Tag Along with InStyle As We Help Quvenzhané Wallis Get Ready for the Annie Premiere

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.”

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.

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.

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 star got serious as Paintbox got going on her nails.

Who doesn't enjoy a little beauty time? Clearly, Wallis was enjoying herself.

With so many colors to choose from, what would Wallis pick for her big night?

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.

Barfield shares a laugh with Wallis as they finish up at Paintbox.

"I love nail art. I go to this instagram page, @ohmygoshpolish, for ideas," the star says. "But I can’t wear nail art at my private school. We’re only allowed to do clear polish or French tip. We wear head-to-toe uniforms.”

Voila! Barfield, along with Wallis and her mom, Qulyndreia, show off the finished product. Quvenzhane’s reaction to her nails? "I love them! This place is awesome! I might open a franchise," she joked.

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.”

Next up on the agenda was a stop at Ursula Stephen The Salon in Brooklyn to get an updo from Stephen herself.

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.”

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.”

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.”

Wallis and Barfield share one last moment together outside the salon.

Wallis looked pretty in pink on the Annie red carpet at Ziegfeld Theater in her blush-hued Armani dress and cool leopard-print kicks.