Homecoming Dresses

If you're as excited as we are for fall, we know that you've already started searching for that perfect Homecoming 2014 look. Short...long...high-low...two-piece...lace...ruffles...so many different types of styles and trends to choose from, how are you ever supposed to narrow it down to just one dress? Well, we're here to help your search along and narrow it down to your perfect look.

This week, we wanted to focus in on one of our favorite new trends that has taken hold over the past year: the 2 piece dress look. The 2 piece look started to to get popular in Prom 2013, and became the trend of the season for Prom 2014. So, you better believe that it's one of the most popular looks to wear or Homecoming 2014! There are so many stunning 2 piece looks for this coming fall season that it's hard to pick only a few, but we narrowed it down to just 3 looks to help give you ideas of styles to expect - each from a different dress designer. Check them out below!

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Rachel Allan is our newest dress designer at RissyRoos.com, and her looks are just incredible! She's a big proponent of the 2 piece look, and we can't blame her. While there are so many great Rachel Allan 2 piece styles, one of our hottest dresses of the season already is Continue reading →

With much anticipation, famed designer Sherri Hill has released her Fall 2014 collection and will be available soon on Rissyroos.com! Most of you are still gushing over how fabulous prom was and looking forward towards graduation and other memorable events. However, you can always rely on Fall to sneak up on you just like Summer did! Soon enough, you'll be looking for that perfect homecoming or Autumn evening dress. So, get in the mood and take a sneak peak of the Sherri Hill Fall 2014 Collection!

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The Sherri Hill 2014 Fall collection is very elegant and glamorous. While combining a mixture of short dresses, two-piece ensembles, and long gowns, each and every piece has the beauty and high fashion details one could only expect from such an elite designer. This collection is full of rich color's like black, red, emerald and royal blue. Many embellishments like intricate beading, geometric cut outs, and lavish lace are implemented throughout the entire collection, making the designs fit for a queen! We are dedicating this post as a preview of some of our favorite styles and trends to expect out soon!

Playful Two Pieces

Homecoming dresses are an entirely different look when comparing them to prom. They are generally a little less formal, although some schools make it a very fancy occasion. Typically, homecoming is a gathering of students uniting as one, celebrating the beginning of a new school year and showing their school spirit in hopes of leading their team to victory. Prom is more of a coming of age pastime and memorable occasion. Of course, no homecoming game is complete without a celebratory after-party! Sherri Hill's fall line is full of two-piece dresses that are fun, yet elegant enough to be worn as formal attire. Adorned with beautiful lace and various beads, these two pieces are an on going fashion hit!

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Bold Colors With Unique Shapes

Fall is all about bold hues for Sherri Hill; her color wheel is chock full of dramatic reds, royal blues, emerald greens, and blacks. Combining these shades with diverse geometric shapes and cuts gives her Fall 2014 collection an edge above the rest going into the Winter and Holiday season.

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Glitzy Cocktail Dresses

A large part of the fall collection consists of fitted micro dresses with just the right amount of embellishment to make each look so special. Whether it's a high lace neck here, or beaded cap-sleeves there, each dress is devilishly unique and is guaranteed to make a statement!

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Sherri Hill Fall 2014 Style 32048 Fitted High Neck Black Cocktail Dress

Sherri Hill Fall 2014 Style 1932 Emerald Beaded Cocktail Dress

What designs are your favorite of this collection so far? Which dresses are you looking forward to seeing more of? Let us know! The dresses aren't available yet, but they will be soon. We certainly can't wait to see the dresses in person, and will let you know as soon as they are available! Keep watching for all the latest and greatest trend alerts from Sherri Hill and all of our other designers!

With prom season wrapping up and summer approaching, everyone has something new on their minds. Whether it's looking forward to relaxing with family and friends, preparing for college, or getting ready for an unforgettable summer, all of us will eventually have to face the reality of Fall. No worries, because Fall is an exciting time of year! It's back to school, football, and HOMECOMING! We know it is barely summer, but we are so excited to find out one of our favorite and most fabulous designers, Jovani Fashions, has announced their 2014 Homecoming collection on Facebook and their website! These dresses are so gorgeous and so much fun, we couldn't wait to share them with you!

Jovani has taken a fun, fresh approach to their homecoming designs for 2014, just like the start of a new school year. There are many bright colors to remind us of growth, instead of the typical earth tone colors we usually see for Fall. Also, the illusion trend that started early in the prom 2014 season made its way far into the Fall and is gorgeous on many Jovani homecoming designs!

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Some other trends the designer decided to embrace are interesting "mod" floral patterns, as well as various black and white ensembles which are very elegant, yet young.

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We are super excited to see the playing up and down of sleeves and midriffs in this unique line, too! With the weather still warm enough, Jovani designers did an excellent job of incorporating some cropped top designs and different sleeves for a breath of fresh Fall fashion air.

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Even if you still have prom on the brain, it's okay! Just know you still have something special to look forward too! There are going to be many special moments ahead and thanks to amazing designers like Jovani, you will look beautiful in them! Do you have any favorites from the Jovani Homecoming 2014 collection yet? The dresses aren't available yet, but we'll make sure to update you once they are!

This month isn't just about the start of fall and Halloween...it's also about representing pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This national campaign is to increase awareness of this disease that has come to affect so many, whether directly or indirectly. October is almost over, but it's not too late to show your support...whether it's for your aunt, mom, friend, or neighbor. We're all about pink (and girl power) at Rissy Roo's so we're constantly showing our support. With Homecoming in October for so many of our Roo Girls, we thought that your dance may be a great time for you to show your support for the cause. So, we picked out our top pink best sellers of the season in honor of Pinktober. Check them out below!

Faviana style 7119 evening gown is simple yet beautiful! The beading on the straps gives it a little touch of sparkle and the open back detail adds the right amount of sexiness. It's a great dress for any type of formal event, especially prom.

Clarisse style 2391 short formal dress couldn't be more adorable! The sequin bodice and tulle skirt is so girly, it's no wonder this dress is a best seller. This one would make a cute homecoming dress or short prom dress.

Night Moves 6820 flirty party dress has beading around the waist which creates a slimmer figure. You can definitely get great use out of this stunner! Whether it's for prom, homecoming, or even just for attending a wedding, you'll be sure to turn heads in this pink little number.

Tell us how you show your support! Let us know by leaving a comment below!

Homecoming Season is here! To ensure your special night goes perfectly, Twist Magazine recently chatted with Laura Marano, star of shows Without a Trace, Back to You, and Austin and Ally. Why did Twist catch up with Laura for a little Homecoming advice? Because she definitely knows a thing or two about getting dressed up for formal events!

Here's the tips she revealed to the magazine to make sure your night is perfect:

1. Be confident: "I think the most important tip is to wear what you feel comfortable in. If it's not 'in' — like the current trend or style — but you still love it, you should 100 percent wear it. I think if you love a dress and you feel comfortable in it, then that's the dress for you."

2. Consider your dress' length: "I think homecoming and winter formal dances [call for] shorter dresses. Prom is a big long dress scenario," the Austin & Ally star explains. "At the same time, if you're like me and love to dance at parties, you want to make sure the length is appropriate. There's nothing like having a super-short dress and being uncomfortable all night in it — that's actually the worst thing ever. So even though homecoming dresses are fun and short, make sure you feel comfortable with the length."

3. Have fun dressing up: "My school has a certain homecoming theme, and I think you can always have fun with a theme," Laura says. "For freshman year we had H2-Homecoming — it was a water theme. I wore a Betsy Johnson dress that reminded me of a mermaid. I thought it was awesome because it kind of went with the theme."

We especially love the dress she's wearing in the above picture, because it's a perfect look and length for Homecoming, just as she recommends. For a similar dress for your Homecoming dance, try Tony Bowls TS21312. It's a chiffon short a-line cocktail dress with illusion cap sleeves and bateau neckline.

Why else are we loving Laura's look and advice? Because she's a Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF ambassador! What a great cause to support, and with Homecoming and Halloween season here, we're supporting her all the way!

Source: Twist Magazine

It's Fall, The Vampire Diaries Season Premiere was last night, and The Originals' had their show premiere earlier this week! We are most definitely back into the Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder, and Paul Wesley spirit!

One thing that we're always loving is Nina's style. Not only does she wear some killer styles on The Vampire Diaries, but she never disappoints off-screen, either. Seventeen Magazine posted a picture of Nina all ready for the Fall months, wearing a leather jacket and purple ombre jeans that we're totally crushing over. She looked so chic, and we just can't get over the ombre look!

We love the ombre trend! It's a look you can pull off year-round, and wear from your day-to-day style to your next formal event. Want to bring Nina's style to Homecoming or Prom? Check out our favorite purple ombre looks below, and click here to shop all ombre dresses.

For a cute short purple ombre look for Homecoming, we love Dave & Johnny style 8725. The dress has spaghetti straps and an exaggerated sweetheart neckline. The jewels and elegant beadwork all throughout the bodice gives the dress such an opulent look.

For a deep to light purple bold look like Nina's jeans, it's all about La Femme style 17004! It's a gorgeous ombre chiffon gown with criss-cross designs across the sweetheart neckline. This simple and elegant dress lets the ombre speak for itself, the same way that Nina let her pants speak for themselves by pairing them with a plain black shirt and jacket.

For a fun and sparkly look, we're obsessed with Jovani style 6432. It's a strapless ball gown with a mirrored sequin bodice and ombre skirt. It's a perfect way to really have a stand-out look!

Do you love Nina's purple ombre style? Leave us a comment and let us know below!

Black and White is a classic combination that never goes out of style, no matter the year or season. It's a style that adds elegance to any look. Lately, it's been a trend that's been getting a lot more attention, so we wanted to give it a special spotlight and make it our Trend of the Week.

You better believe that celebrities have been all over this trend lately. It’s a great color trend to play around because you can so easily go from day to night in a black and white outfit, just by changing your accessories and makeup. Not only that, but it's appropriate for any occasion and any age group, so it's of course a great choice for Homecoming or Prom!

Below are our favorite black and white looks for Homecoming, Prom, and any other formal event that you may have soon!

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