High School Prom Dress

Obviously, one of the most important parts of your senior year is finding that perfect prom dress and making sure everything is in place for the most magical prom night ever. Of course, another important part of senior year are your senior portraits. While the school senior portraits are always an important part of senior year, there are certainly more fun and memorable ways to take senior pictures now, and one way is in your prom dress!

Jules Portrait and JP17Seniors have a brand new take on high school senior pictures... and it involves your prom dress! When you get your high school senior pictures taken by JP17Senior portraits, you can choose packages based on how many outfits your bring, so there are a lot of possibilities for pictures that you'll have forever (and that couldn't be more perfect for some Facebook and Instagram posting).Melaine, a senior from OLMA, recently got her senior pictures done by Jules and JP17Seniors in her prom dress, and they came our so gorgeous! Melaine chose La Femme 21101 as her prom dress, and the dress couldn't have been more perfect for some portraits.  Continue reading →

We recently received such a sweet e-mail from one of our customers that we just can't get over! Daphne Boyd, mother of Ashton, sent us such a detailed message of her experience at Rissy Roo's, and we are just so happy to hear that she got everything that she was looking for! We don't want to do much explaining of Daphne's note, as it definitely speaks for itself - read on below, and check out how gorgeous her daughter, Ashton, looked in her dress!

"I have so many wonderful things to say about your company. I'd like to begin with the first phone call I made to your company.  I had been looking all over California for a very specific La Femme evening gown. 18914 that number will forever be in my mind. I found you on the web and decided to call.  Frustrated with all the California neglect.  Your customer service was amazing.  Kind and patient and very knowledgable.  You had the dress.  I was so excited.  Then she told me it would be about 8 or 9 days to get the dress to Cali.  My heart sank that would be cutting it very close especially with alterations.  Then the young lady said the most amazing thing... She said well wait we have a warehouse in California and it can be to you in 4 days for $25.  I about fell off the couch.  Lets do it. I wish that I had found you Freshman year! We have one more year in high school and I can guarantee that I will be purchasing all her dresses next year from you!  And I have been telling all my Cali friends about how great Rissy Roos is. My daughter looked beautiful and she stood out and looked far different from all the same prom dresses that everybody wore. Thank you again."

- Daphne Boyd (Ashton's mom)

Ashton's in the middle wearing the dark blue dress - La Femme style 18914! She looks so gorgeous!

Ashton wore La Femme style 18914. It's an absolutely stunning beaded lace dress with a sweetheart neckline and sheer skirt to show off some leg. A perfect combination of elegance and sexiness!

Thanks so much for sending such a sweet note, Daphne! Your daughter looks stunning, and we hope she had an amazing time at her prom!

Disney actress Bella Thorne recently shared photos with Seventeen Magazine of her all dressed up for prom with her friends! Bella wore a Sherri Hill dress to her 15th birthday party back in November, so you can only guess that she wore none other than Sherri Hill to her prom! The dress she chose was Sherri Hill style 21168, a beautiful jeweled high-low dress with spaghetti straps.

We already made the dress Bella wore our Dress of the Week back in February because we loved how beautiful it looked on Kendall Jenner, but we're giving it another honorary Dress of the Week for this week! Continue reading →

Even though Emerald Green is the Pantone Color of the Year, its pastel sister Mint has been taking over the fashion world! Mint has been so popular everywhere, from the high-fashion runways to every day street style. And, you can bet that it's the most popular color for Prom 2013!

Whether you wear the color as a long, short, or high-low look, the pretty pastel hue will have you looking on-trend all night long at prom. Below are our favorite styles to rock the color for your biggest night of the year!

Precious Formals style P8819 is one of our most popular dresses this season, and for good reason. Not only does it come in a beautiful mint color, but the one shoulder and cutout back detailing make it so on-trend and unique! Continue reading →

E! News recently caught up with Pretty Little Liars star Ashley Benson to get the latest scoop on what's going on in her life. They talked about her upcoming movie Spring Breakers, and there was even a little hint that Ashley may be dating James Franco! We are so in hot pursuit to find out more about that rumour!

Our favorite part about the interview, though, was when Ashley revealed her favorite Faviana prom looks to the pop news channel! You can check out her favorite dresses, as well as the whole video, below!

Ashley on Faviana Glamour style S7150: "The detailing's really awesome. I love sequins, and it's a flowy dress and it's sexy. It goes low in the back and it has a criss-cross." 

Ashley on Faviana Glamour style S7151: "It's one of my favorites. I love the color blue, and it fits your body so well; it has a corset feel."

Ashley on Faviana style 7189: "This is amazing! This is one of my favorites, as well, because it is shorter. It's so adorable, and if you don't want the back of your dress stepped on at prom, it's so easy to go short and this is really cute." 

Watch the full E! News interview here:

Prom is only weeks away, and we're sure that you're ready to bust a move on the dance floor. But, before the biggest night of the year, you have to make sure everything goes perfect...down to the nitty gritty details! In order to have a stress-free night, try to get everything done way in advance and have a handy check list. We are here to guide you through this stressful preparation, so we came up with important tips to follow for your dazzling night! This is a great list to print out and keep with you in the coming weeks to make sure there's nothing you forget!

Make sure your dress is tailored to perfection

Most of the time, dresses don't fit perfectly. You don't want to be uncomfortable and swimming in your dress! Go to the right seamstress and have her tailor it to your size and length. The length is especially important - you don't want it dragging on the dance floor. Make sure to bring the shoes you plan on wearing that night so that the seamstress can hem the dress properly.

Choose your Hair Style

Your hair is crucial! Make sure you book your appointment early enough in the day to give yourself plenty of time to get ready for Prom - you don't want to be late! Search for hairstyle ideas online and in magazines and bring pictures in with you so that the hairdresser knows what you want. You should also consider how it will look with your dress. Up-dos and half up-dos are great for one shoulder or high neck dresses. Strapless gowns can go with just about any hairstyle. One fun way to keep track of the hairstyles you like and compare them to each other is to make a Pinterest board.

Makeup and Nails to Compliment your Dress

You might want to book an appointment for makeup and nails also. You never know how crowded your favorite nail salon might be or how long the wait is for makeup. Getting a manicure and pedicure a couple days before is a great way for making prom day errands easier - just make sure that you don't chip them! If your prom dress is loaded with beads or has super bright colors, it's better to tone down your makeup and nails. Neutral nail colors and neutral eyeshadow colors are best with bright colors, lots of beading, and print. If you are wearing a neutral colored dress, you can go crazy...bold lips and bright nail polish for a pop of color!

Add some Bling with Jewelry

Jewelry is another important detail. It for the most part has the same makeup and nails rule; if you're wearing a blinged out sequin dress, you're going to want to tone down the jewelry. Otherwise, you'll have sparkle overload! Too much can overkill your whole look, so try to keep it simple.

Complete your Look with your Shoes

Your shoes are what completes your look. You don't want to look like your in pain in a gorgeous dress. Practice makes perfect! Try breaking them in a few weeks before. If that doesn't help, try slipping in padding or insoles. If your shoes are too tight, find a local shoe repairman and have them stretched out. You'll have a more confident walk!

Add a Hint of Personality with your Purse

A purse is always a great way to add some personality to any outfit. Pick a simple bag that blends in with your dress, or choose a funky clutch that's the statement piece of your outfit! Just remember, depending on your dress and jewelry, you don't want to be too blinged out.

Don't forget your Camera!

Of course, the most important accessory of all is your camera! It's a special night, and you'll want to take all the photos you can. Whether a disposable, a point-and-shoot, or the handy dandy camera on your smart phone, just make sure that you have plenty of room to take lots and lots of pictures. And, ideally, have something small enough that fits in your purse!