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Memorial Day Sale: Find Your Prom Dress for Less!

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Leslie

Memorial Day Weekend means lots of sales and great deals. And, with Prom Season still in full effect for many girls, what better time to find your perfect prom dress at a great price?? So, to help our Roo Girls best take advantage of our Memorial Day Sale, we picked out our favorite three sale prom dresses. So many of our Prom 2013 styles are on sale right now that the three we picked out below are just the tip of the iceburg. So, feel free to browse our sale section to search our entire selection of dresses (and even shoes) at reduced prices!

A little Roo Reminder about our Memorial Day Sale: Take an extra 10% off e tall of our already reduced sale items with code “SALE10″ from now through Monday, 5/27/2013!

Our 3 favorite prom dresses on sale:

Flirt by Maggie Sottero style P5793 is a classic ball gown with an edgy twist – the perfect combination of fairytale princess and rockstar goddess! Chunky beading dazzles on the bodice, highlighted with exposed boning, before floating into a flowy tulle skirt. And, with the sale price at $209 (down from $418), plus an extra 10% off for our Memorial Day Sale, you can’t beat it!

La Femme style 17435 is a simple, but totally glam, prom dress. It’s a scoop neck chiffon gown with a pleated center front and accent beading outlining the bust and shoulder straps. Our favoite color it comes in is the Midnight Blue color above – it’s just so stunning! The dress was originally $450, but is now only $250, plus an extra 10% off!

Alyce B’Dazzle style 35509 is a high low sweetheart bodice dress with embellishments at the waist. The hot pink color it comes in just screams girly fashionista! It was originally $330, but is now on sale for $120. Plus, take an extra 10% off from now through Monday!

There’s lots of great dresses and shoes on sale right now, whether you’re looking for prom, graduation, a wedding, or dress for fun, so have fun finding your perfect outfit!

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Memorial Day Sale!

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Leslie

Memorial Day Weekend fun is starting a little early hear at Rissy Roo’s, so a very Happy Memorial Day to all of our Roo Friends! We’re so excited for summer to officially begin, that to celebrate, we have a special sale for you! From today (Thursday, 5/23) through Monday (5/27), take an extra 10% off all of our already reduced sale items.

With so many of our Prom 2013 styles now on sale, if you haven’t found your prom dress yet, this is the perfect opportunity to get a great deal. We also have a lot of great cocktail dresses for graduation and after prom on sale. Or, just start the summer off right with a cute new dress to wear! We also have a lot of high heels on sale, so you can even stock up on shoes!

Shop Our Sale Merchandise

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NBA Star Dwyane Wade Surprises Fan at her Prom!

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Leslie

Are you a big basketball fan? If so, this is definitely something you’ll be amazed by (and maybe a little jealous of)! Professional basketball player Dwayne Wade, who plays for the Miami Heat, really showed how much he loves his fans by surprising one of them at their prom!

It all started when a high school senior that lives in Florida, Nicole Muxo, created a YouTube video of a prom proposal to Dwyane. Nicole started off the video saying that she’s all ready for prom, except for one thing – having the perfect date, and proceeded to ask Dwayne to be that date. Watch her promposal here:

Believe it or not, her promosal didn’t fall on deaf ears! Dwayne never officially responded to the video, but after being able to find some free time between his playoff games, the NBA star showed up at Nicole’s prom to surprise her! Dwayne first surprised Nicole with a phone call, saying sorry that he couldn’t make it to her prom and sending her happy wishes. But, a few minutes later, Dwayne walked into the La Jolla Ballroom in Coral Gables, where the Archbishop Coleman Carroll High School prom was being held, to surprise Nicole in person! Nicole was overwhelmed with amazement, and the two danced and took pictures together before Dwayne headed out for the night. Watch the video of Dwayne surprising the teen:

We were so amazed that the NBA star, also known as D-Wade and Flash, took time out of his schedule to make a dream come true for a fan! He said in the video,

“I had people I looked up to and people that I liked. The moment that an opportunity like this would have happened to me, it would have made my senior year, it would have made my life.”

One of our favorite of this wonderful story is that Nicole was wearing a dress we sell at Rissy Roo’s: Scala style 47546 in blush! It’s a sexy fitted strapless gown with a strapless sweetheart neckline and floor-length hemline; hand-sewn sequins envelope the bodice and skirt. Check out how beautiful she looked:

We can only imagine how happy Dwayne must have made Nicole by showing up to her prom! It must have been the perfect end to her senior year! Nicole said at the end of the video, “Thank you for coming, it made my dreams come true!”

And, we loved Dwayne’s message at the end of the video:

“I’m just glad that we can make dreams come true. So, once again, Wade’s World, D-Wade, doing what we do.”

Prom definitely doesn’t get much better than your celebrity crush showing up to dance with you! We hope you had a night to remember, Nicole!

Source: the305.com, Yahoo!

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Rissy Roo Customers’ Prom 2013 Favorites!

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Brianna

The 2013 Prom Season is finally coming to an end, and our Roo Girls have picked out some very pretty dresses this year! There have been many popular dress for Prom 2013, but there’s three that stood out above and beyond as our Roo customer’s favorite dresses. Read on to find out what the most popular dresses have been of the season, as picked out by our customers and worn to their proms!

Precious Formals P8819 in Mint was very in demand this season! The beautiful color and sequin pattern had everyone wanting it! Mint was a big color choice in general this prom season, but Precious Formals P8819 proved to be the go-to mint dress to show off the on-trend style.

Mac Duggal 50007A in Neon Coral was another dress that caught every prom girl’s eye. The bold color and rhinestone detailing ensured that you would stand out at any event that you attended. Neon was another popular fashion choice for prom this year, and this was the dress of choice for our neon lovers!

Lastly, the Mori Lee 9199 tulle dress proved that it was the perfect short prom dress for our customers this spring. With its corset-like top and funky colored tutu it is sure to make a statement at your occasion. Who doesn’t love a little ombre??

If you wore one of the above dresses to prom, leave us a comment below and let us know how much you loved it!

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2013 Billboard Music Awards Lace & Sheer Fashion

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Leslie

Dresses with sheer bodices and lace detailing have been really popular for Prom 2013, and it was certainly a style to watch at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, too! The BBMAs were held on Sunday May 19th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, and our favorite looks on the blue carpet (yes, blue…not red!) were worn by Ariana Grande and Jennifer Morrison. They both looked so stunning in black sheer and lace pieces that we decided to dedicate our Billboard Music Awards post to them! Check out what they wore below and how you can get their looks for your next formal event.

Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande, who plays Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon TV show Victorious, wore a dress from one of our favorite designers, Jovani! A fun and flirty strapless little black dress, Jovani style 72719 has beautiful sheer, lace and floral detailing.

Best yet, there are two ways that this dress can be worn. There’s the flowy short skirt version that Ariana wore, and there’s also a fitted version. The fitted version is Jovani style 900. Both are perfect graduation dresses!

Jennifer Morrison

Another black sheer and lace look that we loved was worn by Jennifer Morrison, who plays Dr. Allison Cameron in House and Emma Swan in Once Upon a Time. Not only was the bodice sheer, but her over skirt was, too! It was definitely a very sexy look!

When it comes to lace and sheer, Jovani is definitely the go-to designer. And, to get Jennifer’s look, this is definitely no exception! There are two dresses that Jovani makes that we absolutely love for a sheer bodice + sheer skirt look: styles 3592 and 5454. They are both beautiful looks if you want to show off some leg, but don’t want to wear a short dress.

Much like Jennifer’s gown, Jovani style 3592 is a strapless floor length gown that features lace detailing on the sheer bodice and a jersey skirt with sheer overlay.

Jovani style 5454 is a little different than Jennifer’s look, since it has two straps, but we love it just the same! It’s an elegant evening gown that features a sheer length skirt and a sheer bodice with beading.

With the warmer weather here, it’s certainly the best time to show off some skin with a sheer lace look! The lace and black makes it an elegant choice, while the sheer adds some fun and sexiness.

Source: Hollywood Life, Getty

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Stephanie in her Winning Rissy Roo’s Prom Dress!

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Leslie

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!

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

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Leslie

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 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!

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 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

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Caroline

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 .

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.

1. 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!

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

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Leslie

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Leslie

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!

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

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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