling. It was the kind of picture you frame and hang in the hall of fame.
In the afternoon, I did some "retail therapy", a phrase you probably never expected me to utter! I went to the sweetest vintage shop filled with delightful pieces begging for a touch of my pink magic. You just can't resist the lure of a classic tutu dress with a touch of Victorian flair, and it was even a nice pale pink! I couldn't leave it behind!
Later, I found myself in the midst of a whimsical ballet performance. I can't imagine my life without ballet. There's something so graceful, magical and utterly inspiring about those delicate moves. Ballet dancers and I are kind of the same, you know. All of us wearing pink tutus, swirling and pirouetting with such precision and grace. You can't tell me that it's not a beautiful dance, darling! It just makes my soul sparkle!
Before you all leave me, here are some top tips to make your visit to Scunthorpe a real dazzling delight!
- Pink! Everywhere! Wear pink on your trip! Be it your favourite pink shirt, your pinkest pair of shoes or just a bit of glitter on your cheeks. It's a statement, a symbol of unity. The whole world can do a little more pink. 😉
- Find your Tutu twin: Every place, everywhere has its tutu twin. Go explore!
- Show time!: The locals love their theatre shows! And guess what? So do I!
- Buttercup: Why ride a boring car, when you can ride in a beautiful carriage? Go for it!
- Support local: Find the little independent shops and give them all your love and support!
- Eat a horse-shaped cookie: Treat yourself to one, trust me!
Now, darling, I know it’s a long ride back home to Derbyshire and it’s going to take me a while to recover from my horse-riding shenanigans! But hey, I wouldn’t have it any other way. This was another one for the Pink Tutu Sparkles Hall of Fame!
I can’t wait for my next big adventure! Join me in my pink wonderland – you’ll find it all on www.pink-tutu.com – where a little bit of pink, and a lot of love, will make your world sparkle too!
Until next time, darlings,
Pink Tutu Sparkles (Alex) 💖
