WHAT, When Music Doesn't Go Your Way

Turn to making clothes! That seems to be what EVERYONE is doing nowadays in Hollywood and why should Ashlee Simpson be any different, right?? blah. Ashlee is set to design some clothes for the chain, Wet Seal. To coincide with the April release of her third studio album, Bittersweet World, the 22-year-old pop star is taking a cue from her shoe-fashioning sis and designing a line of tops for retailer Wet Seal, the teen-favorite clothier announced Thursday.

The collection, "inspired by Ashlee Simpson's personality, sense of style and album artwork," will launch in Wet Seal stores nationwide on April 22, according to the chain, which will also be rolling out the in-store and online promotional guns to tout both the album and the new shirts.

"I was inspired by so many fun, wonderful things as I was recording Bittersweet World, and it's been great to carry through those inspirations into these new shirt designs," said Simpson. "I hope my fans love this album and rock out in these sh

We say, nice marketing move. We have yet to hear a new song of hers on the radio nor a music video-except that one she put out a few months ago-but that fizzled. She needs a good "pop" song that isnt annoying so people will like her again, but hey, at least she has her clothes to fall back on-or she can borrow from Jessica!