The Teacher Diva

Five Luxe-Inspired Looks for Fall Under $50

Before you head into the weekend, you may want to check out these luxe-inspired looks from Walmart. I've been wearing this Fringe Cardigan a lot on stories lately and it has been quite popular in my DM's. I also ordered this chic Sherpa Coat (almost sold out) and it's looks very expensive IRL. Walmart is killing it with their new arrivals. In the spirit of affordable fall fashion, I rounded up a few more luxe inspired pieces all found at Walmart. I ordered all of these and was really impressed with the quality. Which one would you wear? xx Ashley  ...

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Affordable Fall Outfits You Can Wear to Work

Lately, I've found myself wearing more wide leg pants and loungewear. When I can find an outfit that is comfortable, work-friendly and looks chic, I'm all in. Walmart has so many good options for fall right now (especially from the brands Scoop and Free Assembly). If you want something for the office, or more casual to wear with your Levi's, they have everything. ...

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Y or N: Fall 2021 Boot Trends

Time for more fall fashion content and I could not be more excited. I shared my Fall Accessories Report a few weeks ago in case you missed it, which did include this gorgeous pair of tall boots, but today I'm going deep on the boots that are having a moment. There are definitely some similarities to boot trends we saw last year like lug souls and animal print, but a few new options I'm excited to share as well. Here are the top boot trends I've noticed so far this year — yes or no from you? ...

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How To Style 3 Long Cardigans

Long cardigans are always something I consider a staple during the fall and winter season. You can pretty much wear them with anything and with the right shoes and accessories, they can look pretty chic. Below, I'm sharing 3 ways I style my long cardigans. And if you're still looking to add a few to your fall wardrobe, I'm including a shortlist of my top recs. ...

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How to Adjust Your Skincare Routine for Fall and Winter

   One of my most-asked beauty questions around this time of year is always if it really is necessary to change your skincare routine when transitioning from summer to fall/winter temperatures. At face value, I can see how it might seem unnecessary, but as someone with sensitive and acne-prone skin, I absolutely do. ...

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Chic but Cool Halloween Decorations

I've mentioned before I don't go too crazy for Halloween and Thanksgiving, but I do like adding something a little festive. Especially now that we have George — we want this to be an exciting time for him too! He's at an age where he is pointing and smiling, and he loves the pumpkins and the butterflies that we've added around the house. We have this whole routine where we light up the Jack-o-lanterns each morning together. He gets very excited about it. I can only imagine what Christmas will be like! ...

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Our Fall-Ready Front Porch

This past weekend, we started decorating for Fall. We keep it petting minimal in the house, but we love sprucing up the front porch with pumpkins and fall wreaths. I love how it turned out this year! If you want to see how we decorated last year, check out this post. ...

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How I’m Wearing Animal Print This Fall

Fall has officially made it's way to Dallas and I've been eager to reach for my cozy knits. I found this oversized animal print cardigan a few weeks ago at Walmart (the Scoop collection is so good right now) and it has given me so much inspiration to start dressing for fall. If you're wanting to wear animal print this Fall, I'm breaking down a few of my favorite ways to style it below. ...

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5 Crockpot Recipes I’m Making This Fall

Each fall I look forward to pulling out my crockpot and making slow cooker soups and pastas. I LOVE the ease of a crockpot meal. Throw and go, yes please! Not only are these incredibly delicious, but they are really easy to throw together. This list has been passed around the family for years and includes some of our go-to meals for a cold night in. ...

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10 Fall Blazers I’m Loving Under $100

After posting this blazer last week, it was clear you were also a fan. Many of you have been requesting more options at budget-friendly price points, so I decided to pull a few more blazer options all under $100. These are all boyfriend styles and will give you a loose, relaxed fit — which is what I prefer in a blazer. ...

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