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The red carpet’s been rolled up for yet another year, and you can almost hear the entire city take a deep breath and relax.  As the celebrity pomp and circumstance make an exit from stage right – what’s left is the “OMG, did you see what she was wearing” and the “how can I get that look”.   Just as much a tradition as “thanking the Academy” on award’s night is dissecting the styles and looks from the Oscars and making them your own.   While you may not go all out J-Lo for your next date night – even a touch of new trend can update your look and keep you in the here and now.  Here’s the cliff notes version from this year’s big event…

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Get ready for any holiday party in style with these top choices from Style Seen Daily. Photo Credit: Macys.com.

Now that the holiday season is in full swing, holiday parties are also right around the corner. No matter if it’s a office party, a dinner party with your family, or a night out with friends, having the perfect outfit can make or break the night.

Combining this season’s big trends, like sweater dresses, metallics and animal print, Style Seen Daily is here to give you a few outfit ideas, at affordable prices. We also will show you these styles seen on such celebrity fashionistas as Cameron Diaz, Rachel Bilson, and Kim Kardashian.

So get ready to be a show stopper at any holiday party you attend this season.

Office Party

This Aqua cashmere sweater dress, available at Bloomingdale's for $188, is the perfect piece for an office holiday party. Photo Credit: Bloomingdale's.

This Aqua cashmere turtleneck dress, priced at $188, available at Bloomingdale’s, is the perfect option to wear to the office holiday party.  Add textured tights, some jewel-toned, chunky jewelry, and black ankle booties to polish off this chic, yet fun look.  Its office appropriate and figure flattering.

Cameron Diaz walking the red carpet in a Stella McCartney sweater dress. Photo Credit: ShoppingLifestyle.com.

Actress Cameron Diaz wore a sweater dress on the red carpet at the King and Day movie premiere.

Meeting The Parents

This D&G Ocelot Print Cardigan, sold in Nordstrom stores, is a great way to a classic little black dress. Photo Credit: Nordstrom.com.

Family holiday parties are all about first impressions and whether you’re meeting your significant others’ parents or spending time with your own family SSD has the perfect ensemble to make a great impression. Start with a classic little black dress (the LBD is a closet staple) and pair it with an animal print silk cardigan, like this D&G ocelot print cardigan, priced at $385 and available at Nordstrom, for a look that’s right on trend for this season and also a classic item you can wear forever. Finish off the look with a pair of black pumps and skinny, cinch waist belt for an ensemble that’s stylish, sophisticated, and sure to wow everyone at any family gathering.

Rachel Bilson looking chic in an animal print cardigan in New York City. Photo Credit: TeenVogue.com

Style Seen Daily spotted The O.C. actress Rachel Bilson in New York City wearing an animal print cardigan to complete her stylish look at an Ann Taylor fashion show in New York City.

Girls’ Night Out

A flirty, sophisticated sequin dress is an ideal look for a night out on the town. Photo Credit: Nordstrom.com.

For a fun and glamorous look try a sequined dress, like this Calvin Klein sequin tank dress, priced at $98 from Nordstrom. A pair of black pumps and simple jewelry tie this look together without stealing the shine from the dress. This dress screams girls’ night out and is sure to shine at a New Years’ Eve party with friends.

Kim Kardashian is ready for a night out in a black sequined mini dress. Photo Credit: TheBudgetFashionista.com.

The always stylish Kim Kardashian was seen sporting a sequined mini dress that is perfect for any holiday party this season.