Please join us in congratulating the 5 finalists in our Blogger On The CUSP contest! Out of hundreds of entries, these 5 bloggers were chosen by our judges to best represent the ideals of CUSP by Neiman Marcus. Now you decide who will be crowned THE Blogger On The CUSP! You can vote once a day on the contest tab found on the Neiman Marcus and CUSP Facebook pages.
Emilee Anne
“I’m a recent Parsons Design School Graduate, born and raised in Dallas, Texas. Currently working in the design department at Marc Jacobs, living in New York City, but I stay true to my personal style and myself. Neiman Marcus will always be my home away from home, and served as a valuable learning environment for an aspiring designer. I was raised with an appreciation for fashion and art, and I want to share my ideas and designs with a larger audience. I use my blog to showcase my personal designs along with my favorite trends including current and vintage fashions, but most of all I want to make an impact on the fashion industry and inspire people like these designers have inspired me.”
Favorite Living Style Icon: My mother
Favorite Blog: Fifi Lapin
Favorite Designer: Marc Jacobs
Shop the look: Emilee Anne wears a Madison Marcus dress, Maison Scotch jacket, Steven boots, Diane von Furstenberg scarf, Nakamol necklace, House of Harlow necklace, Panacea ring and Ray-Ban sunglasses.

Julia Engel
Julia Engel
“I am a twenty-something living in San Francisco with a love for fashion and beauty and an eagerness to share it with others. I believe that all women can take that extra step to incorporate a little glam into their everyday lives. I love all the brands that Cusp carries and I mix them with high and low pieces to create looks that are relatable and inspiring. I am constantly searching for new creative ways to wear things and always on the ‘cusp’ of fashion.”
Favorite Living Style Icon: Miroslava Duma
Favorite Blog: Le Blog De Betty
Favorite Designer: Miu Miu
Shop the look: Julia wears a Gryphon New York trench and Rebecca Taylor dress.
Kiara Schwartz
“Born in Vancouver, raised in Switzerland and now living the Cali dream. I have been working in the fashion industry since graduating from university, in sales, wholesale, marketing, social media and now at a modeling agency. My blog is a space where I put everything I love about fashion all into one spot that is very close to my heart! I think my world travels and adventures have brought me to where I am now and certainly influence my style in a unique way. I take huge pride in my photography and quality of what I put on my blog; it represents me and my life and I couldn’t be more honored and flattered that my readers are interested in it. Piece of trivia… Tobruck Ave. is a street I loved on in North Vancouver, Canada!”
Favorite Living Style Icon: Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen
Favorite Blog: Oracle Fox
Favorite Designer: Phillip Lim
Shop the look: Kiara wears a Rebecca Minkoff handbag, Patterson J. Kincaid skirt, French Connection jacket, Townsen sweater and Tai bracelet.
Melody Trend of Stilettos And A Wingtip
“I am a Los Angeles-based stylist who started a blog with two stylist friends. We decided to showcase our individual looks and what inspires us. I want people to understand that you can look fashionable without spending all your money. Don’t get me wrong, it definitely feels good to splurge a little here and there, but you need to remember to spend on staple pieces that you will have forever. Those pieces will be your go-to’s and you will never regret having them in your closet, that’s a promise. I am a ‘Blogger on the Cusp’ because I am not afraid to try the next big trend and to show girls like me that all you need is confidence.”
Favorite Living Style Icon: Anna dello Russo
Favorite Blog: Eleanora Grazia
Favorite Designer: Balmain
Shop the look: Melody wears Parker pants, Generation Love top and Charlotte Olympia shoes.
Olivia Lopez of Lust For Life
“I’m a vintage shop owner and I started my blog in 2006 when I was 14 as a creative outlet to share vintage inspiration and travel diaries. And since then it has grown tremendously, these past 3 months alone I’ve been traveling for projects and fashion weeks. (Lollapalooza with Teen Vogue, 2 design collaborations, Miami Swim Week, New Zealand Fashion Week…) I believe I am a ‘Blogger on the Cusp’ because the years of growing a relationship with my readers and sharing these opportunities, these adventures and my inspiration on my blog have brought me to a very exciting moment. I feel extremely humbled and grateful to be at a point where looking back, I can see tremendous growth in comparison to where I started.”
Favorite Living Style Icon: Kate Bosworth
Favorite Blog: Style by Kling
Favorite Designer: Isabel Marant
Shop the look: Olivia wears a Rachel Zoe coat and Parker dress.









