Barbie & CFDA Fashion Lounge VIP Party at New York Fashion Week

This season of New York Fashion Week was filled with parties galore, including the Barbie & CFDA VIP party, held on September 5th at North Plaza, 14th Street and 9th Avenue in the Meatpacking District.

The party celebrated one-of-a-kind designs by Rebecca Taylor, Cynthia Vincent, Tess Giberson, WHIT and Charlotte Ronson, in honor of the new Barbie Fashion Design Maker doll and app. 

Also on display were the latest wearable fashion tech pieces including Frends Taylor headphones, Ringly line of smart jewelry and Sensoree GER Mood Sweater. 

Rebecca Taylor

Cynthia Vincent

WHIT

Charlotte Ronson

Ringly first line of smart jewelry - precious and semi-precious gemstones with an 18K gold plated setting. 

Frends Taylor headphones featuring a custom print inspired by Barbie's timeless glamour. Playful yet elegant classic polka dots in bold shapes and rich colors from the art deco period.

- Kim Weling

Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony Tale DVD Launch + Barbie Inspired Ponytails from John Barrett Salon

On October 22nd, in celebration of the launch of Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony Tale DVD, Barbie invited girls of all ages to "Pony Up" and receive a Barbie inspired ponytail by the well-known stylists from the John Barrett Salon. The fashionable playdate at Apple/FAO Schwartz Plaza (5th and E. 58th) included a sneak peek of the new DVD, Pony Tale-themed keepsakes, and exclusive Barbie ponytail accessories. 

Here are some ponytail hairstyling tips to re-create the looks:

"Tied & Tiara"

- Start by braiding at the crown, continue the same strand and tie off just below the ears

- Tie and secure with a clear elastic band

- Gather the remaining unbraided hair with your braided strand

- Grab a strand of hair from the finished ponytail and wrap around the elastic band and secure with bobby pins

- Apply hairspray for hold

"Braid in Manhattan"

- Gather hair into a side ponytail right below the right or left ear

- Secure with a clear elastic band

-Complete a three-strand braid and secure with an elastic band at the end

- Grab a strand of hair from the finished ponytail and wrap around the elastic band and secure with bobby pins

- Apply hairspray for hold

"The Malibu Wave"

- Gather hair into a side ponytail right below the right or left ear

- Secure with a clear plastic band

- Grab a strand of hair from the finished ponytail and wrap around the elastic band and secure with bobby pins

- Curl ponytail with a 1" iron

- Apply hairspray for hold

"Uptown Up-do"

- Gather hair into a high ponytail right at the crown, leaving a triangular piece of hair free just above the forehead

- Secure with a clear elastic band

- Grab a strand of hair from the finished ponytail and wrap around the elastic band

- Curl ends of the ponytail

- Curl the loose hair just above the forehead then backroll, pinning to secure to the head 

- Apply hairspray for hold

"Classic Pony Up"

- Tease at the crown for added lift at the crown of the head

- Gather hair into a ponytail 

- Secure with a clear plastic band

- Grab a strand of hair from the finished ponytail and wrap around the elastic band and secure with bobby pins

- Pull pieces away from the ponytail to frame face

- Apply hairspray for hold

Here are some more images from the event

- Kim Weling

Hervé Léger by Max Azria Barbie Launches In-Store Today

The Herve Leger by Max Azria Barbie launches in-store today, October 15th. Check out the link to behind the scenes footage of Barbie on the red carpet and runway as well as a sit-down with Chief Creative Officer, Lubov Azria, speaking to the design process of the miniature sized dresses and accessories that have been manufactured in the same factory with the same detail as Herve Leger by Max Azria collection.

"Barbie is Moving" Tour Times Square Recap

Visiting the "Barbie is Moving" tour in Times Square was a fun way to kick off my morning. Guests built their very own Mega Bloks® Barbie™ room to take home and got styling tips before walking the runway and posing for their fab photo. My favorite activity was using a Barbie® fashion design plate to customize a Barbie® dress.

It will be interesting to see where Barbie decides to live once the tour is over. Barbie's last stop of her tour will be on September 1st at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, CA.

- Kim Weling

"Barbie is Moving" Tour - July 12th & 13th

Barbie is moving! Packed up and on the move, Barbie is touring the nation to find the perfect place to call home. Making a stop in NYC, Barbie is offering an all-access free pass to enter her world with the "Barbie is Moving" experience - as big as a three story house!

- Kim Weling

Last Minute Gifts for the Kids

Hopefully you are done with your holiday shopping and have your presents all wrapped. But if you are still having to gift after December 25th, here are some last minute gift ideas for kids. Maybe if you're lucky you might be able to take advantage of those after-Christmas sales!

If you're a SpongeBob fan, check out the latest, including Spongebob Squarepants Mr Potato Head Spudbob Squarepants or SpongeBob's Kitchen Mission Cookbook, with Krabby Patty cupcakes featured here.

Checkout Jelly Belly's Electric Ice Shaver. I think I'm going to have to locate the Jelly Belly Very Cherry syrup, to add to my soda water!

Doctor Who figure sets

Stay warm with these 2 piece micro polar fleece PJ sets designed by Richard Leeds International, Inc. Choose from Mickey Mouse, The Muppets, Betty Boop, Captain America and more.

Check out Monster High t-shirts, books, sketch portfolios, stencils/stickers, Nintendo DS games and dolls.

Barbie

Noir Barbie Dream House

Rebecca Bonbon apparel, accessories and luggage

Strawberry Shortcake toothbrushes, cold packs, band aids, lunch boxes, socks

Nickelodeon's Victorious collection, available at Wal-Mart

- Kim Weling