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Real Weddings with Krista & Kevin

2010-06-04T17:43:00.000-04:00

Check out this beautiful wedding on my latest blog for Where to Get Engaged!

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Monday’s Montage: Pops of Pink

2010-05-24T23:39:00.001-04:00

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Over and Over Again « Rules Of Engagement

2010-05-19T14:36:00.001-04:00

Check out the first blog I have published on the Engagement and Wedding Social Networking site, Where To Get Engaged!

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Say goodbye to high heels...

2010-01-12T11:10:00.001-05:00

Being 7.5 months pregnant, I think it is finally time to say goodbye to my high heels--something I never thought I'd say. I have put fashion before comfort the entire pregnancy (to a certain degree) but I think it is finally time to hang up the heels and switch to flats perpetually. I have always felt short and dumpy in flat shoes, and I can't say that having about 20 pounds attached to my stomach makes the feeling any better....But, at some point one must give in...I guess. I still have no problem wearing my cowboy boots or wedge heels, but today I tried for these pointy dress shoes with a skinny heel and only made it as far as my classroom door before realizing if I didn't take them off soon I might go into early labor. Not to be dramatic, but teetering on 2 inch heels when one is built like Humpty-dumpty is not a good idea. The extreme amount of concentration and pressure put on my legs is enough to make me feel like my water is about to break.

It's a good thing I brought these along. They may be falling apart and look like bedroom slippers, but at least they'll keep me from bed rest...let's hope!

The Black Dog

2009-11-20T19:14:00.001-05:00

We have always had a soft spot for this breed, especially after rescuing our first dog, and ten-year-old black labrador retriever, Shiner, a few years ago. We currently have Henry, an almost one-year-old black lab puppy, and can't imagine any other pet. I love collecting black lab items and have artwork, a wine-stopper, and a rug among other trinkets. I don't see why we can't include him in some of our baby gear as well? These items from The Black Dog are now on my wish list!!

Get Your Fringe On

2009-11-20T18:42:00.000-05:00

So "super cute junior" from last year's entries is now a senior and we still love swapping fashion finds. These are some boots she got at T.J. Maxx this season. I remember admiring them at the store, but worrying I couldn't pull them off. I think she got it right and now I wish I had them, too!

Janie and Jack

2009-11-20T18:36:00.000-05:00

Now that I'm a mom-to-be I get pretty excited about finding adorable children clothing stores. While "Janie and Jack" has probably been a staple in kid's fashion for years, I just heard about it for the first time last weekend while visiting Annapolis. I visited their site and the polka dot and plaid couldn't get any cuter. Yes, it's expensive, but it can't hurt to look. Here are a few things I'm admiring from a far:

Tiered Pintucked Silk Dress

Personalized Bloomers and Bib

Vintage Floral Silk Tulle Dress

Plaid Silk Bubble Dress

Anthropologie for kids...oh my!

2009-11-19T15:55:00.000-05:00

I guess I never paid attention to the fact that Anthropologie had a kiddie section until now...I can't get over these adorable pieces. Maybe I can find a matching mommy and baby outfit?

I am unable to copy the pictures, so please check out these links for my favorites:

Hide and Seek Sweater Dress
Spotty Sweater Skirt
Chickadee Scarf

Animal Cracker Kid's Apron

PeaceLoveMom

2009-11-04T11:57:00.000-05:00

So you may have noticed Prissy's Closet going in a new direction. Since I'm pregnant, I have definitely done some posts on maternity fashion and now I can't help but add baby clothes to the mix. After finding out we're having a girl, I'm sure I'll be adding all kinds of pink. I saw this onesie from the brand PeaceLoveMom and thought it was adorable.

Yes to Denim Leggings!

2009-10-31T22:36:00.001-04:00

After doing some research, I actually found denim maternity leggings online at Motherhood Maternity. I couldn't resist....I ordered them as a trial and actually fell in love. They are so comfortable that I haven't wanted to take them off since. Ben is still a little skeptical about the "jeggings" but I am planning on wearing them a lot!

The Whole Juno

2009-10-31T22:31:00.000-04:00

We didn't end up going to any parties this year, but since I already gathered the costume together, I went ahead and put it on for a picture. Halloween just isn't the same for me without dressing up! I tried to talk Ben into being Bleeker, but he wasn't that enthusiastic. Notice I included the Sunny Delight, which is actually my favorite craving! Thanks to one of my students for letting me borrow the skirt and shoes...it made it more fun!

Happy Halloween!

2009-10-30T15:11:00.002-04:00

My festive attire for today:

This is half of my Juno costume...Being a high school teacher, I thought I shouldn't wear the entire thing to school as to not promote teenage pregnancy! If I complete the outfit I'll wear a skirt over the jeans and a hoodie--very easy costume for a pregnant girl!

I borrowed the awesome Chuck's from a student!

Denim Leggings?

2009-10-22T15:41:00.002-04:00

Since becoming pregnant and venturing into the land of maternity clothes, I have gotten very much into wearing leggings. I have never worn them before, but suddenly they are the most comfortable thing around. I would much rather wear stretchy leggings and a long, flowy top then frumpy or too tight pants and a girdle-like sweater. (I guess it all becomes girdle-like at some point). I feel okay with wearing black, grey , or brown, but have been considering venturing into the land of denim and am a bit unsure....I feel like they could be the perfect pair to my brown sweater dresses because a brown dress with brown leggings and brown boots is a bit monochromatic for me. I also like how Whitney Port paired them with a flowy top and flats.

On the other hand, I feel they are very hit or miss. No one wants to end up looking like an over-stuffed 80's throwback...or do they?

So, what's the verdict? Does skin-tight denim have a place in my world? I'll let ya know.

Black, White, and Green All Over

2009-09-20T20:58:00.000-04:00

Katie & Joe Crabtree Wedding Festivity Outfits

Thursday night cocktail party: The bump was in full effect, but somewhat camoflouged in this picture because of those polka-dots!

Friday night rehearsal dinner: The dress is somewhat hidden, but it was flowy and comfortable. I found it on sale at White House/Black Market this summer. Don't worry, that is just sparkling cider for the two pregnant ladies!

Wedding day: Black dress, also clearance from White House/Black Market, with a green pashmina. As a reader in the wedding, I wanted to go along with the theme of black, white and lime green!

I didn't get any full shots, but these are my shoes, by Madden Girl, from T.J. Maxx. They had lots of lime green, to go with the shawl. I even made it till midnight on the dance floor without taking them off!

Look at this rock!

2009-06-28T17:54:00.000-04:00

A 6.5 carat diamond ring, belonging to the owner of the winery from this weekend. Wow! You know I had to ask about it!

Yay for Bluegrass Festival in the Mountains!

2009-06-28T17:51:00.000-04:00

Another maxi-dress from TJ Maxx!

"Photographer Wears Prada"

2009-06-22T18:40:00.007-04:00

I am a little mesmerized, to say the least, with these boots. I spotted them on the feet of wedding photographer, Jason Keefer, at the hair salon on Saturday. After my Shirley Temple 'do was complete, I snuck adoring glances at the swirling, hand-stitched craftsmanship dancing over his feet until finally mustering up the courage to ask where on earth they came from. I had an idea they weren't from around here, as such a fine specimen of Italian leather is about as commonly seen in the Valley as, say, Paris Hilton. Jason revealed nonchalantly and humbly that, yes, my musings were correct; the boots were Prada. He actually scored them from a friend in trade for his one-of-a-kind snake-skin, gold-tipped cowboy boots purchased at the Greene County Fair. As a girl quoted in The Daily News Leader describing her own, one-of-a-kind cowboy boots, I would've normally questioned the fairness of this barter, though after having my first "meeting of the Prada" I must say it was worth it. Thanks, Jason, for letting me swoon over the boots all weekend...maybe one day I, too, will own the crown gem of them all: The Prada Boot.

Jason snapped this photo of his boots next to my line-up of shoes before the wedding. I always bring extras...you never know when someone might break a heel!

Pretty Pink Pumps

2009-06-22T18:37:00.003-04:00

Thanks to friends and amazing wedding photographers, Jason & Tammy Keefer, for sending me this awesome picture of the "pretty pink pumps" I wore this weekend. Love it!

Roanoke Wine Festival Sightings

2009-06-22T17:13:00.002-04:00

Skinny-mini-Steven Tyler-esque dancing cowboy

I had to get a shot with him

Awesome Andy Griffith tee-shirt

Pink and Black

2009-06-22T16:45:00.004-04:00

Some outfit choices for the Engel Wedding...

Shoe choices...

Ended up going with the standby, black, J. Crew dress (saved the day!) and patent-leather, pink, peep-toe pumps from Rack Room. Necklace is, again, vintage from S.A.M. (Staunton Antique Market).

Pink & Green

2009-06-22T16:19:00.004-04:00

With Molly at the Engel/Jarrels rehearsal dinner. Dress is an eyelet Lilly Pulitzer; necklace is vintage from Staunton Antique Market.

Shawl from Ross...even matches my gift!

Shoes from Banana Republic years ago! My how they've held up...they've been all the way to Nantucket and back.

Beautiful Bracelet

2009-06-22T16:10:00.001-04:00

Found in a random boutique and given to my friend Emily from her mother.

LOVE.

Another Maxi Dress

2009-06-22T16:06:00.002-04:00

Maxi dress from Marshall's in Charlottesville paired with coral earrings from Etsy...very soft and cool fabric for a scorching hot day in Roanoke. Not a Daniel Benjamin, but close!

Love this dress

2009-06-22T16:04:00.002-04:00

I have owned this beautiful, Calvin Klein (via Ross) dress for over a year now and am still waiting for the perfect occasion for it to make it's debut. I thought I would wear it for Katie and Jamin's wedding but decided to go with the black and hot pink theme instead. Any ideas? Are the shoes too much?

PS. Don't mind me posing in my kitchen after a work-out...
PPS. I wish it had pockets!

More Daniel Benjamin Dresses!

2009-06-22T15:52:00.006-04:00

Can't get enough of these!

At The Bistro in Downtown Staunton for Shakin' at the Station

At school, working on the yearbook with my adorable little mini-me looking on

Getting hair done before Katie and Jamin's wedding

Turquoise!

2009-06-09T11:32:00.003-04:00

For our FDHS "end of year celebration" at the Bistro last night I paired a shirt I found randomly at Belk with these awesome Payless wedges (only $14.99!). The shoes are one of my favorite finds of the season, though I can't take full credit...you know the super-stylish junior I always talk about (K.M. you know who you are!), she got them first! I, of course, told her I was in love and she filled me in on her little secret!

Summer Wardrobe

2009-06-09T11:23:00.005-04:00

So, I am a bit obsessed with this dress. So obsessed, that I bought it in four different varieties! I found the first two at T.J. Maxx, and the second two at Marshalls in Charlottesville. They are all made by Daniel Benjamin and are the softest, most comfortable things ever! I have decided that rather than wearing shorts (which I generally stay very far from), skirts, or jeans this summer, I will be wearing my Daniel Benjamin dresses. If you start to get sick of them, please refrain from telling me, because I don't want to know. They are so unbelievably "mumu-esque" (thus, ridiculously comfortable) that nothing anybody says could change my mind!

Orange Theme!

2009-06-02T12:53:00.006-04:00

I am proud to say I made a big effort in accessorizing this morning, despite the fact that I woke up at 7:30 and needed to be at school by 8. I matched my orange Nicole wedges (bought this season from one of my fav. d-town Staunton stores, Design at Nine) with my T.J. Maxx shirt and random orange earrings perfectly! Yes, I didn't make it to work till 8:15 (it's okay, 1st block doesn't REALLY start until 8:20....) it was worth it when within thirty seconds of walking in the door one of my juniors (the super-stylish one, of course) noticed and complimented my new shoes and matching earrings. Haha. See, it's not all for nothing!

Prairie Boot!

2009-06-01T11:12:00.004-04:00

I covet these.

From Free People, Suede ankle boot with tiered fringe and knotted detail along the side. By Jeffrey Campbell. On sale for $89.95

Green Eyelet

2009-06-01T09:49:00.003-04:00

Comfy+green eyelet+from Ross for $7.99=Perfect Summer Dress
PS...Don't be fooled by Kristen's masculine madras blazer and shorts ensemble. It got a little chilly, and it happened to match her shorts perfectly.
PPS...That is not a jacket I have slung around my neck...it is actually Kristen's shirt. We thought the one thing funnier than wearing her fiance's madras blazer would be wearing it with nothing underneath. Love it.

Boyfriend Jeans?

2009-05-29T14:27:00.004-04:00

I took our "dress-down Friday" as the perfect opportunity to try out my new "boyfriend jeans," (From Express, a lot cheaper than the celebrity favored Current/Elliott in "Super Love Destroyed") though I really think they are just glorified cropped jeans that look old. This is my attempt to try the trend...maybe I'll ease myself more into it with some heels on an evening out!

Prom!

2009-05-27T09:32:00.002-04:00

I wanted to go with something understated, and "teacher-esque." The kids said I looked very 1950's which I hope is somewhat of a compliment?! I got the Calvin Klein dress at Ross last fall. The shoes are some of my favorite gold wedges from TJ Maxx (I think Steve Madden?).

The jewelry is all VINTAGE from Staunton Antique Market.

Maxi Dress at Work?

2009-05-21T13:11:00.001-04:00

Soprano dress from T.J. Maxx, this season.

Look how TALL it makes me look!

black, leather flats from Gap (2 seasons ago)

Love the ceramic earrings from jewelry by Pam Unger.

Some of my more fashionable students convinced me that it was perfectly fine to wear a maxi dress to work. Because it was the Thursday before a 4-day weekend, I went for it! Here are some of the comments I have received so far:

1. Wow, I love your dress, it's beautiful! (cute, very stylish 11th grade girl)
2. Why are you dressed like a nun? ("favorite" boy in my English 10 class)
3. I love your dress....you look like an Indian! (cafeteria lady)
4. Is that a new outfit, Mrs. Halterman? Did you buy that for your husband's birthday? (Principal, who thinks I buy new clothes for every occasion)
5. I told you it'd be cute! (best student ever!)