Sales trends on eBay also show that among those female celebrities with fragrance lines, Jessica Simpson is outpacing both Paris Hilton and Jennifer Lopez.
On eBay, Simpson’s Candy, Cupcake and Kissable lines are selling at an average price of $26, while lines from both Paris and JLo (including Glow and Still) are bringing an average of $16-$18 per item. Further down the list are Celion Dion (average of $13) and Britney Spears (average of $4!).
Yay! Jessica’s bringing out a new line of candy-flavoured beauty products and this time she’s naming it after her album “Sweet Kisses”! It’s going to be out in WalMart sometime this month. Flavours include: Vanilla cupcake, Creme brulee, Strawberry sorbet… mmmmmmmmm!
Here’s more info from the press release:
The makers of Dessert Beauty, Jessica Simpson and Randi Shinder, will unveil Sweet Kisses, a new signature collection available exclusively at Wal-Mart in fall 2005. Delectable and irresistibly scented, this lusciously flavored beauty and body care collection captures megastar Jessica Simpson’s sweet nature and unequivocal yummy factor. Designed for tweens, teens, and beauty queens who aspire to Jessica Simpson’s multi-dimensional charisma, Sweet Kisses delivers exceptional beauty and body benefits plus delightful deliciousness, a la Jessica, from head to toe. Further demonstrating Dessert Beauty’s leadership in the beauty industry, Wal- Mart is slated to introduce Sweet Kisses into at least 2,500 Wal-Mart stores across the country and the entire collection with be housed in one central prime location within each store.
Quintessentially Jessica Simpson, the packaging features an image of the star in a cream-color dress as well as an imprint of her autograph on each product, making every piece a special and personalized treat. Following the incredibly successful launch of Dessert Beauty in April 2004 and Dessert Treats in February 2005, Sweet Kisses will include four of Jessica Simpson’s favorite products which are part of her own daily beauty regimen: Deliciously Kissable Pure Flavored Fragrances, Deliciously Kissable Hair and Body Shimmer Mist, Deliciously Kissable Shimmer Body Frosting, and Deliciously Kissable Lip Fragrance Plumping Gloss. Each product will be available in three flavors: Vanilla Cupcake, Creme Brulee, and Strawberry Sorbet. In addition, Sweet Kisses will launch with an exclusive gift set, which will include a fragrance and body frosting and be available in two different flavors, Vanilla Cupcake and Strawberry Sorbet.
“Jessica and I are thrilled to introduce Sweet Kisses in fall 2005 to Wal-Mart customers across the country,” said Shinder, co-creator of Sweet Kisses. “Sweet Kisses captures Jessica’s universally adored personality, style, and attitude as seen through the packaging, formulations, and flavors of each Sweet Kisses product.”
“As you can see from the packaging, Sweet Kisses is very personal to me, and I can’t wait to share it with Wal-Mart shoppers and fans across the country.” said Simpson, co-creator of Sweet Kisses. “We are continuing to introduce new products, brands, and flavors to consumers everywhere.”
Beginning October 2005, Sweet Kisses will be available exclusively at Wal- Mart stores across the country. The collection will retail between US$8.00 and $20.00.
Deliciously Kissable Pure Flavored Fragrances
Decadent indulgences without the guilt! These flavored scents are tantalizing and evoke mouth-watering sweet delicacies and create an aura of pure pleasure. Available in the following flavors: Vanilla Cupcake, Creme Brulee, and Strawberry Shortcake.
Deliciously Kissable Hair and Body Shimmer Mist
A head-to-toe coat of glistening shine, this micro-fine mist illuminates skin and hair with an irresistibly lighter layer of yummy sweet shimmer. Available in the following flavors: Vanilla Cupcake, Creme Brulee, and Strawberry Shortcake.
Deliciously Kissable Shimmer Body Frosting
Lusciously rich body cream smoothes, soothes, and silkens every inch of skin while leaving behind a delicate glimmer of shine that tastes and smells as delicious as it looks. Available in the following flavors: Vanilla Cupcake, Creme Brulee, and Strawberry Shortcake.
Deliciously Kissable Lip Fragrance Plumping Gloss
Sheer delight, this beautifully translucent gloss plumps, softens, and shines for sweet, flavor-full, deliciously kissable lips. Available in the following flavors: Vanilla Cupcake, Creme Brulee, and Strawberry Shortcake.
Sweet Kisses Gift Set
Housed in a pretty, pre-packed pouch, this tantalizing trio of all three Sweet Kisses lip glosses is the perfect treat to sample and savor.
Flavor Descriptions:
Vanilla Cupcake: A luscious and buttery, fresh baked, vanilla cake
flavored scent.
Creme Brulee: A mellow-smooth, sweet-cream and caramelized-sugar flavored scent.
Strawberry Sorbet: A juicy sweet, succulent, bursting-ripe-berry flavored scent.
Following the success of Clean Perfume in 2004, Randi Shinder partnered with multi-platinum recording artist Jessica Simpson to create a kissable, tasteable fragrance and body care collection, Dessert Beauty. Available at fine retailers nationwide, Dessert established a new category within the competitive cosmetic marketplace. Designed for women who love to look good, feel good and smell good, the extensive collection is sweet enough to actually taste. Additionally, in 2005, the brand introduced the fun and flirty kid sister of the prestige Dessert Beauty brand to the drugstore marketplace, Dessert Treats, a deliciously kissable fragrance and body care collection designed please everyone’s sweet tooth and wallet. The playful line features delectable products in flavors that are reminiscent of one’s favorite childhood memories. Dessert Treats redefined the marketplace by delivering the luxury concept of a beauty collection.
Jessica Simpson is coming out with a new line of plus-size jeans which will be made in sizes 12 to 24 and be available in Avenue stores. Joe Simpson said “We have people 300 pounds or 90 pounds come up to Jessica and say, ‘I’m just like you’ … It’s not about the outside. It’s what’s inside.”
Um, ok then Joe… kinda weird statement to say, if you ask me.
Posted by Rachel at 8/13/2005 |
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USA Wireless Solutions are launching a new range of cell phone accessories from Jessica Simpson by Milante in New Orleans from March 14th! The accessories will include cases, charms and straps. in a variety of materials, styles and funky colors. The designs are set to be the new fashion statement!
“Your phone has now become an extension of your personal style. We are focusing our efforts to develop unique and innovative solutions that allow our customers to express themselves through their mobile accessories,” said Sean Angus, USA Wireless Solutions.
Posted by Rachel at 3/3/2005 |
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Sony USA are re-releasing Jessica’s latest album ‘In This Skin’ on dual disc on March 22nd, which a new double sided disc with unique features either side.
CD:
- Expanded version of triple-Platinum album, which includes “Take My Breath Away,” “Angels,” and original and acoustic versions of #1 song “With You”
DVD:
- Entire album in 5.1 Surround Sound and enhanced LPCM Stereo
- Nick and Jessica’s Wedding footage and “Newlyweds” scenes
- Exclusive recording studio footage
- Music videos for “Take My Breath Away” and “Angels”
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Posted by Rachel at 2/21/2005 |
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Pop star, JESSICA SIMPSON was kind enough to sign a Yoga Force sweatshirt to be auctioned off and all the proceeds will go to benefit The Skin Cancer Foundation. This auction will go live in May, Skin Cancer Awareness month. If you would like to be notified of this auction and others that benefit The Skin Cancer Foundation when they go live, please go here.
Posted by Rachel at 1/26/2005 |
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Private label apparel maker Tarrant Apparel Group on Wednesday said it signed an exclusive license agreement with J.S. Brand Management, owned by Andrew Sport, to make jeans and casual clothes branded by pop singer and TV personality Jessica Simpson.
The products, which will be made in missy, junior, and large sizes, are expected to launch at department stores and better specialty stores in the fall, the company said.
Tarrant Apparel Group, a leading provider of private label and private brand casual apparel, today announced that the Company has signed an exclusive license agreement with J.S. Brand Management, owned by Andrew Sport, to design, manufacture, and distribute Jessica Simpson branded jeans and casual apparel in missy, junior, and large sizes. The lines are expected to launch at the department store/better specialty store level for fall 2005.
Barry Aved, President and CEO of Tarrant Apparel Group, commented, “Jessica Simpson apparel is a fabulous addition to our portfolio and furthers our private brand strategy. We believe Jessica’s worldwide appeal combined with our expertise in brand development will result in an original and spirited lifestyle brand. Jessica Simpson will join our other private brands including American Rag, Cie, which is distributed exclusively by Federated Department Stores, Alain Weitz large sizes, Cynthia Rowley, and Gear 7, which is sold in
K-Mart stores.”
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