The fact that Jessica Simpson has anything to do with making shoes still makes us want to rip our hair out and shout obscenities. And we think it’s safe to assume that it always will.

So when a dear reader sent us this beyond blatant rip off the pop-turned-country singer’s company did of this banded and beautiful Sergio Rossi pair, we went to the dark place. They play that “nothing but a t-shirt on” song on a constant loop there. We don’t recommend visiting.

What’s all the more infuriating is that Jess probably owns the designer pair in every shade they produced. Why can’t she just leave at least one area of commerce well enough alone?

I’ve never understood why people change the way they dress when they’re in a relationship.

After all, you had a personal style when you met said person making him/her well aware of what your usual garb looks like. And guess what? This person found you attractive enough to want to date! So why the major transformations? I’m just not feeling it.

But apparently some people are. Take Kate Hudson, who morphs her style depending on who’s arm she’s on, or girl-next-door Katie Holmes going all Kate Cruise glam-bot. And, of course, don’t forget the boho brunette, John Mayer-dating version of Jessica Simpson.

I guess I just think style should evolve more organically, not based on some other person who may or may not be around in a few months.

Does your choice of clothing change when you’re no longer flying solo? Or should you stay true to your style no matter what your relationship status may be?

— CARSON GRIFFITH

Not Fashion: But too good not to share. Ed Westwick said, “I have used his name before and just said, ‘Hi, I’m Chuck Bass’ like a catchphrase. It makes me giggle.” {Mirror}

Someone’s Hiring: If you look up to girls like Lauren Conrad, Whitney Port and Stephanie Pratt, Kelly Cutrone needs a new assistant. Consider yourself warned. {CityFile}

Who’s That Girl?: Raquel Zimmerman’s embraced bleached blonde for the summer. Should look lovely with the Proenza she’s wearing tonight. {StyleFile}

Marc, Highlighted: The best bits from yesterday’s Times Talk. Marc talks princesses, urine, Lacroix, Paris and BryanBoy. {BlackBook}

Parlux, the fragrance giant behind scents from Jessica Simpson, Andy Roddick and Paris Hilton, has inked a revolutionary deal with Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West and an unnamed female celebrity (probably Beyonce).

They’re partnering with Parlux via Iconic Fragrances LLC., a different fragrance company owned in part by Jay-Z to make their deliciously sweet perfumes. But instead of just getting a check, the four famous faces will share in the profits through royalties and the Parlux stock they’re about to inherit.

“What they have done is, for the first time, they’ve calculated not how much they can sell but what they can make in profits and how the company can succeed,” says Parlux’s chariman.

We can’t wait to see how all of Kanye’s aggressive fashion research plays into having his own fragrance. Will the bottle cull influences from both Christopher Kane and Louis Vuitton or will he capture the scent of the bustling first row?

Stay tuned.

To: Tips@ Fashionista.com

From: TheCats@Meow.com

Hey Fashionista!

This bag by Jessica Simpson looks a whole lot like the bags Miu Miu did in Spring 2006.

I know her career is in total shreds but did she really think no one would notice?

If, for some reason, I wanted to buy Elle, and Jessica Simpson were on the cover, I wouldn’t buy it.

Because I will not carry her face around, I will not be seen with her on the subway, and I don’t want people to think I actually spent money on a publication that deems her worthy of cover status - not to mention I’d have no interest in reading the five pages devoted to her.

It’s like the visual version of Cosmo, and it’s embarrassing.

Natalie thinks there should be different categories of women’s magazines, one for fashion and one for botox, diets etc. Which would be perfect because while I do want to see the Kate Lanphear-styled editorials, I don’t want to read about what happened when “I Left My Wife For a Younger Woman” or how I can have better sex if I improve my energy.

Do you refrain from buying a magazine if the cover girl makes you cringe? Or do you buy it anyway and slip the New Yorker over it until you’re safe inside your apartment?

Or, I can’t believe I’m asking this, do you actually love Jessica Simpson?

Natalie: Ew, I just read that Ashlee Simpson’s designing a line for Wet Seal.

Britt: Of course she is.

Natalie: I didn’t even know Wet Seal was still around. Apparently it’s a line of t-shirts with pictures “inspired by her sense of style, her personality and her album artwork.”

Britt: Ew, I’m picturing Jessica strutting around in plastic shoes, Ashlee drawing on her t-shirts and Pete strolling in wearing DKNY girl’s jeans.

Natalie: HA! When she and Pete get married they can design housewares for Sears. And Jessica can pitch it on QVC!

Britt: They are so creative. Why couldn’t I have been born a Simpson?

(both dissolve into a fit of giggles)