The Teacher Diva

Easy Summer Makeup for Glowy Skin

Summer for me usually means less makeup, more bronzer and lots of SPF. And now that life in the newborn and toddler stage  are both in full swing, I don't have quite as much time for getting ready like before. It's key for me to find products that work well and won't melt off my face (like this all-in-one face palette or tinted BB Cream with SPF from Nordstrom)  I've found a routine that works great for me and leaves me with that glowy summer skin that I desperately want to achieve. This look is breathable, has SPF and still gives you a little coverage even without an actual foundation. Need I say more? ...

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Sephora Spring Savings Event 2021: What I Always Restock and What I’m Going to Try

The Sephora Spring Savings Event is officially here and as someone who loves products, this is a sale I always look forward to. It's the best time of the year to stock up on my beauty must-haves. Are you a Beauty Insider and want to shop the sale? (If you're not, you can sign up here.) Here's what you need to know: ...

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I Tested 30 Affordable Makeup Brushes. Here’s My Top 15.

A few months ago I got a DM asking if I could review and share a list of affordable makeup brushes. Specifically brushes under $20 that blend nice and  don't shed. I love a good challenge and was pretty excited to work on something like this. Makeup is something I've always enjoyed and it's been fun to test out over 30 brushes (yes, 30) and pull together a list of my top recommendations. The best part? They are all $20 or less. ...

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Keep or Skip: Beauty Edition

I know there is a lot of product sharing out there in the influencer world, myself included. We're always sharing what we love or what works for us, but something I don't share too often is when a product doesn't work for me. I usually only focus on the stuff that I love but I thought it might be helpful, especially for those of y'all who know you have similar skin to me or whatever, to start sharing the items that didn't work out for me. This isn't to bash the brand or ANYTHING like that, and instead, I'm just trying to share the good and the bad (for me). ...

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Handbag Review: Medium Chanel 19

My Medium Chanel 19 has quickly become one of my favorite handbags. I get a handful of questions about this handbag and wanted to put together a detailed review on my honest thoughts on this bag.  Below, I’ve put together a full list of the standard details on this bag, but also share my pros and cons. ...

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5 Neutral Nail Ideas for a Fresh New Year

It's no secret I love a good neutral manicure. I truly can't remember the last time I did anything bright on my nails. I know many of you also feel the same way so I wanted to round up a few of my favorite manicures over the years. A lot of these are dip powder, but you could easily show your nail tech and they could color match in gel if that's what you prefer. ...

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Ten Beauty Products I’m Buying Again This Year

When I find something I love on my skin, I tend to stick with it. Though my job involves frequent product testing, I always have my "holy grails" that I keep on hand. Here's a list of 10 beauty products I will be repurchasing this year. Have you tried any of these? ...

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What’s In My Nightstand

Is anyone else fascinated by what's in someone's personal space? Whether it's a good 'what's in my bag' or 'what's in my grocery cart', I'm always interested in that stuff - have been since I was a little girl. So after cleaning out my nightstand last week (which...was a disaster), I decided to share exactly what I keep in there. Let me know if you're into this more BTS content of everyday life, and I can share more of it. If it's totally boring, please let me know as well. ...

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The 10 Amazon Items I Loved Most This Year

Hey y'all, I hope everyone who celebrates had an amazing Christmas! As we approach the new year (finally!), I thought I'd use this week to share some stuff that I loved the most this year, including these 10 Amazon items. My obsession with Amazon is real and I honestly shop there way too often, but it seems like they're always improving the amount of inventory they host, their budget-friendly items...and we all know it's too easy not to shop from. With that, these are the 10 items that I think I enjoyed most. If you have any orders that are a must-try, please let me know in the comments. ...

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If You Color Your Hair, You’re Going To Want to Read This.

I have been coloring my hair for many many years and it's always been important for me to use products that preserve my color. As much as I love my hairdresser, I like to keep my salon visits at a minimum. Since I've colored for so long, I have to use certain products to keep it healthy and reduce breakage. ...

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