Shock with Blue

Hey there

Well although not one to follow in the "it girls" trends I have to say this shocking shade of blue is beautiful! After the black/white/nude coloured last few awards etc it was nice to see some celeb pictures that were bright and fun again.

I am also loving this Lilly Pulitzer Kennedy Coat from the Fall Collection - shocking pink lining!

Thank you for all the nice comments about my little kitty he will be missed but I am excited about moving back to Christchurch : ).

Love Rachael

Weekly Round-Up - No.2

Hello,

Well this is my second Weekly Round-Up! I won't bother much with news because I thik I covered that all over the week with all the drama so....

Preppy Item of the Week: Grace Hill Spring Skirt

Non-Preppy Item of the Week: Louis Vuitton Monogramed Shoes

Beauty product of the Week: OPI Malaysian Mist Nailpolish

Purchase of the Week: The Debutante Divorcee by Plum Sykes

Celeb of the Week: Nicole Ritchie - not because I really like her but because I found these photos of her and think she looks amazing in that outfit its amazingly great taste I love it!

A Long Week

Hi there

Well this week (and yes I am aware its only Wednesday) has been...I can't even think of a word. On Sunday morning I found Neo lying at the side of the road at the end of the driveway. He was only two and I'm still very upset as he was my first cat and my little bubble!

However he made me realise that we should move back to Christchurch. Moving down to Queenstown was a big move as we knew no one and its an isolating place - so we have decided to move back to the busy city we love to Christchurch! So things have been a little rough this week and some big decisions have been made. I'm excitied about going back and can't wait to see you Amy. Won't be up today (Wednesday) like I thought as plans have changed and I'm going to stay down until the house etc are dealt with too. However life (and the blog) must go on.

I haven't done much shopping this week I did recieve some lovely pearl and silver studs from our neightbours from Michael Hill which are really pretty and I recieved my new jeans in the mail.To add to my 'Box Set DVD's I have watched' post I have now also seen Sex in The City Season 5 and Will & Grace Season 1!

Looking forward to the Weekly Round-Up!

Weekly Round-Up

Hey Doodle,

Well this week went quickly! How was it for you? Job Interview went well but don't think I got it - which may be a good thing apparently you have to go on a Orientation Flight up to Milford Sound and Foxes Glacier! HELP! Me in a helicopter 1000m up - I think not. Not with my fear of heights! Anyway I have decided that from now on I will do a Friday Weekly Round-Up! So here goes...

Preppy Item of the Week: Lilly Pulitzer Cashmere Argyle Trish Sweater (Fall Collection)

Non-Preppy Item of the Week: Designer Alex Perry's dresses

Beauty Product of the Week: Bloom Clear Lipgloss ( I used mine religiously this week!)

Purchase of the Week: Vogue August 2006 Australian

Celeb of the Week: Carmen Electra

Monogramed YSL

Hey there,

As you know I am a magazine freak I read so many different magazines each month I can't keep track! Well I got the August Vogue (Australian) last night (with Natalie Portman on the cover) and it had this article '50 Ways to Glamorise your Life' now most of these are mega expensive, ie. buy a boat, a Kelly Bag etc. But there was one ' 23. Have an It Bag named after you' - yes I know we are not all Kate Moss and I scoffed as I read this but I read on and this is what it said! 'Order a Yves Saint Laurent Muse bag at Neiman Marcus and have it personalised with two initials!' MONOGRAMED YSL!!!!! I could not believe it! The whole word is turning preppy! Isn't it great! This is the bag (below) and the initials go on either side of the clasp/padlock at the top!

You should get the magazine the article is seriously interesting! It has inspired me to Re-organise my Wardrobe, Go out and buy false eyelashes (perhaps!), Do something about my stationery and organise my photos. So go out and buy Vogue! I mean it its a great read this month!

I also was reading Shopaholics Anon Blog and there was a post on Polkadots which I must say I love anyway but one of the pictures used was one of Carmen Electra who I have decided is by far my favourite Celeb. I think she is so stylish, out there but at the same time elegant in a way!

Anyway better go! Love Rachael

Nautical Shoes

Hey there,

I love your new shoes especially the navy ones! Love them I saw these ones the other day and I am loving them?Job Interview on Thursday with Heliworks as a Receptionist. I'm watching JFK! Good to speak to you yesterday. Not doing much today. Glad you like the Early Childhood idea I just have to wait for the information and forms and then we will go from there. I got a new top from Jay Jays the other day like these except mine is white.

Anyways better go. Love Rachael

School Tomorrow!

Hey Rach,
I'm so excited about your latest career idea - i think that would be perfect for you! You've never lost that child-like kinda quality lol.
I WENT SHOPPING THE OTHER DAY...

I brought a silver belcher bracelet kinda like this one (stewart dawsons had a sale lol), but much better!

And on my search for the ultimate skinny jeans, i brought these roxy ones... (not quite the same - the style i brought are called 'my goodies' - but very similar to these)

I could not paste a pic, so check them out at... http://au.roxy.com/collections/product_detail.aspx?id=2828

Whilst on my big shopping spree, i also purchased a (or maybe two pairs lol :-p) of cute shoes, tieing in with the oh-so-cool latest nautical trend...

The blue pair on the left are from the warehouse ($7....what a bargin!), and the lil cuties on the right are from just jeans.

And now for my other purchase for the day, a little radio cube, isn't it just the bestest (only prob is, im having a lil trouble tuning it into a decent station...88.3 talkback radio here we come!!!) awww... the stoopid comp isn't letting me put up the pic of mine, so heres one of the same i got on the net... check out http://edge2.hotshed.com/images/713/713316_1_216_2.jpg

Not having much luck loading up pics today... sori about that (not sure what the deal is there eh?!)

Back to organising my stationary collection - only 14 weeks left of school for the whole entire year!!!

Love Amy xox

P.S. - Check the blogs email addy - having a lil difficulty trying to change something!

News from Queenstown

Hey there,

Hmmm....news I watched Derailed last night ( starring Clive Owen ! ) and to begin with I thought it wasn't going to be very good but well I was surprised it was very clever you have to get it out - I mean that! What else well I have decided I want to be a Kindy Teacher so I am (fingers crossed) enroling! Enrol ment ends in October so I have some time to scope out a suitable Kindy near by to work for part time! I am really exicited I think this could be the ONE for me HAHA! I can't think of a better career for me I mean they pay you to play with kids and make cupcakes and read stories and paint and play with playdoh!

Some new Louis Vuitton things in the Queenstown store take a look these are my favourite two...

Cute huh? Anyway I better fly :) Oh I got your letter yesterday and I will write back today if I remember which shouldnt be hard.

Love Rachael

Cold day in Queenstown

Hey there,
How are you? Glad to see you are loving the Lilly too!!! It's just such my favourite brand at the minute they are such happy pieces : ). I am actually planning on doing a little shopping today from home Ezibuy has a new catalogue I got last night and some of it was actually really nice..take a look I am sure you will agree some of these are really nice... I am into their new nautical stuff..

I am planning on getting the above striped top and the jeans and cardigan below and all that for under $100 - good huh!

They also do this other cute brand called Emerge and this is their latest looks ( thats I liked )!

Man it was easier and quicker when you just lived down the road! Anyways let me know if you like!? Better go...shopping to do! Glad to hear you sent a letter. I got one from John in the UK yesterday!

Love Rachael

I'm loving Lilly Too...

Hey Rach,
So after looking at your pics... I just had to check out the website for myself... and this was my fav (just wish I had the occasion to wear it!)

And I've also found this paper which i thought you'd just love...

Cute Eh? The one on the top right reminded me of that paper we made in accounting, do you remember that - right at the start of when argile was cool.

But my latest must have... just haven't worked out yet how i'm quite going to get one, it the primp bunny thermal! :-)

Which would go nicely with the new jeans and shoes i've decided I that I also want ( lol.... so much for tryna save eh, ah wel... you only live once! )

The Nib Lanvin ballet flats...just a little out of my price-range at US$620!

Now for the Jeans....

Tsubi skinnies - no more pies for me!!!

Thats about life for now, sent you a letter this morning on the cupcake paper lol.

Latas Gaters! xoxox

Lilly Lovers Part Two

Hey there,

Loved the photos but where were they taken because I didn't recognise the places?! You looked to lovely : ) ! Not so sure about the John Deere Polo! Rather odd but at least its a polo.

The Clutch and Belt were Lilly Pulitzer Summer ( I think ) thought you might like them and here are the other things ( Lilly ) that I liked!

Pink and Green Baby Polo StripeSienna DressRuby Dress ( Definatly my fav.)

Oh yeah and I forgot to tell you I got these a little while back and I am totally loving them they are OPI Little Charmers - so cute! And I am totally loving OPI Malaysian Mist below!
I want to come up to Christchurch but not coming at the moment. Job Search is sadly lacking - no luck so far not many jobs down here at the minute :(

Anyway off I go I'm going to search some more Lilly so I may update with Lilly Lover Part Three later on or tomorrow!

Rachael

Formal Pics... finally!!!

Heya Rach,
Firstly....thanks for fixing up my last entry lol, missing a heading and all!
I am so loving the belt and clutch - where did you find them - ie. where can i buy them lol. did i tell you about my John Deere (u kno, the tractors?!?) polo lol...just like the one below :-) gotta love it eh?

Oooool when are you coming up to Chch, you have to come and stay AT LEAST one night for sure, its been months since i've seen you?

On the subject of nifty (hehe - i said 'nifty') things, i really like the idea of a guestbook, howd you manage that?

So hows the job search going, still enjoying the whole not working thing? I can't believe its already half way through the holidays, a scary thought!

So now to the formal pics... me and Ash

....Me and Francis

Isn't the bowtie supa cute?! hehe.

Thats about me for now, hope you had a good w/end!

Love lots...Amy xox

Lilly Loving!

Hi

Well whats new with Pink Cupcakes...I have added and changed our Links and Blogs We Are Reading I am totally loving some people's blogs - a new one to add is Monogram Momma I will add it after this - I love it! And I totally understand the love of Martha! Ditto on that! Another new one I have added is Capitol Hill Barbie which isn't preppy but I just love it! We also now have a GuestBook!

Oh I have two more pictures to add to my Lilly post on the 2nd of June !! I am in love with this clutch and also loving this belt although don't know about the whole tortise shell style belt ring?!

Also I have added Rachael's Top 20 Actors which was a result of a) a movieathon and b) boredom! Check it out!

Look at this ever so cute Clinique Candy Superbalm Set - definatly on the list to get - have to come back up to Christchurch soon! Large trip to Ballantynes is in order.

Anyway I better go - glad to hear you got a payrise!!! And hope you enjoying your holidays!

Rachael

The Latest

Heya Rach,

Been forever and ever since i've put a post on here, but its the HOLIDAYS now so thought i better get in touch :-)
So hows the job hunt going since your last post? I gota payrise (finally!!!) $10.90... oooo baby!
Been soooo busy lately, doesn't even feel like i'm off school, have 2 internals to do over the holz then start a 10wk one on the first day back and exams next term!

So have I told you the latest with my knee? Aparently I'm going to need an operation cos i've torn the cartilage or something, so it's off to the gym every single day for me! Spose only good things can come from that eh?!
I went shopping yesterday with mum tho (mwahaha lol) and brought a stripey cream and grey top with little domes down the front and this white hoodie by Volcom with little black anchors all over it and 3 huge black buttons from the neckline to about halfway down the front - a lil weird sounding i kno, but loving the whole nautical theme lol.

So the big formals all over *sigh* kinda a lil relief cos its just soooo much effort to organise ones self eh !