Summer Outfit Ideas

Since I have bought quite a few new tops whilst being here, I decided to do a post dedicated to outfits and what better than some Summer Outfit Ideas? The tops mentioned were mainly purchased in my Bonita Springs Haul, I'll leave that linked at the end of the post and I include links to all of the tops on their websites in that post. 

My first outfit is just a top and shorts. I got these shorts from Roxy last year, they are denim with a little lace edging. Then my top I bought last week from Aeropostale. I included it in my Bonita Springs Haul.

This outfit I like to wear when I'm going somewhere with air conditioning because I find that the plaid shirt tied around my waist acts as a great jacket. I got it from American Eagle as well as my black top, I bought both in Bonita Springs. You can't see much of my shorts but they are ripped, high waisted light denim ones from PacSun. My flip-flops are brown and from Reef although I would usually wear converse with this outfit.

This top is from PacSun which I also bought last week in my haul. I paired it with these denim shorts which are from Aeropostale. 

This is outfit is only a top and skirt but I love it because it's a girly, gypsy-ish outfit. I bought both of these items recently. The skirt in Bonita Springs from Aeropostale and the top I got in Sarasota from PacSun which will be featured in my "A Few Days In Sarasota" post going up on Sunday. 

xoxo

Bonita Springs Haul - http://pinkcupcake7.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/bonita-springs-haul.html

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What's In My Bag? 2015

I purchased this new bag in London in December because I was in need of a slightly bigger hangbag than my previous ones. 

This one I got from Topshop for £40 and it is a lovely mink colour which is great as it matches both black themes outfits and brown themes outfits. 

Opening the bag, it is mainly just one big pocket although there is a small zip where I keep tablets and plasters, then there is also a little pocket which is perfect for dropping my phone in. 

The first things I have are a small pocket journal that I bought in Selfridges for writing notes and mainly planning blog posts. Then I also have a small note pad which I got from my Aunty that says niece on it. I then have a pencil case which isn't always in my bag but I had it in there this weekend. I also have a couple of pieces of homework and some leaflets and tickets from Harry Potter World in Watford. 

I then have my iPod, phone charger, portable phone charger from Charming Charlie and one usb stick that has 4 different chargers on top which is perfect as is can charge my iPod, phone and anybody else's phone. I also have my earphones wrapped around a little fishbone squidgy thing I got recently which is really handy to prevent them getting tangled.

Then I have some tissues, grips, a burts bees original lip balm, rimmel moisture renew lipstick in nude delight and a mac lipstick in fanfare. 

I then have a badge from the Harry Potter studios at Watford, a farmstand apple hand sanitizer from Bath and Body Works which is my favourite. A hello Breath spray, calming drops, pens, a lip vitamins lip balm and lots of Apple Hubba Bubba. 

I then have my fake Michael Kors purse and a calculator to help me with the homework I was taking.

xoxo

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Christmas Day Outfit Ideas

This year on Christmas Day, my family and I are going out for Christmas Dinner so I wanted to wear a dressy outfit. I have two options, I am wearing the dress but I'm wearing the other outfit tomorrow to a meal out. 

Firstly these are my Christmas nails and I used Ciaté polishes. 

This is the outfit I will be wearing. My tartan dress is from New Look and was around £22 which is a great price I think. I paired it with black thicker tights and some little black ankle boots from New Look also. 

I am in love with this outfit! My top, bandeau/bralette and necklace is from Brandy Melville and the quality is amazing. They were quite cheap but they are so soft and this is my favourite outfit at the minute. 

My leggings are from New Look and I love them, you can't see it well on the photo but they are patterned grey and black, they were also quite cheap. Finally my heeled shoe-boots are from Payless. 

Xoxo

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Current Favourite Outfits

I've just realised that I don't do a lot of fashion posts so today I wanted to focus on my current 5 favourite outfits.

Outfit 1

Leggings: Target

Top: Aeropostale

Cardigan: Abercrombie

Boots: Rack Room Shoes

Outfit 2

Leggings: Target

Top: Aeropostale

Flannel Shirt: Abercrombie

Shoes: Converse at Journeys

Outfit 3

Leggings: Urban Outfitters

Top: Aeropostale

Cardigan: American Eagle

Boots: Rack Room Shoes

Outfit 4

Top: Aeropostale

Jumper: Charlotte Russe

Leggings: Target

Shoes: Converse at Journeys

Outfit 5

Top: Hollister

Pants: Brandy Melville at PacSun

Shoes: Primark

Thankyou to my sister for taking the photos for me, she did a great job. 

xoxo

Aeropostale - http://www.aeropostale.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=3534619

Brandy Melville at Pac Sun- http://www.pacsun.com/content/brandy-melville.html?ICID=0009774

Target - http://www.target.com/c/women-s-clothing/-/N-5xtcm

Charlotte Russe - http://www.charlotterusse.com

Abercrombie - http://www.abercrombie.com/shop/us

Hollister - http://www.hollisterco.com/shop/us

Urban Outfitters - http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/index.jsp

American Eagle - http://www.ae.com/web/index.jsp

Rack Room Shoes - http://www.rackroomshoes.com

Converse at Journeys - http://www.journeys.com/brand_listing.aspx?c=990,1131 

Primark - http://www.primark.com/en/whats-new 

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What's in My Bag?

Firstly, I hope you like my new blog design! Thank you so mush for the lovely comments and positive feedback on this change. 

I've been meaning to do this post for a while since I got a new bag for Christmas. I usually carry really small shoulder bags but I wanted a different style so I love this one. It's from Debenhams and I will leave all links at the bottom of the post. I think this bag is the perfect size for me as it isn't too big. It is also really convenient as it has an attachable shoulder strap. I have sorted the inside out recently so it is quite neat but here is what I found inside…

Firstly, my purse. My sister brought it back from Greece for me. It looks like Michael Kors but its fake, I don't know where she got it from so I can't link it below but I'm sure you can find similar ones. I also have a diary which I got as a present so unfortunately i can't link it but it looks like it could be from Accessorize or Paperchase.

At the bottom of my bag, I have some loose grips, a few apple starburst and Hubba Bubba bubblegum. My mum thinks I have a low bloodsugar so I get headaches really easily if I don't eat for a while or have no sugar so I always like to carry some sweets. I also have a pack of menthol tissues - Autumn means colds!

I also have this little Givenchy makeup bag, I got this with my Givenchy perfume and body lotion set and its a great size to put in your bag. I don't actually keep any makeup in it though. I have a small hair brush, mirror, chapstick, blotting sheets, Britney Spears Fantasy Perfume, Pink Chiffon Hand Sanitizer from Bath and Body Works and a hand cream. 

Now onto the little side pocket, in here I just have this really little notebook and pen that I got from my Aunty. Its the perfect handbag size.

In the zippy bit, I have Anbesol as I get a lot of mouth ulcers and I also have some tablets.

This is it for my bag!

xoxo

Handbag: http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_089010231760_-1

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August Favourites

I know that it is a little early for August Favourites but I wanted to get this post up before I went home. I have a mixture of products that I have loved this month, here they are!

1. Isle of Luxe Coconut Scrub

I went to Celebration in Florida and in a restaurant they were using this scrub as soap in the toilets. It was available to buy and I just had to. It is incredible and hard to explain. You use it as a scrub as normal and it has anti-bacterial soap in it but this scrub makes your hands feel so smooth. The scent is gorgeous too but it is unbelievable how silky it makes your hands feel! At $25.95 it isn't cheap but I would 100% purchase this again.

2. The Body Shop's Coconut Body Scrub

As you can tell I'm really into the Coconut Scrubs! I purchased this from Ulta and I love using it once a week really just to pamper myself. During summer your skin can get very dry but using this makes it good as new. 

 3. Icing's Expert Stippling Brush

In my last favourites post I mentioned my love for MAC's Face and Body foundation. I decided to buy myself a stippling brush to apply it with and this one does the job really well. I think it compares to MAC ones, I would recommend looking at these brushes.

4. Clarisonic Mia

I love this thing. I have used it every day since purchasing it. I can't say that my skin is perfect yet because as the sales assistant warned me, for the Clarisonic to work I may get a few breakouts within the first month or so of using it to get all of the bad things out of my skin. Despite this, I feel that with my Clarisonic, my skin feels so fresh and clean. I will review it when I get home to England.

5. Gelish A Mint of Spring

My sister actually purchased this with my Sallys Card and I have been obsessed with the colour. As you know by now, I love blue on my nails and this colour I have been in love with! Also, since it is gel, it stays on for a good few weeks. I love it.

6. Clinique Acne Solutions

Although I haven't found this to completely vanish my blemishes, it helps to reduce them. It really helps to reduce the redness and make them calm down. I really like this stuff and will repurchase it.

7. Simple Eye-Makeup Remover

My final beauty favourite is this, I really like it for removing waterproof mascara. Although I'd have to say that I still prefer my homemade makeup remover. I have a post on how to make that here.

8. ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

I love the whole concept of this, just like the no makeup selfies for cancer research. I have loved watching so many people take part in this for ALS.

9. Once Upon A Time

My final favourite of this month is this TV Show. I have been meaning to get into it for a while and after buying the first season I watched it all within 5 days. I love this show. It is about several fairytale characters being stuck in the real world and not remembering who they are as the Evil Queen has cast a curse. It sounds a little far-fetched but I am really enjoying it. It is the perfect mix between reality and fairytales. I would definitely recommend watching this if you don't already.

Those are my favourites this month! What have you been loving?

xoxo PinkCupcake xoxo

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Outfit of The Day #2

Just another quick outfit of the day today although I'm actually cheating, I wore this a few days ago but already had posted that day.. sorry! This is quite a simple outfit that I wear very often when going out for a meal or something slightly more dressy.

I wore some dark jeans with brown stitching from Abercrombie and a white vest top from Aeropostale with a floaty, sheer white top from Abercrombie on top. I paired this with a black blazer from Charlotte Russe and some black ballet pumps from New Look. 

Sorry that this is such a short post and that the shops are a mixture between English and American stores.

xoxo PinkCupcake xoxo

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