So, we all know that Jessica Simpson is a pretty mediocre singer.

I assume that she’s not much better as an actress, but truth be told, I’ve never seen any of her movies.

However, she seems to be a pretty talented designer. I don’t know how much help she has, but her shoe line is cute, and this weekend she debuted some pretty adorable swimsuits:

According to People:

The models hit the runway in teeny bikinis and sweet one-pieces accessorized with floppy hats, oversized sunglasses and loose waves (remind you of anyone?) And while the swimwear may have been “all-American girl”, the attitude was totally tongue-in-cheek. As the song “Dirty Laundry” played, the models tossed into the audience mock magazine covers depicting an overweight Jessica and her actual skinny self, with the tagline “Not Okay!!! Weekly July 14, 2007, Jessica’s Dramatic Weight Loss! Drops 100lbs in 6 days.” Jessica tells PEOPLE, “I thought the flier was funny, it was really about my personality. We laugh along with them [the tabloids]. It’s funny, it’s the exaggeration that people believe, or maybe they don’t believe it but they still love to read about it.” But, she assures us, the truth is that “this time of my life is awesome!”

Well, it sounds like she is doing well, and perhaps returning to the funny, goofy/sexy Newlyweds-era Jessica that everyone loved, as opposed to the depressed, putting-on-weight, living-in-Ashlee’s-shadow, talking-about-cocks, Dear-God-she’s-dating-John-Mayer version we’ve been dealing with for the past year. I admit that I enjoyed Newlyweds (as well as pre-Federline Britney Spears) and I welcome the return of her bubbly blond ditziness.

I also really like these suits. For more pictures of the cuteness, check out Fabsugar.

or is there something of a resemblance between Mischa Barton and Holly Madison?

I was shopping with my friend at Kohl’s the other day, and was surprised to find a line of clothing by Elle. Along with the popular fashion magazine, the line is a division of Lagardere Active Media Licensing, which apparently signed an exclusive deal with Kohl’s and launched the clothes this spring.

When I was there the selection was pretty limited; I only saw a handful of shirts. I did however, snag this cute, cropped trapeze jacket. It’s much more adorable in person, and takes a tank top and jeans from a casual outfit to a chic ensemble. I’m hoping they will expand the collection, because I’d love to see what else Elle can come up with. I have a feeling the clothes will be trendy, but with classic enough to last through a few seasons.

For the details on this fab collaboration (faboration?) click here.

This show is my new addiction. It airs on E!, but since I don’t have cable I have to netflix it. I’m watching Season 1, and Season 2 comes out next month, although netflix doesn’t have it yet. Anyway, the basic premise of the show is that it is an inside peek at what it’s like to live in the Playboy Mansion, particularly from the viewpoints of Hef’s three girlfriends, Holly, Bridget, and Kendra. This seems like the kind of show that would be total fluff, and it is, but it’s good fluff. The girls aren’t bimbos, and are actually quite articulate and well-spoken (Kendra’s kind of a doofus, but it’s funny). Although it seems weird that these three beautiful women are all dating the same 80-year-old guy, it actually kind of makes sense when you watch it. Holly is the number one girlfriend (she’s quick to point out that while she enjoys being number one, the hierarchy was in place before she got there). She says Hef is her soul mate and she gets to share his bedroom (she also calls him “Puffin” all the time). Bridget and Kendra have their own rooms in the same hall, and other than the fact that they all have to share, each has what seems like a normal relationship with Hef (as normal as it can be anyway, since he’s pretty much their grandfathers’ age). But Hef comes off as charming and chivalrous, although he is totally in charge, and the girls live the high life: shopping, pool parties, and tons of blond extensions. The first season celebrates Kendra’s 20th birthday, The Midsummer Night’s Dream party, a wild birthday in Vegas, and the girls’ first Playboy spread, not to mention the nine dogs and one cat that live at the mansion. It’s tacky in a good way, and although the DVD features lots of boob shots, it’s not pornographic. In fact, there’s absolutely no sex on the show; the girls won’t even discuss it. It’s just good, goofy fun. The Girls Next Door makes me giggle and want to wear pink. I might even invest in some Playboy earrings.

Also, Bridget is connected to the Blonde Mafia clothing line, which makes this adorable hoodie. It has horns. I want it.

I want Cameron’s studded purse. It would totally match my favorite belt. I can’t find anything conclusive, but research indicates that this bag is part of Marc Jacobs’s Sweet Punk line (well, actually, it looks as though she has two, but I’m after the green one). I checked the Marc Jacobs website and didn’t find it there–not that it would matter. I really can’t afford a several-thousand-dollar purse. So here’s hoping Target will have a knock-off version soon!

UPDATE: I was reading the latest issue of People today (the one with Valerie Bertinelli on the cover), and they profiled this bag! It is indeed Marc Jacobs and retails for around $700.