Prom Dresses

Just last week on February 11th, the sold-out black tie amFAR New York Gala was held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City, and so many celebrities were at the event in support of AIDS research. The gala kicked off New York Fashion Week, so there were so many leaders of the fashion community in attendance, with one of our favorite fashion-forward celebs that walked the red carpet being Paris Hilton! While Paris is known for her risque looks, she showed class and style walking the amFAR gala red carpet in an elegantly embellished dress that we're obsessing over. You can head over to BroadwayWorld.com for photo coverage of the event.

The black dress that Paris wore featured a high illusion neckline and illusion mid section, thigh high slit, and beautiful beading throughout. We're especially loving this look because dress designer Mac Duggal makes two looks that are exactly like Paris'... and perfect for prom!

To get the traditional dress look that Paris Hilton wore to the amFAR gala, go with Mac Duggal style 1903. It's a floor length evening gown that's all about elegance and grace combined with show-stopping style, just like Paris' dress. The beaded dress features a high illusion neckline, cap sleeves, and a slit in the skirt. The bodice is delicately covered with a sheer overlay, allowing for just the right amount of skin to peek through, and the a-line double stretch knit jersey skit hugs your curves perfectly. It's shown in Black above, but it also comes in colors Ice Pink and Ivory.

To rock Paris' look in a more non-traditional manor, go for the jumpsuit version of style 1903: Mac Duggal style 1947! This pant suit features a stretch jersey knit material that will hug your curves just as perfectly as the dress version, and is so comfortable! It features the same high neckline and waist illusion paneling and embellishments throughout.

In case you've never heard of amFAR before, it's the American Foundation for AIDS Research. They hold a gala annually to help raise money for its cause, and this year's gala raised over $2 million for their AIDS research programs. Pretty amazing! This is its 17th year running, and other guests included Heidi Klum, Naomi Campbell, Chelsea Clinton, and Karlie Kloss (plus many more).

Sources: amFAR & Broadwayworld.com

The NFL Super Bowl XLIX was a football game for the ages! From start to finish, it was a spectacular event, especially Katy Perry's Halftime Show! Lenny Kravitz, Missy Eliot, and Katy Perry were an amazing mash-up to see on-stage. The beach scene was amazing, and we all know that Katy Perry's left shark stole the show. But, there was one other thing that stole the Super Bowl Halftime Show for us Roo Girls: Katy Perry's firework dress!

She truly shinned during her performance in her floor length sparkly gown, which matched her song, "Firework," perfectly. It was a sparkly one shoulder dress with funky stars all over it! She's a 'star' that was dressed as a star, and rode around on a star! Could we expect anything less from the singer that always has something new to wow the crowd with? Plus, one shoulder dresses are a popular look for prom this year, so we loved that Katy rocked the trend so flawlessly!

While you may not be able to get her fancy stars on your prom dress, rocking a silver one shoulder dress for prom couldn't be easier! See two of our favorite looks below to get the Katy Perry Firework dress.

Faviana 7532

Faviana 7532 sparkles and shines just like Katy's dress! It's a one shoulder baby sequin sweetheart prom gown with beaded trim. The open back on this dress is absolutely stunning and reminds us of a sexy look that Katy would wear herself!

Madison James 15-138

Madison James 15-138 is all about being bold, just like fireworks! It's an asymmetric, sequined bandage dress that truly glows. It's a figure flattering look that will have you standing out in the crowd, whether for prom or any other formal event.

Did you love Katy Perry's Firework dress? What was your favorite part of the Super Bowl Halftime Show? Leave a comment and let us know!

Miss Universe 2014, Paulina Vega, was finally crowned last week, and one of our favorite dress designers was of course at the forefront of the pageant providing gorgeous gowns for all of the contestants: Mac Duggal! The dress designer's latest prom styles and never-before-seen pageant gowns were on display in Miami from the red carpet, to the runway, to the Miss Universe pageant. In combination with La Casa Hermosa and AMerican Model Magazine, Mac Duggal hosted a special Miami fashion show to kick off the Miss Universe Pageant!

The event was hosted at the historic Beauville Beach Resort in Miami, a perfect place to watch such gorgeous gowns walk the runway! American Model Magazine started the evening off with a photo shoot where all of the models got to show off their Mac Duggal gowns in front of a beautiful backdrop. In the photo below, American Model Magazine models are showing off Mac Duggal 4152 (left) and Mac Duggal 65024 (right).

After the photo shoot, it was time to start walking the red carpet! On the red carpet, Miss South Florida USA, Lisa Opie interviewed Mac Duggal to learn all about what's going on in the pageant world. He spoke about the latest trends and his contribution to all things pageant! Watch the interview here:

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Once the interviews were complete and the photos taken, it was finally time for the runway show to begin. The runway models showed off some of the latest Spring 2015 prom dresses, but also unveiled some brand new pageant gowns that have never been seen before. It was definitely the perfect way to get in the mood for the Miss Universe pageant!

Above is Mac Duggal 10042, a stunning lace dress that's part of Mac Duggal's Spring 2015 prom collection.

Above is Mac Duggal 85441, a floral hot shorts gown that's also part of Mac Duggal's Spring 2015 prom collection.

There were many more stunning dresses to be seen during the Mac Duggal Miami Fashion Show! To see all of the red carpet, fashion show, and photo shoot pictures, head over to Mac Duggal's Facebook page. All of the photos are in their Mac Duggal Miami Fashion Show album!

A new year always means lots of new events to attend, which gets us excited to not only help all of our Roo Girls find their perfect dresses, but to then get to see them all dressed up at their events! Our most recent dress testimonial comes from Macie Buch and her mom Jennifer Wyers-Buch. Macie recently attended her Majors ball and wore one of our favorite new looks from our Spring 2015 collection: Sherri Hill 32146. Jennifer sent us the below pictures of Macie and said:

"Just thought we'd share a pic with the Rissy Roo's staff. This dress by Sherri Hill was the talk of the Majors Ball in Indianapolis last night. Thank you so much!!"

We thought this picture was too cute! Macie certainly looked flawless in her leopard print Sherri Hill dress! The number she chose is a fun and flirty cocktail dress that features not only the stand-out leopard print full taffeta skirt, but also a shiny, chunky black beaded strapless bodice, hidden side pockets (which you can see in the picture of Macie blow), and a peek-a-boo layer of pink tulle underneath the skirt. It's such a chic look, and Macie showed it off so well!

Check out those so practical hidden pockets! Macie's posing here with her cheerleader friend Danielle Ludlam. They both look so cute in their two-toned dresses.

We loved everything about Macie's look - from her dress (of course), to her loose curls, simple makeup, and statement necklace. It's a perfect (flawless!) look for any semi-formal or formal event... from a Majors Ball, to Prom, or even a Sweet 16. We can definitely see why she was the talk of the night!

Thank you, Jennifer and Macie, for sending in your pictures! We hope you had an amazing time at your ball, and we can't wait to see you dressed up for your next event. Cheer on!

It's officially Prom Season again! All of the new Prom dresses are here, and this year's styles are just stunning. From sparkles to lace to two piece to ball gowns, there are so many gorgeous new looks to choose from that it almost makes it impossible to pick just one. While it can be hard to narrow it down to just one dress, there are certain things you can keep in mind and look out for to help narrow down your choices. One of those important 'check list' items is what's on-trend during a given season, which is what will be focused on here. There are five trends in particular that are set to be very popular for Prom 2015. If you want to ensure you're dressed just like celebrities and red carpet fashion this prom season, start your prom dress search by choosing from one of the below five trends!

1. High Necklines

Necklines can be overlooked at times, but they are are big contributor to framing your figure when it comes to choosing just about any outfit (from a prom dress to a work outfit to your causal every day clothes). When choosing a neckline, factor in your bust size, neck length, height, and even the shape of your face.

High necklines have become popular lately because of their glamorous look and flattering attributes. For one, they make accessorizing easier since many have glitzy beading around the neck that mimics a necklace! In particular, look out for the high neckline halter tops that are gracing this year's prom dresses; they are considered a universally flattering neckline.

Mori Lee 97052 is an example of a high neckline halter top dress that would flatter just about any figure. It's a beautifully beaded high neck evening gown with a sexy open back and flowy chiffon skirt.

2. Sheer Dresses

Sheer dresses, also known as illusion dresses, were one of the hottest trends of 2014, and will continue to be at the top of the trends list for 2015. Sheer is all about showing off some skin in style and class, and this year's Spring 2015 dresses definitely achieve that.

What's particularly great about the sheer trend is that you can rock the look as much or as little as you find comfortable. There are dresses that incorporate sheer from head to toe, and then there are dresses that only have sheer in certain areas, like on the bodice.

Dress designer Jovani is all about sheer dresses this year; their Spring 2015 collection is full of a variety of sheer dresses. As an example, Jovani 1255 is a sheer dress that's great for just a little bit of sheer in a traditional ball gown prom dress look. This strapless ball gown features Continue reading →

"The Bachelor" star Chris Soules kicked off Season 19 this past Monday by kicking out eight women already! While we're sad to see eight go so soon, all of the girls looked so stunning in their dresses! You may have even recognized some of the dresses; we sure did. A few of the girls wearing Sherri Hill dresses!

Do you see the Sherri Hill dress in the photo above? The girl that's three in to Chris' left, Amanda, is wearing one of our most popular Sherri Hill dresses: Sherri Hill 11068! The brilliantly designed evening gown that Amanda wore features a beaded high neck sleeveless crop top and a long slim skirt that features a beaded waist. It couldn't have looked more stunning on her! We especially loved the black color of the gown against her blonde hair; a perfect way to stand out.

That's not the only Sherri Hill dress on the show, though! During the pre-show one of The Bachelor woman wore Sherri Hill 11151. This stunning evening gown features a sheer high neckline with lace embellishments and a long flowy chiffon skirt.

If you watched the season premiere on Monday, did you catch the Sherri Hill dresses in the show? With such an intense first episode of The Bachelor 2015, we can't wait for the next episode to air!

The hotly anticipated PLL ChristmAs special episode finally aired, and it was incredible! Our favorite part? The dresses the Pretty Little Liars girls wore, of course! Most importantly about the dresses... they are all looks that can be worn for your next formal event... perhaps your very own holiday party... or Prom 2015! So, check out the looks each of the PLL girls wore below and how you can get them. Spoiler alert: one of them is even a Sherri Hill dress!

Allison

Allison DiLaurentis (Sasha Pieterse) rocked a look that was all about art deco elegance! Sharp lines and glittering sequins adorned her grey colored dress.

Get Allison's look with Sherri Hill 1939, an elegant evening gown that features a beautifully beaded illusion neckline, cap sleeves, open back and a flared mermaid style hemline.

Emily

Do you recognize the dress that Emily Fields (Shay Mitchell) wore in the PLL ChristmAs episode? It's a Sherri Hill dress! Emily rocked Sherri Hill 11157, a nude colored bias-cut deep v-neck beaded evening gown. The sparkles and nude color make this dress so perfect for a holiday formal event, but we also love it for prom! While this dress is discontinued, you can get a look just like it with another Sherri Hill dress, style 1959.

Spencer

Spencer Hastings (Troian Bellisario) rocked a sparkly silver number with spaghetti straps during the episode.

To get a look like Spencer's go with Dave & Johnny 687, a sparkly sequin evening gown with a sweetheart neckline and thin spaghetti straps. We especially love how this dress accents your waist, similar to Spencer's dress!

Hanna

 Hanna Marin (played one of our faves... Ashley Benson) rocked an elegant form fitting all over white lace gown.

Get Hanna's Pretty Little Liars Christmas special look with La Femme 20117, a sophisticated cap sleeve lace mermaid gown. Just like Hanna's dress, the lining is nude and the neckline is sweetheart shaped. This dress has a little bit of extra style, though, as it has an open back with sleeves hooking across the neck! We love the idea of rocking winter white for the holidays, so don't be afraid to wear this dress to a holiday party, just like Hanna did. And, of course, white is always perfect for prom season!

Aria

Aria Montgomery's (Lucy Hale) dress was so gorgeous...a present from her boyfriend Ezria! We loved the elegance of her floral and tulle cap sleeved look.

Get a glam, yet elegant look like Aria's with Sherri Hill 11171, a short and sophisticated cocktail dress that features a sheer neckline and cap sleeves that are covered in floral embroidery and a short layered tulle skirt. So pretty!

Which Pretty Little Liars Christmas special look was your favorite? Leave a comment below!

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We can't believe 2014 is coming to a quick end, and 2015 is almost here! We're sure you're deep in holiday 2014 shopping, but Pantone, the world-renowned authority on color, is one step ahead of you and is ready to bring on 2015! Pantone has named its Pantone Color of the Year 2015 recently, and it is... Marsala!

Never heard of the color Marsala before? It's a deep red that will surely get you even more into the Holiday 2014 mood! Pantone describes it as:

"A naturally robust and earthy wine red, Marsala enriches our minds, bodies and souls....The impactful, full-bodied qualities of Marsala make for an elegant, grounded statement color when used on its own or as a strong accent to many other colors."

Whether rocking this color for the holidays, prom, or any other semi-formal or formal event, this is definitely a color to stand out in. Leatrice Eiseman, the Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, described, "Marsala is a subtly seductive shade, one that draws us in to its embracing warmth." Want to see how you can bring this color into your own wardrobe this year? Below are our for favorite Marsala colored dresses: two for the holidays and two for prom.

Marsala Holiday Dresses

1. Lace Cocktail Dress 21-84LD

Marsala is such a rich, subtle hue, making it perfect to pair with an elegant pattern like lace. And, lace cocktail dress 21-84LD couldn't be a better combination of Marsala and lace! This dress is so classy and feminine, with a fitted look and long sleeves, it couldn't be more perfect for a holiday party.

2. Sequin Cut Out Dress Scala 48336

If you're ready to sparkle and shine in Marsala, Scala 48336 is for you! It features a body-conscious design that lets you show off your phenomenal curves. A dramatic keyhole just above the chic sweetheart neckline adds a touch of peek-a-boo excitement. The entire dress is coated in a gorgeously sparkling sequins.

Marsala Prom Dresses

1. Strapless Chiffon Gown Sherri Hill 1937

Feel like a princess in the color Marsala for prom with elegant evening gown Sherri Hill 1937. It features a strapless sweetheart neckline with a beaded bodice and a long flowy chiffon skirt. This dress has elegance written all over it with its deep red color and sparkly bodice. We love this for prom, but it is also a great dress for homecoming.

2. Pleated Chiffon Gown Sherri Hill 11206

Sherri Hill 11206 is one of our gorgeous new looks for our Prom 2015 collection, so it's no surprise that this looks comes in the color Marsala! This chiffon gown features a stunning bead design on a cut out style bodice and continues around to the back. The bodice makes this dress the epitome of sexy, while the dark red hue brings in just the right amount of sophistication.

We hope you're excited to incorporate the 2015 Pantone Color of the Year Marsala into your 2015 wardrobe as much as we are! If you want more ideas on how to rock this color, check out our Marsala Pantone Color of the Year 2015 Pinterest board.