The Teacher Diva

Green Shift Dress

Now that August is here, my mind is slowly starting to think fall. I find myself planning fall outfits, dreaming about pumpkin spice lattes and organizing a trip back to my alma mater for homecoming. However, right now, it is still extremely hot in Dallas. This past weekend was 106 degrees (!!!) which makes me think we will never get that cooler weather. This Green Embroidered Shift Dress have been a great piece to have in my wardrobe. I love that it has off the shoulder sleeves and a unique embroidered pattern to compliment the simplicity of this dress. Joy Han always makes fun clothing, especially dresses. We are going to Mexico at the end of the month to celebrate our 3 year anniversary, and this dress will definitely be coming with me. Nothing says "¡Olé!" quite like bold colors and embroidered sleeves. Hope you guys have a great Monday and thanks for stopping by! Outfit Details: Joy Han Green Shift Dress (FIT GUIDE: wearing a small, fits a little big, but then again it is a shift ...

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Sale Alert | Baublebar

As you may have noticed, I wear a lot of Baublebar. It is my favorite online retailer for fun and affordable jewelry for any age or style. If you're in the market to update your jewelry box, you may not want to pass up this sale. Today, they are having their "Christmas in July" sale and offering 30% off sitewide with code XMASINJULY.I love this site because I can always find something trendy or classic. These Tassel Earrings are a huge trend right now. I wore them here and loved how lightweight they were. I am also a fan of the classic and simple pieces. I am more of a minimalist when it comes to everyday pieces, and this necklace is one that I wear often (you can see how I styled it here). These Pearl Back Earrings are also on my ears every single day. Currently, I have these earrings and this ring in my cart. What are you loving from the Baublebar sale?

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Instagram Lately .02

Today I wanted to share a few recent snaps from our trip to Florida last week. Many of you asked about sizing and quality, so I made sure to include that at the bottom of each picture. Let me know if you have any questions! Thanks for stopping by! Also, I have to do a shout out to my SIL, Megan, who decided to bring back her blog. She started it last year and after taking a break, she's ready to get back into the swing of things! She is an amazing writer and loves to work out. So if you are into healthy living and looking cute while working out, she's your gal! Check her out at That Running Girl Blog. This top is so soft! I went up to a size Medium because I wanted a loose fit. These shorts run a little big, I sized down. These earrings are surprisingly so light. They are very easy to wear and not heavy at all.  This coverup stretches over time, I am in a small. It's very soft!

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Nordstrom Sale Reviews

As many of you know, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is still going on, but not for long! Many of you have asked about my sale picks for Fall (specifically layers), work clothes, and shoes. I know right now it's hard to think "Fall" when we are having 100 degree days, but these are staples that I will wear all the time in the next few months. We have a few trips coming up in September and October, and all I can think about is this waterfall cardigan (on sale, under $50), these jeans, with these flats. Comfort is key when traveling! ...

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Beach Braids & Tassel Earrings

Any time I visit the beach, I instantly feel the need to wear tassels, beads and bold prints. It's no surprise that I packed this off the shoulder dress (worn as a cover up) and these blue tassel earrings for our trip to Seaside, FL last week. The blue and white seemed to be a great fit for the beach and the tassel bracelets are always a must. One of my favorite places in the Seaside Square is the little outside market. There are so many pretty shops, full of flowy dresses and linen tops. Austin and I spend one morning down here to grab some iced coffee before heading down to the beach. The weather was beautiful and it made for a great way to start the day! BRAIDED MESSY BUN When I posted this instagram, many of you asked about the products I used in my hair and requested a tutorial. I plan to work on one, but in the meantime, I used this shampoo & conditioner (the best cheap stuff ever!) this smoothing serum (also has thermal protection and UV protection...a major plus for us with colored ...

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Black Crochet Dress

Happy Sunday everyone! Today we are leaving beautiful Seaside, and heading back to Dallas. This family vacation has been a blast and I always get a little bummed when it's time to head back home. I wanted to share a look we shot last week in Rosemary Beach. I absolutely love this black crochet hem dress by Joy Han. It's such an easy travel dress and very comfortable. It's a little embarrassing how many times I've worn it on this trip, but it just goes to show how versatile this dress it. Don't you love finding those pieces that you know you will wear over and over again? I would definitely consider this a staple. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and thanks for stopping by! xx Outfit Details: VAVA by Joy Han Nikita Dress (Fit Guide: wearing a small, tts // fully lined) | Sam Edelman Studded Sandals (also here, similar pair here and here) | Goyard c/o Keeks | Karen Walker Harvest Sunglasses | 

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Blue & White Floral Dress

Hi again from Seaside! I can't believe our trip is almost over. We have had such a great time in Seaside and we are loving our last few days here! Today we are going to grab a quick breakfast and head to the pool. We have family photos tonight so we aren't staying out too late today. This Blue and White Floral Dress (see below for fit guide) was perfect to wear out to dinner Monday night. It's a fun summery option for vacation, night out, or brunching with the girls. I love the print, because you can wear it with neutrals or with a pop of color. I wear this Magenta Crossbody Tote all the time and I loved the way it looked with this dress. Have a great day and thanks for reading! xx     Outfit Details: Chicwish Blue and White Floral Dress c/o (fully lined, great quality // fit runs small. I am wearing a Medium and it fits like a 2/4) | Rebecca Minkoff Magenta Mini Mab Tote | Brown Leather Slides (I went up a 1/2 ...

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White Tunic & Boyfriend Shorts

Hello from Florida! You may have seen my snapchats or instgrams this week and noticed that Austin and I were on a trip with my family this week. We are staying in Watercolor, FL but have enjoyed time at Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach and of course Seaside. We will be here until Sunday, so be sure check out my snapchat ("theteacherdiva") or instagrams to see more from our trip! This White Tunic (only a few left in stock- similar here, here, here, and here) has been one of my favorite blouses this summer. I have already worn it twice while on this trip and have had multiple people stop me asking about it. You know it's good when a total stranger will stop you and compliment your look...am I right? I've worn it with these boyfriend jeans and these skinny jeans and love the oversized look. Many of you have been asking about my sunglasses, they can be ...

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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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