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With her reality show and new fragrance on the way, Jessica Simpson is gearing up for a fabulous fall — and she’s already celebrating with Macy’s! For the past two weeks, the store’s Herald Square flagship has dedicated their windows to Jessica Simpson Collection’s fall line, and Jessica tells PEOPLE exclusively that it’s “a total thrill for me. I feel privileged just to be in business with such an iconic store.” She continues, “And it is an honor to know that Macy’s respects and believes in my brand so much that they chose to feature the Fall collection in the windows at one of their flagship stores! WOW…I feel blessed.”

But that’s not the only way that Jessica teaming up with Macy’s this fall — she’s also a part of their Come Together campaign, which is working with Feeding America to help families in need. And while Jessica may be goofing around in the star-filled commercial for the campaign — “I get to throw a baguette at Tommy Hilfiger, which is fun,” she jokes — she is deeply committed to the cause. “Hopefully this commercial will help raise money for Feeding America. It’s such an incredible charity. It’s amazing the numbers of how many people are hungry in America,” Jessica says. And Simpson is also helping the cause by throwing her own Coming Together dinner party to raise money. “I’ll definitely throw a dinner party. It might not be as tidy as a Martha Stewart dinner party, but I will cook up some good food – Southern style!” Jessica even has a guest-of-honor in mind. “The one person I would love to have at my dinner party is Dolly Parton. She’s always good with the laughter and the one liners.” Can we come too? Go behind the scenes with Jessica, Mariah Carey, Usher, Queen Latifah and more at youtube.com/macys and read more about the Coming Together campaign here. –additional reporting by K.C. Baker

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For their September issue, Glamour put a refreshing spin on beauty, showcasing an underwear-clad 20-year-old plus-size model, who has the magazine’s readers applauding. After receiving many thank-you letters through the mag, the Wilhelmina model, Lizzi Miller, talked to Glamour.com about what it’s like to be garnering so much positive attention. “When I was young I really struggled with my body and how it looked because I didn’t understand why my friends were so effortlessly skinny,” she tells the magazine’s editor-in-chief Cindi Leive. “As I got older I realized that everyone’s body is different and not everyone is skinny naturally–me included! I learned to love my body for how it is, every curve of it. I used to be so self-conscious in a bikini because my stomach wasn’t perfectly defined. But everyone has different body shapes! And it’s not all about the physical! If you walk on the beach in your bikini with confidence and you feel sexy, people will see you that way too.” But Lizzi isn’t the only woman in the magazine who’s dealt with body issues. Cover-girl Jessica Simpson is putting her own positive spin on her “mom jeans” experience from earlier this year with a new reality show that explores beauty obsessions around the globe. Click here to hear more of Lizzi’s story; then check out Jessica’s September Glamour cover.

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With over a dozen celebs launching signature scents over the next few months, Hollywood is going to be smelling fine this fall. The big question on our minds, however, is who’s got what it takes to create the biggest fragrance sensation? Four of our favorite celebrity perfumers are adding to their already well-established scent empires with new editions. Jennifer Lopez will release romantic My Glow, Britney Spears is debuting Circus Fantasy by Britney Spears, Mariah Carey will release Forever, as we told you yesterday, and Jessica Simpson’s business partner recently dished to us about her new Fancy Love But we want to know which you are looking forward to! Vote for which celeb scent you think will smell the best.

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If you were going to embark on an around-the-world journey, who would you bring? Your BFF, of course! PEOPLE has confirmed that Jessica Simpson will be joined by her hairstylist and BFF Ken Paves on her new reality show The Price of Beauty. “I could not ask for a greater opportunity than to set out around the world and gain a priceless education in the craft I have spent the greater part of my life learning,” Ken tells PEOPLE exclusively. The duo, who also have a line of hair extensions together, will travel the world talking to everyday women about the lengths they go to for beauty. And who better to do so than a famed Hollywood hairstylist and his superstar client? We can’t wait to follow Jessica and Ken around the world. Tell us: Are you excited for Jessica’s reality show to air?

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Who doesn’t love coming together at the dinner table with friends and family? Macy’s is working to help ensure the less fortunate have enough to eat this fall with their “Come Together” campaign, partnering with Feeding America to inspire charitable dinner parties around the nation. Come Together will invite the public to host special dinners in their homes and ask their guests to pledge a donation to Feeding America in lieu of the traditional hostess gift — and Macy’s will match those donations dollar-for-dollar until 10 million meals are served! And who better to show us how to throw a successful dinner party than Macy’s own star designers like Mariah Carey, Jessica Simpson, Emeril Lagasse, Martha Stewart, Tommy Hilfiger and more? We’ve got an exclusive look at the new commercial directed by the legendary Barry Sonnenfeld, which features the stars sharing an uncoventional meal of their own at Macy’s. Learn how you can host, give and shop to support the cause at macys.com/cometogether, and stay tuned for this space for more on how the stars are getting involved and giving back.

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With successful lines encompassing everything from frocks to luggage, bikinis and fragrances under her stylish belt, Jessica Simpson might just be the reigning queen of celebrity merchandising. And as we announced earlier this summer, the curvy star will be adding lingerie to her style empire — and she’s talking with WWD.com about the new collection, which has just launched for the trade industry at the Vandale showrooms in Manhattan. “My intimates are feminine and sweet with a hint of fun,” she tells the paper. And her jump to lingerie was born out of a genuine passion for the stuff, “I love lingerie. What girl doesn’t?” she asks rhetorically. “My lingerie reflects the way I’m feeling when I wake up and helps me set the tone for my day.” As any buxom woman knows, however, finding gorgeous designs to set that tone can be tricky. “It is important to me personally…to be able to wear my own line,” she says. “Vandale is developing a great collection of feminine, sexy, regular and full-figured bras which are going to be amazing. We are also working on a sleepwear collection that I know I will live in. We have focused on using really soft fabrics that feel good against your skin. The whole line centers around great basics for every day that are comfortable and fit your body. We spent a lot of time on the details. I really wanted to make this line special.” Her favorite creations? “I love the seersucker group because it is just classic and so adorable. We also have a beautiful print group that was inspired by Morocco. It is both exotic and feminine at the same time. We also created a denim and floral set that is flirty and fun,” she says. Tell us: Will you wear Jessica’s lingerie?

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Jessica Simpson’s heart might be aching from her recent split from Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo on the eve of her 29th birthday — but she’s still a hopeless romantic who’s about to unveil a new fall fragrance inspired by what else? Amore. In a June press release about the ultra romantic fragrance, Fancy Love, Simpson had said, “Romance has never been more important to me so I wanted to celebrate that special feeling with this new fragrance.” And that ardent attitude about love still fits with the singer’s approach to life. Says Vince Camuto, CEO and founder of the Camuto Group, which holds the license for all of her brands, “Jessica loves the feeling of being in love, She’s a romantic girl. The fragrance was inspired by love. And she’s inspired by love.” As for claims that passion for Romo was what sparked her interest in creating the new warm, floral scent, “I don’t know if it was inspired by him,” says Camuto. “She felt that this was the timeless fragrance of falling in love. She came up with that.” The newly single Simpson had a hand in every aspect of Fancy Love, from choosing what kind of scents to use to coming up with its name, “which adds a touch of Jessica’s whimsy,” Camuto says. “She’s very smart. She has a high taste level. She’s very particular and wants to make sure everything is right. That’s why the brand is working.” And how! Her first fragrance, Fancy, had one of the best perfume launches in 2008 with nearly $50 million in retail sales in its first year, says Camuto. Since her July 9 breakup with Romo, Simpson has been mending her heart by quietly spending time with her family and friends, hitting the gym and gearing up for her new docu-series, The Price of Beauty. “She really loved him,” says a source close to Simpson. “She realizes [relationships are] not easy. She’s one of those people who try to make it work. And she’s got a lot of people chasing after her…” Tell us: Will you buy Jessica’s newest fragrance?– reporting by K.C. Baker

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Ever since she played Daisy Duke in Dukes of Hazzard, Jessica Simpson has made the character’s iconic cutoff shorts one of her own style signatures — pairing them with everything from floaty floral blouses to sexy bustiers for her stage costumes. But looks like her little sister Ashlee has the same idea, taking her adorable baby son Bronx out in her own faded cutoff shorts. We can’t help but compare the two — and be totally wowed by their shared genes for fabulous legs! We want to know what you think, though. Vote in our poll below, and tell us: Which Simpson sister wears her cutoff shorts better?

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Ever since she performed at a Florida concert last February in high-waisted “mom jeans” that made her the target of scrutiny by body bullies, Jessica Simpson has continued to be critiqued about her figure and her weight. And now it’s her turn to do the scrutinizing in her new VH1 docu-series called The Price of Beauty.

Starting in July, Jessica will travel the globe talking to everyday women about the lengths they go for beauty, while investigating — and even participating in — some of their dietary fads, beauty regimens and apparel. “When [I was approached] for a show about true beauty, I was immediately intrigued,” Jessica said in a statement. “I have always believed that beauty comes from within and confidence will always make a woman beautiful, but I know how much pressure some women put on themselves to look perfect. I am really looking forward to discovering how beauty is perceived in different cultures and participating in some of the crazy things people do to feel beautiful. I know we will all learn a lot on this journey.”

Simpson seems to have moved past the criticism targeted at her earlier in the year, and is looking forward to the next chapter in her career. “Jessica is so excited to start shooting the show,” says a source close to the pop star. “She has been doing research into some of the insane things people do to try to make themselves more beautiful and she is shocked. She thinks it will be fun to try some of them.”
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Jessica Simpson has endured her share of harsh body scrutiny recently — and now some of America’s hottest young women are about to test how they measure up dressed in one of Jessica’s skimpy bikinis. The New York Daily News reports that each of this year’s Miss USA contestants will be outfitted with a bikini from the singer’s swimwear collection to compete in the pageant. The white triangle-style suits, accented with gold trim, retail for $108 and are very similar to the green version above that the women tried out for a recent photo shoot in Las Vegas. Following Miss USA you’ll be able to nab one of the tiny bikinis for yourself at jessicasimpsoncollection.com

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As if relaunching her jewelry line and adding lingerie and dresses to her fashion empire for spring weren’t enough, Jessica Simpson is set to release a luggage line for for fall 2009. A full line of luggage, travel bags and business cases made from leather, canvas and nylon in a wide range of styles will be produced by Olivet and hit stores under the Jessica Simpson Collection label this fall. Jessica has already proved her fashion designer status with her popular shoe and accessories line, so why not keep adding? Tell us: Will you use Jessica’s luggage to travel?

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Holiday season is almost here, and Macy’s is launching a star-studded ad campaign appropriately titled Believe. Design stars like Jessica Simpson, Martha Stewart, Carlos Santana, Donald Trump, Tommy Hilfiger and Kenneth Cole will appear in the TV commercials launching on Sunday. And they aren’t the only famous faces in Macy’s this holiday season. Macy’s will be setting up Believe Stations in every store that feature a Believe Meter, letter-writing station and an official R.H. Macy Santa Mail letterbox. Beginning on November 9, children across the country are invited to drop off their letters – stamped and addressed to Santa At The North Pole — at any Macy’s store in the Santa Mail letterbox. For each letter received, Macy’s will donate $1 to the Make-a-Wish Foundation and up to $1 million to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. We can’t wait to see the rest of the ads (and to start our holiday shopping!). Tell us: What do you think of Jessica’s Macy’s ad?

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Just because she is returning to her country roots with her new album, doesn’t mean Jessica Simpson has lost her sexy image. The blonde bombshell entered the The Late Night with David Letterman show in a business-like black satin Diane von Furstenberg dress with a loose updo and conservative brown Jimmy Choo pumps. On the way out, the singer let her hair down and slipped into a seriously body-hugging Herve Leger dress. Jessica is proving to be an ultimate style chameleon the way she changes back and forth from country conservative to city sexy — in the same night! Tell us: What do you think is Jessica’s best look: conservative or sexy?

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Hot on the heels of announcements that we’ll soon be able to smell like Jessica Simpson with a spritz of her fragrance Fancy, and slip into her signature undergarments, the singer has just revealed that we’ll also be able to dress like her. WWD reports that the star has inked a deal for a full line of dresses slated to launch in Spring 2009 in department and specialty stores. “I’m extremely excited,” she tells WWD. “I plan on creating beautiful dresses in distinctive fabrics and silhouettes that are reflective of my personal style.” Even if she couldn’t tell the difference between chicken and tuna, she’s turned out to be extremely business savvy. We can already get a piece of the singer through her successful lines of eyewear, purses, jewelry, clip-in hair extensions, bath and body care products, outerwear and footwear — with the shoe line alone estimated to pull in a quarter-billion dollars this year. Tell us: What do you think of Jessica’s decision to expand her style empire with a dress collection? Will you wear the frocks?

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Her new fragrance, Fancy, won’t be in stores for another month, but Jessica Simpson is giving PEOPLE.com readers a first look at her sexy new, Brigitte Bardot-inspired ad campaign. And while the images evoke the same sensuality as the iconic French actress and singer, the fragrance itself is pure California chic. “With Fancy, I wanted to create a pretty fragrance, one that I could be just as comfortable wearing on the red carpet or every day with my favorite jeans,” she says. And she couldn’t be happier with the results. “This is a special fragrance — personal, whimsical, playful and romantic. To me, Fancy is just that: fancy.” Tell us: What do you think of Jessica’s smoldering new ad? Will you buy her scent when it launches August 15th?

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Look out Victoria’s Secret, Jessica Simpson is adding lingerie designer to her lengthy resume. The singer already has successful handbag, shoe, sunglass and swimsuit lines, and now Jessica Simpson’s Intimates will be joining her namesake empire. The collection of bras, undies, sleepwear and daywear will hit major department stores and online shopping sites just in time for spring ‘09. Jessica tells Women’s Wear Daily, “I like different lingerie for different occasions. I think that’s the best thing about it. You can feel sexy or girly depending on your mood.” She also promises to included a stylish assortment of shapewear so women no longer need to worry about panty lines. That sells us! Tell us: Will you buy Jessica Simpson’s new lingerie line?

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She might be busy working on her new country album in Nashville, but Jessica Simpson still had some time to shop. The Texas native and her BFF CaCee Cobb spent Friday afternoon hanging in one of their favorite haunts, H. Audrey, a high-end designer boutique and rock-n-roll art gallery. But for Jessica, it’s not just about the trendy boutique’s clothes. The pet-loving singer tells PEOPLE, “H. Audrey is dog-friendly! Daisy shops with me and plays with [the owner] Holly’s dog, Alfie. The store has everything from Alexander McQueen to Golden Goose cowboy boots — which are perfect for Nashville. I also love the music gallery upstairs. I bought a Bruce Springsteen pic I love.” Simpson isn’t the only country cooner who frequents H. Audrey. Sheryl Crow, Faith Hill, Carrie Underwood and LeAnn Rimes are also regulars. On this trip, a casually-clad Simpson stocked up on designer duds and even had time to take some photos with fans. Jessica left with Linda Farrow vintage avaitor shades, $290, a Gryphon brown leather jacket, $920 — which she wore out of the store — a Helmut Lang hooded leather vest, $795, a black Iro dress ($260), Rory Becca gray and white striped top, $258 — and her Bruce Springsteen print.

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Celebrity hair-stylist Ken Paves might just be the hardest-working man in Hollywood. After raising $2.2 million towards research for Epidermolysis Bullosa last week at an event with Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, and Eva Longoria Parker, Paves decided to keep on giving, and this week has launched Ken Paves’s Big Give on eBay to raise money for the cause that he supports on behalf of his friend Rachel Nasuti who suffers from the skin condition that leaves skin as thin and breakable as tissue-paper. Paves says of his famous clients, “I don’t even have to ask anymore. I just call and say, ‘I’m trying to raise money for—’ and they go, ‘Kenny, what do you need?’” Items include a Scrubs set visit with Donald Faison, a meet and greet with Paves client and pal Celine Dion (as well as concert tickets), and a guitar autographed by the Eagles. “I’m grateful that everyone in my life is very aware of their blessings, and more than willing to share,” says Paves. Click here to go to the eBay auction.

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After spotting Jessica Simpson on more than one occasion rocking Louis Vuitton’s high-priced arm candy, we started to think about which brands we’re obsessed with. When we were kids, anything from Bonne Bell, Nike or O.P. would do. With so many brands to choose from these days, it’s really difficult to pick our fave few. Although fans of the big brands — high and low — (Chanel, M.A.C., Steve Madden, J.Crew, Forever 21, etc.), we’re obsessing more over newer lines like Ojon, Benefit Cosmetics, Bing Bang, Loeffler Randall, Rebecca Minkoff, Madison Marcus, Inhabit, Madewell 1937, and more. Tell us: What beauty and fashion brands are you obsessing over right now? And why?

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Jessica Simpson came out to support new boyfriend Cowboys’ quarterback Tony Romo, as his team took on the Philadelphia Eagles last night. The Texas native showed her devotion to her home team by donning a pink Cowboy jersey with her guy’s number on it. Tony may not have had a stellar game, but we think Jessica made a fashion touchdown. Get Jessica’s pink Tony Romo jersey, $60, at dickssportinggoods.com.