The Teacher Diva

What I Pack for a Staycation

    This past weekend Austin and I celebrated my birthday with a staycation in Dallas. It was so much fun to have a weekend just the two of us and truly relax. It's a great way to "get away" without actually getting away. Highly recommend a staycation if you are getting the travel bug, but not ready to fly. We've done a few staycations this year and I wanted to share what I typically pack for a staycation. I keep it low-key and try to eliminate any extras I don't need. I hate unpacking and this saves me from putting back the things I didn't even wear or use. ...

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The Best Spring Blazers (and Some Are Under $50)

 You know I live in blazers year-round but fall and spring are definitely my favorite seasons for them. While fall blazers are all about weight and plaid, spring blazers offer a chic light look that I love paired with jeans or over a dress. And with spring pastels a trend this season, I had a lot of fun scouring the web for the best spring blazers — finding some under $50! ...

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What I’m Wearing from Amazon During my Pregnancy

I did a Pregnancy Q+A on Instagram recently and a popular question that came up was where to shop for maternity clothes. But honestly, there's very few maternity brands that I like. With the exception of pants, I try to stick with stretchy or flowy non-maternity pieces that will accommodate the bump. I typically have good luck at Amazon and prefer to not spend a ton on tops or dresses that I'm not going to wear past the pregnancy. ...

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The Colors To Add To Your Closet This Spring

I know, I know, I don't usually write about color but I will say I'm being drawn to more lately. First it was this pink sweatsuit and now this baby blue cardigan, and I'm not mad at it. I'm not promising to overhaul my entire neutral wardrobe but I do think it's fun to throw in a few colors if they work for you. ...

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My Favorite Maternity Leggings

This has been a highly requested topic and I'm excited to breakdown the best maternity leggings I've come across with you today! To be honest, I live in leggings while pregnant - especially this time around when I don't leave the house too much. When I do want to switch it up, I go with maternity jeans which I covered here...but I'm a leggings girl. Whether you're looking for a supportive pair as you're further along with the bump or something buttery soft to wear around the house, I'm covering my favorite four picks here for you. ...

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How I’m Styling A Blazer Right Now

Pregnant or not, I love a good blazer. They've been a staple in my closet for years now - I wore them while teaching with trousers, I wear them dressed down with jeans and sneakers, and as of lately, I'm wearing them with maternity leggings and lace-up boots. ...

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Best Places to Shop for Maternity Denim

Maternity denim is always such a hard concept for me.  I normally love denim, but struggle when it comes to finding a pair that looks good with the bump. I've rounded up a few that I've purchased and have been a win for me! Drop you're favorite style or brand in the comments below...this has been a big questions for TTD readers so I'd love to have your opinion on this. Thanks! xx Ashley For more of my pregnancy outfits, be sure to check out these posts. ...

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Baby No.2 Q+A

It feels so good to share this big secret with you all! Austin and I are beyond thrilled to be welcoming another baby to our family and can't wait to watch George become a big brother. I did a mini Q+A on my stories last night and wanted to share the rest of them here for you to read if you are interested. ...

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My Current Pregnancy Uniform

Now that I've shared the pregnancy, I'm excited (and relieved!) to start sharing more outfits. Because TBH, it's been hard to hide, especially this time around! The bump has definitely shown earlier, and even in the most oversized item, it's tricky to conceal. So with that, here's my current pregnancy uniform. ...

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Our Dallas Staycation

Birthdays have looked much different this past year and with Austin's birthday (today!), I wanted to celebrate him in a way that was safe, yet allowed us to feel like we were on an actual vacation. I surprised him with a Dallas staycation over the weekend and we had the best time. ...

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