The Teacher Diva

Archives for June 2017

Blue and White Striped Dress

Happy Friday! With the 4th of July next week, I can't help but feel excited to celebrate. Although we don't have any travel plans, we do plan on spending some quality time with our families over the holiday weekend. I'm still figuring out what I am going to make but I order some of this Guacamole Starter and will probably bring guacamole and chips, our favorite! In the meantime, I wanted to share this striped dress that I have been wearing on repeat the past few weeks. It's safe to say that this might be my favorite dress. I just love the blue and white stripes with ruffled sleeves. ...

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How to Wear a Blazer with Jeans

It's amazing how versatile a blazer can be in your wardrobe. Whether you are dressing for the office or a dinner with the girls, a blazer is a staple year round. This White Blazer immediately caught my eye for summer.  ...

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Our Stay at Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes

A few weeks ago Austin and I ventured off to California to visit the gorgeous Terranea Resort. This was our first trip to the property, but hopefully it will not be our last. I know many of you enjoy visiting California, specifically LA, and you would not believe this resort is located right outside of the city. It's the perfect location from the airport and a short drive to downtown. Here are a few of our favorite moments from our stay at Terranea in Palos Verdes.  ...

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10 Beach Bag Essentials

Beach season is in full swing and today, I'm sharing my go-to essentials for a day in the sun. After sharing scenes from our recent beach trips, I've gotten a few requests to share what I keep in my beach bag. These are my tried and true must-haves for any summer vacation! ...

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Striped Maxi Dress in Puerto Vallarta

Happy Friday, friends! We are currently heading back to Dallas, but have loved spending these past few days with the Robertson family in Mexico. One of my favorite things I packed was this Striped Maxi Dress from Anthropologie. It was perfect to wear for dinner on our last night in Puerto Vallarta.  ...

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5 Best Sunscreens and Self Tanners for 2017

We all know sunscreen is a must year round, but especially during the summer. The days are longer and we find ourselves enjoying more time in the sun. My dermatologist often reminds me that sunscreen helps prevent aging skin, but it also plays a key part in preventing skin cancer. As an avid sunscreen wearer, I wanted to share with you my favorites from Nordstrom. And since it is summer, I can't forget my go-to self tanners!  ...

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3 Hats You Need for Summer

striped shirt / hat / shorts (fit: true to size) / sandals (fit: I would go up a 1/2 size)  Hats are one of my favorite accessories year-round. They can easily hide a bad hair day and they are the perfect way to top off your outfit (pun intended). I often get asked about hat styles during the summer and since this week is all about my Summer Essentials, I wanted to share the three hats I wear most.  ...

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Summer Essentials: A Striped Midi Dress + Straw Hat

Tomorrow is the official start of summer. And while many of us have already been feeling the warmer temps, I wanted to share a few of my go-to picks for the new season. This week is all about Summer Essentials on The Teacher Diva and today we are starting with two closet essential: a midi dress and straw hat. Stay tuned as I share a few of my favorite things each day to help you get through Summer.  ...

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How to Wear Sneakers: Him and Her Addition

We love a good pair of sneakers. You all know that our outfits lean more on the classic and causal side. And while we don't mind getting dressed up, we are most comfortable in our favorite denim and sneakers.   ...

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