Things that Make Me Go Oooh La La: July 23-29 2012

Welp what a week it has been! Literally I've been through a menagerie of things in my life personally and career wise, which has left me with a lot to think about. Whenever that happens though I go to the very thing that gets me in a host of trouble but brings me some clarity...SHOPPING! I did some damaged but I'll make sure to clean that up but in my walking around I came across some things that definitely made me say Oooh La La! Stay tuned for some new content to Miss Merli in NYC. I'm going to be sharing my dating experiences, since people think I'm quite hilarious and have the craziest stories to share.

Tarina Tarantino Emerald pretty palette swatches at Sephora 

Just bought this baby as part of my shameful spree Smashbox Masterclass Palette beautiful colors will swatch shortly.

Dior Nail Varnish in Nirvana

Me and Dora I love her backpack

Would you cop these beautiful sneaker wedges from Steve Madden for  69.95 there a  steal 

Love this Jesus tee but Its a little too short for my torso at Forever 21

So excited to get my first pair of earrings from Beads by Aree get yours!! She has amazing designs and the prices are also great for a diva on a budget.

Loving Make Up Forever US Lip stick in Moulin Rouge with Armour Beauty in a bright orange love it! 

You know I love my sweets I went back twice!

Didn't but this but I certainly need like 3 of these and maybe that's an under estimate from Container Store 20 bucks a piece.

I went to Forever 21 and went picture crazy check out the following photos 

Went to a tech fashion event and this woman was just doing it right Love the style here

If you know me Miss Merli was loving the clear skin and that necklace that did it for me

I then went to DSW and took photos of some of my fave footwear I also picked up a damage here as well... Don't Judge Me! 

Splendid wedges 79.95

BCBG Paris heels 84.95

Chinese Laundry 49.95 yep you guessed it I took these girls home

These Haute Pink beautifies from Nine West were yummy! 

Mark and James for Badgley Mischka are sexy! 107.95

Finally got my first pair of Torrid jeans and I can't wait to try them on 

Created a lip palette for my makeup kit  I love it! 

Certainly I feel bad about my shop till I feel guilty spree so I want to know... What do you do when you have a lot on your mind and have decisions to make? Let me know I'd love to try some of them.

Fashion Night Out Events

Hello Beautiful People!

     It's the most wonderful time of the year! When you can shop meet great people and get great free gifts too. No it's not Christmas it's Fashion Night Out! Yay I am so excited though my credit card is going to hate me ( I'll try to be good for goodness sake) Here are just some of the events that I've rounded up. As I get more info I will update this page so please check back daily! By the way lots of retailers are also doing specials online as well so follow your favorites via facebook and twitter as well as their websites fore more info and special gifts with purchase and giveaways. Even Barbie is participating in FNO this night is so fabulous you just have to be there.

Sephora
597 5th Ave NYC

• (6:30pm-9:30pm) Meet Supermodel and Chief Chicological Officer Josie Maran as she shoots her latest campaign live in Sephora's window! Plus, Josie will meet with clients afterwards to give beauty tips and tricks.
• (6pm-9:30pm) Experience Carol's Daughter's styling bar while DJ Solange Knowles drops a beautiful beat. Three stylists will provide four styling options: Mohawks, Fishtail Braids, a Modern Updo, and fun Hair Accessories!
• (7pm-8pm) Meet Sephora's Beauty Expert Panel and ask any beauty questions you've been dying to get the answers to!
• (7pm-8pm) Get creative polish tips from Thea Green, the founder of Nails Inc!
• (8pm-9pm) Discuss your skincare concerns with celebrity esthetician, Kate Somerville.
• (8pm-9pm) Meet Kate Walsh, from Grey's Anatomy! She'll help you choose the perfect red lipcolor, which will then be applied by a Sephora Makeup Expert.

All Sephora Stores

• Pick up the limited edition "FNO" shimmering blue shade from Nails Inc, a cult British nail polish brand that as finally become available in the US!

Frederic Fekkai

713 5th Ave, 4th Floor NYC

• (4pm-7pm) Get pre-FNO pampered with two exclusive service packages: "A Fekkai Night Out" which includes a blow out, polish change, and makeup application for $75, and a Swarvoski Crystal Manicure starting at $54. Call 212-753-9500 to schedule an appointment.

59 Horatio St, NYC - 650 North Robertson, West Hollywood - 27 Highland Park Village, Dallas

• (6pm-11pm) Fekkai stylists will be on hand at these Christian Louboutin boutiques to create glamorous evening hairstyles that include a beautiful, signature flower. Guests will also receive custom made lashes, along with a giftbag including a Fekkai 4 oz Glossing Cream and a gift card to the salon!

Dior Beauty
19 E 57th St NYC

• (6pm-10pm) Enjoy complimentary makeovers by Dior Celebrity Makeup Artist, Ricky Wilson as DJ Alexandra Alexandra spins music! Plus, try out the new Velvet eyes reusable eyeliner patches which will be sold exclusively for FNO.

American Eagle/aerie
599 Broadway NYC

• (8pm) Enjoy a live performance by all-American (and super-hot) band U.S. Royalty, plus get a storewide discount of 20%.

1555 Broadway NYC

• (7pm-10pm) Take your picture with aerie model Cintia Dicker, who will be in-store signing autographs, and get a storewide discount of 20%.

A|X Armani Exchange
568 Broadway NYC

• (6pm-11pm) Customize a Fashion's Night Out t-shirt, while DJ Matt Creed spins behind the turntables!

Superdry USA
8500 Beverly Blvd, 6th Floor, LA

• (5pm-11pm) Enjoy hot beats, delicious sweets, and over $500 worth of Superdry USA treats being raffled off every hour!

French Connection
435 W Broadway and 700 Broadway NYC

• (6pm-10pm) Enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on new fall clothing, and shop the exclusive French Connection Fashion's Night Out Dress. Plus, get free gifts with a purchase of $250 or more!

Rebecca Taylor
34 Gansevoort St NYC

• (6pm-11pm) Enjoy Blooming Cake Pops and live music by Brooklyn's AVAN LAVA, along with DH performances by Narcisse & Fischerspooner's Ian Pai and Le Chev. Plus, be photographed on their runway style "step and repeat" for a chance to win our "Who Wore It Best" contest (which runs from 7-9pm) judged by renowned fashion blogger Lindsey Calla of  Saucy Glossie. The winner gets two passes to Rebecca Taylor's fashion show!

Lancôme
Sephora Times Square NYC

• (7pm-9pm) Lancôme video makeup artist (and SeventeenBeauty Smartie!) Michelle Phan will be meeting and greeting fans, plus Sephora makeup artists will be offering lash transformations using Hypnôse Doll Lashes and new Color Design 5 Pan Palettes.

Smashbox 
Sephora, 97 5th Ave NYC

• (6pm -11pm) Prep with your favorite Smashbox beauty essentials, then step into the spotlight and pose for professional photos by Smashbox Cosmetics co-founder and top celebrity photographer Davis Factor. He's photographed Hollywood beauties including Blake Lively and Kim Kardashian, and will be giving tips on how to look your best in front of the camera!

Color Club's Mobile Color Bar
MPD, 13th st and 9th Ave NYC

• (6pm-11pm) Stop by the Good Humor Ice Cream Truck where Color Club will be serving up nail polish in every color of the rainbow, including a special limited edition FNO Red!

Ricky's NYC
2387 Broadway NYC

• (6pm-10pm) Enjoy free makeovers by Ricky's NYC's Elite Pro Beauty Team, along with complimentary manicures from Katy Perry's nail stylist, Patricia Yankee. Plus, the event is hosted by Ricky himself!

JCPenney
JCP Manhattan Mall, 33rd St and 6th Ave NYC

• (6pm-9pm) Bring a fashion "miss" from your closet (which will be donated to a local NY charity) and get a gift card to turn into this season's must-have clothing, footwear or accessory item. Plus, get tips from experts that will help you avoid future fashion faux pas! And, while you're there, enter the "Miss for Must" sweepstakes to win a retail therapy session at jcpenney with a fashion stylist.

Havaianas
20 W 29th St NYC

• (6pm-12am) Each customer will have the opportunity to customize their own flip flops with "Make Your Own Havaianas." These FNO sandals will be sold for $25 and $2.50 per pin with proceeds going to Opening Ceremony's charity of choice. Guests will be entranced with the authentic Brazilian market feel as a traditional Brazilian Fortune Teller will be on-site to offer color aura readings to help consumers choose their custom color combinations as well as giving out Brazilian Wish Bracelets and Havaianas tote bags.

Disney Store Times Square
1540 Broadway NYC

• (4pm-11pm) Get a exclusive mini-manicure with nail polish from the Disney Princess Designer Collection, and customize your very own charm bracelet at the Kidada for Disney Store charm bar. Fashionistas will leave smelling as whimsical as Tinker Bell with an early reveal of the latest Disney Store Fragrance — Pixie Dust.

Forever 21
1540 Broadway NYC

• (7pm-9pm) Hang out with Divine Rights of Denim spokesmodel and Twilight star, Christian Serratos! She'll be there to sign autographs and mingle with the crowd as you dance the night away while shopping for a great cause! There will be DJs and makeovers, plus exclusive offers and more!

Dolce & Gabanna
825 Madison Ave NYC

• (6pm-11pm) Get a complimentary makeover, then have your photo taken by a celebrity photographer! Then, snag a personalized D&G t-shirt with your portrait printed on it. Plus, there will be music and a surprise performance!

MAC Cosmetics 

MAC Soho 130 Prince St #4 New York NY

• (6pm-10pm) Beth Ditto will be at the store, where she will perform three songs, In addition, performance artists Gill & Jull Bumby will be in attendance, providing "fair and honest appraisals of your appearance."

PLAY IN NYC

1. Follow Barbie's Facebook page and her official website to view pics of my must-have fall fashions
2. Download your fave 2D code reader to your smartphone.
3.On FNO, visit select stores of these fab CFDA designers, find my doll-sized looks, and scan the 2D codes. (P.S. Tweet me at@BarbieStyle if you need help hunting them down!)
4. Submit your info using your smartphone. For each of my looks you find, you'll be entered to win a life-size version of that very look! You can also enter to win an FNO prize pack if you spy a 2D code on one of my official FNO double-decker buses, bus maps, or at bus stops throughout the city. (NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. 9/8/2011 only. See official rules.)

Betsey Johnson

138 Wooster Street New York NY 10012 212-995-5048 View Website

• Come celebrate Fashion’s Night Out with your favorite Betsey gals from 6:00pm-10:00pm! Join us for music from DJ Kalkutta, makeup by Stila Cosmetics, hair from Cutler Salon, a parfait bar from Yoplait, live models, cupcakes, champagne and a chance to win your very own Betsey tote!! Be there!