Boyfriend Vs. Stylist: Date Night Challenge • Merle and Aria

Aria competes with professional stylist Mikael to see who can dress Merle better for a date night.
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[@lexarico7606]

Can we appreciate the fact that even the stylist loves their energy. Even he notices how much they love each other. That's very sweet.

[@honeybdream]

Lexa Rico definitely!

[@iamLyssaMarie]

Lexa Rico I’M crying!!

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

i honestly thought she was gonna pick the stylist's outfit when she walked out with it but she surprised me with that justification. it was cute how she cried and blushed again at the end lol

[@lexarico7606]

@@user-vc5rp7nf8f I know right! She said it resembles her more. The stylist outfit is the way she wishes she would dress but she knows she wouldn't really wear it. These two are so adorable. I love it!

[@tiffanyhau1254]

I scrolled down to look for this comment!! Haha

[@anihochishi7797]

My heart skipped a beat when when Merle said “My boyfriend”

[@koikoi4773]

I promise it will stop after her saying "my husband" 😂

[@Jx0592]

Ikrrr like I'm so used to her saying my friend

[@Jx0592]

@@koikoi4773 lolll

[@lesismore49]

Did you catch the "I love you" at the end? ☺

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

hope ur ok

[@araiag9116]

Him: “This is genuine snake skin” Me: Man, she’s vegan

[@sotirismaragos]

Timestamp?

[@beckyhong5176]

Sotiris Maragos 5:28

[@selena4279]

does it count when I'm vegan but wear snake skin (apparently as we know snakes do shed skin so we take that skin and use it to make belts...without of course killing the snake). JUST ASKING.

[@tabibutler4444]

I kinda feel bad that nobody told him that

[@cruzl1182]

@@selena4279 honestly the important aspect is that you're limiting your use of animal products as far as I'm concerned you're vegan and using snake shedding is ok as no animal was really harmed

[@clarivelcabrera2529]

This stylist, keep him, I believe he is the best of the stylist I have seen !!!

[@MikaelSharafyan]

Clarivel Cabrera thank you ;)

[@AllCath]

Absolutely agree! He actually listened to her and chose accordingly. And the clothes didnt look trashy and cheap

[@Starrymite]

Mikael Sharafyan your outfit was so good honestly! You’re a phenomenal stylist! You were all of us loving their energy together too

[@lousunny5682]

Riiighhht? I love his outfit. Made her look like a hot girl 🤩🤩

[@FlagCutie]

Yes! I usually stop watching any styling video where a stylist states "I know they said no to ______ but I'm going to do it anyway." I think he captured a heightened version of Merle and she looked fantastic!

[@AliceFayce]

The stylist was soooo sooo on point with the looks and when he was explaining how he was pairing the pieces together. I absolutely knew he was going to go for the bell bottom and those boots. Even though Merle didn't pick his outfit, he did such an amazing job and he did sooooo much better than past stylists on this channel have. I hope you bring him back :)

[@dwadiandra_]

Alice Fayce SO AGREE! He needs to come more often in the future, he really knows what he’s doing ♥️

[@FlagCutie]

Yes to all of this!

[@shreyamallya5022]

we all know he was here to be a third wheel... and when ever there is contest merle will close her eyes and choose aria even if he bought just denim and white shirt.

[@_lizbeths_]

Alice Fayce YES

[@aleacaea]

Love that he conveys things in such a simple way. He's so professional and bubbly at the same time! Would definitely watch a 30 minute video of him just explaining anything fashion.

[@alexis10099]

I’m honestly crushing on their relationship. Not Merle or Aria, but their relationship is who I’m falling in love with

[@andylee7883]

That’s weird... but I get it

[@bizntchie]

Yep. I never thought I would invest on this type of relationship.

[@sailaway258]

This relationship is like so wildly different and amazing

[@jacksia1]

Agree

[@breadgirlie5730]

AlexisWeirdo You’re the same person who said ‘They truly are so dynamic’ and ‘I don’t care who dresses Merle better, just get out of my recommendations’- Make up your mind

[@acenoir9923]

Mikael : plans an outfit Aria : runs around thrift store making strange noises lmao

[@camilajauregui9745]

hahaha

[@sushmita8824]

Can we just take a moment and appreciate this stylist. I just love the vibe of him and he does way better job than other stylists in previous challenges.

[@MikaelSharafyan]

Sushmita Singh Thank you ;)

[@murillop8362]

@@MikaelSharafyan Are you armenian?

[@MikaelSharafyan]

Murillo P yes I am indeed.

[@thusiyam9176]

Mikael Sharafyan you should have you KZbin channel 😍

[@casblue18]

I can't stop laughing at the fact that Aria was basically having a panic attack in a thrift store while the stylist was calming explaining what'd look nice on Merle 😂

[@Natasha-gi1om]

Buzzfeed is milking this couple, i’m not complaining though 😬

[@m.a8544]

Yeahhh same😭😂

[@perpetuallyconfused2508]

Natasha J lmfao I need moree

[@generaldogsbody8743]

Why don't they do it for Shane and Sara😐

[@kimberlyhaines107]

General Dogsbody Well Shane and Ryan left if what I read is correct. They’re still going to do SOME Unsolved episodes, but like the Try Guys they set up a production company with Steven from Worth It and have their own channel “Watcher”.

[@generaldogsbody8743]

Kimberly Haines I didn't know they left though I know of Watcher

[@nassyyakubu3237]

Stylist goes through his choices: (calmly) I have this...there's that Aria: I pick this...no I pick that...no let's go with the cult dress... (freaking out!!!!!!) no we need a new outfit😂😂😂😂

[@recoil53]

The way Aria was acting, I was wishing As Is had given him some lifelines.

[@bettyayala9581]

Omg thank you reading your comment was exactly the laugh i need. 😄😊

[@nancyiniguez3615]

nassy yakubu 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@arorasaakshi]

was just about to comment this 😂😂

[@libertycarpenter6359]

The stylist created the most stunning outfit wow. Aria created an outfit full of personailty though! x

[@MikaelSharafyan]

Liberty Carpenter Thank you ;)

[@jasonl.1171]

Merle: "I want to look hot, It's date night, I got to get this man going" LOL Merle you just got to touch him

[@Foshoko]

Jason L. I mean she just has to look in his general direction

[@Ghost-xq5is]

Yes yes yes yes

[@annegracebr]

Yaaasss

[@Louisiana666]

Just be in the same room

[@alexa5885]

wait... did anyone else hear Aria at the very end of the video say “I love you” to Merle? the cutest I love it

[@sarahwilkins4092]

I’m shocked it took me scrolling thus far down for someone else to say they heard that! 🥰

[@riddhiindulkar3297]

Yeah that was the cutest thing ever

[@jacksia1]

Omg i need to replay it again. So sweet

[@ignatiaaverina2703]

Iknoooooo why is everyone not gushing about it idk

[@KateCarew]

I think he loved her before they were even together 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@zoyanadir]

Aria is a secure man. Dating a taller woman and loving it. #respect

[@alexiscoffey1946]

Zoya my fiancé is 5’1 and I’m 5’9. Some men are just more attracted to someone taller than them. ❤️

[@kenfern2259]

Respect for giving short guys a chance

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

most guys don't mind, it's usually the girls who prefer taller

[@lovecinnamonxx]

@@user-vc5rp7nf8f As a tall girl, lemme tell you, most guys do mind lol

[@jevonscantlebury9834]

Some men like the "climb"

[@muskangupta5610]

The amount of effort Aria is putting and the stress he's going through is actually adorable! It's just him trying to do the best for her because he'll like anyway.

[@rheag9045]

Even though Aria got it this time, we can't ignore the fact that Mikael is a gem of a stylist! Even the previous episode was so good

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

i genuinely thought she was gonna pick the stylist

[@khiaratt]

wait there's a previous episode withthe stylist?

[@rheag9045]

@@khiaratt there's one with Joyce and Auri

[@brandigaulin6082]

“She looks hot in everything” keep him

[@makenna6063]

i love how half way through aria is just wearing the gold jacket

[@kerrie790]

It was so cute on him! I hope he got it

[@nishhx_x]

IT LOOKED BOMB ON HIM😍😍😖😖

[@zainaayub7884]

Did anyone else just scream 'NO' at Aria the whole time?

[@myanw687]

I was cringing the whole time hahahahaha

[@oliviaharris917]

and the bag he ended up picking didn't really match his outfit lmao

[@terrynkatha1597]

Merle:why are you smiling at me like that I'm starting to blush Aaaaawww sweetest thing eveeer!! Whaaaaat 1k likes thank you guysssssss

[@heysaucemikehere1804]

And the ‘I love you’ at the end, oh my goodness.

[@terrynkatha1597]

@@heysaucemikehere1804 these two are just everything

[@mmendoza8935]

Her entire face turned red! 😂

[@terrynkatha1597]

@Afham Gaming so so sweeeet

[@terrynkatha1597]

@@mmendoza8935 literally how I would be if the same happened to me

[@efsancetin5221]

I love how relaxed it is with the stylist and how chaotic it is with Aria

[@ozzietv3044]

that's exactly what I thought!!

[@KaylaKoola]

"Why are you smiling at me like that? I'm starting to blush stop it."

[@LMW-ms7dw]

Stylists outfit is bomb 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@MikaelSharafyan]

Alana Kim thank you :)))

[@recoil53]

His outfit matched Merle's directive to be bold better.

[@bittersweet3925]

Mikael Sharafyan you made her look even more beautiful. You’re so talented 🙌

[@leiladiaz7439]

I need that Jazmin style her for a whole WEEK! She needs to see herself in different aesthetics every day

[@leiladiaz7439]

and then see Arias reaction .... 😂

[@ddw595]

Totally agree! Buzzfeed hear us!

[@Sc4r4byte]

Jaz styles Merle with Curly Styling Aria for a week.

[@moon_jamjam]

So it's boyfriend now Not best friend It's the first video where they put boyfriend not friend or crush I'm so happy for them😊

[@correthearuby1897]

Send hugs please

[@siwenzhang7920]

ikr hahaha

[@mushroom6707]

Have u watched the video where all their coworkers explain how they started dating? The best thing ever

[@M4l4514]

I suggest you to watch "how i fell in love with my coworker"

[@moon_jamjam]

@@M4l4514 yes I've watched it so many times and I'm still awwing until now

[@Rigspelt4ever]

Mikael telling them that they're such a cute couple and how adorable they are together is a huge mood

[@RebekahLuce]

The amount of panic this poor man is going through 😂😂 but he def needs to buy that gold blazer for himself I love it

[@sydneyfinch898]

Aria should’ve put the red bag with his outfit and it would’ve been almost perfect. It was good though!

[@pinkheart315]

I agree

[@TinaKattheSnack]

This video was just everything. They're dating,Merle tried on hot outfits,the blushing,the couple's cuteness. I'M👏HERE👏FOR👏IT👏 😍😘💖🔥

[@camimrno]

PERIODTTTTT

[@RC-gt3lb]

Aria: she's vegan, I really hope this isnt real snake skin or anything Stylist: I have this real snake skin belt... and these cool snake skin boots, I'm really going towards the snake skin for some reason *I'm deaddd*

[@raiz1351]

Yeah so true🤣

[@oluwashubomik]

So are the animals

[@RC-gt3lb]

@@oluwashubomik Yep😭

[@StatusQuonald]

He says faux snake skin at the end

[@summermarsh4712]

Although Aria and Merle are cute together, I feel like the stylist should have won this challenge. His outfit was better paired than Aria's outfit.

[@ravziioez4181]

Summer Marsh but as Merle said she knew it was better than Aria‘s but in Aria‘s she felt like herself

[@summermarsh4712]

@@ravziioez4181 Yes, you are right. She did say that in the video, but this is just my personal opinion.

[@ashleecarr6974]

Love is blind

[@justme98632]

Yeah, but if you've watched other videos, she doesn't seem to like well paired things. Her patterns and styles seem to clash. So while the stylist's was more conventional, Aria's was 100% her.

[@nataliagallegos7981]

I actually like this stylist. The clothes he picked were cute and def something Merle would love

[@safiyyahrahman5153]

She called aria as her boyfriend, weren’t we all waiting for this.

[@chelseab2204]

The way she blushed because she knew Aria was looking at her was everything. My heart completely melted out of my chest.

[@rheag9045]

"Titillate me, Mikael, okay!?" 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@areeshahasan8665]

Aria is too precious 😂

[@rheag9045]

Merle and Aria in the thumbnail & "boyfriend" in the title *Immediately clicks*

[@iBurnedaHouse]

Omg the ending, the costume designer sounded like he was a fan

[@klaws1012]

One of us

[@alanisnavas6323]

The stylist’s outfit: omggg😍😍😍😍

[@MikaelSharafyan]

Alanis Navas Thank you ;)

[@alanisnavas6323]

Mikael Sharafyan npp

[@karengugi3998]

I'm laughing so hard thinking about how long they avoided dating and here is Merle going 'my boyfriend' haha hysterical

[@arushiharkawat7336]

The "Merle and Aria" at the end of the title has me thinking this is becoming a series and im HERE FOR IT

[@ekege]

Arushi Harkawat they filmed a Valentine's date already so we have that to look forward to next week

[@Sara-cm9bg]

The designer’s outfit reminds me of Halsey’s “You should be sad” 🤠

[@shreyasp6007]

So true!

[@zoevirola7376]

omg merle in the stylist’s outfit!!!😍😍😍😍

[@sandwichyuh]

Yesss they are finally dating!!! They're not just best friends anymore so cuteee

[@user-ec9co1kn4p]

Please always bring this stylist i love the outfits he picks out & he’s really sweet & fun to watch ❤️

[@ritameow9227]

“She’ll look hot in anything.” What more can you ask? That’s goals if you ask me! The things I would give for a person to see me like that.

[@b0o0dlesn0o0dles]

I actually GASPED when she stepped out in Mikael’s outfit 😍 she looks STUNNING

[@xOhhLauraa]

i see merle and aria.. i click

[@lifeneverfeltsogood]

Remarkable stylist! But I appreciate her boyfriend's outfit too. It was fun and he did his best. The stylist reminds me of Mr Bates from Downton Abbey 😅❤

[@rizwanaakhtar837]

Omg Yes 😂

[@MikaelSharafyan]

Marta XYZ hahah I do see resemblance. I love Downton Abbey.

[@lifeneverfeltsogood]

@@MikaelSharafyan I love Downton Abbey too! And I love old Hollywood. I love your picture in the background with Greta Garbo and Joan Crawford. Thank you for your response. I am glad I am not the only one to see resemblance ❤

[@cowboylikev]

"why are you smiling at me like that? I'm starting to blush, stop" AHHHH

[@summermurray8258]

I would literally wear pretty much everything the stylist picked out 🔥

[@ph.3213]

I wanna see more of this stylist, every outfit he picked was amazing!

[@piotrch0]

Aria: "I can hear the screams in the comments. I'm just gonna keep this one right here... for the drama! ... I'm feeling crazy today" - Aria's my spirit animal

[@naokiiiyu]

yo this stylist is so precious i cant nfnskdjs and his choices aCTUALLY look nice! i support

[@guadalupeh9557]

I vote Merle and Aria start their own channel! Those in favor say "I"

[@nyashagrace7145]

I

[@Sthomas095]

I

[@daniellafurtado7499]

I

[@c.c.3957]

I

[@dianosman2136]

Ashley Marie i

[@ripebanana]

The Stylist: This is actually genuine snake skin... Erin: That’s not vegan. 👀 P.s.. if you know, you know lol

[@AustinAntonio]

Lmao I love Jubilee

[@ACC-2929]

Hahaha! This is everything!

[@ArvindKumar-xd5lz]

Love this 😂😂😂

[@lauras1083]

HAAHAAHAHHASHHAHAHWH

[@ilovecheesecakee]

The ending when even the stylist acknowledged how he was happy for them. I just 😭😭😭 OMG my whole heart exploded. It’s such a privilege to be in a relationship that passes happiness on to others too.

[@dahlialiang3213]

I love this michael guy, he is so positive and pick great outfit too😍

[@MikaelSharafyan]

Dahlia Liang Thank you ;)

[@dahlialiang3213]

@@MikaelSharafyan aw never thought you will reply the comment sections😭💙 I do really hope that you continue to appear in this Vs Stylist sequel✨

[@emilyislas782]

Buzzfeed, you guys HAVE TO KEEP THIS STYLIST. So far in every video he is in he truly tries to find the best outfit specifically for the person he is dressing. He's calm and has such a great energy. KEEP HIM.

[@kk-sj9dt]

The designer was awesome. I wanted to see Merle in both the looks that he chose..please have him on more episodes. His styling is unique and suits the personality of a person instead of just being trendy and "on fleek".

[@xxxrowe]

The stylist was so good and down to earth :) I think he definitely did his job !! Stylists should make you feel confident and dress you better than you can

[@levydiep2971]

So great to hear "my boyfriend" 😆

[@vitaminademorango]

Dude, the stylist is amazing! I absolutely love his outfit, it really is everything she asked for and more! She really looked like a model! Also, I feel bad they didn't told him she's vegan. That was a very important information. Well, nice video! Hope to see this stylist again at Buzzfeed 😊 Much love from Brazil! 💛

[@yurickasophie74]

They’re such a cute couple. Totally agree with the stylist! Please feature the stylist in another video, and another, and another!

[@eitharabdelrahim6709]

The stylist is soo talented I feel like he really captured Merle personality

[@alibestler]

Omg, shocked that the Internet hasn't broken over Meria having a video with boyfriend in the title. 😂But so happy that they figured it out and got together.

[@seline2518]

Aweeee at the end “I love you”💜🥺 I’m so happy for them

[@Ahelen]

The way he looks at her at 0:30 💚, Ahhhh they are so cute!!

[@kit-cat3718]

Why is no one talking about the fact that he literally just said on camera “I love you”

[@shomarismoak6869]

OMG. I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT NOTICED. I was scrolling through the comments waiting for someone to say something.

[@jenifercastorena2351]

I’m from Texas and that western outfit is it! Except the hat should’ve been put on down not side ways lol love it either way😍

[@sorackee2512]

Mikael honestly had me crying at the end too. Anyone who sees these two know that they're an amazing, sweet couple. My heart is burning with happiness for two people I've never met lol

[@GrumpyNaomi]

Keep this stylist!!! I’d love to see him do more looks

[@sadiaafroz6848]

when the stylist is the #1 merlia shipper

[@BunnyFett]

I love this stylist. This guy has a gift.

[@yoyoyann]

Even the stylist saw how much they love each other and how strong their relationship is, I’m gonna cry 🥺

[@emilymaya8909]

How aria says “aww I love you” at the end. PLEASE MAKE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS

[@emilyanschuetz8409]

Why does that gold jacket fit Aria like a GLOVE

[@JM-xy2nl]

The stylist is a Merlia shipper

[@maha9248]

i love that the stylist is so calm and arias freaking out which is adorable

[@blancapaloma90]

He even had me feeling all warm and fuzzy for them! They are thee cutest! ❤

[@elxptr_]

Didn't realize it's a 13-minute video of Aria emitting chaotic good energy while complimenting Merle here and there 😂

[@PaLuck]

My thoughts exactly 😂

[@hehe-io1bi]

Istg i saw aria and merle I just clicked

[@HeloiseColas]

The ''I love you'' at the end... Oh god so cute !!

[@finn7520]

That reversible crop top -- I need to own that! 🤤 I adore Mikael and hope you keep him around in the styling videos for a long time. And as always, Merle and Aria are the cutest.

[@crystaljones9376]

👏 This 👏 is 👏 the 👏 content 👏 we 👏asked 👏 for !!! Even the stylist can see how genuine their relationship is 💜💜💜 AHHHH I LOVE IT 😭😭😍😍

[@serenafatimakazmi]

Wow I actually knew before I even saw the thumbnail that this video was gonna be about Merle and aria lol

[@correthearuby1897]

Send hugs please

[@serenafatimakazmi]

@correthea Ruby ×hugsx

[@MiaWenjen]

This is the cutest thing ever. Aria totally gets her and he struggled so hard to find his perfect outfit. And she loved it.

[@kaijahbrown9387]

Loved how the stylist was like absolutely *absolutely*

[@BlackGrapes]

Even the stylist became an Aria-Merle shipper 😍😆

[@andrearivera4557]

me at aria the whole time: “oh no baby what is you doinnnnn 🤭 🥺”

[@sashahdz]

The "I love you" at the end of the video melted my heart, it was adorable. ❤

[@mubasshiramaryamkhan1767]

She turned bright red, every time she said she said she is blushing.☺️🔥

[@emmamurphyyxx7875]

The way he smiles at her 🥰

[@kerstinp6957]

Omg he said i love you at the end my heart

[@soumilib4952]

He was the best stylist out of all in the previous episodes, he was so sweet and really stylish ,all of his options were so good

[@wanderlist1531]

I'm not tearing up you are... Every time I see those 2 I feel happy for the week. You are beautiful

[@SusanaSantei]

I Love the Golden blazer. Keep it Aria

[@mamathasrinivas5821]

As much as I love aria and Merle together I genuinely think she should have chosen the stylists outfit.

[@melissabaltazarf]

Mikael is back!!! ❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 So AMAZING!!! He has done great in these videos, I love it👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@indigogott8554]

"Bold and fun are her top @. Cause she'll look hot in anything" MY HEART THAT WAS ADORABLE