The Teacher Diva

5 Beauty Exclusives I Purchased at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

It's no secret that I'm a beauty junkie at heart. After launching my Beauty Talk series nearly three years ago, I have loved sharing reviews, products and tutorials with you! Since I was in high school, I've enjoyed researching and testing out new beauty products. One of my goals with The Teacher Diva is to always share honest reviews and introduce you to new products that I genuinely enjoy. Today, I wanted to highlight the Beauty Exclusives from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. With so many to choose from, I am sharing my tried and true favorites. ...

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White Lace Peplum

This past weekend I spent some time in San Diego to celebrate a sweet friend's bachelorette party. This white lace peplum was the perfect top to bring on my trip. It has been a summer staple for me and I simply can't get enough of this feminine style. ...

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Styling a Pajama Inspired Blouse

I love the look of a pajama inspired blouse. The bold piping and feminine take on this menswear inspired blouse are a fun spin on the classic white shirt. And while a matching set might be a little intimidating to pull off outside of the comfort of your home, I'm loving a Pajama Style Top with jeans.  ...

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A Polka Dot Dress Under $100

A little shift dress is a summer essential. I picked up this polka dot dress a few weeks ago and have been wearing it ever since. ...

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Cropped Denim & White Tunic

Hi everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend. I wanted to share this look from my Nordstrom Anniversary Top 20 Picks. Several of you had questions regarding these Vince Cropped Jeans and I am happy to share my thoughts. ...

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How I Get My Everyday Loose Curls

I am so excited to finally share an updated hair tutorial featuring how I get my everyday loose curls. I'm definitely not a pro, but this is my regular routine and my favorite way to style my hair. Not only is it a low maintenance hairstyle, but I actually figured out how to get my curls to last a good 2 (maybe 3) days without restyling. Don't worry, I'm sharing my secrets below. I hope you enjoy this loose curls hair tutorial! If you try this tutorial and love the results, be sure to tag #TTDbeautytalk on instagram or twitter for a chance to be featured on my instagram-stories! Thanks for stopping by! xx Ashley HOW TO GET LOOSE CURLS

  1. Start with clean hair. If time allows, I let my hair air dry overnight. This gives it some texture and helps keep the curl bouncy. Before curing, I use Oribe Royal Blowout. This heat protecting mist helps fight frizz, heat damage and gives a subtle sheen to your hair. It's weightless and works on both wet or dry hair. I know it's pricey, but it's good. The directions say to use it on damp hair, but my hair stylist recommends using it on wet or dry hair.
  2. Section your hair. I usually divide ...

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The Best Finds Under $100 from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Happy Friday, friends! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is finally open to the public. I've already shared a few sale guides during Early Access, but today, I'm featuring my top picks under $100. ...

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Favorite Coffee Spots in Dallas

It's no secret Austin and I love finding good coffee spots. If you follow my Instagram you know this is true! I often get asked about my go-to spots for trendy, "Instagram worthy" coffee shops in Dallas. Here are a few of our favorites for taste + aesthetic. Cheers! xx Ashley ...

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10 Closet Staples I Purchased from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

With the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale in full swing for card holders, I'm sure you've had time to search the sale and perhaps make a few purchases of your own. I know the sale can be overwhelming for some of us, but I wanted to share a few staples that I actually purchased, loved and kept. I'm also sharing a few that didn't go over too well for me. These key items are actually pretty basic, but honestly that's typically what I wear most. I also wanted to find closet staples for the Fall + Winter. So while some of these may not seem wearable for July, come Fall, these will be perfect. I'm also giving away $1000 in Nordstrom gift cards to 10 lucky readers. Each reader will receive $100 to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. See all details on how to enter in the raffllecopter widget below. The $1000 Giveaway is now closed! Thank you to all who entered! xx Ashley  ...

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Mexico Memories

Happy weekend, friends! Most of you know that my family and I just got back from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. We had so much fun getting to spend time together, relax on the beach and enjoy some really good food. I wanted to share a few highlights from our trip and answer some of the questions we got regarding our stay in Mexico. ...

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