Jessica Simpson has that holiday sparkle going on the cover of the December issue of Lucky magazine.

The 31 year-old wears a gold glittering dress from Gryphon and talks weight, her fiance (and soon-to-be-baby-daddy) Eric Johnson and about her business.

On her weight and the attention it brings: “I got so much scrutiny for putting on extra pounds, but I think that the decision not to make myself anorexic was actually great for branding. Because when you’re really, really skinny, not everybody can relate to you. Everybody fluctuates, but I’m open about my weight and I’m still confident. I didn’t cry about it too much.”

On Eric and her wedding dress plans: “When I met him I just felt so comfortable with myself and where I was in my life that if he didn’t want to be part of it, he didn’t have to be. I haven’t started shopping for our wedding yet. When I got engaged, everyone thought I would get married immediately, but I have not put a single dress on, and by the time this comes out I will not be married! We’re just enjoying being engaged right now—and that’s honest.”

On ‘styling America’: “If it has my name on it, I want my stamp of approval to be on it I want to keep my customers coming back. So it’s going to be important to me in these next years to stay focused on the collection. I love that I can dream about paisley, and then two months later, someone’s wearing it. I’m basically styling America.”

Jessica’s issue is on newsstands Tuesday, November 8th.

DONATE YOUR 2 CENTS -->: Comments(0)

Jessica Simpson confirms one of the worst kept pregnancy secrets – she is indeed expecting.

Simpson finally acknowledged what everyone has speculated on (for better or worse, she was sporting a belly bump – not just simply weight gain) and slipped the baby news in a Halloween post.

“It’s true – I’m going to be a mummy,” she tweeted while she cradled her tummy in a mummy Halloween costume.

The 31 year-old and her fiancé, NFL star Eric Johnson have been mum about the obvious until today.

Jessica’s younger sister Ashlee Simpson has a child, 3 year-old Bronx Mowgli, with her ex-husband Pete Wentz.

This will be Jessica and Eric’s first child.

Jessica will be a judge on NBC‘s upcoming reality competition show Fashion Star with Nicole Richie and Elle MacPherson.

[image: Jessica Simpson's twitter]

DONATE YOUR 2 CENTS -->: Comments(0)

Jessica Simpson seemed more than ready to tie the knot with former NFL player Eric Johnson when they got engaged 10 months ago.  Actually, it seemed like perhaps she was ready to tie the knot with anyone, but Eric’s the one who asked.   But sources are saying that she might not be prepared for that walk down the aisle after all.  Us Weekly quotes their sources:

“She was so gung ho about planning their wedding, and now she’s gone dark.  She won’t commit to a date.  Everything is up in the air.  She can’t figure out what kind of day she wants. Some days she wants a big wedding in Hawaii, then other days she wants something closer to home.”

This doesn’t sound right.  I had her pegged for the kind of girl who would have every detail planned out in advance, so she could just jump right on it when someone proposed.  Kind of like Kim Kardashian, you know?

What do you think is really going on with Jessica and Eric?  Sound off in the comments!

[ Images by Adriana M. Barraza /WENN.com ]

DONATE YOUR 2 CENTS -->: Comments(0)

Jessica Simpson decided it was time to put the rumors to rest that she was about to have breast reduction surgery by err, supporting her breasts.

“Been getting lots of questions about this alleged breast reduction…not to worry…I LOVE MY BOOBIES!! They aren’t going anywhere!” she tweeted.

“It’s UDDERly not true!” Simpson continued. “Breast assured everyone!”

The 31 year-old fashion mogul has a new reality competition show debuting on NBC. Fashion Star will bow mid season and stars Simpson, Nicole Richie and Elle MacPherson.

She is also engaged to NFL player Eric Johnson.

DONATE YOUR 2 CENTS -->: Comments(0)

There is no stopping Jessica Simpson‘s growing product line.  She sells clothes, shoes, handbags, accessories, perfume, luggage and now, in a new deal with Zales, diamond jewelry.

Theo Killion, CEO of Zale Corporation, gushed about the partnership:

“We are thrilled to have Jessica Simpson join the Zale family.  This is a partnership of two great brands. Jessica Simpson is an established designer brand with great awareness and millions of fans throughout the world, while Zale is one of the best known names in fine jewelry. We look forward to joining forces to provide our customers with an exciting new line capturing Jessica Simpson’s unique design perspective.”

For her part, Jessica sounds equally excited.

“I have always wanted to design fine jewelry and am very excited to launch a new collection exclusively at Zale.  Jewelry is a very personal expression that celebrates who you are and this collection is very much a reflection of who I am.  With their expertise in diamonds, Zale is the perfect partner. I can’t wait to bring beautiful diamond jewelry to women and girls everywhere as part of the Jessica Simpson Collection.”

The Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend Collection will range in price from $79.99 to $999, and will be available in stores in October – just in time for the holiday season.   Imagine that.

This new venture is likely to push her fashion empire above $1 billion.  That’s “billion” with a “b”.

Click through to take a peek at one of the pieces in the collection – a white gold heart pendant whose design was inspired by Jessica’s own handwriting.

(Read the article)

DONATE YOUR 2 CENTS -->: Comments(1)

Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating today, July 10th, including:

1931 – Alice Munro, author
1945 – Virginia Wade, professional tennis player
1945 – Ron Glass, actor
1947 – Arlo Guthrie, musician
1958 – Fiona Shaw, actress
1968 – Johnathan Gilbert, actor
1969 – Gale Harold, actor
1972 – Sofia Vergara, actress
1973 – Annie Mumolo, actress
1976 – Elijah Blue Allman, musician
1976 – Adrian Grenier, actor
1980 – Jessica Simpson, actress
1988 – Heather Hemmens, actress

DONATE YOUR 2 CENTS -->: Comments(0)

She’s building her own billion dollar fashion empire at an incredible pace and now Jessica Simpson joins NBC’s reality TV show, Fashion Star, to offer advice to aspiring designers.

The 30 year-old Dukes of Hazzard actress will mentor contestants on the Elle MacPherson-hosted show where 14 fashion designers vie for the opportunity to bring their designs to a major retailer.

A weekly fashion show plus the chance for viewers to purchase the winning looks sets it apart from it’s biggest competitor, Project Runway.

Simpson’s role will be similar to that of PR’s Tim Gunn, but will she be able to be entertaining, witty and offer constructive criticism in the role without coming across as the ditzy blonde that launched her into super stardom on the MTV series Newlyweds with her then husband Nick Lachey.

Whatever you think of Jessica’s role in her namesake fashion line – how much decision-making does she really do – she has enough smarts to have signed on to the idea at a bare minimum. Hopefully what she has to offer really translates well for the contestants success.

How she comes across will be another matter entirely.

DONATE YOUR 2 CENTS -->: Comments(0)

It’s a fashionable Sister Act.

Following in the footsteps of Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen, another set of famous designing sisters, Ashlee and Jessica Simpson are launching a fashion endeavor for themselves.

Jessica, who is already head of her own billion dollar clothing and accessories empire, is expanding into the tween and teen demographic of 7- to 16-year-olds, with Ashlee as co-creative director.

“Creating a tween apparel collection was a natural extension for the brand. I’m excited to bring my sister, Ashlee, along as co-creative director of this division, because she brings a savvy rocker edge that defines today’s tweens,” Jessica told Women’s Wear Daily.

Ashlee says “My goal as co-creative director will be to design clothes that will help inspire young girls to express their personalities and creativity through fashion.”

The line which is still unnamed, will feature denim, sportswear and activewear (with footwear to follow,) will debut sometime later this year.

It’s celebrity branding gone wild. It just never ends.

[images: Thomas Iannaccone/WWD/WENN]

DONATE YOUR 2 CENTS -->: Comments(0)

Jessica Simpson is getting wedding ready and it’s showing in her figure.

The Dukes of Hazzard star is set to marry boyfriend, former NFL player Eric Johnson and her work outs are showing. She was honored at the US Weekly Hot Hollywood Style Issue Event at Eden in Los Angeles and she looks fabulous!

The 30 year-old wore a multi-print short dress to the party to show off her fab figure.

Simpson was named Style Icon of the Year and she told the magazine she’s feeling happy and healthy and enjoys being a mogul.

“This year, I’ve taken time for myself to enjoy being engaged and in love and being a businesswoman instead of an entertainer,” Simpson said. “It’s really helped the collection!”

More photos of Jessica are below. (Read the article)

DONATE YOUR 2 CENTS -->: Comments(0)

As if Jessica Simpson doesn’t already have enough products with her name slapped on them, she’s now launched a line of prom dresses.    Why did she do this?  Well, to make money, of course.  But she says it was to help girls, really it was:

“Inspired by the fabulous designer gowns I’ve worn to red carpet events, my affordable collection is designed to fit and flatter a variety of body types and help girls achieve their own red carpet style for Prom.”

Right.  But at least they’re not as slutty as some of the other prom dresses I’ve seen this season.  Jessica’s dresses will be sold at David’s Bridal and will be priced in the $139-$229 range.   Hey, at least the Kardashians don’t have a line of prom wear… yet….

[ Images by Adriana M. Barraza / WENN.com ]

DONATE YOUR 2 CENTS -->: Comments(0)