The Teacher Diva

What to wear to a Summer Wedding

After this weekend's wedding festivities, I had a few DMs asking about what to wear to a summer wedding. 'Tis the season, right? Austin and I love weddings. The dancing, sentimental moments, delicious food and getting dressed up, all make for a memorable evening! But with these events, come finding the perfect dress. We all know the list of do's and don't for summer wedding attire, but it seems lately dress codes have become a little more flexible. That still doesn't downplay the task of finding the perfect dress though! Below, I sourced the interwebs for the best options for outside weddings, black tie, and cocktail. ...

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Heart Sunglasses Under $10

Oh, Monday — why are you here so soon? In an effort to give you a little pep in your step, I'm sharing the cutest little heart sunglasses ringing up at just under $10. That's right, under 10 bucks. ...

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Instagram Lately No. 26

Happy weekend, friends! It's been a few weeks since I've done an Instagram Lately, so I figured I would take a minute and share a few of my recent Instagram outfits with sizing tips + details. ...

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White Dresses for Summer under $150

You guys know a white dress is one of my favorite options for summer. You can dress it up with heels or keep it casual with a pair of flat sandals. Not to mention, it doesn't hurt when you have a little bit of that summertime glow. ...

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What I Packed For Our Trip To California

Hello from sunny California! Austin and I left on Wednesday to head to Orange County to spend some time with our family and take a mini-vacation. Many of you know that I actually lived here until I was 10 and many of our family members still live in the area. We always try to make a point to get out here a couple times a year and spend time with them.  ...

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5 Mini Bags for Summer 2018

This season has brought with it an exceptional crop of lust-worthy bags. From backpacks (this one is such a good price) and bucket bags to crossbodys, there’s plenty of options. In particular with mini bags.  ...

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Holiday Weekend

Happy Memorial Day, friends! We hope you all enjoy this holiday weekend with your family or loved ones. And to the heroes who have served and are currently serving our country, we can't thank you enough. We hope you all have a safe and fun Memorial Day! xx Ashley  ...

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The Best Summer Basics on Sale

You guys know I love a good basic. Whether it's a white blouse you will wear over and over again or a great fitting jean, I am all for it. And this weekend I'm sharing with you my favorite basic pieces for summer, all on sale.  ...

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SALE ALERT: Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale

Happy Thursday, friends! I wanted to drop in and share an exciting sale opportunity from Nordstrom. It's that time of year for the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale where you can save up to 40% on current trends and designer finds (including my floral top from Rebecca Taylor). See my sale picks below!  ...

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Summer Workwear under $150

I can still remember feeling grateful that as a teacher we had summers off, mainly because dressing for work in the summer can be tricky. Even warm spring or early fall days in Texas meant getting creative with what I wore to school. (If you live in the South, you know what I'm talking about!) And even though I no longer have to go into a traditional setting, I do have business-related work year-round and the need for summer work wear. ...

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