Britney Spears circa 2000. JLo at AMA's 2011. De ja vu much?

Shimmer and sparkle was EVERYWHERE at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles Sunday, November 21st, on the red carpet, on stage and on ladies of all ages — from teen icons to living legends.  And AMA we see your message loud and clear:  Shimmer and sparkle is back on top.  So ladies, take a cue from these glittery glam goddesses and break out your sequins and metallics this holiday season.  It is time for YOU to shine!  And yes, we mean that literally.

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Britney’s “Till the world ends” video premiered today at the strike of midnight.  Watch it with us…

Britney Spears performing at Rain Nightclub in Las Vegas Friday, March 25, 2011.

I love me some Britney.  Yes, she lip sings, no one is denying that — BUT — her style and dance moves are all her… well I mean she has a stylist and choreographer — BUT — whatever its BRIT BRIT!!

Britney held a surprise performance in Vegas Friday night at the Rain Nightclub at the Palms Hotel & Casino and we had a few Brit Brit luvs there that got pretty darn close.  Check it out here….

The performance was taped by MTV and will be included in a Britney Spears special that will air first week of April as part of her album release push. Brit performed songs from her new album, “Femme Fatale.”

This is the second time Spears stunned the Rain Nightclub crowd with a surprise performance — the last time was in 2003.

PS How bad do you want to bust some Brit moves and throw on some sequins?

Britney brings out the moves and the fashion in her new video. Photo Credit: mtv.com

Britney is back, and she’s taking us on a wild ride in her new music video for ‘Hold It Against Me.’ The futuristic song contrasts well with fashion inspired by the 80′s. There’s short shorts, neon paint, glitter, and more. The style is bright, bold, and bodaciously Britney and we, at Style Seen Daily, want to show you the new trends the video will inspire this season.

Bustiers

Britney rocks an edgy and seductive bustier with hotpants and glitter boots. Photo Credit: MTV.com

Ms. Spears has always been one to show off some skin, especially her smokin’ hot six pack, but slap on a bustier and your body can be slammin’ like Brit’s. This season, leave off the frills and flowers and go for something with a bit more edge, like black leather or a studded corset. Britney’s B. Akerlund‘s black and gold design flows into hot pants, which paired together with fishnets and knee-high boots makes a daring and sexy look. You can try matching your edgy bustier with ripped jeans to create a true throwback look.

Glitter Shoes

Check out those fierce boots, glitter shoes will really help you stand out. Photo Credit: Mtv.com

The first thing I said when the new music video came on my computer screen was  ”I want those boots.” It’s definitely hard to pull off a full glitter boot, so SSD has come up with some other options to keep your feet sparkly without looking like a disco ball.

Steve Madden Caryssag Glitter Pumps. Photo Credit: stevemadden.com

Glitter pumps are a more subdued version of Britney’s ultra-fab boots. These Steve Madden Caryssag, priced at $129.95, combine the modern platform trend with that 80′s sparkly vibe.

Vera Wang Lavendar Mariel Glitter Ballet Flats. Photo Credit: shopbop.com

For a more conservative look without losing the music video’s flare, try a pair of glitter flats like these Vera Wang Lavender Label Mariel Glitter Ballet Flats, priced at $157. They are a rock star version of a conservative shoe.

Edgy Accessories

Brit in a Tom Binns necklace, so rockstar. Photo Credit: mtv.com

From military belts to chunky necklaces, Britney’s accessories in ‘Hold It Against Me’ are super edgy. If you’re more of a flirty, girly dresser, accessories are a great way to edge up your look without overcoming your dainty style. A studded belt, bulky bracelet, or a thick choker necklace are key in making your style a little more funky and fabulous like Britney.

This pop star shows off her abs lined with a belt of bullets. Photo credit: MTV.com

Setting the scene for the holidays can be stressful and music is such an important part of that so we thought we would help you by compiling our top 25 Holiday Songs for you to add to your play list, or better yet, burn onto a CD for a last minute gift.

#1. “White Christmas” sung by Bing Crosby, written by Irving Berlin. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, it is the best-selling single of all time, with estimated sales in excess of 100 million copies worldwide. Berlin wrote the song in 1940, poolside at the Biltmore hotel in Phoenix, Arizona. It was first released in 1949, and has never been out-of-print since, it is the perfect way to get everyone in the holiday spirit. Many well known singers between the 50’s and present day have covered this song including; Barbra Streisand, Freddy Martin, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, The Ravens, Mantovani, The Drifters, Elvis Presley, Mitch Miller, Andy Williams, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Jimmy McGriff, Doris Day, The Supremes, Dean Martin, Otis Redding, Lana Cantrell, Bob Marley, New Kids on the Block, Michael Bolton, Garth Brooks, Martina McBride, Linda Ronstadt, Bette Midler, Dionne Warwick, Westlife, Twisted Sister, Taylor Swift, Al Jarreau, Rick Astley, Andrea Bocelli, and Boy George.

#2. It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas – Perry Como. Meredith Wilson, composer of The Music Man, wrote this in 1951, it has become an evergreen classic.

#3. Happy Xmas (war is over) – John Lennon with Yoko Ono. One of this Beatle’s dreams was to create a classic Christmas song, he was successful with this one, simultaneously a holiday song and plea for world peace.

#4. The Christmas Song – Nat King Cole

#5. Baby Come Home For Christmas – U2

#6. Wonderful Christmastime – Paul McCartney

#7. The Most Wonderful Time of The Year – Johnny Mathis

#8. All I Want For Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey

#9. My Favorite Things – The Supremes

#10. Rockin Around The Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee

#11. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – The Temptations

#12. Santa Baby – Eartha Kitt &/or Madonna

#13. Give Love On Christmas Day – Michael Jackson & The Jackson 5

First Lady Michelle Obama, Usher, Justin Bieber and President Obama 2009

#14. Someday At Christmas – Justin Bieber. Considering it was good enough for Usher, First Lady Obama and our President, I think its safe to say this makes the cut!

#15. One Little Christmas Tree – Stevie Wonder

#16. Baby It’s Cold Outside – Dean Martin

#17. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas – Frank Sinatra

#18. Christmas Must Be Something More – Taylor Swift

#19. Santa Claus Is Comin To Town – Miley Cyrus

#20. Happy Christmas – Jessica Simpson & Ashlee Simpson

#21. Silent Night – Britney Spears

#22. Katy Perry (@Katy Perry) tweeted Christmas Songs are better when Elvis sings them, so Blue Christmas by Elvis Presley is perhaps is best one ever!

#23. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays – N Sync (yes N Sync, we love this one from Justin Timberlake, Lance Bass, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone, and Chris Kirkpatrick, this was off of their 2nd album and went Double Platinum selling over 4 million copies

#24. Hark The Herald Angels Sing – Jewel

#25. Purple Snowflakes – Marvin Gay

Enjoy your night and Merry Christmas, oh and for those of you who really are questioning that #23, check out the video here below:

Britney Spears fashion line can be found at Kohls.

Pop princess Britney Spears is back in the fashion world with her limited-edition fashion line from Candie’s that is now sold exclusely at Kohl’s.

The star speaks out about her inspiration for the new line saying,”this collection really represents my personal style. I took pieces from my Circus tour and pieces that I wear every day.”

Britney’s line offers a fresh look, its young, fun and flirty with summer dresses and funky jewelry  and we haven’t told you the best part just yet….

It’s affordable fashion.

Get the Spears style like a little black dress for $58.00 or a fun summer top for $38.00.

Click here to check out these looks in our Style Seen Daily showroom.

NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: Singer Britney Spears and TV anchor Diane Sawyer appear on ABC's "Good Morning America" at The Big Apple Circus tent at Lincoln Center on December 2, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

Tonight at 8pm EST Britney Spears one hour documentary “For The Record” will be available on demand on MTV.com.  

“I’m not gonna sugarcoat it and say I was OK, ” she reveals in the special referring to the time, around a year ago, when she shaved her head bald, used an umbrella as a weapon, and locked herself in a bathroom with her kids for several hours before authorities were forced to take her to the hospital for suicide watch.    

This is a big week of Britney — her birthday, her big documentary premiere in which she states “no question will be of limits”  (well that’s because the off camera interviewee doesn’t really ask many questions and really there’s no need to sweat over it because we will watch it either way and now this leaves something for “the autobiography” that Britney hints at in the program.  Most likely a comeback for the comeback to the comeback.  But I digress.) and ofcourse her sixth studio album “Circus” dropped on Monday too. 

The documentary is essentially another tool in the Britney Spears comeback to the comeback pr machine (MTV Music Awards 2007 ring a bell!?!) aimed at showing the world that Spears is not insane, really she’s not (in the documentary she claims people take advantage of her, it’s not her, it’s “certain people”).  Britney agreed to be documented for 60 days while she goes shopping, records her music, works on a new music video (which ofcourse you will have to watch at another time) and gives diary-like entries to the camera.

Britney Spears in her MTV documentary - available online tonight at 8pm EST.

 The show has its moments, like when producers placed a videographer inside Britney’s car to show what she sees when she looks out her car window — literally hundreds of screaming photographs all vying for a piece of that staggering $100 million a year that Britney photographs generate.  That 15 seconds alone makes this documentary worth watching.

People all around the world are always curious to see what Britney looks like — and now at age 27, can Britney keep eating her Dad’s grits with extra butter and still keep her abs rock solid?  These are the burning questions filling many minds right now… many of whom should probably be asking that question to themselves.  

Well in honor of Britney’s self reflection, and our admittance that even though she lip syncs we still love to watch her perform, let’s also take a moment and reflect on her style.  From tummy bearing attire to lace and lots of sparkle, Britney always knows how to make a statement.  But is her fashion sense matching who she claims she is now?  Hit us up with your comments below.

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Joey Tierney's Fashion Show at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, CA. Photo credit: SSD.

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The Mercedes-Benz Spring 2009 Fashion Week hits Los Angeles October 12 – 16, 2008 at Smashbox Studios. Designers such as Tulle & Cloth Logic, Amelia Toro, Viridis Luxe and Crispin & Basilio will be holding shows.

Fashion designer and star stylist Joey Tierney with client and good friend, actress Jaime Pressly. Credit: SSD.

Fashion designer Joey Tierney debued her new clothing line at LA Fashion Week. She began her career touring with Britney Spears and although she’s most often noted for styling Emmy Award winning actress, Jaime Pressly, she has dressed everyone from A-list movie stars and musicians to socialite fashionistas.   Tierney made the WWD Beauty Biz “It List” in April 2007, described as being one of “a comprehensive roundup of the stylist that celebrities have on speed dial.” Here’s a Current TV segment I produced on Tierney’s journey.

Video Featuring Joey Tierney, Juliette Lewis, Dustin Hoffman

The Mercedes-Benz Spring 2009 Fashion Week:

http://www.mbfashionweek.com/losangeles/

Smashbox Studios
www.smashboxstudios.com

Tulle & Cloth Logic

http://www.clothlogic.com/

Amelia Toro
www.ameliatoro.com