Looking to rub elbows with a famous designer? While Dallas is a frequent stop for many of the fashion world’s top names, next week is especially packed with personal appearances. Read on for where to meet-and-greet four design stars in our own backyard in just a few days.     Ippolita Personal Appearance Neiman Marcus, NorthPark Center Wednesday, October 10th  10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Spotted on celebs including Paula Patton, Halle Berry, and Julie Bowen, Ippolita’s jewels are currently booming in popularity. Presenting a Fall/Winter 2012 collection inspired by “mystery and spontaneity,” the Italian designer will appear in Designer Jewelry on Level Two.           Steven Lagos Personal Appearance Neiman Marcus, Willow Bend Thursday, October 11th  10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Steven Lagos creates wearable art for a woman who is “elegant, timeless, and classic.” He’ll show the current LAGOS jewelry collection in Designer Jewelry on Level One.             Cornelia Guest Appearance and Book Signing Tootsies, The Plaza at Preston Center Thursday, October 11th  5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Designer and lifestyle expert Cornelia Guest will present her cruelty-free handbag collection and sign copies of her new vegan cookbook, Simple Pleasures: Healthy Seasonal Cooking and Easy Entertaining. Please RSVP to [email protected].         Stephen Webster Personal Appearance Neiman Marcus, NorthPark Center Friday, October 12th  12 p.m. – 6 p.m. British designer Stephen Webster is known for his glam-rock jewelry creations, favored by the likes of Madonna and Kate Moss. He’ll appear in the Precious Jewels Salon on Level Two to show his latest collection. Of note, one of Webster’s Sharks Jaw rings or cuffs could be just the thing to complete your Halloween ensemble.       For more information, please visit our Event Calendar.   (Photo credits, from top: 1. DiamondCellar.com, 2. Lagos.com, 3. CorneliaGuest.com, 4. StephenWebster.com)