The Teacher Diva

The Best Nordstrom Deals

  GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED SEE WHO WON HERE! It's Friday and what better way to start the weekend than with the biggest sale of the year? You guys have heard me go on and on about it all week and the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is finally open to everyone, not just cardholders (yeah!). Based on emails and comments from you all, I put together a few things that I think you will like the best. Don't forget to check out my posts from earlier this week reviewing my Nordstrom Sale purchases, my favorites from the sale here, and all of the best beauty deals here.  Also, there is still time to enter the Nordstrom Gift Card Giveaway! I am giving 3 lucky readers $100 gift cards just in time to shop the sale. Get ...

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty Exclusives 2015

Update UPDATE: The 2016 sale has ended but be sure to checkout the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2017 guide. See my picks for the 2016 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale I Hope all you are having a wonderful weekend! I wanted to share with you some of my favorite beauty finds from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. It is still Early Access, so if you have the Nordstrom Debit or Credit card, you get to shop the sale early and take part in these great deals. ...

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In My Bag- Rebecca Minkoff Tote

Leather tote bags have been a staple for many handbag designers for the last several years. The tote is easily one of my most used bags simply because it holds everything! I use my Louis Vuitton Never Full and Gigi New York Teddie Tote on a regular basis but I was excited to introduce this Rebecca Minkoff Unlined Leather Tote to the mix. From lipsticks, iPhone, planner, notebook, keys, to gum wrappers-- the list of items in my handbag seem to be forever growing. This Leather Tote does the trick just fine and still leaves room for any other goodies I can manage to fit in there. First, let's talk about the two toned leather. How gorgeous is that silvery-gold inside? These Yosi Foldable Flats (more colors here) are a life savor...or feet savor I should say. I have about 7 pairs and I would wear them while teaching or even on the weekends if we were going to be walking a lot. They are very comfy and conveniently fold up into that little pouch. I always have a pair with me or in the car, just in case my ...

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Recent Beauty Buys

Happy Friday everyone! I have been getting some requests to bring back my Beauty Talk series so I thought it would be fun to share with you some of my recent beauty buys- specifically for eyes and brows. If you are new to my blog, you need to know I have a thing for makeup and skin care. While in high school and college I worked part time at a beauty salon and loved every second of it. I guess that's where I picked up my love for products and desire to learn more about them and how they work on our skin! I'm always looking to learn more and hear about your favorites so feel free to comment below! I've had my eye on the Small York Cosmetic Case for a while, and finally pulled the trigger when my other case wore out. I love it! I was a little worried it wouldn't fit everything, but I have been really happy with the structure and quality of this little bag. It fits the right amount for the girl on the go! Let's talk about brows. This has been the hardest part for me to "get right". I just could not find the right color or tool to make my ...

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Makeup Organization Tips

I don't know about you, but my makeup drawer was in need of a little spring cleaning. While our new bathroom does have more counter and drawer space, I desperately needed a better system for keeping my products organized and clutter free! Let me introduce you to my GLAMluxe Makeup Organizer, aka the best thing ever! This was the perfect solution to hold my makeup and skin care neatly. This beauty organizer is perfect because each drawer is a different height. My eyeshadow pallet and bronzer kit can be bulky, so it was nice to find something that can hold different packaging. You may have also noticed the dividers in the bottom drawer. These are removable and can be used in any drawer. I like this because I can separate my smaller items like eyeshadows, eyeliner, and concealer. I love my GLAMbox and they don't want you to miss out on all the fun. GLAMbox is offering TTD readers 20% off with code diva. Have fun and tag me in your photos! I would love to see how you stay organized. Thanks for reading! xx   monogram necklace in size mini, color blonde marble    If you have questions about a color or product, please comment below and I will get back to you with an answer! ...

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Beauty Talk | Spring Neutrals

Now that Spring is here, this warmer weather already has me wanting to change up my makeup routine and switch out some of my winter colors for some warm, neutrals tones. For me, I have always gravitated towards a more "natural" look when it comes to makeup. I like to keep my foundation and eyes simple, and play up areas like my lashes, cheekbones and lips. This past weekend I went through my makeup to switch out some of my winter colors with more neutral and warm tones. I decided to head to Nordstrom's Online Beauty Department (with free shipping / free returns it's hard to pass up!) and peruse the new neutrals for Spring. I love checking out the seasons new colors and this year, I decided to add lots of ivory, pink and gold tones. They make it so easy to browse specific selections rather than hunt the entire beauty department. Here are a few of my favorite neutrals for Spring and Summer. See below for a full review of each product! Foundation My first step when transitioning my makeup is finding the right shade of foundation. I usually try something a little darker than my Winter face makeup.  It's important for me to look for something that has SPF in it. I love to be outside as much as possible during this time of year! Eyes On my eyes, I tried the Bobbi Brown Long Wear Cream Eyeshadow in 'Beach Honey'. I ...

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Beauty Talk

I always like when I have the opportunity to try new products. You really don't know what works best until you give it a shot right? Well, I was recently introduced to a few new products that have me hooked. The Complexion Rescue by Bare Minerals, is one of my new favorites for every day. I was actually a little apprehensive to try this, only because I usually like a little more coverage in my foundation. To my surprise, this has a really nice, medium coverage. I had a little sample that I used during my trip to New York and was amazed at how long my makeup stayed on. I loved it so much that I went to buy more last night! Studies have shown that this foundation not only acts as a moisturizer, but it improves skin hydration drastically. I also love that it has SPF 30...major plus! I also use the Bare Skin Powder to set the look. I have never been huge fan of eyelash curlers, they scare me a little, but that all changed when I found this one by Shiseido. I have read tons of reviews and people seem to love this eyelash curler. I would never spend 20 bucks on something like this, but after reading so many positive comments, I decided to give it a try. I am so impressed! It really works ...

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Beauty Talk | Travel Essentials

As much of a product junkie that I claim to be, I do like to keep it light when traveling. You wont find me packing my entire makeup collection in an already stuffed suitcase. Let's be real, I like to stick to the essentials. This pallet by Urban Decay is a major space savor. I've been on the hunt for a good pallet and when I saw that they were releasing the "Naked On the Run" pallet back in December, I got pretty excited. I like that it has practical colors for everyday, while also giving some shades that can give you a smokey eye. I even use the matte brown to touch up my brows. Major bonus that the mascara and eyeliner are actually good too! The lipgloss it comes with is pretty, but I like something a little more pink. So I went with two of my favorites from NARS (Lodhi Satin Lip Pencil and Turkish Delight..a winning combo!) I always take a few makeup brushes with me that are the most versatile for the products I use. To take my makeup off, I use these Say Yes Wipes. They are so easy to travel with and they get all my makeup off. I love not having to worry about a spill in my Truffle Makeup Bag. Anyone else been there before? Scroll below to see the products that ...

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Beauty Talk | Makeup Essentials

Scarf | Earrings | Watch My beauty routine is really quite simple. However,  I am convinced that it's the products I use that make it so easy. As a self proclaimed "beauty junkie", I've had my fair share at testing out new brands and trying different cosmetics. I guess that's what I get after spending 6 years working at a beauty shop during high school and summers of college! After posting the picture above, I was surprised to have received so many emails and comments about my makeup and beauty routine. Thank you guys for all of your questions & comments! Below is a list of my daily must haves and what I was wearing in the photo above. xx 1. Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation (color 4.25) This is a great foundation for normal/oily skin. I like that its light, but still gives great coverage. The Foundation Brush is the best brush ever! I never have to deal with bristles coming our and it makes my foundation look so smooth. Highly recommend. I wear this over my Chanel Hydrating Beauty Cream. 2. Bobbi Brown Loose Finishing Powder (color Pale Yellow) I really like this powder. My skin is oily, but I notice that certain ...

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