Three Messy Buns: Hair Tutorial

I found this wonderful hair tutorial on Joanna Goddard's blog last week!
It is incredibly simple and easy to do. I gave it a go and it was a success on my first attempt! That. Never. Happens.






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The style is so simple and feminine. I LOVE this look.

When I tried it out myself, I gave it a good hairspraying and it stayed all day! -- That includes a nap and cooking dinner. If you've ever seen me cook you'll know that I'm sort of a maniac in the kitchen. The fact that my hair stayed is a miracle.

What hairstyles are you loving?

xoxo
Talia Christine

Little Ocean

I'm loving the handmade clothing my Little Ocean right now. The collections are all made from vintage or recycled fabrics and are absolutely gorgeous.




Stop by her shop or check out her blog!

xoxo
Talia Christine

Dream Boots

I love shoes. I can't help it. I daydream about new shoes. It's silly. I know.

Even though I have no plans to buy new shoes any time soon, a girl can dream. Here are my current loves in the shoe department. Boots and oxfords.


1. Time Bomb Vintage
2. Little Veggie Vintage 3. Old Baltimore Vintage
4. Urban Outfitters


1. Bohemiam Bisoux
2. Lexi Monster's Vintage 3. Learn To Read
4. Old Baltimore Vintage

Aaahhhh, aren't they so gorgeous?? What are your favorite shoes?

xoxo
Talia Christine

Note: Oh! And our stuff in shipping has arrived in Auckland! It still has to go through customs but we should be able to pick it up next week. I can't WAIT!! I'm so excited to have all my craft stuff again.

The things I love: New Zealand Edition

Meat pies:

Meat pies are genius! Flaky pastry with meat and gravy?! Come ooooon. That's genius. It's mostly why I moved to New Zealand. (jokes... but seriously)
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The beautiful landscape:



There's nothing like it. My surroundings are so beautiful and it's winter! I can't wait for spring!
(Photos by me during my visit last February)

New Friends:

Tracy, Paula, Jess
These lovely ladies have been sooo incredibly nice and welcoming to me. It can be scary sometimes leaving all your friends behind, but I am truly blessed to have gained these new friends! Friendship is a wonderful thing.

Mayonnaise:

Believe it or not, the mayonnaise is different here. And it is sooooo so good. I have it on everything (just about)! I have it in place of ketchup (because actually the ketchup is different here too, and I'm really not a fan) and it's amazing! If you come to NZ give it a try. Yum.
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Bazzel:

The van der Wel family cat. He is soooo funny and the fluffiest cat you ever did see. He has fluff coming right out of his ears. He thinks he rules the roost, and I think he does too.

My Mr. van der Wel:

Whether in Canada, or Australia, New Zealand, or Texas I am so glad to be by his side. I love this man. Thanks, New Zealand. Good work.