Stephanie in her Winning Rissy Roo’s Prom Dress!

Back in January and February, we held a Pin to Win contest to give away a prom dress! Contestants were encouraged to channel their inner prom queen to make their ultimate prom wish list. The board with the most followers and that best depicted their excitement for prom through images on RissyRoos.com would win a free prom dress! Stephanie DiIullo was picked to be our Pin to Win contest winner because she blew us away with her prom board!

Stephanie recently sent us pictures in her winning dress, and she just looks so beautiful that we wanted to share them with you! The dress she picked as her prize was Faviana style 7113 in the color Watermelon. It’s a mesh prom dress with intricate sequin detail and godet bottom.

She sent us such a sweet note with the photos:

“Still cant believe I won this beautiful dress!! Thank you for the prom dress!!!! I had the best night ever!!!! Everyone said I win the “best dress” award thanks to you guys! :)

Stephanie looks absolutely stunning, and her “Prom Court” sash couldn’t have been a more perfect accessory!

Faviana 7113 dress

Thanks for sharing the photos with us, Stephanie! We’re glad to hear you had such a fun time at prom and loved your dress so much!

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What to Wear to Graduation

While the end of the year means studying for finals and putting the last touches on getting ready for prom, it also means that it’s time for Graduation! Whether you’re graduating from high school or college, it means that it’s the celebration of the end of one stage of your life, and the soon to be new beginning of your next stage. So, while it may feel stressful right now, there will be plenty of parties to attend and plenty of fun to be had.

graduation

What to wear on graduation day may not be first on your mind right now, but it’s definitely an important thing to think about. Just like prom, it’s a day that you’ll never forget, and a day that many pictures will be taken! So, even though you’ll be wearing a graduation gown for the ceremony, you’ll definitely want to make sure you have a cute dress underneath. This way, when it’s time to take off the cap and gown, you’ll be ready for all the pictures (and the parties, of course)!

When it comes to picking a dress, we recommend choosing something that’s flirty and summery. A lot of graduations are held outside, so you want to make sure you’re comfortable and don’t get too hot. We have an exception below, but we also love dresses that are either strapless or one shoulder, because they usually won’t peek through the top of your gown. Below are our favorite dresses for graduation day, to give you some ideas.

Dave & Johnny 8914

Dave & Johnny style 8914 is one of our favorite dresses for graduation. The ivory  lace look is so perfect for the spring and summer months, and the beaded waist adds just the right amount of glam. Best yet, since it’s a strapless dress, it won’t even show when you’re wearing your graduation gown!

Blush C111

White is so on-trend this year, so Black by Blush style C111 is another white colored dress that we love for graduation.  This sexy one-shoulder is draped in silver stones that define your figure. Since it’s a one-shoulder with a low cut, this is another dress that shouldn’t show under your gown.

Sherri Hill 21167

Sherri Hill style 21167 is just so chic, that it makes for a perfect graduation cocktail dress! The lace is just stunning and will surely make you the center of attention in pictures! We also love the open back – it makes it so perfect for warmer weather! Since it has a boat neck top, the dress may peek through your gown a little. But, with such elegant lace detail and stunning colors, it will only help to add a must-needed style uplift to your grad gown!

Whatever dress you wear, just keep a big smile on your face all day and be proud and excited that you will be entering a new stage in your life soon! Congrats and good luck!!

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2013 Prom Themes

With prom season in full effect, the prom committees are getting decor ready for their creative themes. Each year, High Schools are coming up with unique ideas for their prom. From New York to Paris…from Candy Land to Alice and Wonderland…prom themes are now out of this world! With the help of Seventeen Magazine, we listed below this year’s most popular themes. They’re sure to get everyone in fiesta mode!

Casino

The casino theme is ideal for students who want something different from just dancing. Adding table games and slot machines gives everyone something to do! To complete the theme, you can recreate Vegas by adding lots of flashing lights. Channel your inner Vegas show girl by wearing lots of sparkle, like the sequin dress below. Of course, since Rissy Roo’s is 20 minutes outside of Atlantic City, NJ, we’re partial to making it an Atlantic City casino theme :-) .

Prom casino theme

1. Scala Q4150 – Drop-dead gorgeous floor-length gown featuring a subtle sweetheart neckline, seductive side slit, and slim, sexy silhouette; sewn-by-hand sequins and beads in detailed paisley-reminiscent patterning.

2. Touch Ups Prom Shoes Style Debbie – Sexy sequin d’orsay pump with ankle strap and platform. Reversible sequins add extra sparkle and shine to this stunning shoe.

3. Helen’s Heart Style X001831 Clear Prom Earrings

4. Helen’s Heart Style JB-168354 Silver base AB stone Bracelet

Masquerade Ball

Want something a little more classy? Seventeen Magazine recommends channeling 18th century France with castle decorations and a big fancy ball. Students can get creative with their masks, and a contest for who has the best one can make it even more fun. As for what to wear, look for something that will make a grand entrance. Below is a perfect look for a fancy masquerade ball.

masquerade ball prom theme1. Sherri Hill Dress 21165 – Classy and elegant strapless lace dress with detachable skirt. All eyes will be on you in this dress!

2. Sizzle by Coloriffics Andes Shoes – Glitter peep-toe slingback with metallic heel and double glitter/metallic platform.

Arabian Nights

If you’re looking for something totally exotic and different, an Arabian Nights theme is the one for your school! Beautiful decorations with vibrant colors and draping will bring the middle east to your prom. We loved Seventeen’s idea to set up a station for henna tattoos so students can take a break from the dance floor. To make it even more authentic, instead of chairs, set up cushions for the seating at the tables.

When it comes to your outfit, incorporating the vibrant colors into your accessories or gown will have you matching with the theme perfectly. A bright statement necklace would be perfect to give you that Arabian exotic style!

Arabian Nights Prom Theme

1. Jovani 1998 Beaded Turquoise Evening Gown -Gorgeous Floor length gown with a beaded choker-halter neckline, ruched bust and open back. It’s a perfect color for this exotic theme!

What was your prom theme? Leave us a comment and let us know below!

Source: Seventeen Magazine

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The Great Gatsby Fashion Inspiration

The Great Gatsby, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, and Joel Edgerton, finally hit theatres, and it’s gotten us obsessing over everything 1920s! Baz Luhrmann’s reinterpretation was released on May 10, 2013, and everyone is talking nonstop about everything from the music to the glitz and glamour of the period. But, there’s of course one thing that has us girls at Rissy Roo’s stuck in Gatsby fever: the clothes!

The Great Gatsby movie poster

To celebrate, we picked out our favorite roaring ’20s inspired looks from our store. These dresses are perfect for nabbing Daisy Buchanan’s style in a fresh, modern way. Check them out below:

For the classic flapper look with a modern twist, we’re all about Jovani style 74201. It’s a unique cocktail dress with beaded detail and a fringe skirt. Beading and tassels are synonymous with this period, and this dress incorporates both in a perfectly modern way. The on-trend nude colored bodice will definitely have on-lookers amazed by the styling of this dress!

Jovani 74201

For some glitzy art deco inspiration, we love Primavera style 9490. The uniquely crafted sequins in a cross diamond pattern with a super sexy criss cross low back and high slit with slight train will have you feeling like a ’20s princess all night long!

Primavera 9490

Drop waists were big during this period, and Shail K. style SK3503 brings that style to modern day so well. The fitted hourglass shape and sweetheart neckline compliment your curves and gives the drop waist effect that the fringe at the bottom creates and updated look.

Shail K SK3503

The Gatsby period was a time of extravagance, so however you decide to bring some 1920s style into your wardrobe, do so with confidence! Just make sure that if you go for a Gatsby inspired dress, don’t over-do it in the accessories department. Otherwise, you may start looking a little too period perfect!

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Kolby Koloff from Preachers’ Daughers ready for Prom!

If you’ve gotten hooked onto Lifetime’s new reality TV show Preachers’ Daughers, then this is definitely something that you don’t want to miss!

Preacher's Daughers

One of the daughters on the show, Kolby Koloff, posted photo after photo of her all dressed up for prom on Instagram. And, we were so excited to see that she wore a dress that we have at Rissy Roo’s: Dave & Johnny style 8040! Check out the pictures below of her with her family and boyfriend.

Kolby Koloff from Preachers' Daughers in Dave & Johnny 8040

 

Kolby with her sister, Kendra. She commented: “Lovely sister. @kendrakoloff”

Kolby looks so gorgeous in Dave & Johnny 8040, a nude beaded mermaid style dress with a chunky rainbow beaded neckline and full skirt with a satin waistband. She looked like pure elegance in it!

Kolby Koloff in her prom dress

 

Kolby with her boyfriend, Micah Howard. She commented “<3 <3 <3 @micah_howard” and “Yay ready for prom!”

kolby Koloff with her dad and boyfriend at prom

Kolby with her preacher dad, Nikita, and her boyfriend, Micah. She tweeted “My two main men. @micah_howard @nikitakoloff”

Kolby even posted a picture of her beautiful hair style! It was so elegant and matched her dress perfectly.

Kolby Koloff's prom hairstyle

If you haven’t gotten a chance to watch Preachers’ Daughers yet, Kolby is 16 years old and is the daughter of former WWE wrestler-turned evangelist, Nikita Koloff, and preacher mom, Victoria. They live in Spring Hill, Tennessee. You can watch the TV show on Tuesdays at 10/9C.

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Bella Thorne’s Simple Beauty How-To Videos

Bella Thorne and her makeup artist, Tonya Brewer, recently posted step-by-step video guides to how you can get the celeb’s makeup looks! The videos are so much fun and really go into detail on how to get the looks, talking about everything from the exact make-up that Tonya uses, to why and how she applies it (even why she uses certain brushes over others!). They posted two videos that each discussed a different look: “Fun and Funky” and “Nice and Natural.” Check them out below!

“Nice and Natural”

In the first video, Tonya and Bella show how to create a simple, natural makeup look. It’s a great everyday makeup look to wear – from school, to afternoon fun on the weekends.

“Fun and Funky”

In the second video, Tonya shows how to take the daytime look and turn it into a more glammed up night-time look. Tonya mentions in the beginning, “it’s great for a dance, or a school prom.” So, if your prom is coming up soon, pay attention!

 

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Rissy Roo’s Prom Dress Testimonial: Tahrea Sherman

One of our Facebook friends and customers, Tahrea Sherman, recently shared with us a picture from her prom of her in her Rissy Roo’s dress. She looked so gorgeous that we had to share it!

She wore Blush style 119W to prom in pink, a sweetheart tulle ball gown with a beaded bodice.

Tahrea sent us such a nice note along with the photo:

“Thank you Rissy Roo’s so much for the beautiful dress!!! This dress accomplished its goal by making me feel like a princess the entire prom night!!!”

-Tahrea Sherman

Tahrea Sherman in Blush style 119W

We’re so glad to hear that her dress helped her feel like the princess we know she is! Pink couldn’t have been a better color for her. Thanks so much for sharing the photo with us, Tahrea!

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Nina Dobrev & Kristen Stewart at the 2013 Met Gala

The annual Met Gala was held in New York City on Monday night, April 6th, with this year highlighting the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s spring collection, “PUNK: Chaos to Couture.” We were so amazed by how many celebrities got into the theme!

It was hard to pick, but two of our favorite looks of the night were worn by Nina Dobrev and Kristen Stewart. We ultimately settled on these two celebs because we loved that they both rocked jumpsuits – it must be a vampire thing! Check out what they wore below and how you can get similar looks for your next formal event. If you want a stand-out look for prom, these rompers are certainly a perfect option!

Nina Dobrev

Nina looked all vamped out in her black lace jumpsuit! We loved how the feminine detailing of the lace and tulle overskirt was offset by the black leather harness – so punk! The Vampire Diaries star looked extra fierce with her dramatic eyeliner and mohawk-inspired hairdo. We’re so used to her cute, girly look on The Vampire Diaries (except when she’s playing Katherine, of course!), that we were amazed by her high-fashion, dark look.

Nina Dobrev at the Met Gala 2013

 One of our jumpsuits for this year, Claudine for Alyce style 2232, immediately reminded us of Nina’s look! Just like Nina’s jumpsuit, it features beautiful lace and sheer for a chic look, a sweetheart neckline, and a long tulle overskirt.

Claudine for Alyce 2232 jumpsuit

Kristen Stewart

Kristen is always one to wear edgy outfits, but the red jumpsuit she wore to the 2013 Met Ball may be her edgiest yet! We loved how the lace detailing gave it a chic look, contrasting well with the red color and unique curvature of the pantsuit for a fashionable punk vibe. The Twilight Saga star’s smoky red eye make-up was the perfect accent to finish her punked-out look.

Kristen Stewart at the 2013 Met Gala

There’s two jumpsuits that remind us of Kristen’s look: Claudine for Alyce style 2147 and Black White Red by Mac Duggal style 85172R.

We love Claudine for Alyce style 2147 because it incorporates the pretty lace, long sleeves, and red of Kristen’s look. The shorts style, rather than Kristen’s pants look, makes it that much more sexy and more appropriate for spring and summer months. Best yet, this romper just went on sale! It used to be $450, but is now $220. There’s not many sizes left, though, so make sure to order it soon if this style is for you!

Claudine for Alyce 2147 romper

Black White Red by Mac Duggal style 85172R is perfect if you want to rock Kristen’s all red jumpsuit look. It’s an all sequin romper with a detachable tulle skirt.

Black White Red by Mac Duggal 85172R romper

Rompers have definitely been a popular prom choice this year, so it was exciting to see the look be such a statement piece on the red carpet of the 2013 Met Gala! If you want to stick with the traditional dress for prom, the romper look is also perfect for bringing some glam to after prom. Best yet, with the rompers that include detachable skirts, you can wear it as a dress for prom, and take the skirt off for after prom for a completely different look.

Source: HollywoodLife.com

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Prom Trend of the Week: Gold Metallic

Gold metallic is always a popular look for celebrities walking the runway. This year, the trend has also gotten a lot more recognition in every day street wear, and you can take a bet that it’s hitting prom in full force, as well. Gold metallic cocktail dresses and floor-length gowns are one of our favorite formal trends, because who doesn’t want an oscar-worthly look at prom??

When it comes to metallic, Xcite and Xtreme are the go-to dress designers for sexy, red carpet worthy looks. Check out our favorite gold dresses from the two designers below:

Xcite 30354

Xcite style 30354 is one of our favorite gold gowns. The simple yet sophisticated evening gown made of metallic chiffon has a strapless sweetheart neckline and a beaded empire waistline that will have you glistening with elegance all night.

Xcite 30338

 Xcite style 30338 is so sexy! The metallic jersey fabric hugs your body for a form-fittng look, and the asymmetrical neckline with the two one shoulder beaded straps gives it such a unique look.

Xtreme 32309

 Xtreme style 32309 is another one shoulder form fitting metallic jersey dress that we love. Our favorite part about this dress is the cutout open back; it’s such a fun, sexy addition to the look!

Prom is a time to stand out and feel beautiful, and that’s why gold metallic is such a perfect choice. You’ll definitely feel like a celebrity all night long in these dresses!

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Jennifer Love Hewitt in Sherri Hill 21154 on The Client List

Did you catch Jennifer Love Hewitt wearing Sherri Hill style 21154 on Season 2, Episode 5 (“Hell on Heels”) of The Client List? We did! And, she looked so glamorous in it!

Jennifer Love Hewitt in Sherri Hill 21154 on The Client List

We’ve been seeing a lot of prom dresses on TV lately, but this time the TV show wasn’t about prom! In the “Hell on Heels” episode, Jennifer Love Hewitt’s character, Riley Parks, struggles with whether or not her and her daughter Katie should enter the Beaumont Belles Mother/Daughter pageant. They of course end up entering the pageant, and Riley wears the beautiful two piece Sherri Hill dress shown above!

Sherri Hill 21154 is a fun and flirty dress with an embellished crop top and accordion pleated tulle skirt. It comes in multiple color choices: aqua/pink, aqua/light green, coral/gold, and ivory/gold. Jennifer Love Hewitt wears it in the aqua/pink color on the show.

Sherri Hill 21154

Our favorite part of the outfit, though, may be those sparkly silver pumps she wore. It really completed the look! You can get similar sparkly heels with Touch Ups style Candice. You’ll have Jennifer Love Hewitt’s look from head to toe!

Touch Ups Candice heels

We don’t want to spoil the episode for you if you’re a fan of the show, so make sure to watch it to find out if Riley and her daughter walk away with a WIN at the pageant!

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