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Jan 12 2012 03:00 PM ET

Nicole Richie on What Makes ‘Fashion Star’ Unique

Nicole Richie: My Style Has Changed
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We obviously love fashion, but the shows thrown our way — Project Runway, 24 Hour Catwalk, The Fashion Show – can sometimes leave our heads spinning (and our DVRs overfilled!). So why should we watch the upcoming NBC show Fashion Star? What makes the series — hosted by Elle MacPherson and featuring mentors Nicole Richie, Jessica Simpson and John Varvatos — that different than the rest?

“What makes the show so original is as America is watching the clothes go down the runway, they can order those clothes immediately online that night or go in the stores the next day and buy it,” Richie explains to FabSugar. “We’re talking about immediate fashion, accessible fashion, at an accessible price.”

Richie says she and her co-mentors — all heads of successful fashion lines — will err on the side of friendliness when critiquing the competing designers, too. “We are really leaving our personal opinions to ourselves,” she promises. “It’s about encouraging [the contestants] to go with their gut and know the business, and be fearless in the competition.” Reason enough to tune in? For sure!

Catch Fashion Star on March 13 at 9 p.m. EST on NBC. Tell us: Will you be watching?

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Jan 06 2012 01:30 PM ET

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Chic Clicks: Rachel Zoe Tweets About Brad Goreski, Jessica Simpson Launches Spring Line

Rachel Zoe, Brad Goreski
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–Rachel Zoe re-Tweets a nasty comment about Brad Goreski’s new show — then quickly takes it down [Fashionista]

–Mom-to-be Jessica Simpson debuts her namesake handbags, shoes and accessories for spring [InStyle]

–Check out all of the most stunning fashion ad campaigns of 2012 … so far [The Cut]

–Did you watch Project Runway All Stars last night? Who are you rooting for? [PEOPLE]

–Kim Kardashian bestie (and basketball wife) La La Anthony is launching her own makeup line [Refinery29]

Dec 21 2011 09:00 AM ET

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Jessica Simpson Introduces ‘Signature’ Studs

Jessica Simpson Zales Jewelry Collection
Jessica Simpson Fine Jewelry by Zales; inset:Lionel Hahn/Abaca

When Jessica Simpson slaps her name on something, that something usually sells. It’s no coincidence, then, that the shrewd businesswoman, whose fortune is estimated at nearly $1 billion, knew exactly how to infuse a fine jewelry line for Zales with a little bit of Jessica.

The Jessica Simpson Fine Jewelry collection — featuring earrings, rings, bracelets and more — includes a variety of butterfly-shaped designs based on the star’s handwriting. (The line’s signature butterfly: a mirror image of the ‘J’ in Jessica’s signature, as visible in the butterfly stud earrings, left.)

“This collection has allowed me to create pieces that truly reflect who I am,” Simpson says in a release. The pieces “can become a keepsake for life.” Ranging in price from $79-$799, the line is available exclusively at Zales stores nationwide and Zales.com. We think everything she touches turns to gold (or silver!), but want to hear from you. Tell us: Will you be buying Simpson’s ‘signature’ studs?

–Justine Harman

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Dec 02 2011 03:00 PM ET

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Jessica and Ashlee Simpson’s Tween Clothing Line Was Their Mom’s Idea

Jessica Simpson, Ashlee Simpson Justin Campbell/Startraks

Even though they’re grownups, Jessica and Ashlee Simpson still listen to their mom, Tina. Case in point: it was her idea to have them create a clothing line for young girls together.

“My mother thought it would be great to combine both of our styles, both of our personalities,” Jessica told Fashionista.com Thursday during a party for the line in New York. Though it’s the sisters’ first time working together, “it feels like we always work together,” Jessica said.

The line combines what Jessica calls “Ashlee’s rock ‘n’ roll, cool, boho-chic” aesthetic with her own “all-American girl” look. “I’m pretty classic, I’m pretty easy going,” she said. “Combining the two is always fun.”

And thankfully, working together caused zero tension for the superstars. “We loved being in the approval meetings together, we loved inspiration shopping together,” she shared. “It’s been fun. I feel like all these little girls are wearing stuff that Ashlee and I would both wear.”

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Nov 17 2011 02:00 PM ET

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Jessica Simpson: I’ve Learned from My Style Mistakes

Jessica Simpson wedding dress
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Jessica Simpson may be one of the pros on NBC’s upcoming show Fashion Star, but she admits her own style choices haven’t always been the best.

“There are a lot of things I’ve worn and look back on and think, ‘Oh, my,’” the mom-to-be recently told PEOPLE. “When it comes to beauty, I think a big misconception is the tanner you are, the more beautiful you are. It’s not always true. I look back on a lot of pictures where I’m really tan, and I’m like, ‘Whoa!’”

But Simpson has only learned from her mistakes — and they’ve inspired her to strive to keep her Jessica Simpson line of shoes and apparel impeccable.

“I’m in all those meetings,” she said. “I know the zipper pulls, I know what you’re going to be purchasing next spring. I know what’s going to be trending. It’s really fun to take all those meetings and try and play great guessing games of what the public’s going to buy.”

Have Jessica Simpson’s Christmas Tree in Your Home this Holiday

Jessica Simpson Macy's Tree Courtesy Macy’s; Inset: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

This holiday season, skip the hassle of choosing a Christmas tree and just let a celebrity do the work for you. That’s the thinking behind Macy’s first-ever Celebrity Tree Auction, launching Thursday and benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

The auction — part of Macy’s annual “Believe” campaign — features holiday trees designed by 14 of Macy’s biggest stars, including Jessica Simpson (left), Martha Stewart, Diddy, Donald Trump and more. Each is a playful take on the creator’s aesthetic: Simpson’s features gold-wrapped branches adorned with pearls; Stewart’s is topped with gingerbread cookies and candy canes; Diddy’s Sean John tree is covered in rhinestones; and Trump’s is made of gold bullion bars, naturally. We also love Emeril Lagasse’s tree, composed of pots and pans. Additional trees were created by Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Rachel Roy, Kenneth Cole, the Material Girl team, Betsey Johnson, Michael Kors and Greg Norman.