There is no better way to start the week than with a chance to win some fab bracelets from TX GOLDEN GIRL JEWELRY. Alex is the talented designer behind this Texas based company and this is just a snippet of what this lady can do. All of her jewelry is made from quality stone and beads that will surly add a unique flare to any outfit. The names of her jewelry makes it even better for a Texan gal like myself...they are all named after Texas cities or landmarks (clever!).
I am giving you the chance to win "The Lone Star Collection" beaded tassel bracelets in the color of your choice. I am hosting this giveaway on my Instagram so be sure to check it out and enter for a chance to win! The winner will receive 1 tassel bracelet in the color of their choice, and 2 bone bracelets to complete ...
Denim Jacket
I must say, I am pretty excited about getting to wear dresses on a regular basis now. Though this Texas weather can change at any moment, I'm crossing my fingers that the heat is here to stay. Now that I am starting to pull out my summer wardrobe, and the self tanner, I am realizing that this amazing denim jacket goes with just about any maxi dress. I stumbled upon this little gem at my trusty neighborhood Forever 21. I'm telling you, the best place to find cheap and trendy clothes...that may or may not fall apart within a couple washes. Regardless, I loved it and that was that.
Don't forget to enter my instagram contest featuring Alex from TX GOLDEN GIRL JEWELRY. See full details here! xx
Style Me Monday | Furbish Studio
Happy Monday! This week I am excited to share some statement pieces that you may want to grab for your spring & summer wardrobe. These baubles comes from one of my favorite little shops, Furbish Studio. I have always loved Furbish Studio for their eclectic and modern home accessories. If you love bold patterns and bright colors...this is the shop for you. While I have always turned to Furbish for decorating inspiration, I recently came across their unique collection of jewelry. Needless to say, I was just as impressed. The jewelry is so affordable and sure to make a statement (especially these little Texas earrings...perfect for a Texas gal like myself). Be sure to check it out as they are adding new styles every week! Have a great week! xo
Groves Necklace // Texas Earrings // Josephine Earrings ...
Chicago Trip | Girls Weekend
I am so excited to share these pictures with all of you. I love to document little moments in life but I get really excited about a special occasion such as this. Last weekend my besties and I traveled to Chicago to surprise our dear friend April with a bachelorette party weekend. She was so surprised. I mean we are from Dallas, Little Rock and Houston...so she was shocked. Our plan was to surprise her in the hotel lobby, then take her to the room for a lingerie shower then a night on the town. We had the whole room decorated with bachelorette cookies, games, a photo booth, and of course... lingerie! We had a blast showering her with all kinds of goodies for her upcoming wedding. When Saturday came, we spent the day being tourist. We figured if we were going to make the trip to Chicago, why not make a whole weekend out of it? It was such a fun weekend to spend with good friends. Only a couple more months till the big day!
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Recherché
Happy Wednesday! After an exciting weekend in Chicago for a friends surprise bachelorette party {post coming SOON} I am still trying playing catch up on just about everything. Totally worth it! In the meantime, I will tell you about this great statement necklace and offer from Recherché. I have been on the lookout for a great statement necklace that is versatile and relatively inexpensive. When Katie introduced me to the Geometric Necklace, I knew this was it! I love the bright pop of mint and the fun geometric pattern. It is the perfect layering piece or can easily be worn alone. Katie at Recherché is an absolute doll and has offered my readers a 25% discount when using the code TTD at checkout. The code expires next Wednesday so be sure to grab some goodies while you can. Enjoy!!
J CREW schoolboy blazer {similar} // LOFT floral henley blouse// gifted RECHERCHE geometric necklace // JCREW crystal necklace {
Maxed Out
One of my favorite looks of the season is by far the maxi. Dress or skirt I love the effortless look of the long flowy fabric. When I saw this chiffon maxi for $12 (!) I knew that it was going to be a perfect spring/ summer staple. I paired it with a chambray shirt, bright bangles and some fun sandals. This look is definitely going to be on heavy rotation this summer. What are your summer go to looks?
J.CREW chambray shirt // FOREVER 21 maxi skirt // NEIMAN MARCUS tote // ANNE KLEIN sandals // gifted STELLA AND DOT necklace {discontinued} // LILY & LAURA
Style Me Monday | Resort Wear
Happy Monday! This past weekend Austin and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary. One week late, but the actual anniversary weekend was much too busy to actually enjoy and celebrate this special occasion. Austin and I decided on no gifts and to just do some fun things around the city to celebrate. Gotta love 3-day weekends! When the time came to hand over our cards, Austin looked suspiciously giddy. I should have known something was up. When I opened my card, I saw a hand sketched drawing of a Sandals resort...surprise we are going to Sandals! This is when I cried, screamed and praised Austin for his incredible drawing skills. Turns out the first "traditional" gift for an anniversary is paper. A pair of plane tickets to the beach will do us just fine if I do say so myself. I am so excited. We went to Sandals St. Lucia for our honeymoon and had a blast...I can't wait to try out another resort. Of course I am already on the lookout for some great pieces to take along! Resort or not, here are some great summer picks! Enjoy!!
J CREW embroidered rope tunic // VIX
Dry Bar | Dry Shampoo Review
I must admit, I don't wash my hair everyday. I actually can stretch it to every 3 days if I am lucky.No judging please. And yes, I do shower. With that being said, I am a dry shampoo junkie. I have about 6 different bottles sitting in my cabinet right now. I know that is a lot but I get nervous taking things back to the store. My biggest issue with dry shampoo is that 90% of them make my hair look white or gray. No thanks! Smell is also a factor. When I heard about Drybar's new product line, I knew I give it a try. I'm obsessed with the Drybar anyways so it wasn't hard to convince me. The adorable packaging doesn't hurt either. But seriously, all sales gimmicks aside, this stuff is amazing. Not only does it NOT turn my hair gray (brunetts you know what I am talking about), but it actually has a nice smell to it. It even adds a little lift to my hair without making it clump or feel icky. For $20 you can't beat that. Sephora is starting to sell Drybar products so if you don't have a Drybar near you, dont fret, you can always pop in to Sephora or order online. I am anxious to try their 3 Day Bender...a little nervous that ...
White Details
Loving a breezy, white tunic for the start of the Spring season. With temps like these it has me eager to pull out all my spring and summer attire. This tunic will definitely be with me on upcoming trips this summer. I love the detailing on the front neckline adorned with oyster buttons. I can't wait to pair with some roll up denim shorts and these flats! Don't forget to enter the amazing Cathryn Ann Designs Giveaway! She is one busy lady making all her new jewels....enter here! xoxo
FOREVER 21 tunic (similar)// 7FAM denim // RAY BAN aviators // MOSSIMO ...
Style Me Monday *Giveaway from Cathryn Ann Designs*
I am beyond excited to share with y'all this fabulous giveaway. As you know, I love jewelry. I am a firm believer that it's the best way to spice up any outfit! Cathryn is one of my favorite Etsy jewelry designers and she is giving one lucky reader a free piece of their choice. My favorites are this, these, and that! You can check out her store and see what she has that may tickle your fancy. She's often adding new things so be sure to check out her Instagram for updates!
The rules are simple. Go to Instagram and regram this photo. Tag @cathrynanndesigns and @theteacherdiva. Don't forget to hashtag #cathrynanndesigns to be entered for your shot to win a piece of your choice. If your profile is set to private be sure to leave a comment and let me know that you entered. Winners ...