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Tutu Tuesday in Merthyr Tudful: A Tale of Glitter, Grace, and Unicorns Okay, darling, you know how much I love a good Tutu Tuesday, right? It's basically a national holiday for us tulle-loving girlies, and this week, I took my fabulous self down to Merthyr Tudful for a Tutu Tuesday extravaganza that was, frankly, absolutely magical. Merthyr Tudful, for those of you not in the know, is this gorgeous little town nestled in the Welsh Valleys. Now, normally you might associate the Valleys with coal mines and rugby, but on this particular Tuesday, it was all about glittery tutus, prancing, and embracing your inner unicorn! I was literally beaming with excitement as I rocked up to the town square, decked out in my *new* hot pink tulle tutu with a multi-layered, feather trim that would make even a Swan Lake ballerina blush. Trust me, this baby is going to be all over Instagram! And guess what, everyone else in the town square was wearing tutus, too! From little girls in adorable pink tulle versions, perfect for twirling and twirling, to some absolute babes rocking out some edgy, ripped, and redesigned tutus, I literally thought I'd stepped onto a tutu-themed runway in London. Seriously, Merthyr Tudful was bringing it on Tuesday. But, of course, no tutu day would be complete without unicorns, right? Well, we were fully decked out in the unicorn theme too! It's not just a fashion thing anymore, darling; it's a *movement.* There were glitter-covered horns, rainbows cascading across the tops of tutu styles, and a whole troupe of guys dressed as unicorn jockeys with glitter beards. Honestly, the scene was straight out of my wildest dreams (and possibly a bit of *Magic Mike* crossed with *Sparkle*)! What We Did on Tutu Tuesday: * **The Parade of the Tutus:** Let me tell you, this was the highlight of the day. Everyone donned their best tutus (and unicorn accessories), and we paraded through the town centre, showing off our fabulousness and spreading some serious joy. We literally stopped traffic, darling. I mean, you couldn’t ignore that much tulle! * **The Tutu-Themed Baking Competition:** Let’s just say, I entered the baking competition and *nailed it* with my ‘Unicorn Dream Cake’ with cascading, edible pink frosting, pink buttercream rosettes and sugar flowers! You're talking a literal fairytale cake. And I didn’t even come last in the judging! * **Disco Disco:** Yes, of course, it wouldn’t be a Tutu Tuesday in the Welsh Valleys without some disco, darling. So we popped to the local pub and the dancefloor was packed with people doing the hustle in tutus, all of us embracing our inner *Saturday Night Fever* and *Grease* nostalgia. And don’t get me started on the glitter bomb explosion in the middle of the night; the disco ball shimmered like a true 1970s vibe! The amazing thing was, you could see everyone having such a blast. Kids were laughing, adults were letting loose, and everyone just embraced the pure joy of being fabulous and a little bit bonkers. That, my dear friends, is the true magic of Tutu Tuesday in Merthyr Tudful. And let's be real, there is nothing more magical than a day dedicated to sparkly tulle, unicorn-themed anything, and enough glitter to make a disco ball blush. **The Real Takeaway from Tutu Tuesday:** Merthyr Tudful is a perfect example of how to embrace a bit of whimsy and fun. Even in a place that might be associated with coal mines, you can find a spark of magic, some unicorn sparkle, and the joy of dressing up in tutus, spreading some joy! So, my darlings, are you ready to start planning your own Tutu Tuesday? Maybe find a nearby town with a good park, and take some inspiration from the magic of Merthyr Tudful. And if you do, don’t forget to share your pics using #Tututuesday and #Unicorntutu. Trust me, it's a perfect way to add some extra sparkle to your week.