We all know sunscreen is a must year round, but especially during the summer. The days are longer and we find ourselves enjoying more time in the sun. My dermatologist often reminds me that sunscreen helps prevent aging skin, but it also plays a key part in preventing skin cancer. As an avid sunscreen wearer, I wanted to share with you my favorites from Nordstrom. And since it is summer, I can't forget my go-to self tanners! ...
3 Hats You Need for Summer
striped shirt / hat / shorts (fit: true to size) / sandals (fit: I would go up a 1/2 size)
Hats are one of my favorite accessories year-round. They can easily hide a bad hair day and they are the perfect way to top off your outfit (pun intended). I often get asked about hat styles during the summer and since this week is all about my Summer Essentials, I wanted to share the three hats I wear most. ...
Summer Essentials: A Striped Midi Dress + Straw Hat
Tomorrow is the official start of summer. And while many of us have already been feeling the warmer temps, I wanted to share a few of my go-to picks for the new season. This week is all about Summer Essentials on The Teacher Diva and today we are starting with two closet essential: a midi dress and straw hat. Stay tuned as I share a few of my favorite things each day to help you get through Summer. ...
How to Wear Sneakers: Him and Her Addition
His + Her Summer Style
If there's one thing we love about summer, it's the ease and laid back vibe. With summer comes family vacations, trips to the ballpark and cookouts with our dearest friends. We are thrilled to partner with Banana Republic to share his and her summer styles from their Simply Sophisticated Summer Campaign. We are both advocates of finding pieces that offer versatility, comfort and quality. Banana Republic always checks these boxes. Their styles can often be mixed and matched. The fits are usually very comfortable. And the fabric is always quality. I never regret a BR purchase. ...
10 Summer Outfit Ideas
Now that summer is here, I wanted to share a few of my favorite summer-friendly looks over the past few years. These outfits are what I consider wardrobe staples and ones you will get plenty of wear throughout the season. ...
Lightweight Layers Under $100
If you've been reading my blog for a while now, you know I love layers. Cardigans, dusters, and lightweight jackets are all a part of my weekly wardrobe, no matter the season. I know that they aren't for everyone, but I've had quite the request for realistic summer layers. You know, the kind you can wear even in the hottest part of summer. Let me introduce you to this Black Lace Duster. ...
The Best Memorial Day Sales
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! I hope you are relaxing and enjoying some time in the sun. Today's post is short, but I did want to share with you a list of the my go-to stores for Memorial Day Sales. If you're looking to do some shopping, this post is for you! ...
My Picks from the Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale
UPDATE: The 2016 sale has ended but be sure to checkout the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2017 guide.
The Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale is here and today, I wanted to share my top 10 sale picks. If you're not familiar with this sale, just know that this is just a tease of what the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale will be like. A lot of great brands, both designer and trend, are deeply discounted. The best part is that many of these items are still current season and "on trend". Happy shopping! ...
5 SUMMER VACATION IDEAS
As we finalize our summer plans, I wanted to share with you some of our favorite destinations from the past year. Between family vacations and work trips, our summer calendar is going to be quite full. We always look forward to sharing travel content with you, so stay tuned for more updated travel guides coming soon! ...