The Teacher Diva

Denim Shift Dress For Spring

Now that Spring is officially here, I wanted to share this easy dress that can transition well for both Spring and Summer. I just love this Denim Shift Dress (under $80) and have a feeling I will be wearing this many more times during the next few months. This dress is super simple, but I think it looks nice with fun accessories, like these Platform Wedge Sandals (more sizes here) or a bold statement necklace ( I love this or this Seaglass Bib in Blue from BaubleBar). For a layered look, I've paired it this with a moto jacket . I have a feeling that jacket will come in handy many times during the Spring...it get's so chilly at night! Thanks so much for stopping by! xx Ashley PS: Today is the last day to register for the Go!Forth Workshop in Dallas this Wednesday. If you are a new (or aspiring) blogger or small business owner, this is for you! It will be a night of learning and I will be ...

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Spring Makeup Must Haves

When it comes to my Spring and Summer beauty routine, I like to keep things as simple as possible. I look for double-duty products that will last during hot Summer days all while keeping that subtle glow. I took these products with me while we were in Mexico and I am excited to share with you some of my current  makeup favorites. A few of these are new and some are oldies, either way, you need to know about them! PS: The Weekend Edit will be coming next week. I've been pretty busy with the wedding shower tomorrow, so my content has been slightly pushed back. Thanks for understanding! xx Ashley  LONG WEAR FOUNDATION WITH SPF I always make sure to use SPF year round, but I pay special attention to my sunscreen during the Spring & Summer. I love that It Cosmetics adds SPF to their popular CC Cream. My favorite is the CC Illuminating Cream 50+ SPF (I wear the color Medium). Ya'll, this stuff is amazing. I tried the original formula, and it just wasn't for me. It was pretty thick and while it offered amazing coverage, I find the Illuminating CC Cream to be better suited for my skin. It's not sheer by any ...

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Navy Bohemian Dress

This Bohemian Drop Waist Dress (under $30) was the perfect piece to take along during our trip to Mexico. It was honestly one of the easiest items to pack and I did not have to worry about wrinkles (major bonus). I love this dress because it's perfect for transitioning into summer. The fabric is light, but not sheer, and the long billowed sleeves make it practical for chilly nights. If you saw my snapchat from yesterday, this was the dress I was wearing! Thanks so much for reading! xx Ashley OUTFIT DETAILS: Shein Navy Drop Waist Dress (fit: I am wearing a Medium, however I wish I tried the small. I usually size up when I order from Shein, but this seemed to run pretty true in size // quality: overall, I was pretty impressed. It's not sheer and doesn't seem to wrinkle.) | Soludos Leather Espadrilles (fit: true to size) I also love the wedge espadrille version| Lipstick: YSL Glossy Stain #17 Encre Rose ...

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White Lace For Spring

Now that the warmer temps have found their way to Dallas, I am starting to take advantage of every opportunity to wear a dress or skirt. The 75 degree weather on Sunday was the perfect excuse to wear this Bell Sleeve Lace Dress to dinner with friends. The cut-out-lace trend has made a huge influence in the fashion world and I am happy to share that it's in full force this Spring. We've seen this trend on tops, skirts, pants and (my favorite) dresses. I am loving this Bell Sleeve Lace Dress from JCPenney. It's feminine, fun, and can easily be dressed up or down for the occasion. I opted to wear it with a simple pair of 

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A Trip to Flora Farms

A few weeks ago, Austin and I traveled to Cabo San Lucas to work on a few projects for The Teacher Diva. Many of you followed along via snapchat and instagram, but if you are a new follower (welcome!) you can see more from our trip here or read my Cabo Travel Guide from last Summer. One place we wanted to visit while in Cabo was Flora Farms.  I was so excited to get to go during our trip! Flora Farms is a ten-acre organic farm in the foothills of the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. While touring the property you will see their organic farm, grocery market, restaurant and various stores.  Flora Farms was a 35 minute cab ride from our hotel, so we made sure to leave in plenty of time to view the property before sunset. When we arrived, we grabbed a drink from The Farm Bar and toured the farm while we waited for our table at Flora Fields Kitchen. The food was absolutely incredible. We sampled a variety of items, and everything was delicious. Their menus ...

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The Weekend Edit // .02

TGIF! I am excited to share my second post for The Weekend Edit. I really appreciate the feedback from last week's post. I love the idea of creating something that will be consistent throughout the blog and I value your opinion, so please continue to send in your questions or suggestions for things you would like to see on The Weekend Edit. You may have also noticed The Teacher Diva got a little facelift! Nothing major, just wanted to do a few things to make it easier for you to navigate. Please let me know what you think! One major update that I want to point out is the "READ MORE" tab that will now be below every post on the home page. In order to see the full post, you will just click "READ MORE" and the link will take you to the new page. Thank you so much for reading and have a wonderful weekend! xx Ashley

  •  My favorite layering tank is (finally) on sale! You guys have seen me wear it here and 
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Army Green & Polkadots

Happy (almost) weekend! Although, the weather has been pretty rainy in Dallas, I am looking forward to a fun filled birthday!  My mom always likes to take me to breakfast on my birthday, so we are heading to Breadwinners later this morning. Austin is taking the afternoon off, so I think we will grab a late lunch and maybe go to the nail salon (he gets so embarrassed, but he loves the pedicures too!) I wanted to share another casual look with you guys. I know I've worn this Tiered Polka Dot Tunic on here before , but it's seriously one of my favorite tops. I love this Army Green Jacket (sold out, but I linked a few similar styles below) and wear it all of the time! I really like the pop go green with the black and white pattern.  I've mentioned on here before that a Army Green Jacket is one of those items that every girl needs in her closet. They can be so versatile! PS: many of you asked about my earrings that I was wearing on snapchat [the teacher diva] last night (thanks, for your help by the way!) and I wanted to link them for those of you who wanted details Thanks for stopping by and thank you for the birthday wishes! 29 is off to a ...

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Chambray for Spring

One of the most versatile pieces in my closet has to be this Striped Chambray Shirt. It's a perfect option for spring or summer as it can be worn with so many basics you probably already own! I wore it this past weekend with these white jeans (size up), but love the look of pairing it with my favorite denim (I received many questions about Topshop sizing, so I was sure to include that at the bottom of this post). In my opinion, you can't go wrong with Chambray, especially a classic option like this. I've always loved my tops to fit a little oversized and since this runs a little big, I loved the style. I picked this up in the Topshop section at Nordstrom, and found so many other spring and summer must haves for under $100 (linked at the bottom of the post). I also have to mention these Suede Wedges...I got them as an early birthday present and they are quite comfy. The style is so classic and I can't wait to wear these more as it warms up. Thanks for stopping by! xx Ashley

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Birthday Wishlist

1 // 2 [a girl can dream, right] // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9 [also comes in black] // 10 // 11 // 12 Well, it's officially birthday week over here and the countdown to 29 is on! Thursday is my official birthday, but in my family, we like to keep the celebrations going all week. Yesterday, I took the day off  and spent the morning grabbing coffee with my mom, followed by a little pre-birthday shopping at the mall. Mom and I always plan little dates like this during my birthday week and vice versa, so I am looking forward to spending some time with her. Even when I was teaching full time, my birthday always fell on Spring Break so it's become somewhat of a tradition. Below are a few of my favorite things that I am loving for Spring! I love buying gifts for my friends and family, but sometimes it can be ...

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The Weekend Edit // .01

Happy Friday! I am so excited to introduce you guys to a new series that I have been planning for the past few months, The Weekend Edit. In effort to make things more consistent around here, I wanted to create a weekly series featuring some of my favorite finds, weekend sales and overall inspiration. You will find a new post each Friday, so please let me know what you think and if you have any suggestions on what you would like to see on The Weekend Edit. I hope you enjoy! This section is going to be geared towards sharing some exciting sales or favorite items that are marked down for the day or weekend. I hope to have new Sale Alert each Friday! Feel free to email me if you are looking for anything specific and I will try my best to find it on sale [theteacherdiva@gmail.com]. 

  • Tomorrow is the last day for the Shopbop Spring Sale. Have you shopped yet? I took advantage of the sale and picked up these Suede Wedges and these Gladiator Sandals. I also scooped up another pair of these boyfriend shorts. I purchased this pair 2 years ago and 
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