The Teacher Diva

Top-Rated Black Bike Shorts

If you can't tell from my rotating bike shorts outfits, I'm very much into the trend. It's basically the summer legging and at this point, I'm more than happy to grab a pair of bike shorts, an oversized t-shirt, and call it a day. Since I know the trend can be intimidating and a bit tricky to navigate, I wanted to find the absolute best options. Depending on if you're pregnant and want something comfy, aren't looking to spend much, or want a top-rated flattering pick, there should be a good option here. ...

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Chic Face Masks

If we are going to wear a face mask, might as well make it chic. Rounding up some of my favorite non-medical options below! From repurposed designer dust bags to tie-dye (a crowd favorite), there's something for everyone. These sell out fast, so if you see one you like, you may want to grab it.  ...

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3 Ways to Style Black Denim Shorts

If you guys can't tell, I'm still on the longer-hem denim shorts kick. They're seriously the shorts I've been waiting for my entire life (dramatic, but you know what I mean) and they're versatile which I love. I ordered these black Paige shorts (budget style here and here) when researching for this post and I've been obsessed. They are definitely longer than my usual shorts but again, I love the style and that they provide more coverage while still feeling on-trend. I've thrown them on for walks with George, for coffee runs with Austin, and even for a couple of work meetings where I needed to look pulled together. ...

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Tie-Dye Trend: Y/N?

As you probably have noticed, tie-dye is a trend we are seeing everywhere. It has completely taken over my Instagram feed and honestly, I'm loving it. I typically stick to a neutral color palette in my wardrobe but lately, I've been loving the pastel colors. It all started with me buying this nude lounge set at the beginning of COVID and now I'm afraid to admit my collection has grown. From oversized hoodies to lounge sets, I've listed my top picks for tie-dye below. ...

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May Top 10

If you're shopping for summer right now, don't miss this month's top 10 post. From this white maxi dress to these denim shorts, you guys loved lots of things perfect for summertime last month. ...

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15 Businesses Owned by Black Women

Today I want to highlight a handful of women run Black-owned businesses that create and sell a variety of beautiful, high-quality products. While it's always important to diversify where you shop, it's more crucial now than ever with a disproportionate amount of Black-owned businesses being negatively affected by Covid-19. The most recently available Federal Reserve data shows that black business owners are denied loans at twice the rate of white owners, so they are more likely to have trouble finding capital to survive the pandemic, among endless other unfair statistics. ...

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June Mood: What I’m Eyeing This Month

Hey guys --  I'm back with my Monthly Mood series where I showcase all the items I'm eyeing. Included this month is this Under $100 pair of jeans, the basic tee's I'm living in, and a comfy lightweight pullover. If you missed May's, you can see that here. What's on your June wishlist? xx Ashley ...

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10 White Dresses I’m Loving Right Now

I've been on such a white dress kick lately. And now that it's feeling like summer in Dallas, I'm starting to buy a few more in hopes of getting to wear them soon. After posting this Cotton Tiered Maxi Dress a few weeks ago, I've been seeing more requests for white dresses. Below, you'll find my top picks at all budgets. Hope you love as much as I do! xx Ashley ...

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Trending: Longer Hem Denim Shorts

If there's one trend I'm all about embracing lately, it's longer shorts. To be honest, I've always found shorts to be kind of tricky. They're easily unflattering, too short, too young feeling, or just uncomfortable. It actually wasn't until the Agolde Parker Cut that I truly fell in love with denim shorts, especially a shorter hem. And while I still reach for my Parker fit over a swimsuit or at the lake or whatever, there are some days where I want more coverage like the classic Levi's Long Short (size up on these!). I recently got the longer Agolde Reese Cut which I'm obsessed with. ...

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My Favorite Etsy Shops

There are a few questions that show up in my DMs over and over again, and one I've noticed lately is what are my favorite Etsy shops. I'm a big fan of Etsy because I think it's a great platform for people to discover small businesses that they probably wouldn't have otherwise. The best part is that you're usually getting something unique and handmade or at least made in small batches. So I hope this little mini-guide to some of my favorite Etsy shops is helpful and that you can find a few things that line up with your style. ...

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