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Everyone who has watched Pretty Little Liars knows the each character has a distinct style that they make completely their own.  This group of friends knows how to look good together, while still being themselves.  If you love the fashion from Pretty Little Liars than check out this glimpse into each of these lovely ladies' looks.

Spencer Hastings – Professional Prep

Spencer Hastings is always dressed preppy in a fancy top, skirt, and pumps.  As an intern, she was always on her game, wearing professional outfits.  The basics of this classy style are the black pencil skirt, frilly shirt, and blazer.  Everyone seems to trust this Pretty Little Liar in her smart look.

Hanna Marin – Girly Fashionista

Hanna Marin is the most fashion savvy of the Pretty Little Liars.  She is always dressed to impress and show off her gorgeous style.  Hanna loves the femme look, wearing form fitting clothes, dresses, and lots of red and pink.  She’s always accessorizing, with a cute long chain necklace, earrings, and a fashionable bag.

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Since the end of last year, hi-low dresses have been trending worldwide.  These flirtatious frocks feature a circular hemline that hangs low in the back and high (usually above knee level) in the front.  Since this style allows your legs some freedom, it’s perfect for a day strolling around town or a night on the dance floor.

Miley Cyrus looks stunning in her lacey and light coral hi-lo dress

Hi-lo dresses have become a popular summer trend for casual wear and have been spotted on celebs walking the red carpet at formal events.  The hi-lo skirt is so versatile it seems wearable for any occasion.  A simple hi-lo dress with a belt can be worn with sandals and a floppy beach hat for a glamorous summer look, while a frivolous version with a bit more flair can be paired with sexy stilettos for any formal event.

If you’re a fan of the hi-lo dress trend, there’s no doubt you’ll need the best style this Fall.  In order to rock this look for Homecoming 2012, make sure you find the perfect fit for you.  If you want to show off a lot of leg, aim for a hi-low dress with a ruffled skirt, which will act like an elaborate frame as you strut your stuff.  Going for a simpler, more classic look?  Check out an A-Line hi-lo dress that hangs delicately from your body.

Selena wore gold heels to accent her blue and green hi-lo dress.

When it comes to accessorizing your hi-lo dress for Homecoming it’s all about the shoes.  The raised hem at the front of dress means your shoes will definitely get noticed.  Make sure you pick a pair of high heels that fits you well and goes well with your dress.  Try to match the color of your hi-lo dress or find something complimentary.  Silver, black, or gold styles are usually a great choice, depending on the color of your gown.

This Homecoming season hi-lo dresses will become the most sought after dresses.  It's always tough picking out a Homecoming dress, having to choose between Prom Styles and less formal cocktail dresses.  With a hi-lo dress, you get the best of both worlds, in a style that's formal and fun.  The unique trend is hard to find though, so if you’re looking for a hi-lo dress that will turn heads at Homecoming 2012, you’d better start looking now!

Pinterest has become one of the hottest online destinations for fashionistas, DIY crafters, and future brides.  If you’re new to Pinterest, let me give you the run down.  After requesting an invite you will be able to create your pin boards, dedicated to anything you’d like.  On Rissy Roo’s we have boards dedicated to Little Black Dresses, Fun Accessories, Prom Hairstyles and more.  Then you have the freedom to add any pins to your boards, which you can easily do while browsing through the site’s categories.  Pins are images from websites that are creative, trendy, or lead to exciting advice.  With thousands of pins to surf through, from household tips to creative hair-dos, it’s no wonder this new social platform is so addictive!

Health & Fitness has become one of the fastest growing sections of Pinterest, with users sharing their favorite tips on how to get in shape, stay slim, and maintain a healthy diet.  Our pinboard “101 Ways to Fit In That Dress,” features the best tips on fitness, compiled for those of you looking to drop a dress size.  There is advice on what to eat, how to fit a quick workout into your busy schedule, and even tips on how to stay on track with your weight loss.

After months of repining our most loved posts, we recommend you check out some of these fitness pins.  Whether you’re new to Pinterest, or a seasoned veteran, here are some pins you have got to add to your fitness board:

1. Eat Your Heart Out – This pin details a specific week long diet that will help you lose weight fast.  By focusing on specific foods each day, you’ll be able to flush out your system and drop some pounds fast.

2. Six-Pack Attack – Fitness Company Crunch created this pin, detailing the right exercises to do if you want a killer six-pack.  It not only lists what exercises are perfect for an abs workout, but explains in detail exactly how to do them.

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(July 19^th 2012): This morning nominees for the 2012 Emmy awards were announced to the public.  Top shows included FX’s American Horror Story and AMC’s Mad Men, leading with 17 nominations each.  Modern Family, winner of the Best Comedy Series category for the past two years, came in with 14 nominations this year.  Other breakthrough comedy shows have made impressions as well, including the female driven shows Girls, Veep, and Zoey Deshanel’s New Girl.

When it comes to costume design, Emmy nominees this year have reached new heights.  Spectacular fashions and incredibly realistic period outfits have made TV shows this year stand out.  Competition in the Outstanding Costume Design for a Series category is going to be tight!  The primetime dramas nominated have all been keen to develop specific costumes for their characters, which not only embody personality, but also represent historical accuracy and fictional continuity.

Nominees for Outstanding Costume Design include:

Boardwalk Empire
HBO Drama Series
Atlantic City, NJ during Prohibition in America

The Borgias
Showtime Drama Series
Europe 1492

Downton Abbey
PBS Drama Series
England 1912-1920

Game of Thrones
HBO Drama Series
Medieval Fantasy

Once Upon a Time
ABC Drama Series
Fantasy Drama Series

Tune in to the Emmys on ABC September 23rd at 7pm to find out the award winners!

This homecoming you have to treat yourself to the dress of your dreams.  Whether you're looking for a long gown, or a short sparkly number, don't turn your back on the dress you love!  These new dresses from Terani are made for those of you who have a taste for great fashion.

1. Terani Y230 - You'll shine in this sexy sequin shimmer Terani Cocktail dress with an open scoop back. Available in Ivory, sizes 0-16

2. Terani H1210 - One shoulder multi sequin mini dress with right slit.  Available in Bronze, sizes 0-16

3. Terani H1207 - Metallic mini with checkered detail and chiffon draping down the left side. Available in Gold and Charcoal, sizes 0-16

4. Terani H1255 - Strapless pink multi mini dress with crystal encrusted bust and corset detail.  Available in Pink, sizes 0-16

5. Terani H1214 - Strapless red dress with ruched neckline and pleated detail on bodice. Available in Red, sizes 0-16

6. Terani H1254 - Silver sequined mini with black lace overlay and crystal detail along the sweetheart neckline.  Available in Black, sizes 0-16

Decorating our clothing with flowers has been a tradition for hundreds of year.  Originating in Asia, large floral prints on women’s kimonos represented natural beauty and femininity.  Europeans, fascinated by this culture, adapted floral prints for their own society during the renaissance.  It became a fashion statement for upper class women to wear dresses made from luxurious fabrics covered in beautiful flower patterns.

During the 1940s, floral dresses became the most popular trend.  Looking back to that time, it’s impossible not to picture women without their wavy curls, pearl earrings, and flower printed frocks.   How Retro says that “As fashion seasons come and go, floral dresses rise and fall in popularity yet have remained a constant in women's clothes.”  The delicate qualities of the flower makes wearing a floral print seem truly feminine.

“This season is all about the power of flower print,” announced Jovani in their recent newsletter.  Runway trends are all about pastel and neon colors, with “garden-inspired” prints being used in new and unique ways.  Whether you’re looking for a casual dress, or something more formal, you’ll be able to find a floral dress for the occasion.  Pick an accent color from one of the flowers to match your accessories and makeup, and your outfit will be a hit.  It looks like this classic style is here to stay!

Katy Perry’s new concert documentary, Part of Me, hits theaters nationwide today.  The 3D movie chronicles the pop singer’s life on and off-stage throughout her last world tour.  People magazine reports, “In the film, Perry opens up about her split from Russell Brand at the end of last year.”  Although celebrities are always in the media, it’s not often that their true personal stories are able to be shared.  In Katy Perry: Part of Me, fans will be able to identify with the singer, as a person who is not only a superstar, but just like them.

Perry has said, “It’s important to be relatable and normal.”  Although she loves creating out-of-this-world outfits and over-the-top dresses, she still wants everyone to know that she is a regular person too.  Some of the footage in her new film is hard for the singer to watch, since she remembers the rough time she was going through while breaking up with Brand.  She invites audiences to “be a part of her” as they watch the movie and get to see a bit of what her life is really like.

Known for her array of fashion styles, from ‘60s pin-up girl to classic Hollywood glitz, Katy Perry always dresses to impress.  She loves bright, flashy colors, and fun patterns.  In music videos, or on stage, her outfits are always sexy, playful, and a bit theatrical.  These unique dresses are some of our favorite styles that totally capture Katy Perry’s look.