Sticks & Stones by Mori Lee

If you follow former MTV reality TV star Lauren Conrad, you know how big Halloween is for her. Every year, she comes up with her very own DIY Halloween costume ideas, and they're pretty incredible... and totally classy. We especially love Lauren's Halloween ideas, because they tend to pair perfectly with re-using your prom or homecoming dress or your favorite little black dress. Last year, she put together a cute DIY Party Animal costume, and this year she has a brand new idea for you!

Lauren Conrad's 2016 Halloween costume DIY idea is... circus performers! Lauren explains that she came up with the idea a few months ago (she's clearly serious about Halloween) when she saw a sequin star dress from Valentino's Star Studded collection. It had her thinking how totally chic it would be to put a pastel and sparkly twist on a regular circus performer costume, and that she did!  Continue reading →

The 2015 Teen Choice Awards took the red... ahem ... blue carpet by storm with the latest and greatest in 2015 fashion, and we're loving all of the celebrity looks! The lady celebs rocked everything from jumpsuits to two piece cocktail dresses to sexy lace numbers. They certainly know how to rock the trends, and we're not complaining because so many of the Teen Choice Awards outfit choices had homecoming outfit written all over them! Or, maybe we're just a little excited for the Homecoming 2015 season to finally be here... Either way, there are three looks that we are especially obsessing over because they are so easy to rock off the red carpet, too! Check them out below.

Vanessa Ray at the Teen Choice Awards

Pretty Little Liars actress Vanessa Ray looked so glam in a so on-trend crop top and flirty skater skirt (she's on the left side in the video above). The textured skirt with a more simple fabric top make for a perfect pair in this look.

For a similarly styled look, featuring a sweetheart neckline top with thin shoulder straps and a skater skirt, go with La Femme style 21244. Just like Vanessa's dress, it's texture paired with a more simple fabric, except it's just flipped in this look - a textured top with a silky smooth skirt! The top is encrusted with iridescent stones, and the full satin skirt features side slash pockets.

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Prom 2014 may be over, but we still have so many more prom testimonials to share with you from our Roo Girls! The latest is from sisters Kiara and Kiana Chiles. Their mom recently sent us a prom picture of them together both wearing their Rissy Roo's prom dresses, and they look fabulous!

Alicia, their mom, said:

"Thank you Rissy Roo's for the great service and the beautiful dresses!"

And, here are the two girls, looking so gorgeous:

Both girls are wearing Mori Lee by Madeline Gardner dresses. Kiara (left) is wearing Sticks & Stones by Mori Lee 9199, a short strapless ombre tulle cocktail dress with beading and a corset back. Kiana (right) is wearing Sticks & Stones by Mori Lee 9253, a strapless party dress with beautiful ombre beading on the bodice, corset back, and a short tulle shirt.

Both of these dresses are such fun looks, and Kiara and Kiana rocked them so well! While these girls wore their short Mori Lee dresses to Prom, these two looks are versatile enough to also rock at Homecoming, or even for a Sweet 16 birthday party.

Thank you, Alicia, for sending us the picture! We're glad that Kiara and Kiana had such a wonderful time at their Prom!

 

With Halloween only a week away, our newsletter this week was all about dressing up for the day of fright, fun, and lots and lots of candy! If you didn't get our newsletter, or just didn't get a chance to read it, we wanted to make sure write a post about it, as well, as we know how difficult it can be to put a perfect Halloween outfit together.

 

If you're stuck on what to wear, finding a sexy little black dress is always a choice you can count on. Two LBDs that we especially love for Halloween are Sticks & Stones by Mori Lee style 9200 and Dave & Johnny 8580.

Mori Lee 9200 is a strapless sweetheart cocktail dress with all over lace details. It's a sexy look that also comes in a Black/Nude color that can be paired with so may different accessories to make a limitless amount of different Halloween looks.

Dave & Johnny 8580 is a dress that we posted a few days ago in our Get Bewitched and Vamped Up for Halloween blog post. It's a dress that's a perfect combination of cute and sexy with the sheer, lace, sparkle, and tulle details.

Pair your favorite LBD with stand-out heels like Touch Ups Blake Platform Boot Pump or Baylee by Sizzle Black Beaded Pumps to finish off the dark, sophisticated look. Then, just pick out the accessories of the Halloween character you'd like to be, such as a witch's hat, a masquerade mask, cat ears, or a floral headband and Dia de Los Muertos face paint, to get that FANGtastic Halloween style!

Halloween is only two weeks away, so if you haven't started putting your costume together yet, it is definitely time. Two costumes that are always classic and dependable choices are a witch and vampire! There's many ways you can put a witch or vampire costume together, but one way that we love is to pair a hat and broom or vampire teeth with a sexy little black cocktail dress. You'll have such a classy costume, and a dress that you can wear time and time again! So check out two of our favorite little black dresses below to get a classy witch or vampire look.

Dave & Johnny style 8580 is a stunning beaded tulle dress that has such a unique look to it. The beautiful beaded detailing makes it such a classy choice, while the sheer fabric around the bodice and back gives it a sexy look. It's a perfect choice for Prom and Homecoming, but you can also get another use out of it on Halloween!

Get lace, black, and purple galore in Sticks & Stones by Mori Lee style 9185! It's a lace over sequins cocktail dress with long lace sleeves and an open back that will be sure to have you in the Halloween mood. It's a great dress for night out with friends, whether that's on Halloween or any other time of the year.

Whether red lips and sharp teeth or a fancy hat and broom, just make sure to pick out the right accessories to match your LBD. Just remember, the accessories are the easy part, so make sure to take the proper time to find that perfect LBD.

 

Labor Day Weekend is upon us, and the official first day of Fall may be only a month away, but it's still Summer and we have a lot more sun to still take in! Plus, with how popular the white trend has been, Labor Day definitely won't be the last day you can rock the color for this year! That's why we're picking out our favorite white cocktail dresses so you can make sure to have a White Hot American Summer right through the end of the season and into the Fall (and maybe even the Winter). And, of course, make sure to finish the Summer off right by watching Wet Hot American Summer!

Tony Bowls Shorts style TS21302 is a strapless chiffon short a-line cocktail dress with a sweetheart neckline, center gathered bodice with knot accent, hand-beaded natural waistline, and a softly gathered skirt. It's a sweet and sophisticated look for a summer formal event or even Homecoming.

Illusion and sheer fabric has been all over the red carpet lately, and we especially love the look when paired with black or white. The combo exudes both sexiness and elegance, and Ciara certainly proved that lately at the VMAs! To wear the look in the Summertime or at Homecoming, we love Night Moves style 6603. It's a short cocktail dress that has an illusion Continue reading →

One of our local customers, Janine Sooy-Sheridan, recently sent in some amazing pictures of her daughter, Mikaela, all dressed up with her friends for their 8th Grade Dinner Dance. The girls all look so beautiful in their Rissy Roo's dresses, that this is something we had to make sure to share with you!

Janine wrote to us:

"NCS 8th Grade Dinner Dance 2013. My daughter is...wearing the white Mori Lee...it looked amazing!! Thank you RR for helping us find the perfect dress! <3"

- Janine Sooy-Sheridan (Mikaela's mom)

Here's Mikaela all dressed up wearing Mori Lee style 9212 at her dinner dance with her friends:

Mikaela's friend wearing Rissy Roo's dress La Femme style 18697:

Another one of Mikaela's friends all decked out in Rissy Roo's! She's wearing Hannah S. style 27768:

Thanks so much, Janine, for sharing all of the photos with us! We hope everyone had an amazing time at the dance!

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! Continue reading →