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'I don't do things small': Jessica Simpson dishes about 'extravagant' wedding plans and weight loss on Today Show

Published: 12:33 EST, 19 May 2014 | Updated: 15:02 EST, 19 May 2014

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Jessica Simpson's star was launched over a decade ago with the reality show The Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica, with then-husband Nick Lachey, but she's moved on.

On the Today Show on Monday the 33-year-old sat down with Savannah Guthrie to discuss her wide-ranging fashion empire, her wedding plans and weight loss.

And she said that more reality TV is definitely not in her future.

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Many talents: Jessica Simpson appeared on the Today Show on Monday to talk about her projects

And with a fashion empire valued at over a billion dollars, the mogul doesn't really have time anyway.

The businesswoman's most important upcoming project, however, is her wedding to fiance Eric Johnson, rumored to be taking place over the July 4 weekend.

'It’ll definitely be extravagant. I don't do things small,' she said Monday.

The couple, parents to daughter Maxwell, two, and son Ace, 11 months, moved the venue from Capri, Italy, to Santa Barbara, California, according to US Weekly.

Jessica Simpson reveals her wedding will be 'extravagant'

Slimmed down: Jessica recently lost 50 pounds by following the Weight Watchers plan

Lots to talk about: Savannah Guthrie chatted with Jessica about her business and personal endeavors

This will be the second marriage for Jessica, who divorced Lachey in 2006.

Eric and Jessica got engaged just five months after they started dating, but that has been nearly four years.

Wedding plans have been delayed due to the birth of their two children.

US also reports that the fashionista is not planning to wear a white dress for her trip down the aisle.

So much on her plate: The busy mogul says she plans to go back to singing at some point

The newly slim blonde, who lost 50 pounds on Weight Watchers, smiled modestly as the Today Show interviewer listed off the extensive offerings of the Jessica Simpson Collection.

'Let's go through the list,' Guthrie said, 'because you are in footwear, sportswear, jeanswear, maternity, girls, handbags, dresses, eyewear, outerwear, legwear, jewelry, swimwear, intimates, fragrance, luggage.. did I miss anyhing?

'We're launching home and we're about to launch baby,' Jessica revealed.

Bride to be: Aside from business, the mom of two talked about her upcoming nuptials

It takes a special kind of person to build a brand the size of hers.

'I just speak my mind and I am who I am and I'm not shy about it,' Jessica said. 'I'm just a determined person.'

But she doesn't view herself as the typical mogul. 'I don't really feel like a boss,' she said. 'Maybe I am. I'm sure I am bossy. But I do give the credit to everybody around me. My team is who I am.'

Great life: The Texan told Today that she 'Couldnt' be happier'

The Weight Watchers spokeswoman also said that her lifelong dieting battles have helped her create success.

'Well, I think that I can relate to every woman out there,' she said. 'I have been every size there is, so I know how to dress every body type.'

She echoed those same thoughts to Steve Forbes at the Forbes Power Women summit in New York City on Thursday, saying she understands women and how to dress them.

‘I know there’s all different kinds. There’s life in the whole world beyond LA and New York. I understand Middle America and their mindset,' she said at that event.

You go girl! At the Forbes Power Women summit, Jessica Simpson, shown with Steve Forbes, discussed how her weight fluctuations have helped her to understood women of all shapes and sizes

That is why she's created clothing that is reasonably priced.

'I truly believe that it's not just about high fashion,” she told the Today Show. 'You know, we all need pieces in our wardrobe that are fashionable but accessible, wearable, you know, and affordable. I think that that's really what has made the brand such a success.'

She's also recently launched a signature fragrance.

Heading down the aisle: The fashionista and her fiance Eric Johnson are set to wed in just over a month

Lean and mean: Jessica recently tweeted this shot of her legs during a workout, saying she was proud of herself for her 50-pound weight loss

She is currently working on new music at home in her studio, though her children aren’t necessarily enjoying her voice so much.

‘I think my voice is too loud to sing a nursery rhyme,’ Jessica has said. ‘My kids kind of look at me like, “Ugh!” Like, I startle them or something.’

Asked what she would tell her old self about the future and how to handle fame, Simpson laughed.

“Hold on! this is going to be a long ride,” she told Today on Monday. "And I couldn't be happier."

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applejac, Wales, United Kingdom, 9 hours ago

I agree, however with the same amount of financial incentive she has I think we all may have a little more sticking power!

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beccal72, Houston, United States, 9 hours ago

She seems like a nice and genuine person but I think she's still naive. Her fiance gives me a bad vibe...she got engaged to him so quickly and yes, they've been engaged for almost 4 years but why wouldn't he stick around when she's got a billion dollar empire and he can live the life of luxury?

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Pomegranate, NYC, United States, 9 hours ago

Put your mind to something, and you get results!

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Zoey13, Pittsburgh, United States, 10 hours ago

Four years is a really long time, just do it already. Not sure why she cares about every detail being perfect. Take a note from Drew Barrymore. She got married while heavily pregnant and looked beautiful.

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Lisa, Limerick, 10 hours ago

Jessica is more of a celebrity than Kim K. She gorgeous and a wonderful mother.

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Gemini123, Birmingham, United Kingdom, 10 hours ago

I love her red arrow away but she's fantastic I just hoped her and nick had worked out he was such a sweet guy

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Mrs S, London, United Kingdom, 11 hours ago

I've just lost my first stone after having a baby in October and she's done so well! She looks fantastic!!! She's inspired me for sure to keep going.

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Jasper, Topeka, United States, 11 hours ago

I never used to like this girl, but as she grown up (and she has) she grows up on you. I'm happy for her. She's beautiful and boy, her and Eric make gorgeous babies. Life works out like it is suppose to be. Be happy, Jess. She looks awesome but then, she always did.