Prom

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is here, and while it's always nice to have an extra day off to spend with family and friends, we're also remembering all of the wonderful things that MLK, Jr. did for the USA. So, just like MLK, remember to dream big. Whether dreaming big means volunteering for a cause you care about, working hard to get straight A's in school, or putting together your perfect prom night, keep dreaming!

Since prom is one of our specialities here at Rissy Roo's and today marks the final day of our Prom Kickoff Weekend event, we're going to help you with that final dream - the perfect prom night! During our Prom Kickoff Weekend, you get a bunch of prom essentials as free gifts with a purchase of $250 or more. So, we've picked out three of our favorite 2016 prom dresses to oogle and obsess over. With any one of these dresses, enter promo code SHOPMLK through the end of today to score a free garment bag, bracelet, LED lipgloss, and braza cups with your dress.

Sherri Hill 50097

Sherri Hill style 50097 is elegance with a modern twist. This sexy two piece evening gown has a shimmery beaded illusion bodice with long sleeves and an open back. The fitted jersey skirt has matching beadwork along the waistline. Continue reading →

The Golden Globe Awards are not only all about recognizing some of the best talent in film and television, from domestic to foreign. But, this ceremony always goes far beyond the awards, as it's also about the beautiful red carpet fashion of the celebs! There were so many stunning looks at the 73rd Golden Globe Awards this year, but one gal celebrity blew us away: Kirsten Dunst.

Kirsten has been center stage lately, starring in the FX tv series Fargo (she plays beautician Peggy Blomquist in the series), for which she was nominated at the Golden Globes, and she certainly showed off her star power on the Golden Globes 2016 red carpet. She rocked a sexy black gown designed by Valentino that certainly turned heads. It's a classic gown with such a unique twist. While it's revealing in the chest area, it's done with such style. And, it's a look you can take cues from for prom! Check out our two favorite prom 2016 gowns to rock a similar look.  Continue reading →

While it's all about finding that perfect prom dress for gals, sometimes the guys like to add a little bit of fun to their suits. One place that's a go-to look for anything unique is Etsy, and that's certainly the case for prom, too. Etsy crafter Rommy Debommy from the Netherlands is a little food obsessed. How obsessed? She has designed a whole line of accessories based around food - from pasta to tacos to ice cream. YUM! And, one of the accessories that she makes is super delicious bow ties for men. The bow tie includes an alligator clip on the back, so it's super easy to add to any outfit, and is made of foam, so it's light and comfortable to wear. Check out some of the bow ties below!

Farfalle Pasta Bow Tie

Bowtie pasta, known to foodies as Farfalle pasta, is quite literally turned into a bowtie with Rommy Debommy's design. Continue reading →

Every year, Pantone chooses and announces the special Pantone Color of the Year, a moment that the design and fashion world anxiously anticipates and waits for towards the beginning of the new year. The color Pantone chooses becomes a staple choice in fashion in the year to come, so it's an important moment for many in the art and design world, from fashion designers, to makeup and beauty artists, to interior designers, to of course the every day fashionista. Only one color, out of an endless amount of beautiful colors, is chosen to represent the coming year, so the meaning it holds is an important one.

This year, for the first year ever, Pantone announced two colors for the 2016 Pantone Color of the Year! With such a huge break from the norm, Pantone of course did so with good reason. In a world that feels more and more difficult to comprehend sometimes, Pantone chose two colors that represent a sense of balance and peace to help "consumers seek mindfulness and well-being as an antidote to the stress of modern day lives." The colors they chose are Rose Quartz (PANTONE 13-1520) and Serenity (15-3919), "a harmonious pairing of inviting shades that embody a mindset of tranquility and inner peace."

It's here! We are proud to announce the Pantone #ColoroftheYear for 2016 is #RoseQuartz & #Serenity. Click the link in our bio for more info.

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Pantone further explained that the light pink Rose Quartz, "is a persuasive yet gentile tone that conveys compassion and a sense of composure," and the cool blue Serenity, "comforts with a calming effect, bringing feelings of respite and relaxation even in turbulent times."

You can watch the two colors in action in their video to announce the Pantone Color of the Year 2016:

One of the reasons that they chose these two colors if for their duality and a statement for the need of gender norms to change when it comes to color and design. Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, explained in the official press release, "In many parts of the world we are experiencing a gender blur as it relates to fashion, which has in turn impacted color trends throughout all other areas of design. This more unilateral approach to color is coinciding with societal movements towards gender equality and fluidity."

We can certainly get behind these 2016 Colors of the Year, not only because of their special meaning, but because they are two colors that are seen prominently in prom dresses! Whether on their own or paired together through patterns like floral prints and color blocks, these are two staple hues of prom. And now when you wear them, they'll have a special meaning, too! Search through our pink prom dresses and blue prom dresses to get your very own ideas on how to rock the colors - you'll find many in both sections that incorporate the two colors together.If you love this look and want to get it for prom, definitely check out the new Sherri Hill Prom 2016 dresses. The dress designer is using these two colors both as separates and together in many unique ways. One of our favorites is Sherri Hill 50466, a color blocked two piece gown that features a light pink top and light blue skirt. This dress certainly couldn't invoke the 2016 Pantone Colors of the Year in a better way!

If you love this dress and the idea of rocking pink and blue, but like darker colors more, this dress also comes in a Royal/Fuchsia color combo - the top is blue and the bottom is pink in this case. It's a great way to represent Pantone's 2016 color choices and meaning at prom or your next formal event, but through your very own interpretation.

The color combination of Rose Quartz and Serenity has a great meaning behind it, so wear the colors proudly through the new year, and many years to come!

They're finally here... brand new Sherri Hill Prom 2016 dresses!! New styles from floral to lace... to floral AND lace!... two piece, gowns, cocktail dresses, and so much more from Sherri Hill has us ogling and obsessing over every single dress. So, to celebrate the arrival of the brand new Spring 2016 dresses from one of our favorite designers, you can get free shipping on any order of $100 or more! No code is needed to get this deal.

If you love the dress above, it's Sherri Hill 50261, one of our newest Prom 2016 dresses that couldn't be more beautiful and unique. This graceful two piece ball gown features a lovely floral print ball gown skirt with hidden side pockets. The elegant lace top features long sleeves and a cut out open back.

And, here are some more of our favorite new Sherri Hill Prom 2016 dresses...

Sherri Hill 50086 is stunning elegance in a gown. This elegant chiffon evening gown features a ruched bodice with a sweetheart neckline and jeweled off the shoulder straps.

Dress designer Sherri Hill is absolutely loving floral print this year! So many of her Spring 2016 dresses rock floral, and Sherri Hill 50481 is another gorgeous example of that. This beautifully designed ball gown features a sparkly jeweled lace bodice with a halter neckline and an open back. The full ball gown skirt is adorned with vibrant floral prints, a slight high low hemline and hidden side pockets.

This stylish chiffon dress that's adorned with colorful beading creates such a unique design. This beautifully embroidered dress comes in two different styles: short and sweet or long and elegant. The fun and flirty short dress is Sherri Hill 50475, and the long gown is Sherri Hill 50474.

If you're a fan of dress designer Sherri Hill, you'll absolutely fall in love with her new styles this year, so make sure to check them out! Some of them are perfect options for not even Prom, but for Homecoming, the Holidays or a Sweet 16 party!

We're well into Summer, and Prom 2015 is sadly over, but we're still getting in so many gorgeous pictures from our Roo Girls all dressed up for their big night! The latest in Prom Dress Testimonials comes from Nancy Gorenc Letchford, who is the mom of Christina Letchford. Christina attended her prom this year all the way in another country, Halifax, Nova Scotia!

Even though Christina was all the way in Nova Scotia, her mom dutifully sent us photos of Christina all dressed up at her prom, and we're basically in love! She wore a nude mermaid gown that fit her body perfectly. See what Christina wore and what her mom, Nancy, had to say below.

"We bought this dress last summer while vacationing. Her prom in Halifax, Nova Scotia took place last night [June 27, 2015]... and her dress did not disappoint.

Taken at Halifax Public Gardens and Historic Properties... no one else had a dress like this! Thanks for making her night perfect!"

- Nancy Gorenc Letchford

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Lots of planning goes into promposals these days, and you can only hope for the best when it's time to pop the question. Most promposals go down without a hitch, as many times it's a boyfriend or girlfriend asking their significant other in a cute way to prom. But, there are cases where the proposer doesn't know if the proposee will actually be accepting, and this is one example of that.

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— Sully (@SullyFootball) June 1, 2015

This high schooler went for a daring prom proposal - asking the girl he hoped to go to prom with in front of an entire football stadium full of people. He must have thought this promposal was in the bag, but that it was not! After the high schooler asks his hopeful date over the microphone if she'll go to prom with him, he was let down anything but gently as the girl responds in the microphone, "I already have a date." Awww! You can tell the high schooler is shocked by his response, and we can't blame him.

How the word didn't get around that the girl already got a date is beyond me! That's what friends are supposed to be for, after all! Oh well, it might be a promposal gone wrong, but it's certainly something he'll look back on in a few years and get a good laugh out of, if he's not already.

Sadly, this isn't the only promposal fail we stumbled upon this year. For another cringing moment, check out Daniel's promposal fail... to his own girlfriend, of all people!

Prom is usually special night to remember. But, eighteen year old high school student Olivia Pelley ended up missing her prom after needing to be rushed to the hospital. She told ABC News that while in the middle of taking pictures with her classmates before attending the Cochrane-Fountain City High School junior prom on April 25th, she started to not feel well, experiencing pain, and went to the hospital.

Olivia explained to ABC News, "I couldn't stand. I couldn't concentrate. I didn't want to go [to the hospital]. I didnt' want to think something was wrong with me. I wanted to go to prom." Still in her prom dress, she went straight to the hospital and missed her prom.

Olivia had a kidney transplant from her dad seven years ago and has been dealing with many health complications since. But, she was finally starting to feel better in the weeks before her prom. Her classmates had even voted her prom queen, and she was planning on going to prom with her very first date ever.

But, Olivia has one amazing older brother and he stepped right in to help make sure Prom 2015 wasn't completely ruined for her. Michael explained, "As soon as I got that call about what happened, I immediately though, 'I need to do something.'" The twenty-two year old who attends Winona State University started planning a second prom for his younger sister. He told ABC News, "I was determined to make it happen. I couldn't let one of the greatest moments in my sister's life turn into the most tragic." And, plan he did!

With the help of Olivia's high school principal and vice principal, local businesses to sponsor, and classmates, Michael put all of the pieces together and raised enough money to have a do-over prom at the school. He even got her prom date to show up and booked the same DJ from the junior prom she missed!

At least 70 people showed up, giving Olivia a prom night to remember. She explained, "I had a great time! This prom was fun because it was with my friends and family, and I got to spend time with people I love."

Unfortunately, Olivia's health problems are not over. She may even need to receive another kidney transplant. Fortunately, though, Olivia's big brother Michael's unconditional help is never over. He set up a GoFundMe in order to help raise money for Olivia's medical expenses, including hopefully helping to find possible donors. You can read more a Olivia's story on her GoFundMe page and learn how to help out. We're so glad Olivia has such an incredible brother to not only give her a second chance at prom, but look out for her in every other aspect of her life, as well.

Sources: ABC News, GoFundMe