Top 20 Preppy Picks of 2006

Well I have finally finished it....my Top Twenty Preppy Fashion Picks for 2006! WOOHOO. Took me long enough. The research was tiring...exhausting at time (yeah right). You may not think they are all preppy but in my opinion they are for one reason or another so let me know what you think! Have an awesome Christmas!

20. C.K Bradley Roll Clutch

19. Lilly Pulitzer Ruby Dress

18. True Religion Joey Dusty Road Jeans

17. Melly M Big Bangles

16. Manolo Blahnik Medium Halter Heels

15. Cape Madras Salty Seadress

14. Ralph Lauren Herringbone Tote

13. Burberry Plaid Floppy Hat

12. Tods Jutta Ballerina Flats

11. Melly M Tally Dress in Pink

10. Susan Towner Totes Ribbon Bracelets

9. Lilly Pulitzer Stripe Shirt

8. J.Crew Argyle Tennies Two Pack

7. Lilly Pulitzer Derby Striped Belt

6. Burberry Cashmere Happy Scarf in Novacheck

5. Ralph Lauren Tennis Shorts

4. Amy Hand Woven Clutch by Patu

3. Palm Beach Botanicals Preppy D.Ring Ribbon Belts

2. Ralph Lauren Pink Pony Tote

1. Lilly Pulitzer Pink and Green Polo

My Christmas Wish List

Well the Christmas Tree is up and Rudolf shaped biscuits in spicy flavours are already popping up around the house. Cards have been posted and presents for almost everyone have been bought so I thought I would let you in on what I have popped on my Christmas List!

This great book I saw the other day in Paper Plus called "How to Walk in High Heels - The Girl's Guide to Everything" It is so funny.

House Season Two on DVD

This every so cute little Natio Gift Pack!

These cute wee Just Jeans White Ballet Flats.

And finally this Ralph Lauren Blue Label Herringbone Tote Bag!

Although deep down I would be happy with a rudolf shaped cinnamon biscuit.

Christmas

Well I went and posted all my Christmas Cards today and I posted my presents to the Uk. So all I have to do now is New Zealand Presents next week and Family Presents the week after that. I feel so organised ha! Decided not to put the Christmas tree and decorations up till next weekend though. Supposed to be going out for 'drinks' tonight with a friend so I am off to go do my hair and get some clothes together. Oh I have almost finished my Top Twenty Preppy Picks for 2006". I am rele excited about it. Hope every one likes the new set out for the blog as well.

Christmas Card Swap

I am sending out the cards tomorrow and look forward to getting all yours! So please do not e-mail me about it anymore... Bigger post tomorrow got some gift shopping to do!

Bloom Gifts

I was having a quick look at the Bloom Website (see Cosmetics Links) for some Christmas Gift Ideas I am going down to Queenstown this weekend to pick some gifts up hopefully and I saw these cute wee stocking fillers. I espeically like the Scented Soap Trio! (Top to Bottom: Lip Gloss Pack, Scented Soap Trio, Scented Soap and Wax Bead Candle Gift, Bath Pamper Pack)

I am also compiling my Top 20 Preppy Picks of the Year Post already for the end of the year is fast looming on us!

Dots about Cookies

I was looking for a recipe for Choc Chip Cookies the other day for Christmas and I found this one of the Martha Stewart Website - so I will be giving them a go hopefully this weekend but don't they just look yummy!

I also came across the Sophie Says website yesterday and its got lots of wonderful things I really loved these.

Bubbles Notecards

Dot Vanity Kit

Dot Yoga Mat Holder

I also talked to Amy today and she has just finished her exams and promises to post something soon!

The Great Christmas Card Swap

Chloe over at English Tea came up with the idea of sending Christmas Cards to our favourite bloggers so in the spirit of that we bring you the THE GREAT CHRISTMAS CARD SWAP OF 2006! Everyone likes to get mail. So if you would like a Christmas Card all the way from New Zealand please read below.

If you would like to exchange a Christmas Card with the Pink Cupcakes please e-mail me at strawberryblog@hotmail.com with your address and I will reply with mine.

Please note the cut off date for sending international cards in New Zealand is the 11th December in order for them to get there in time for Chrissie! So please let me know before then!

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Magazines and Dessert!

Well as most of you know I love my magazines and I have just moved to Wanaka and found that the local Paper Plus does NOT stock one of my all time favourites! Glamour Uk so I may have to have a little talk with them about this considering some of the other things they do stock.

They do however stock all my other ''usuals'' -

Vogue - Oz

Vogue Entertaining and Travel - also Oz and Marie Claire.


Anyways as for the Dessert part of the title I found the most amazing yogurts and mousse's ever. They are made by Fruche. These are the only ones I will eat and thankfully the local New World Supermarket DOES stock them in lots of yummy favours.

My current favourites are:

European style Vanilla Creme

and their new Frousse - which is a mousse which can be popped in the freezer or normal in the fridge - I am loving their -

Strawberry Haze

CHECK THEM OUT THEY ARE A MUST!

In the Pink

There is this great little store in Queenstown called In the Pink and I just found out they have a website and they actually ship things so without further ado.....

They have great gift ideas like this for a....



New Mum..



Its also the place I got my duck I really like this one too..




I love this MOR Soap Gift Box and also this Lip Nectar..



Its also got lots of fun ideas for the man in your life as well as any littlies and with great shipping rates withing NZ and overseas. Check it out!

Made It !

Well I am currently sitting in the new house in Wanaka I got up at 6.45am this morning and i have to say I am really tired but the beds are up and the duvets are on etc so just cleaning and doing a little unpacking. Finally found a phone point to connect to the internet so....I have just been catching up on all the blogs I like to read! Hopefully go for a drive around later and check out my new area!

Sweep is all curled up on the bed - see photo below - at 13 now he doesn't enjoy moving and since he is pretty blind - bumps into all the boxes poor wee bugger!!

I need to get some bed linen soon and I was having a looksie at PB yesterday for some inspiration and ideas and I have to say I really like this one.

Moving House and New Blogs

Well packing up for the big move on Saturday...well not that big its only an hour away but still!

Well we have updated the blog to that new Layout format and I have to say it is much easier. I have started reading The Seven Spot and A Not so Desperate Housewife and enjoying them lots and I have also added a few new links on the Links page including one everyone should check out Sugar Baby Cosmetics I am in love with their clear lipgloss its yummy! And as we all know that is the most important quality of a lipgloss...



Congrats are in order to Chloe over at English Tea who has opened her new store...good luck to her, her cards are lovely, especially loving the Chai ones!

Oh the Lilly Resort collection has been out for a while but I only just saw this lovely pink shirt!



Oh well back to packing looking forward to posting about Wanaka in a few days in the meantime this is a picture taken of Lake Wanaka I can't wait!!!!

Busy Bee!

Well very little posts recently... I got into Univeristy and the Halls of Residence I wanted so thats exciting...I start at the end of Feb 2007 so the big countdown starts haha!

In the meantime I am moving up to Wanaka the coming weekend so I have been packing up here this weekend getting everything ready and boxed.

Wanaka is only an hour up the road but I am looking forward to it. Its beautiful up there and with summer starting I am looking forward to the next four months before going back to Christchurch to Uni !

So I have started a box of things I am beginning to buy for University or have been given most of which I have to say are pink and green I also have had some lovely ideas from the Monogram Momma on how to prep up my dorm room....any one else with ideas is welcome either to leave some comments or e-mail me at strawberryblog@hotmail.com with their ideas or even photos!!!!

In the meantime this is some of what I have collected so far.... I have also got some pink and green folders, a BARBIE! mug, a towel bale, lots of tote bags for carting stuff around in, laundry basket and a few other bits and peices. Pictured below is a homemade Semester Planner, collection of plastic plates etc, a pink and green clock and my favourite thing so far a collection of pink tuppewear!!!