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Neiman Marcus announced Emilee Anne Hefflefinger of the blog EAemileeanne.com as the winner of the 'Blogger on the CUSP' contest. Ms. Hefflefinger beat out over hundreds of enteries and made one of 5 finalists by a panel of Neiman Marcus judges. Out of the five, she then won the popular vote on Facebook. She hosted an event Saturday, November 17 at Neiman Marcus Downtown Dallas in the CUSP department. In addition she received a $2500.00 gift card and the opportunity to be featured on Neiman Marcus and CUSP online channels.

Ralph Lauren launched a website dedicated to the brand's vintage archives. RL Vintage boutique is meant to be fully shoppable, but pricing is only available on request.

Laure de Sade has left See by Chloé where she is the design director. Her next step has not been announced yet.

Favery announced its partnership with maternity guru, Rosie Pope. As a result of the partnership, Favery, a social media community for planning and getting advice on life and style decisions via online bulletin boards, will feature Rosie Pope Maternity content and enable users to engage directly with the brand. Rosie will pose questions through Favery's unique polls, and receive real-time answers and opinions on pertinent maternity fashion, pregnancy and parenting issues. The insight gained from Favery users will help influence future design and development of products that moms-to-be will love.

Samuel's Jewelers, Samuels Diamonds, Rogers Jewelers, Andrews Jewelers, and Schubach Jewelers announced the launch of a Bridal jewelry collection by the renowned Italian Luxury brand Porrati. Porrati was created in the 90's by designer Roberta Porrati.

M-Edge, a designer of tablet, smartphone, and e-reader accessories, announced the Trina Turk collection for M-Edge. The cases are inspired by Trina Turk's southern California style and feature her signature graphic prints and colorful patterns on M-Edge's bestselling case styles.

Barneys New York and the Walt Disney Company launched the project of Events 2012 Holiday Electric in Barneys flagship store on Madison Avenue in New York.

The Cut reported that the Le Nouvel Observateur said Christopher Kane will join Balenciaga starting December 1. Le Nouvel Observateur does not source anyone however and there's been no confirmation from the designer or Balenciaga. Le Nouvel Obserateur is comprable to The New Yorker and very respected in France.

There is a synergy between fashion designers and celebrities. Fashion designers depend on celebrities to provide exposure for their clothing and accessories, and celebrities need designers to supply them with looks to create flawless images.

The winner of the ninth CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award is Greg Chait of The Elder Statesman. Runners up were shoe designer Tabitha Simmons and jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer Maguire (wife of Toby Maguire). All three will receive business mentoring from the industry's consummate leaders while Chait was awarded the coveted $300,000 prize; Maguire and Simmons will each receive $100,000.

According to WWD, Penélope Cruz will be the new face of Spanish leather goods firm Loewe.

Street-wear brand Unit has teamed up with Tommy Lee of Motley Crue fame to collaborate on a signature line.

In September, the First Lady Michelle Obama wore a brocade Tracey Reese dress to the Democratic National Convention. Tracy Reese fans and Michelle Obama fans rejoice! The dress is now available (in a shorter version) at Anthropologie.

There has been a lot of movement in the magazine world. Racked is reporting that Elle confirmed that style director Kate Lanphear be leaving along with two senior accessories editors. And Cosmopolitan's newest ed-in-chief Joanna Coles laid off nine staffers.

There have been many spoofs and attempts to top Psy's original Gangnam Style video but nothing has compared to the original. That is until Heidi Klum doned a blue tuxedo and bow tie and joined Psy himself.

Advanstar Global LLC, a multi-platform events and information services company and owner of Advanstar Communications, announced it has acquired ENK International LLC. ENK organizes leading fashion events in New York, Las Vegas, Europe and Asia, featuring properties such as Fashion Coterie, Intermezzo and Accessorie Circuit. Through this acquisition, Advanstar Global will significantly expand its global event portfolio, adding ENK's brands to its MAGIC, PROJECT, FN Platform, Licensing International, and other tradeshows, conferences, and events.

Marc Ecko Cut & Sew, has partnered with Lucasfilm Ltd. to launch a last edition collectors Choco Covered Chewie hoodie, based on the iconic Wookiee from the Star Wars saga.

Swarovski, the leading designer and producer of fashion jewelry and crystal decor objects, announced that it will unveil the 2012 Swarovski Star for the world-famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree on Tuesday, November 20.

SOLSTICE Sunglasses announced the kick-off of their 'WISH More GIVE More SAVE More' holiday promotion to get shoppers into the holiday spirit. Customers can earn up to $75 in SOLSTICE gift cards as well as enter to win a luxurious Beverly Hills shopping spree getaway for two via the SOLSTICE Facebook page.

The So Lucky To B Me line of women's casual wear has two new celebrity fans: Hailey and Alaia Baldwin, the beautiful daughters of actor, director, producer and author Stephen Baldwin.