Prom Dresses

Last Thursday was country music's biggest night of the year - the 2012 Country Music Association Awards! Some of the biggest stars looked stunning as ever on the red carpet this year at the event. What were they wearing? Jovani, of course! And, not just any Jovani dress - the stars were wearing the newest styles from Jovani's upcoming 2013 collection.

We loved how Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, and Katie Armiger looked at the CMAs; they rocked the event like none other in their Jovani gowns. Carrie did a wonderful job hosting the entire event with Brad Paisley. Our favorite part of the show was when the two of them broke out a Gagnam style routine - it was hilarious! Carrie looked stunning the whole time in her beaded Jovani short dress. Miranda won Song of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year in Jovani's newest evening design. She even got to accept her Song of the Year award with her husband, Blake Shelton! Katie took old Hollywood glamour to a new level with a green ombre jersey dress. We thought it matched perfectly with her new fiery locks.

Check out some pictures from the event below:

Carrie Underwood & Brad Paisley rock out to the YouTube sensation Gangnam Style.

Miranda Lambert & Husband Blake Shelton, judge/mentor on the hit show The Voice, looked amazing together as they accepted Song of the Year for their song “Over You.”

Miranda Lambert accepts the award for Female Vocalist of the Year in a blue 50’s inspired gown, from Jovani’s newest collection of evening dresses

Katie Armiger looked glamorous in a Jovani jersey gown from their Party Dress Collection.

We LOVED all of the new Jovani looks and cannot wait to get them at Rissy Roo's! We'll make sure to update everyone once they are available! Or, if you're too anxious to wait, the Jovani 2012 styles are just as gorgeous!

Source: Jovani

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we picked out some of our favorite pink dresses and accessories! Make sure to rock your pink in October to support Breast Cancer Awareness!

And, don't forget that Rissy Roo's will be donating 5% of your purchase order to the Susan G. Komen Foundation throughout the month. Just add this item to your basket when you go to check out: https://rissyroos.com/dress-up-for-the-cause.html.

Clarisse Prom Dress 1519 is a hi-low dress with matte taffeta/lace fabric. Besides pink, the dress comes in electric blue, red, and yellow. 

Sherri Hill 2787 is a sparkly short strapless party dress. It's also available in the colors fuchsia, black/gunmetal, blue, nacy/gunmetal, nude, silver, and white.

Clarisse 1511 Prom Dress is a short, one sholder dress with black floral accents.

Sherri Hill 1492 is a short cocktail dress with a jeweled bodice and sassy tulle skirt. Other than pink/silver, it comes in black/nude, nude/silver, white, and white/red.

Helen's Heart Style FP-03636 is a hot pink purse with a jeweled handle.

Night Moves by Allure Style Shimmer is a classic silhouette spiced up with a sassy bow! The glitter upper makes it an instant favorite for any occasion.

It may have a creepy name, but oxblood (you can also call it burgundy) has been all the rage lately, and for good reason; it takes the classic color red and gives it a new spin. The dark, rich shade adds a sense of sophisticated edginess to any outfit. It is also a versatile color when it comes to pairing it with an outfit; you can let oxblood be the stand-out color and wear it with neutrals like tan, gray, black, or brown, or let it take the back-seat and wear it with patterns like leopard print and houndstooth.

If you are looking to try the color in a more subtle way, it also works great on nails or lips, or as an accessory to your favorite outfit on a bag, jewelry, or pair of shoes.

Finding an oxblood-inspired dress will definitely give you an air of class and sexiness at any formal event. When wearing oxblood to a formal event, pairing it with neutral accessories will help to let your dress stand out amongst the crowd. The color looks great on both shorter and longer dresses, so pick one that you really love! Check out our formal dress choices below to rock the oxblood look.

Faviana 6813

Alyce Designs Style 4063

Alyce Designs Prom Dress Style 6828

Alyce B'Dazzle Prom Dresses Style 35428

Source: Refinery29 & Glamour

The Little Black Dress has always been a quintessentially classic piece.   Necessary for every woman’s wardrobe since the early 1920s, the LBD has become popular because of how easy it is to accessorize and change for each fashion season.  As an outfit choice that can be worn to any social event at any time of year, this sleek, chic option is even a go-to for trendy celebrities.

In particular, the Little Black Lace Dress has become a favorite amongst the fashion savvy today.  This formal look takes the stylish fitted black trend and gives it a flirtatious twist.  Perfect for a night out, fancy dinner party, or swank celeb get-together, the Little Black Lace dress has been making rounds.

Check out these celebs, looking lovely in their lace:

Kristen Stewart, in the news lately for her unprofessional relationship with Snow White director Rupert Sanders, donned this one-shoulder Valentino dress last October.

Taylor Swift rocked this lace dress at a CMT event last year.  The sleeve lacework compliments her flawless skin, adding some contrast to a plain design.

Duchess of Cambridge Kate pulled off this royal look alongside hubby Prince William.  With a plain hairstyle and minimal makeup, Kate’s lace dress really accentuates her natural beauty.

This high, scoop neck style, with cap sleeves looks stunning on Former Heroes star Hayden Panettiere .

Prom night is fast approaching. Ladies Beware!

Prom girls, be smart. Your dream dress could be a fake! The prom industry’s leading designers are still fighting the ongoing battle with fraudulent internet sites selling counterfeit prom dresses to unsuspecting teenage girls and their families. Companies are representing these dresses as authentic garments, but what the customer is receiving is a knock-off of sub-par quality, leaving them feeling scammed and distraught.  Some are not receiving any dress at all!

Protect yourself. Before purchasing a prom dress via the internet, check the designer’s website for a list of authorized retailers. Also, be aware that designers such as Jovani, La Femme, Mori Lee, Sherri Hill and Tony Bowls set an MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) that all authorized retailers must follow. Meaning, that if you are able to find the dress at a price lower than the MSRP, chances are it’s a scam. Do not buy it! Another way to ensure you are receiving the real deal is to call the company’s contact information. The most reliable companies, like RissyRoos.com, offer customer support and toll-free lines for your convenience in placing your order with a real person.

2012 is a new year, this means new fashion. With fashion, there always come trends and with a new year comes a NEW you.

For Prom 2012, pick the New Year’s resolution of a “new you.” Try something fresh, unique and out of the usual for yourself. When you begin your prom dress search in the beginning of the new year, keep in mind some of the dress details we see trending:

Bling: We love bling. There is no such thing as too much bling, so make sure if it isn’t on your dress you Accessorize! Accessorize! Accessorize! Try some of these bracelets or earrings with or without a blinged out dress.

Mirrors: “Mirrors” is a new kind of bling trending for Prom 2012. Mirrors are big and small pieces of glass stone placed closely together to make a broken mirror effect. Take a look at Night Moves 6496. This dress is gorgeous!

Lace: Some of you may think lace is out and not your thing, but you are wrong it is so in and not going anywhere. All of this year’s designers have used lace on some part of their dress collections. It gives your look a classy, slightly sexy touch.

Feathers: Fun and flirty! Feathers are such a unique touch to any dress type. If you are trying to stand out, we say go with a feather accented dress.

Happy New Year! 2012 will be a great year. Life’s A Party! Dress Up!

On Thursday afternoon, a number of the fashion industries leading designers and retailers met in New York City to discuss an issue of growing concern in the prom industry. Among the attendees were representatives from Jovani, La Femme, Mori Lee, Sherry Hill, and Tony Bowls. The topic, bogus internet sites selling counterfeit garments to unsuspecting teenage girls. Many of these sites are based in China and are selling knockoff products while representing them as authentic garments from the industry's trendiest designers. In some cases, it has been reported that disappointed young ladies throughout the country have received no dress at all, with little to no recourse since they are not dealing with companies based in the United States of America. Continue reading →