Jessica & Ashlee Simpson Launch Jessica Simpson Girls

Ready to bring their new looks to store racks around the States, Jessica and Ashlee Simpson joined forces at the Belk Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh, North Carolina on Saturday (November 5).

The Simpson sisters had quite the marvelous time as they happily posed with fans - young and old - while launching their co-created tween clothing line named Jessica Simpson Girls.

The collection will include denim, knits, hoodies, pullovers, graphic tees, outerwear and footwear, with Jess previously telling WWD, "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."

Of the project, Ashlee added, "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." 

Meanwhile, as Jessica and fiance Eric Johnson prepare for the arrival of their first child together, it's being reported that their wedding day plans are on the back burner. 

The former "Newlyweds" star and her hunky future husband don't foresee themselves exchanging vows until after their baby arrives - which is a bit later than previously planned.

With a date first having been set for this month, a source told People magazine "They're both still really committed to getting married, and were both really into making decisions about what kind of wedding they wanted. It's just going to be at a later date now [because] they really want to enjoy this time in their lives."

As for the baby on the way, the insider dished, "They're really excited. It wasn't something they planned per se, but it's also not something they were trying to avoid." 

Certainly no stranger to magazine covers, Jessica Simpson is currently featured on the front of Lucky's December 2011 issue.

In her interview, the singer/actress/designer talks about her career pursuits as well as her sometimes-crazy romantic life.

Jessica shares, "I'm not looking for more fame or money. I feel very secure in those areas." Rather, Ms. Simpson is just hoping for a peaceful life.

As for the public's reaction to the press' slamming her weight last year, "All kinds of women started coming up to me and saying what an example I was setting by not constantly dieting. Everybody fluctuates, but I'm open about my weight and I'm still confident. I didn't cry about it too much."

Referring to her fiance Eric Johnson, Jessica gushes, "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." 

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