Jessica Simpson back in public eye after confirming pregnancy

Jessica Simpson has returned in front of the cameras to launch her new clothing line on Saturday in her first official public appearance since she announced she's expecting a baby.

On Halloween, the singer turned actress, turned fashion designer confirmed weeks of speculation that she is pregnant by her fiance Eric Johnson by dressing up as a mummy to show off her growing bump.

She returned to the spotlight this weekend to promote the new Jessica Simpson Girls collection, meeting fans, signing autographs and posing for photos with her sister Ashless, who helped to design the line.

The Girls range is the latest addition to the Simpson fashion empire, which already boasts womenswear, shoe, handbags and accessories.