Jessica Simpson

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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?