News Flash for Nicole Richie fans!

As the launch of Nicole Richie’s anticipated clothing line "Winter Kate" draws near, the super mum has recruited her close friend, model and socialite Vanessa Traina as the face of the Winter Kate by Nicole Richie look book.

Daughter of romance novel queen Danielle Steele, Vanessa is a constant fixture in the New York social scene and counts Alexander Wang and Julia Restoin-Roitfeld as her confidants.

She has featured in fashion bibles like POP magazine, Elle, Nylon and has also styled the Olsen twin’s luxury clothing line, The Row.

Winter Kate by Nicole Richie will be available for pre-order exclusively online in Australia at Miijo.com with deliveries due February 2010.Winter Kate By Nicole RichieVanessa Traina & Nicole Richie - I can't wait for this collection!!!