Erica Dasher at the 2011 ABC Family 25 Days Of Christmas Winter Wonderland

Spotted! ABC Family’s Jane by Design actress Erica Dasher attended the ABC Family 25 Days of Christmas Winter Wonderland event at the Rockefeller Center in New York on December 4, 2011 and wore a wild Isabel Lu full printed skirt in gold leopard. She paired the bold skirt with a basic black scarf and jacket that would not overpower the skirt.

Dancing With The Stars Season 12 Cast.

Dancing With The Stars heads into its 12th season and launches its own dress collection — “Dancing with the Stars by La Femme.”

This collaboration with ABC Television Network will offer DWTS enthusiasts a fashionable way to connect with their favorite show by dressing like their favorite star with these hot cocktail and evening dresses inspired by the show’s award winning costumes.

“Dancing with the Stars by La Femme” dress collection.

“Dancing with the Stars by La Femme” collection features luxury fabrics including silk chiffon, silk satin and crystal organza in rich jewel tones.  Couture beadwork and embellishment, corsets, sexy slits, cut outs, one shoulder and backless styles further the designs resulting in truly original garments consistent with the show’s couture costumes.

“Dancing with the Stars by La Femme” dress collection.

We can totally see Kendra and Chelsea rocking one of the short flirty dresses, while model Petra might go for something more long and sexy, and Wendy and Kristy go for bold flowy dresses.

“Dancing with the Stars by La Femme” dress collection

The collection will be available at fine department stores and leading specialty and formalwear retailers nationwide.  Retail prices range from $348-$598.  Click here for more information.

Season 12 DWTS Cast:

Kirstie Alley - actress

“Psycho” Mike Catherwood – radio host

Chris Jericho – pro wrestler

Chelsea Kane – actress

Sugar Ray Leonard – boxer

Ralph Macchio – actor

Petra Nemcova – supermodel/activist

Romeo – rapper/actor

Hines Ward – NFL wide receiver

Kendra Wilkinson – reality star

Wendy Williams - talk show host

The new cast kicks off their season on Monday, March 21.

Miss America 2010 Carissa Cameron with Extra Host Mario Lopez.

The Miss America Pageant is stepping it up this year in terms of social marketing — and now you can have a say in who becomes a Miss America finalist by voting online or via text.    The 2011 Miss America Pageant will air on ABC Sunday, January 15, 2011 live from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

One of the ways Miss America differs from Donald Trump’s Miss USA pageant is that a main focus is not on swimsuits but rather talent and social service.

There are 53 videos now online made by each of the 2011 contestants, showing off their style and personality and explaining why they should be chosen as the next Miss America.  I went through some of the videos —  some made me smile and fall in love with the girls and some made me cringe and roll my eyes and think OMG stop with the cliche beauty pageant ways (and as a former beauty queen I don’t have any problems being real with this). But all in all, I think this is a brilliant way to bring more attention to this pageant and a creative way to get Americans involved as well.  Here are a few for you to check out …

Miss New Jersey 2010 did a GREAT job with her “vote for me plea” — too cute!

I love that Miss Utah 2010 also had fun with her video!

To check out the rest of the contestants and vote on your favorite one click here.

There are four ways to vote for your favorite 2011 Miss America Contestant:

1.  Using your mobile phone, text MAST (letters “ST” should be replaced by the state abbreviation you want to vote for) to 24470, message and data rates may apply.

2. Vote for your favorite contestant’s video via the links provided at MissAmerica.org/VideoContest.

3.  “Like” your favorite contestant’s video at Facebook.com/MissAmericaOrganization, via the links provided under the “VIDEO CONTEST” tab.

4. “Like” your favorite contestant’s video at YouTube.com/MissAmericaOrg.

Vote now for the contestant who you would like to see become America’s Choice. You may vote once per contestant per voting method. Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. PST on January 13, 2011. Only votes cast through one of the official voting methods will count. “Likes” on videos posted on other Facebook pages, personal Facebook profiles or any other website will NOT count toward the final tally. Visit www.missamerica.org/videocontest to view the full Voting Terms and Conditions.

Happy Voting!

Skating with the Stars. Photo credit: dizine.com

After Monday’s premiere of ABC’s Skating with the Stars, we here at Style Seen Daily felt inspiration to jazz up our wardrobes and help you do so too. The celebrity lineup of Real Housewife of New York Bethenny Frankel, All My Children actress Rebecca Budig, and Motley Crue lead singer Vince Neil, amongst others, showed me that bringing back some sparkle and shine to our outfits is nothing short of genius. Many designers must have had the same idea because sparkle is everywhere.

Motley Crue vocalist Vince Neil and his partner rockin out on the ice. Photo credit: tvsquad.com

Rebecca Budig wowed prime time television viewers when she topped the leaderboard with a graceful and challenging skating performance. But beyond her lifts, spins, and spirals, she channeled Beyonce’s Single Ladies style in a one-shoulder deep red leotard. Leo’s are great for under low-rise jeans or a high-waisted skirt, so add a little more flare with rhinestones or a shiny fabric.

Rebecca Budig and her partner on the premiere of SWTS. Photo Credit: fancast.com

This American Apparel Shiny Tank Bodysuit, priced at $24, has that sparkly vibe you need to dress up any simple skirt or pants for a SWTS style.

Shiny Tank Bodysuit from American Apparel. Photo credit: americanapparel.com

Store windows have shifted over to their winter season designs and almost every one features a sequined dress, sweater, or even romper. Real Housewife Bethenny Frankel looks like a winner in this purple sequin skating dress. When drab winter colors and patterns get you down, go for some sparkle to brighten your spirits.

Bethenny Frankel. Photo credit: justjared.com

Channel your inner figure skater in this Gold Sequin T-Shirt Dress by Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent, priced at $374. You will light up the room and feel like an ice princess.

Twelfth St. By Cynthia Vincent Sequin T-Shirt Dress. Photo credit: shopbop.com

For more style inspiration and to see celebrities skate their butts off, tune into Skating with the Stars Mondays at 9 pm on ABC.

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The W Los Angeles- Westwood created a winter wonderland to celebrate the opening of their ice skating rink CHILL for the season. The event, which served as a charity fundraiser for the Children’s Action Network, was hosted by Scoundrels actress Virginia Madsen, writer and director of his self-named movie and former foster child, Antwone Fisher, and the I Hate Valentine’s Day actress Nia Vardalos. They all came out to show their support for national child adoption and to enjoy a night filled with ice skating, Ciroc vodka drinks, delicious food, and winter fun.

Antwone Fisher and his family at the CHILL Launch event on Thursday, November 18, 2010. Photo Credit: Style Seen Daily.

‘Tis the season to bundle up for winter, and even though it was 60 degrees at the CHILL event, the guests filled me in on some of their favorite winter fashion items. A Christmas Wish actress and winner of Skating with the Celebrities Kristy Swanson brought her adorable son Magnus to the event, and told us that her favorite winter accessory is hats. She likes that you can only wear wool hats and beanies in the colder months so she takes advantage and loves to keep her head warm and cute.

Co-host Virginia Madsen told Style Seen Daily that she loves wearing leg warmers in the winter. An avid bikram yogi, she gets compliments all the time on her fashionable ankle accessory.

To pull off Virginia’s look, try these Falke Eve Leg Warmers, priced at $39 on shopbop.com.

Five Star Day actress Jena Malone showed up to the red carpet in a gorgeous Sonia Rykiel knit dress, she said she loves knits this winter.  Jena told us,”Knit underwear, knit bras, knit everything!”

We love knits too, especially crochet socks, like the Free People Crochet Anklet, priced at $24. They look great with Mary-Jane heels or ballet flats to keep your feet warm this winter.

Also, for the jewelry lover, check out these Style Seen Daily Knitted Knot Earrings, $74.

Knitted Knot Earrings. Style Seen Daily Showroom.

Event co-host Nia Vardalos, known for making being Greek cool, told us she just bought a bunch of soft silky scarves this season. The Spokesperson for National Adoption wowed in a Griffin coat and super high Vera Wang booties that she said are so comfortable she could run in them.

My favorite item this winter would have to be my comfortable and stylish low-heel booties from Aldo. The shoe company has a ton of funky and cool ankle booties this season.

Me in my favorite Aldo booties at the W event.  Photo Credit:  Style Seen Daily.

For the second year, the W Los Angeles turned their pool deck, WET, into the hybrid ice skating rink CHILL, where guests and visitors got cozy in fatboy lounge chairs, wonderland scenery, and rink side cabanas.

At the launch, guests watched a performance under the snowflakes by the Beverly Hills Ice Cabaret Theater in their rink side cabanas and then were able to take to the ice with friends.

Children and adults escaped to the W's Winter Playground at CHILL's launch in Los Angeles, California. Photo Credit: Style Seen Daily.

The bartenders poured Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka signature drinks like the Ciroc Starlet and White Frost.

Ciroc sponsored the event with many delectable drink specials at the W Westwood in Los Angeles, California. Photo Credit: Style Seen Daily.

And of course everyone took part in the food. A cauliflower soup garnished with a gourmet grilled cheese, filet minon or turkey breast, tuna tartare, and chicken skewers, were among the many delicious choices for the evening.

Delicious Cauliflower soup and grilled cheese wedges at the W Westwood in Los Angeles, California. Photo Credit: Style Seen Daily.

Sweet Lucie’s Organic Ice Cream made for a wonderful treat for the kids as they handed out the cold creations from their adorable ice cream stand.

Antwone Fisher and his daughter got some yummy ice cream from Sweet Lucie's stand at the W Westwood in Los Angeles, California. Photo Credit: Style Seen Daily.

Check out more skating fun when Skating with the Stars premieres this week on ABC and then get into the spirit by taking a few spins, and hopefully not too many falls, on the CHILL ice rink this winter.

The Skating With the Stars cast. abc.go.com

CHILL will be open to the public from November 19 through January 2, 2011 at the W Los Angeles- Westwood.

Children taking a spin on the ice at the W Westwood in Los Angeles, California. Photo Credit: Style Seen Daily.

Click here for more information on the “W’s Winter Playground.”

The W in Westwood launched their winter playground, ice rink CHILL, for all to enjoy.

Nicole Richie is all-smiles on the Red Carpet.

She’s a celebrity, has two babies, has a rock star as a significant other and a famous Dad… She’s Nicole Richie. Now, once again, there’s a possibility that she’ll be heading to a TV set near you. This time, not in something reality-based. Nicole is working closely with writers and producers to get a TV show about her off the ground. The deal, inked with ABC as a potential host, has been in the workings for some time, including a first try which didn’t go over so well earlier this year.

This specific series will follow Nicole, playing herself, as she navigates through the world of being a celebrity mom in Hollywood and juggling her career with raising a family. Not exactly a stretch for the star who, in addition to acting, also runs a successful clothing line called House of Harlow.

No specific details on the show have emerged besides the basic plot point, except the fact that Jeff Rake is on board. Rake is a writer who helped pen some witty dialogue for Alicia Silverstone, when she made a venture to TV in Miss Match. Considering that show lacked viewers, but was praised by critics, here’s to hoping Richie has a great team behind her.

No stranger to the small screen, Richie was able to flex her acting muscles in a fun turn on Chuck. While guest-starring on the series, she was able to mix some action with some comedy and came out on top. If the series fails, I’m positive she’ll have something to fall back on. Possibly one of her other ventures… writing… perfume… jewelry…

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