During our recent trip to Florence, I wanted to be as comfortable as possible. We spent hours on our feet and walked pretty much everywhere. It was a great way to get to see the city!
When packing my outfits, I had to be very intentional. I packed several "basics" that could be worn with jeans, black pants, shorts etc. while mixing in a few statement pieces, like this floral dress (fit: tts, on sale!). This White Blouse was the perfect addition to my packing list. ...
Oh how I wish I was still in Mexico right about now! A few months ago Austin and I went out to visit The Cape Cabo and during our trip, I pretty much lived in swim suits and coverups. ...
A few weeks ago, Austin and I traveled to Cabo San Lucas to work on a few projects for The Teacher Diva. Many of you followed along via snapchat and instagram, but if you are a new follower (welcome!) you can see more from our trip here or read my Cabo Travel Guide from last Summer.
One place we wanted to visit while in Cabo was Flora Farms. I was so excited to get to go during our trip! Flora Farms is a ten-acre organic farm in the foothills of the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. While touring the property you will see their organic farm, grocery market, restaurant and various stores.
Flora Farms was a 35 minute cab ride from our hotel, so we made sure to leave in plenty of time to view the property before sunset. When we arrived, we grabbed a drink from The Farm Bar and toured the farm while we waited for our table at Flora Fields Kitchen. The food was absolutely incredible. We sampled a variety of items, and everything was delicious. Their menus ...
Last week, Austin and I traveled to Cabo San Lucas to work on a project for The Teacher Diva and in the midst of shooting content and phone meetings, we also made an effort to relax and enjoy our time in Mexico (it's always important to have balance, right?).
During our trip, we stayed at The Cape Hotel in Cabo San Lucas. The luxe resort is a singular beachfront retreat with a perfect view of The Arch and the Bahía San Lucas horizon. Thompson Hotels already have an outstanding reputation, and The Cape Hotel did not dissapoint.
The incredible service starts as soon as you get off your plane and get through customs. The hotel offers private transportation to and from the airport, so you have the opportunity to take a private car (with complimentary bottled water, wifi and candy) to the resort. You can also find a local taxi easily when you walk outside of the airport. The private car is around $140 and the taxi is around $60. The drive is about 45 minutes, but it goes by pretty fast and you have a great view of the desert and beach.
From the moment we drove up to the property, we were impressed with the detailing and service. Austin and I were each greeted by the hotel staff offering us "Welcome Drinks" (this was a nice treat considering the hotel was not all inclusive). As we started walking ...
Happy Leap Year! I hope you guys are enjoying your extra 24 hrs. I wanted to share this look from Day 2 at NYFW and some more information about our stay in New York. I've recieved quite a few questions about places to eat and stay while in New York, so I wanted to be sure and address those as well.
This year, we stayed at the Conrad New York. I absolutely loved this hotel and it's beautiful view of the Hudson River. If you saw my snapchats (username: the teacher diva), you know what I'm talking about! The rooms were spacious and the service was top notch.
Many of you asked, what does a blogger do during Fashion Week? Well, there are many different things to do as a blogger/press, but I would say the main goal is to give coverage for the brand and share the new collection with your audience. Whether it's sharing a video from backstage on Snapchat or a still image captured on Instagram, it's important to share those exciting moments for the brand. I love looking at what's happening backstage or see a preview of what's to come in the next season!
During our stay, we had many meetings and showroom visits in the midst of the shows and presentaions. This makes for a very busy few days, but creates an opportunity to build some amazing relationships and meet some incredible people! We decided to use
I am so excited to share with you a quick recap from my recent trip to NYFW and a look at my outfit for Day 1. While fashion week is exciting, February in New York is extremely cold. So planning your outfits is a little tricky, but definitely strategic. You want to be comfortable, yet "put together" and layering is a must!
I loved wearing these Radium Leggings from Carbon 38 to backstage at the Leanne Marshal show. You guys know how much I love Carbon 38 and I could not wait for these leggings to arrive in the mail just in time for me to take them on my trip. Not only are they extremely comfortable, but they have a shiny finish...almost like leather, but feel like fabric. I layered them with my favorite Ash Booties and Carbon 38 Parka over this top. It was the perfect combination for warmth and comfort. Would you judge me if I told you I wore these leggings more than once during this trip? You know how it goes when you find a pair that you love (plus they were so easy to pack)!
During our trip we were able to meet with some of my favorite brands and see a few shows and presentations. I ...
A few weekends ago, Austin and I celebrated his birthday by taking a little road trip down to Fredericksburg, TX. Though we've never been, it cam highly recommended by family and friends to visit this adorable town. Being only 4 hours from Dallas, this was the ideal distance for a quick trip. I wanted to share with your some of our favorite places to eat, stay and see while in Fredericksburg.
WHERE TO STAY
As this was our first trip to Fredericksburg, we really didn't know what to expect. One of our friends highly recommended staying at The Hoffman Haus, and said we would love staying at this cozy bed and breakfast. We were so excited to check it out!
When booking your stay, keep in mind each cottage is different. Some are bigger for groups and others are small and quaint. Austin really wanted the feel of a cabin, so we decided to stay in Cottage #5 (which we loved and looked just like a log cabin). The best part, is each morning they deliver breakfast promtly to your porch at 9:00am. I figured it would be muffins and juice, but we were pleasantly surprised to see that it was a hearty spread. It was so yummy!
The location was the perfect distance to Main St. and we loved the beautiful property.
DINING
During our trip, we went to several great places. One of our favorite places to eat for dinner included
I have always been more of a jeans and blouse kind of gal, but lately dresses are becoming my item of choice. They are perfect for this weather. I wore this Military Swing Dress during our recent trip to NYC and found it was perfect for a casual afternoon walking around Central Park and (window) shopping on 5th Ave.
I love swing dresses because they look great alone, but even better paired with a jacket or some type of layer. It was too warm that afternoon in NYC, but I had hoped to throw on this denim jacket to complete the look. I loved wearing it with my brown leather ankle boots and found this whole outfit to be very comfortable.
PS- If you are in the Dallas area, I would love for you to stop by tomorrow's event at Neiman Marcus, Plano! There will be sips, treats and giveaways. The runway presentation will start around 6:00. Read more details here.
Hope to see you there! xx
A few weeks ago, I went to NYC for the last few days of Fashion Week and to work on an upcoming project launching next month. I always love trips to New York. And while they are usually very short, I always make time to enjoy the city, try new food and of course walk 5th Ave.
This Printed Drop Waist Dress couldn't have been more perfect for this trip. This comfortable dress made for the perfect look while walking from meeting to meeting. Not to mention, it does not wrinkle. I was very surprised to pull this out of my suitcase (fully expecting to steam it) and noticed that it was in great condition. My Lace Up Flats (back in stock and under $75) were also a nice break from heels. I always love an excuse to wear these shoes! This dress & shoe combo will definitely be coming with me on any trips in the near future.
Thanks for stopping by and have a great Monday! xx
OUTFIT DETAILS: ASOS Pink Geo Print Drop Waist Dress (FIT: The style is meant to be "shifty" and loose, I am wearing a small and I am 5'6) | Steve Madden
A couple weeks ago Austin and I traveled to Mexico to celebrate our 3 year wedding anniversary! We both had never been to Cabo, so we were very excited to experience this new place together. Many of you have asked about places to stay and eat so I wanted to be sure a do a recap of our trip.
Please feel free to email (theteacherdiva@gmail.com) or comment with further questions.
Where to Stay?
During our trip we stayed at the Riu Palace. This resort was absolutely beautiful and we loved all of the amenities. The Riu Palace is all inclusive, and offered 24h room service. It was fabulous!
During the day we spent most of our time by the pool or beach. We loved staying by the pool because of the service. We had snacks, drinks, waters brought to us all day long...it was pretty nice! Our overall experience was very positive. We would definitely want to go back again!
Striped Tunic (wearing a small) | Ripped Denim | Sunglasses |
