Jessica Simpson Shows Bikini Line; Condé Nast Sues Blogger

• Jessica Simpson's swimwear line is here! Simpson says it's inspired by the jet-setting getaways she dreams about. [Stylelist]
• Since snow ruined the last shopping weekend before Christmas for the Northeast, expect stores to offer extended hours and other enticements. [WWD]

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Beyoncé's Hot Scent; Madonna Prefers Shoes To Sex

• Beyoncé's first perfume, Heat, launches in February. She says, "Red is one of my favorite colors, as is gold." And the bottle is intended to look antique, because her mother had so many old perfumes when she was little. [WWD]

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Miley & Max For Wal-Mart Is Cheap; Lady Gaga Planning A Clothing Line

• Today in pointless clothing lines of the stars: Miley Cyrus and Max Azria's Wal-Mart collection! The digs look well worth every penny of their sub-$20 price point. [Lucky]
• Now, even the Kings of Leon has one. [Blackbook]

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Lady Gaga: 'Nuff Said

Need more? Okay: How about DVF, Betsey J, Agyness - and more sequins than there are stars in the heavens. All were well-represented at the 13th Annual ACE Awards presented by the Accessories Council at NYC's Cipriani 42nd Street. More »

Stella's GapKids Line Debuts; Nicole's Navajo-Inspired Footwear

• Stella McCartney's collection for GapKids is pretty damn adorable. [KanyeUniverseCity]

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Christian Siriano: Miffed That "Tranny" Klum Doesn't Have Time For Him?

When Project Runway alum Christian Siriano was on with Chelsea Handler last night, he crossed his legs elegantly, name dropped a little and seemed amused/annoyed that Heidi Klum's hands are full… with a newborn.

Lindsay Lohan, Couturiere; People Are Angry At Ralph Lauren

• Lindsay Lohan, finally addressing her disastrously received first Ungaro collection, says, "I am learning." But she will be back in Paris for the next show! "It's already in January. I thought it was in March." January? January means couture.

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He Wrote The Book On Fierce

[Washington, D.C., October 10. Image via WENN.]

Katie's Career As Cover Subject; Marc Says Anna Is "Very Maternal"

• Katie Holmes made the cover of AnOther Magazine — along with Vanessa Paradis, Kate Moss, and Natalie Portman. [DesignScene]
• Apparently, we're supposed to support Gwyneth Paltrow's absurdly high-priced clothing line for Zoetee's because the profits are for charity. [People]

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Victoria Beckham "Icy, Wooden" On Idol; Ashton Loves Demi Like Hamburger

• Victoria Beckham had her first day on the set of American Idol on Friday and a source says: "It didn't go well." Why ever not?

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Bring Back Old Marc; Michael Kors Answers Important Questions About His Sex Life

• This rather banal anecdote about Michael Kors being mistaken for Marc Jacobs is enlivened by an adorable photo of the two from when Jacobs was pale and long-haired and still had those clear-framed glasses that are so totally hot. [FWD]

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Sister Christians: Siriano Partners With Starbucks; Lacroix May Be Saved

• Christian Siriano is collaborating secretly with Starbucks. He won't say on what, but isn't speculation fun? Maybe he's changing the uniform to something fierce, with ruffles. [The Cut]

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But Aren't Makeup Ads About Making Women Feel Bad So They Buy Dumb Products?

• Freida Pinto and Evangeline Lilly are new faces of L'Oreal. To mark the occasion, Lilly said she's proud "to represent a brand whose ambition is to...contribute to the fulfilment [sic] and well-being of everyone." [PRNewswire]

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WWD Really Wants To Know Michelle Obama's Dress Size

• Michelle Obama wore French-born Brooklyn-based designer Sophie Theallet to unveil a bust of Sojourner Truth at Emancipation Hall yesterday. Naturally, journalistically, WWD asked the designer to specify the First Lady's measurements. Theallet declined. [WWD]

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David Beckham: Designer; Madonna Has Marc Save Her Man

• It had to happen eventually. David Beckham has dipped a toe in the choppy waters of retail, becoming a Celebrity Designer. You can buy his clothes for Adidas Originals starting this fall. [WWD]

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Christian Louboutin Creates Sky High, Obscene, Snake Stilettos

• This shoe is made by Christian Louboutin, out of python skin, leather, cobbler's glue, and, we assume, diamond-plated unicorn farts. Because what else could justify a $2,875 price tag? Happy recession! [The.Life.Files]

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Le Freak, C'est Chic! At Nylon's 10th Anniversary

You'd expect Nylon's 10th anniversary (at NYC's Thompson LES) to bring the chic, bring the big names, and bring the bizarre - and it delivered on all counts. More »

Naomi Rocks Saris In Mumbai; First American Woman In Space Shilling For Louis Vuitton

• Naomi Campbell stalked the runway like a thoroughbred in Mumbai for a charity show. Last time Campbell blended fashion and philanthropy, the supermodel raised over $1 million for Hurricane Katrina survivors. [Daily Mail]

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The Tragedy That Was The Project Runway Show

The general consensus about Project Runway's half-assed Fashion Week show? Sad. Very, very sad. More »

Tilda Swinton Dresses To Impress; Let Us Now Praise Great London Fashion

• Tilda Swinton, one of the few celebrities who can actually pull off avant-gard fashion, looks predictably stunning on the cover of Another Magazine. [Stylefrizz]

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