Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!  Now, there’s only one holiday left in 2010- NEW YEAR’S EVE!  Woo-hoo!

Two big questions remain:  What are you doing to celebrate? and What are you going to wear?!

I don’t quite have my NYE plans hammered out yet.  I usually get so preocupied with getting through Christmas that New Year’s is always an afterthought.  Better figure it out quick though!  Time to pick out a new dress!

Thankfully, we have TONS of party-perfect new arrivals from Bailey 44, Joie, Nicole Miller, Fifteen Twenty, Black Halo and Ella Moss to make the outfit shopping run a little more smoothly.  I am sure the hardest part will be picking just one.  Ok, maybe one and a ‘back-up’  (just in case, lol). 

Click here to look at all of our dresses- more in-store too!

Stop in this week and check out all of the pretty new things.  Happy 2011! Cheers!

I can’t believe it– we’ve hit late October and that means the holiday season is upon us!  So much to look forward to- spending time with friends + family, snow (maybe?!), holiday shopping and, of course, holiday PARTIES!  Time to pick up a few new dressy pieces to don this holiday season.  On of our favorite ‘dress up’ lines here @ Meringue is the always stunning, Black Halo.   

 Black Halo is a line well-loved by both real-world women and celebritites like Kelly Ripa, Blake Lively, Lisa Rinna, Mariah Carey and Kim Kardashian (just to name a few). 

Meet the designer and the philosophy behind the line:  (from BlackHalo.com)

Core Philosophy:  Black Halo is designed to summon natural inner beauty and confidence that is both liberating and empowering to women when worn.

Laurel Berman has elevated the Black Halo brand to a level in contemporary clothing that can be considered iconic.  Berman created a brand that is now synonomous with beauty and modern-day style.

Through the wildly popular “Jackie-O” dress, Laurel dramatically transformed the way women dress today with the simplicity of a single piece.  With flawless construction, impeccable tailoring and an aesthetic that both references and reinvents classic glamour and sex appeal.  Ever growing and evolving, Laurel consistently presents unique silhouettes and draping techniques- never ceasing to surprise with innovation through unexpected sources of inspiration.

Born in Spokane, now based in Los Angeles, Laurels’s unassuming allure and relaxed confidence translate into each of her designs with an effortlessly sexy spirit.  Studying at the San Francisco Academy of Fashion and working in many capacities for various brands within the industry provided her the foundation needed to create and execute her vision but; the real direction and inspiration of her line is derived from the natural instincts and intagibles of her creative mind.

The Meringue girls and our regulars love this line.  We can’t wait for the holiday stuff to arrive!  (Any day now!)  Click here to view Meringue Boutique’s selection of Black Halo.

I am a huge football fan and one of my favorite fall activities is celebrating with family and friends on gameday.  Whether it is braving the elements, tailgating and cheering for the home team or making food and having everyone over to watch the game on the big screen- fall football is fun!  You know what else is fun?  Shopping for cozy pants, sweaters, scarves and jackets to wear to the games.  Click here to browse our newest fall pieces from Joie, Bailey 44, Patterson J. Kincaid and more.

Maybe football isn’t your thing- how about a pretty new party dress to wear to homecoming?  Click here to shop our entire selection of new and sale dresses.

Happy fall!

Oh, the memories!  Unlike some, I look back at my prom adventures (and mishaps) fondly.  The hair, the makeup, the date, the limo, the dinner reservations, the after-parties and most importantly- the dress!  We have so many beautiful dresses in right now- I wish I could go back and go to prom again.  Ok, maybe not, but seriously, the dresses are worth the drama.  Check out the flirty and fabulous ‘Cascade Dress’ from Fifteen Twenty (btw this dress & Meringue Boutique are featured in the newest edition of People Magazine’s StyleWatch available on newsstands now!).  If you are going a for something a little more traditional and glam, take a peek at this luxurious Nicole Miller Gown, on sale too!    Click here to check out our entire selection of dresses from labels like Nicole Miller, Black Halo, Alice & Trixie, Bailey 44, Ella Moss, Fifteen Twenty and more!  Take and extra twirl across the floor for me girls, have fun!

Is it just me or is everyone wondering how it got to be Christmas-time already? Geez, how the time flies by! If you’re anything like me, there are still a lot of people on your list to buy gifts for this season… Don’t worry, Meringue is one-stop shopping for all of your holiday gift-giving needs. For the man in your life (Son, Dad, Husband/ Boyfriend) how about a new pair of denim from William Rast, Seven for all Mankind or Rock & Republic? Does Mom need a new bathrobe? We have super-cozy ones from Kashwere and Little Giraffe. For the Juicy Girl in your life, take a peek at all of the fun Juicy Couture accessories we have to offer. Need a new top or dress for that upcoming party? We have all of the prettiest new styles from Joie, Black Halo, Vince, Fifteen Twenty and more. Hostess gift? Try a Voluspa or Maura Peters candle- she’s sure to love the yummy new fragrances. So, get out of the cold and into Meringue to ‘wrap-up’ all of your holiday shopping. Super busy? Call ahead, we can get it wrapped and ready for you to pick up. We offer free gift wrap on all purchases to take the stress of of you and let you really enjoy this special time of year. Happy Holidays!

So…I have a wedding to attend this weekend.  Usually, I would have had my dress picked out months ago, but, in this case, I waited until the last minute. Thankfully, I found a gorgeous Lauren Conrad maxi dress (on sale too!) that is going to be perfect. But all of this got me thinking on all of the trouble we go through when deciding what to wear to a wedding. Obviously, white and even ivory are out of the question, but there are so many other things to take into consideration- Is it a daytime or evening wedding?… What colors are being worn by the wedding party?… Should my date and I match eachother?… Am I showing too much skin? And the list goes on… Really, the day should be about the bride, but, come on, we want to look fabulous too!
Thankfully, Meringue Boutique has so many dress options to choose from. From the more formal lines, like Black Halo and Nicole Miller, to the in-between styles of Bailey 44, down to the most simple styles from Michael Stars and Ella Moss- we have got you covered! Take a a peek at all of our dresses and see if you can avoid that last minute rush of finding something to wear to all of these end-of-summer weddings.

High School Reunions– nostalgic & fun or a waste of time? My high school reunion is coming up in just a few weeks and I have yet to decide if I am going to go. Sure, there’s that cute Black Halo dress I just bought that is begging for somewhere to go but, really, its only been 10 years… have we changed enough? I think as time goes on, you simply must go to the 20, 25, 30 + year reunions for obvious reasons, but is 10 years enough distance? I’m sure I’ll end up going, again, the dress is too cute to not show off…

First of all, a big shout-out and thank you to all of our friends who braved the wind, thunder/ lightning, rain (and dogs, haha!) to attend our VIP Summer Shopping Soirees at our Salem and Lake Oswego locations this week. It was so good to see you all (you looked fabulous, by the way)! Just wanted to remind you all before the weekend that all regular-priced dresses are 20% this week and we have TONS of new, cute ones for you to see. Do you have any weddings coming up? This would be the perfect opportunity to score a new Black Halo or Nicole Miller cocktail dress. Plus, you know you’ll be going to so many parties and BBQs- how about a new Ella Moss or Michael Stars sundress? Love the maxi dresses all the celebs are wearing right now? We have those too, and they are all 20% off. See you soon!