It’s a countdown to couture — when the clock strikes midnight, let your look be part of defining the moment and making a memory.  Get a jump start on 2011 with a sizzling haute holiday look and set the tone for the 12 sparkling new months ahead.  Whether you’re staying in with your close set, or buzzing around town at all the hot spots — slip into a scene stealing dress and ring in the new year.  We searched high and low for our top picks and present to you these three fab finds — all for under $200.

Get Golden

Every other look is just the runner-up.  Glittering gold takes first place hands down, and this leggy dress with draping cut out sleeves is just the ticket.  Paired with strappy sandals and bold bangles, you’ll feel worth every ounce.  We chose this dress from Bloomingdale’s at Santa Monica Place ($188).

Bet on Black

The Kardashians have the corner market on sexy, and this fashion-forward anything-but-basic little black dress is no exception.  With lace up detail and attention-getting lines, this mini dress is mega hot.  Pick this up this dress from the Kardashian collection at bebe in Los Cerritos Center ($149).

Shiny and New

Sequins are a given, but swathed in pure winter white—take on whole new meaning.  Go for the glow–everything looks brighter against the shimmering canvas of this sheath dress.  We picked ours up White House Black Market at Paseo Nuevo ($99).

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Style Seen Daily friend and San Diego Chargers Linebacker Shaun Phillips co-hosted the “Modern Man” party for Angeleno Magazine at the rooftop pool of The Residences At W Hollywood.

Angeleno also asked four other “modern men” to host the event with Shaun, including Jesse Waits owner of Drai’s Hollywood, Pedro Marti wealth management advisor for Wells Fargo, Matt Petersen president of Global Green, and Tom Drumm from The Safran Company.

Shaun reveals that he dresses to match his beloved convertible Maserati.  ”Always,” he said. “I love my car.”  OMG I can’t even ask him what he has named his car… some things just better left unasked.  However I did ask Shaun about his suit and learned he had it custom made by Astor and Black.

Jesse Waits, owner of Drai’s Hollywood, said being being successful to him is “not about the money, but about being the best in the world at doing something different.”  (Note: As soon as Drai’s Hollywood opened it scored a scene in Entourage as the new “it” club.)

Party goers at the Angelino "Modern Man" event were able to watch the sunset and check out the Los Angeles skyline atop The Residences At W Hollywood while enjoying cocktails and appetizers.

Guest received freshly rolled cubano-style cigars by Mursuli Cigars in Temple City

Matt Peterson, Global Green CEO, wore a suit made out of organic wool and recycled audio cassette tapes — yes AUDIO tapes. Matt personally works with such celebrities as Leonardo DiCaprio, James Cameron, Jessica Alba and Eva Longoria to help raise awareness of being more green.  Matt said, “well you know when a celebrity steps up people pay attention so we’re doing all we can to use that opportunity to drive us in the right direction.”  IE being more green friendly.  Click here to learn more about Global Green.

Modern Luxury Marketing Coordinator Harmonie Krieger looking fab in a fun and flirty dress.

Tom Drumm, Talent Manager at The Safran Company, said that he advises men to find a girl with great style to help guide them to looking and feeling their best.  What a smart man.  Drumm said, “whatever (my girlfriends) say, I do.”  I mean, super genius smart, right?

The EC Twins.

Event sponsors included Don Julio Tequila (my favorite) and Johnnie Walker Scotch Whiskey.

Click here for more on Angeleno Magazine.

Serena Williams hosts pre-ESPY party (in DVF dress) posing with sister Venus Williams. Serena took home Female Tennis Player of the year.

Saturday Night Live star Seth Meyers played host at the 2010 ESPY Awards in front of a packed house at the Nokia Live Theatre in Los Angeles, California filled with sports stars and their celebrity fans.  After the almost four hour awards show, athletes took off to various after parties around town, where they could let loose and catch up with friends from around the country. Four NFL superstars, and Style Seen Daily friends, Kansas City Chief Jarrad Page, Jacksonville Jaquar Marcedes Lewis, and Chargers Shaun Phillips and Stephen Cooper teamed up to throw a crazy after party at Hollywood hotspot Playhouse — where basketball super star, and this week’s top newsmaker, LeBron James, now heading to the Miami Heat, also had a table.

The parties were top of the class and so was these athlete’s style.  It’s not often that we get to see all these superstars outside of their team uniforms and dressed to kill, we like it and we want to see more.  These fit bodies look great in clothes!

Style Seen Daily has some of our favorite looks for you here.

Landon Donovan wins big with athlete of the year award.

American soccer player Landon Donovan who plays for the Los Angeles Galaxy won not only the most presigious award, Athlete of the Year, but also took home, Best Moment in Sports Award.  We liked his relaxed but sharp look — he forgo a tie and his shirt was unbottoned, yet his suit tailored perfect to his body.  Looking sharp.

Actor Mark Wahlberg looked pretty cute wearing shades at ESPY Awards.

Athletes weren’t the only ones at this special event, big stars also came together to celebrate with their favorite athletes, including Mark Wahlberg in his gray suit and silver/grey tie.

Football star Chris Johnson.

Young athlete Chris Johnson, 24,  running back  football player for the Tennessee Titans took home the great honor of Breakthrough Athlete.  We like how he broke the mold and rocked a leather jacket instead of a suit.  Nice!

Heart throb Zac Efron attended the show.

17 Again star Zac Efron, 22, was looking fine as ever, wearing a suit by Balenciaga. He’s breaking out of the High School Musical role and filling the shoes of a sexy young actor. His latest film, Charlie St. Cloud hits theaters July 30, 2010.

Skier Lindsey Von

Lindsey Vonn had her hands full of awards, she won Female Athlete of the Year and Female Olympian. She won a gold medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics, she has also won three consecutive World Cup Championships.  But she kept her style simple and classic — with a long monochrome dress in an on trend color, blue, that really stood out on the red carpet.  She looked stunning and approachable.

Twilight babe Ashley Greene.

Actress Ashley Greene was looking very sultry at the ESPY event. Wearing a fire red dress, that had a very sexy cut out back, this bloodsucking vampire sure spiced up the red carpet.  We like how Ashley matched her lips to the dress and kept the rest of her make up, hair and nails super natural.  When you are wearing such a hot color, it’s important to not go overboard.  Ashley balanced the look just right and looked, well, good enough to byte.

Since 1993, ESPN has come together to celebrate those favorite sports moments and the players by presenting the ESPY Coverage.