Cameron Diaz in pastel pink jeans

With Easter this week and the sun finally peaking out, I was inspired to finally start dressing for Spring. So I put away my black sweaters and scarves and I brought out my favorite Elizabeth and James floral sundress for brunch on Sunday. This inspired me to change my attitude, brighten my mood, and start wearing beautiful and bold pastels as we step into warmer weather and sunnier days, like Cameron Diaz‘s pastel pink jeans. Here are some creative ways to add some pastels to your daily wardrobe without feeling like a package of colored eggs.

Nails

Essie Nice is Nice

Nail polish companies like O.P.I. and Essie have come out with beautiful pastels for spring. Essie’s new French Affair Spring Collection features a light and dainty lavender color called Nice is Nice, priced at $8. Pastel colored manicures are the best way to incorporate bright, fun, pastels into your wardrobe. Try purples, pinks, and light greens and yellows to mix it up this season.

Jeans

Jada Pinkett-Smith in bright Yellow Jeans. Photo Credit: fashiontrends.blogspot.com

Pastel colored jeans are all the rage right now. Jada Pinkett-Smith and Audrina Patridge love yellow jeans for a bright spring look. Paired with sandals and a baggy tee, or with pumps and a blazer, these jeans are versatile and flirty.

BDG Cigarette High Rise Jeans. Photo Credit: urbanoutfitters.com

I love these yellow BDG Cigarette High Rise Jeans, priced affordably at $58, from Urban Outfitters. They’re great for a boat ride or a beachy date night, but don’t be afraid to dress them up and wear them out, they will definitely help you stand out from the crowd.

Light Dresses

Taylor Swift in pastel orange at the People's Choice Awards. Photo Credit: teenvogue.com

Airy, light, pastel dresses with ruffles or floral prints are the best for your spring collection. We saw actresses Mila Kunis, Emma Stone, and singer Taylor Swift walk the red carpet in gorgeous pastel designs this season, now its’s time for you to grab a hold of this beautiful trend. Not only are these styles cute and fun, but they are so easy to throw on for a red carpet or to the beach.

MM Couture Tiered Dress. Photo Credit: piperlime.com

This MM Couture Tiered Dress, priced at $78,  is such a great coral color and would look great with wedges and a straw hat for a flirty, casual look.

Jennifer Aniston is always on top of the hottest looks in hair — and she is now a part of the thick bang trend.  She reveal this new do in the February 2011 issue of Allure magazine.  Other celebrities like music sensation Taylor Swift to actress Sandra Bullock have also tried out this recent cut.  Style Seen Daily has no doubt we will be seeing more thick bangs as we head into 2011 — much, much more.

Aniston’s hair cut on the NBC hit show “Friends” became just as famous as the actress herself, and people called the trend after her character’s name, aka “the Rachel.”  And now, Jennifer finally fesses up her real thoughts on this look.

Anniston tells Allure her 90s do was “the ugliest haircut I’ve ever seen.”

“Have there been disasters? I think that’s a very relative term with hair. Let’s say there have been moments I’d rather not relive, like that whole Rachel thing,” she said. “I love Chris [McMillan, her hairstylist], and he’s the bane of my existence at the same time because he started that damn Rachel, which was not my best look. How do I say this? I think it was the ugliest haircut I’ve ever seen.

“What I really want to know is, how did that thing have legs? Let’s just say I’m not a fan of short, layered cuts on me personally, so I don’t love revisiting that particular era.”

Ohhh come on Jen, at the time it was oh so hot.  Just like those thick bangs are the “must” for now.

Check out more of Jen in Allure.

Country Music Sensation and Now CoverGIrl Spokeswoman Taylor Swift behind the scenes at her first campaign shoot for new luxe line of beauty products. Jan. 2011.

The 21 year old country sensation Taylor Swift is now a CoverGirl, promoting the new CoverGirl NaturalLuxe Line.  She glams it up for the cameras in her first CoverGirl spot with fiery red lips while dancing in a shiny gold gown.

Swift is a natural beauty who likes to have fun with her make up.  The one thing that Swift sticks to with her make up routine is her black liquid eyeliner.  It’s her signature look and she doesn’t dare go in public without it.  She proved her die hard love for her black liner with this story she shared with Styelist.com:

“When I was on a plane to Japan like two years ago…and I had no makeup with me, I went to the bathroom and used a Sharpie! I do not recommend drawing eyeliner on with a Sharpie,” said Swift.

Now that’s some black liner dedication.  We all have our share of make up disasters, you live and you learn.  And our girl Taylor has risen to the top of the beauty game by becoming a CoverGirl Spokeswoman and joins such beautiful and inspirational women as Drew Barrymore, Rihanna, Queen Latifah, Ellen DeGeneres. Check out Taylor’s first commercial here:

This CoverGirl NatureLuxe line that Taylor is representing is targeted to a more “affluent” customer who has a liking to the “natural” beauty options.  This NatureLuxe contains a Silk Foundation and Gloss Balm which are both made of natural ingredients.  The foundation contains jojoba and rosehip extracts and cucumber water, and the balm is made with mango butter, shea, and other gydrating butters.  There is no oils or synthetics.

Also, the packaging for this line is more green friendly with part of the packaging made with bioresin – a renewable, sugarcane-derived plastic.

CoverGirl introduces NatureLuxe.

Watch Taylor’s behind the scenes of her commercial campaign for this new luxe line here:

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:

Taylor Swift. Courtesy of Photo Agency.

Step out in style, even during those pesky rain storms

It’s time to brave the elements of the season and go out in the rain, but that doesn’t mean you need to compromise your style. Here at Style Seen Daily, we think the change in weather gives us more reason to accessorize. Stay on trend this Autumn, like pop-star Taylor Swift, with new funky rain coats, stellar rubber boots, and of course, the always useful umbrella. Check out some ideas we’ve come up with to keep yourself feeling dry and looking fabulous.

Jackets

Theory Swagger Hattie Lightweight Anorak Jacket. Bloomingdales.com

Although the classic Burberry trench will be forever fashionable, this twist on the rain coat is impressive for this season. The Theory Swagger Hattie lightweight Anorak Jacket priced at $325, has a fantastic texture to protect you from the rain, but is still super flattering and stylish. The plaid lining adds that something special to make the piece unique.

Aqua Utility Anorak. Bloomingdales.com

Without losing an ounce of style, Aqua makes this gorgeous Utility Anorak for only $128. This belted number comes in dark olive and black, both with gold zippers for that edgy element.

Boots

Rachel Bilson in edgy Hunter boots. Courtesy of stylebyme.net

Feeling funky this fall? The creator of the perfect rubber boot, Hunter, has upped their game and added spunk to their useful classic.  The O.C. actress and fashion icon, Rachel Bilson, steps out in Hunter’s awesome new Boa Snake embossed boots. Check out these fabulous studded  Festival Tall rain boots, priced at $225, and never worry about compromising fashion for functionality.

Hunter Festival Tall Boots. Shopbop.com

Umbrella

Blake Lively in Gossip Girl. CWTV.com

Blake Lively‘s Gossip Girl character Serena and BFF Blair take on the damp NYC weather in their show, and kept dry under clear bubble umbrellas. Find your warm and dry shelter with this bubble umbrella from Totes, priced at $21.99, and you’ll never have to worry about running into walls while in the rain.

Totes Clear Bubble Umbrella. Amazon.com

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Taylor Swift wearing a Lipsy dress.

Style Seen Daily has spotted stars Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and Jessica Lowndes in sexy flirty dresses from Lipsy that takes runway fashion to the streets. This line offers a variety of looks like hippie chic vests to pair with ripped denim shorts or a sexy animal print mini for a night out with the girls. Lipsy’s got attitude.  And we like it.

This London based line can be dressed up or down, depending on your mood  –  choose a feather embellished mini or bring out the rocker chick in you with a gold studded leather jacket.

London triple threat, actress/dancer/singer, Pixie Lott, has added a new collection to the Lipsy line offering summer dresses that many starlets have been popping up in.  Lott says she is loving the success of her collection and seeing how people wear her clothes is absolutely amazing.

Jessica Lowndes dresses up in Lipsy

Take a look at some of our favorite Lipsy dresses below. Get feathered up with a white crystal embellished mini or  if your feeling you want something more edgy pick up an animal print rouged dress.

The dresses retail for under $300 and can be found at select Bloomingdales nationwide.

L.A. is still cleaning up post Grammy madness from last weekend, and the hot red carpet looks are, as always, the talk of the town.  Year after year, the music award’s celebrity parade produces the season’s most coveted and trend savvy looks.  And, while not everyone can snap up a fabulous Pucci gown or killer Louboutin heels – everyone can take a little something away from the glamour of the Grammys.  Be it a sweet and innocent take on Taylor Swift’s style, a smidgen of Rihanna’s fierce flair, or a tiny bit of our very own Fergalicious Fergie – borrow a bit from the top notes of these serious style icons and infuse new life into your personal look.

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