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Feb 11 2009 03:56 PM ET
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Cast Your Oscar Vote for Design!

You may not be able to vote on Best Actress or Best Picture, but the Academy of Motion Pictures & Sciences is asking for your opinion on fashion this time around. In the “Oscars Design Challenge”, seven up-and-coming American designers are vying to have their original evening gown worn by one of the Awards escorts during the show’s telecast on February 22. The competing designers include Moire Conroy from New York, Alan Del Rosario from Los Angeles, Sam Kori George from Chicago, Marianne Kooimans from Los Angeles, Maria Pinto from Chicago (a favorite of Michelle Obama), Nicolas Putvinski from New York and Robert Rodriguez from Los Angeles. Voting begins today at 3 p.m. PT through 5 p.m. PT on February 17 at Oscar.com. The winning design will be announced during the live arrivals show that will air on ABC beginning at 5 p.m. PT on February 22. Cast your vote now!

Feb 11 2009 11:34 AM ET
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Jessica Simpson Adds Luggage to her Fashion Empire!

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As if relaunching her jewelry line and adding lingerie and dresses to her fashion empire for spring weren’t enough, Jessica Simpson is set to release a luggage line for for fall 2009. A full line of luggage, travel bags and business cases made from leather, canvas and nylon in a wide range of styles will be produced by Olivet and hit stores under the Jessica Simpson Collection label this fall. Jessica has already proved her fashion designer status with her popular shoe and accessories line, so why not keep adding? Tell us: Will you use Jessica’s luggage to travel?

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