Popstar Paper

This week's edition of Pop Paper pays homage to the one and only Jessica Simpson. As we all know, Jessica Simpson announced her engagement to to free agent NFL player Eric Johnson back in November.  Oddly it was around the same exact time as her ex, Nick and Vanessa, but whateves the girl is happy.  You can see it here and here and here.

photo via Jessica's twitter

photo via Jessica's twitter

photo via People

Love her or hate her she has a billion dollar fashion industry bringing in around the same volume as Michael Kors! And I am the first one to tell you, I love her shoes, bags and clothes.  The girl keeps it real with her down home Texas charm and she always is down for a good time.

photo via nymag

a real good time...

photo via omg!

When I think of a good time I always want to add a little fashion animal print into the mix. Now my Mr. will be the first one to tell me he isn't a fan of anything animal print.  And I have to agree in the case of  Nicki Minaj at this year's grammys but I think moderation is the key.

photo via Just Jared

For example I am digging on Jessica's animal print bag complimenting her toned down neutrals.

photo via omg!

 Or Who What Wear Daily's Look of the Day: Kate Moss in her leopard Christian Louboutin wedges.

photo via WhoWhatWear

Hey even I worked a touch of animal print this past October when I met Giuliana Rancic at a book signing.

shameless name dropper

Jessica even knows that just a touch of the wild side can be sexy and fun.  Case in point, a few affordable items from her own intimate line like these Leopard Print Panties for only $8.99, this  Leopard Lace Demi Bra for only $29.99 or even this sassy Leopard Lace Corset for $49.99.

all photos via Jessica Simpson Collection

Maybe I could redesign that leopard print motif into a fun whimsical lingerie shower invitation.  I feel like this little invite would be something that Jessica would appreciate! 

I hope Ken Paves can do my hair for the party!

A Banner Day!

I have no curtains in my house! *Gasp*  We just don't know how long we will stay in this little place and curtains always seem like such a commitment.  So custom for that window in that house.  So I have been checking out some alternatives.

Where else do I go for inspiration but etsy.com of course!  I saw these fabulous flag banner by etsy seller Pamwares (or bunting as it is often called) and thought for around $30 that may be a cute little way to dress up our bedroom windows.

photo via Pamwares

I also love this idea for birthdays or weddings.  The amazing, insanely talented Amy Atlas shared some dessert tables she created for Brides magazine with HWTM blog.  Check out how cute a bunting would look hung over a food table at a party.

photo via Amy Atlas

photo via HWTM blog

 And finally this morning when I was checking out a few blogs, I saw Who What Wear's Look of the Day. And what do you know, this  tribal inspired Pamela Love necklace that the stylish Rachel Bilson was sporting reminded me of these pretty flag banners too!

photo via WhoWhatWear

 Hey, maybe I could redesign that into a festive birthday invitation.  Let's go ahead and follow Rachel Bilson's lead and use her color scheme of red, nude and bronze. Borrow Pamwares and Amy Atlas idea of using bunting as a decorating theme and drop these little treats in the mail!

Ooops I just hit submit on my payment for the flag bunting. Hope my husband doesn't mind!