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We're back at Dollhouse after a long weekend! Did you have nice holidays? Welcome back everyone! Here are some New York-y type commuting scenes on the way to the showroom this morning.

Bryant Park! Always a peaceful cut-through from the 7 train to the Garment District.

Bryant Park Fountain.

Sixth Avenue. The most scaffolding I have ever seen.

Everyone's commuting. Even the lunch cart guy.

Impressive, right?

That's us!

Dollhouse Showroom, ready for Market Week!

what's your fit?

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Dollhouse loves to outfit you in every cut we do, whether it's our signature sexy skinny (ooh la low rise!), flattering-to-the-booty bootcut, retro flare, summery crop -- you name it. Flattering to your shape, and always in a fashion-forward style. Try our destructed styles in every cut. Click here to start shopping!

memorial day backyard bbq inspiration

[image via Blondie and Brownie]

Did you think I was going to show you a picture of sticky goey ribs? Of course not. I found this amazing red-white-and-blue cake in the Blondie and Brownie archives, where we often turn to for food inspiration. Those gals eat it all. All! I don't know how they do it. Anyway, here is their spectacular holiday cake. Are you game to make it for this weekend? I kinda am. There's a how-to video on their blog and full directions. Or you can just riff on the photo and concoct your own.

Stars and Stripes Forever Cake

2 ½ cups cake flour
4 tablespoons powdered buttermilk
3 tablespoons Dutch process cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups sugar
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup water
1 ounce red food coloring
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

Cream Cheese Frosting and Berry Topping

2 cups cream cheese (2 eight oz packages), softened
1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 pint blueberries
3 bright red choice strawberries of approximately the same size and color

123 shop: memorial day weekend countdown!

Memorial Day Weekend Countdown=4 days away!! So here's Outfit idea #4 for you: Belted sexy short-shorts, a summery spaghetti strap drapey top, and cool mesh booties. 123SHOP! Cost for all three pieces: $85.98 (wallet friendly! this includes shoes!)

SHOPPING LINKS:

1. Dollhouse Babydoll Strappy Top, $14.99 on sale
2. Dollhouse Belted Button-Cuff Shorts, $32
   
3. Dollhouse Foltwo Mesh Bootie, $38.99 on sale

friday poll

We have a FRIDAY POLL for you! If we put QR Codes (Quick Response Codes, like the one pictured above) on our bus stop ads and magazine ads, would you scan them? Do you have interest in QR Codes? Please comment here or on our Facebook page. Much appreciated!!

123 shop: memorial day weekend countdown!

Memorial Day Weekend is just 8 days away -- that's still plenty of time to treat yourself to 3 new things and still only pay ground shipping ;-) Outfit idea #3 for you -- this time, mix match prints in the same color palette! Kinda red-white-and-blue, but not too obviously so. Cost for all three pieces: $95.99 (wallet friendly! this includes shoes!)


SHOPPING LINKS:

1. Dollhouse Destroyed & Faded Cropped Skinny, $38
   
2. Dollhouse Plaid Western Ruffle Cap Sleeve Top, $18.99 on sale
   
3. Dollhouse Dorian Espadrille Heels, $39

step up your shoe game!

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We've got great new Dollhouse Footwear styles on dollhouse.com right now! You are going to love these summer strappy sandals (zipper up the back of course) and great 40s style espadrilles. Oh yes, and laser cut faux leathers you are going to love! Start shopping now!

123 shop: memorial day countdown

Memorial Day Weekend is just 15 days away, so start planning your vacations, staycations, and most importantly, your hot holiday weekend outfits. IDEA #2 for you. Cost for all three pieces: $81 (wallet friendly! this includes shoes!)


SHOPPING LINKS:

1. Dollhouse ZIP-FRONT SHIRRED FAUX LEATHER TOP, $24
   
2. Dollhouse COJU SANDALS, $19 on sale
   
3. Dollhouse SIMPLE SEQUIN SKINNY, $38

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just 2 more days to use DENIM30

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Just 2 days (48 hours) left to use the DENIM S*A*L*E promo code. Enter DENIM30 at checkout to save 30% by MAY 12! That's a Thursday.

sprinkles arrives in nyc!

The Sprinklesmobile on 6th Avenue (39th/40th Streets) this past Friday.
The first 500 people got a free, freshly baked cupcake! [image via Sprinkles on FB]

We just missed it! The Sprinkles van was parked 1 block from the Dollhouse showroom on Friday, and we had no idea. I hope they come back. In case you haven't heard, the LA-based awesome cupcake chain is -- at long last -- opening in NYC, this FRIDAY!!!! In preparation for this exciting event, the Sprinkles van is parking around NYC, giving away free cupcakes, 500 and 1000 at a time! Now that's pretty generous. Let's all watch their Facebook page, shall we? And agree to inform each other when there's another giveaway. Comment right here. Deal?


Sprinkles NYC
Opens Friday, May 13
780 Lexington avenue (60th/61st)
Right near Bloomingdale's
NY NY 10065

123 shop: memorial day countdown!

Memorial Day Weekend is just three weeks away, so start planning your vacations, staycations, and most importantly, your hot holiday weekend outfits. IDEA #1 for you. Cost for all three pieces: $86.98 (awesome! this includes shoes y'all!)


SHOPPING LINKS:

1. Dollhouse Mariachi Mini Dress, $38
   
2. Dollhouse Cropped Bomber, 15.99 on sale
   
3. Dollhouse Pedalz Flower Sandal, $32.99 on sale
   

more about michelle phan

More research, more discoveries. If you've been following my growing fan-ness (fan-dom?) for Michelle Phan, you'll want to know more about this YouTube makeup artist sensation. In this video, Michelle is doing makeup backstage during New York Fashion Week (score!!!) for the Chris Benz show.

5 feet favorites + 30% off denim!

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Put your best *5 feet* forward with these Dollhouse hot styles. 1. Wedges! 2. Gladiator! 3. Booties! 4. Pumps! 5. Flats! We put a designer fresh-off-the-runway touch on everything we do. We love to keep you looking fabulous. Start shopping here!

see this movie!

Bill Cunningham! New York Times Style Section! See this movie. I'm planning to see it on Saturday night! It proves to be really great. I have seen him riding his bicycle around NYC countless times, and each time I see him, I am so pleased. It is so obvious from his demeanor that he loves what he does for a living.

free brow shaping at sephora!

Hey, good news gals! Tweezerman has a special event at Sephora in NYC. You can get a free eyebrow shaping and hear inspirational stories from two families from the Starlight Foundation. The event is Friday, May 6th, noon - 6pm at the Sephora right near Grand Central on 42nd Street. Address: 300 Madison Avenue (even though it's right on 42nd Street)

michelle phan morphs into barbie. totally mesmerizing.

While writing our Prom Time mini-series for the blog, I came across Michelle Phan, an amazingly talented video-based makeup artist. She should totally be a professional. I cannot take my eyes off this video. Watch it. It is totally mesmerizing. Wait 'til you see how she applies the foundation.

Follow Michelle on Twitter @RiceBunny And check out her YouTube channel here. OOh, and read this story! Michelle scores a sweet deal from Lancôme, scoring a 2-year contract to be their video makeup artist; the first contract of its kind for a YouTuber. Go Michelle!

super fly

Neo by Dollhouse, $59 on dollhouse.com

Check out these hot lil' numbers! These are awesome! And they just hit the site. Shop them on dollhouse.com right now!

don't forget to use the DENIM30 code!!!

Sale time sale time! Don't forget to shop 'n save! We know how you love to do that. CLICK HERE. SAVE 30% on Denim through May 12!

tips for applying eye makeup

Our Prom series continues with tips for applying eye color. Choose your skin tone, choose your video!

1. The first video above has great music and great tips. Don't pay attention to the strange Hello Kitty intro.
2. The next video features a Rihanna-inspired eye and lots of great techniques. Super cool. Plus she has a nice British accent.
3. The third video below has lots of great techniques for applying eye color wet, dry, in "a wash" (what I wear), you name it. She also has a nice British accent.
4. The fourth vid below starts with an eyeshadow base, Painterly, from MAC. Good tip for all. She has great tips for highlighting too.
5. Finally, Michelle Phan (I'm an instant fan -- Michelle has great techniques) shows us a fun Lady Gaga look. Yes, we had to include Lady Gaga.