Hey lovelies! Emma here, back from another mind-blowing, glitter-tastic time travel adventure. Buckle up, darlings, because this month's trip is a right royal spectacle! We're venturing to… September 2034! Can you believe it? It's practically tomorrow (well, tomorrow in terms of the year...not sure if my time machine is a good with days and all). Anyway, enough with the chit-chat, let's get twirling!
As you all know, my motto is: The world needs more pink tutus. And you wouldn't believe what I saw! Honestly, I was like "Oh Honey!" with every turn, like the opening sequence of the Nutcracker on steroids. Imagine, if you will, a world of glitz and glam, with neon lights flashing, music pulsing through your veins and… yes, pink tutus galore!
Firstly, let's talk about the big event of the month. I popped into a totally futuristic looking club – called something like ‘The Chromatic Cortex’ (so much more high tech than 'The Drag Den,' which, by the way, was my first ever drag night in Derbyshire… bless!)- anyway, this club, it was jam packed with the most incredible, diverse crowd you've ever seen!
A queen named ‘GlitterBlast’ had the crowd on their feet with a shimmering, holographic gown. The lighting changed with the music - a dazzling display of strobe and lasers - all while GlitterBlast dared to do an upside-down splits (on stage, mind you!). Her makeup was on point, blending in with the vibrant lights, making her look almost ethereal… which I think she was, just for a moment! A big cheer erupted when she tossed a pink sequined tutu to a fan at the front (what an inspired touch!), which was amazing because you know, that's totally my vibe, haha!
Now, here's the real kicker! They were showcasing all these amazing innovations – holographic gowns, robotic makeup artists, sound-activated hair… it was wild, like stepping into a cyberpunk fairy tale! And guess what, they were ALL wearing pink tutus underneath it all. You could practically feel the sheer delight of the audience.
This is where I gotta confess - I got carried away and started twirling in a solo routine in the middle of the dance floor, right next to a futuristic bar with holographic drinks and space-age snacks. People were like 'OMG! The Pink Tutu Queen is here!' So embarrassing, really, but hey, at least it started a 'tutu revolution,' and you know what? This club is now called 'The Pink Tutu Palace.' No, seriously! I'm not making this up! That's how much power one tutu holds!
After a couple of days of exploring the fantastic, fabulous world of 2034, it was time for me to return home, back to my humble abode in Derbyshire. I said my farewells, and as I took one last look around, it dawned on me – 2034 had captured the magic and excitement of drag from decades ago, merging it with innovative new technology. It felt like a testament to how the art of drag continuously evolves while still holding onto the joy and wonder we've always loved.
Now, back to present-day Derbyshire... Well, my darlings, my journey might be over, but our mission is far from complete! We have to keep pushing the boundaries, keep dreaming BIG and always keep it sparkly! Who knows, maybe next month we'll find another time travel portal (hopefully, it's not inside a washing machine...the sequins, my darlings, they're so fussy) - but I am definitely off to visit every drag club in Derbyshire for inspiration.
Until then, remember: a pink tutu makes everything better!
Until next time,
Emma,
Your time-traveling, tutu-obsessed bestie.
P.S Just in case you're curious, 'The Pink Tutu Palace' is hosting a special guest drag performer from 2002 (what an era, right? Haha! remember Britney and the pop music? shudders)… his stage name? You guessed it - 'Sparklelicious!' Oh, and they're all wearing pink tutus! Can't wait to see what he's got up his sleeve! (or should I say, his thigh-high!)
P.P.S (You know I can't resist a post script!) Did I tell you I'm working on a new song about pink tutus?! Stay tuned, darlings, it's going to be an anthem!
Catch you on www.pink-tutu.com next month!