Quvenzhané Takes Her Armani Dress for a Spin
The actress gives her dress a twirl during a fitting at the Armani Junior Boutique on Fifth Avenue with InStyle Editor-at-Large Kahlana Barfield. "I love the sparkles, and pink is one of my favorite colors," she says of the look. “I feel like a princess.”
Her Premiere Look by Armani
Here, Wallis gets a first look at her completed outfit, a shimmering pale pink creation enriched with rose crystals designed just for the actress. Quvenzhané became the face of Armani Junior in June, and will continue with the brand for their Spring/Summer 2015 advertising campaign.
Wallis Tests Out Her Dress
The 11-year-old tries her Armani ensemble on for the first time while Barfield helps get everything just right. After several more twirls, the actress showed off her dance moves and even taught Barfield a few ballet positions. "I had to take dance class to prep for Annie, but it’s something I’ve always done with my brother and sisters," Wallis shares.
So Much Nail Art, So Little Time
For the first stop on their day of pampering in New York City, Barfield and Wallis head to Paintbox in SoHo for manicures. When they arrived, the pair looked through their book of designs to figure out what would look best with Quevenzhane’s dress.
The Actress Was All Smiles
Who doesn't enjoy a little beauty time? Clearly, Wallis was enjoying herself.
A Wide Selection of Polishes
With so many colors to choose from, what would Wallis pick for her big night?
All That Glitters is Gold
In the end, Wallis chose a look designed by Paintbox’s Creative Director, Julie Kandalec, that featured plenty of sparkle: Ice Queen. The design featured Essie’s soft polish in Spaghetti Strap as the base and Venique’s pink glitter nail lacquer in Ring Ting Tingling on the tips.
Wallis Takes a Picture of Her Nails in Paintbox's Photo Booth
Premiere-Ready Nails Complete
Time for a Quick Chat
The rainy weather didn't get Quvenzhane down as the group made their way to the next stop of the day. She even read a book during the ride: “I’m currently reading Dork Diaries, but my favorite books are Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Judy Moody.”
Wallis Takes a Turn in the Styling Chair
Next up on the agenda was a stop at Ursula Stephen The Salon in Brooklyn to get an updo from Stephen herself.
The Finished Product
The actress shows off a world premiere-worthy hairdo that completely suited her style. “She has beautiful natural hair, so I wanted to keep her texture,” says Stephen. “I gave her an updo with a modern Mohawk-vibe. It’s funky and age-appropriate.”
The Actress Checks Out Her 'Do
Quvenzhane uses a mirror to view Stephen's work from all angles. “I really love this style. It’s a lot of fun," she says. "I’ve never worn it like this.”
There's Always Time for a Selfie
Barfield snaps a picture of her and Wallis as their day of pampering comes to a close, but not before a bit of singing. Quvenzhane broke out into “Fancy” by Drake featuring Swizz Beatz: “Hair done, nails done, everything did.”
