After a quick trip to New York City to promote her new childen's clothing collection, Jessica Simpson landed back in Los Angeles on Wednesday night with a smile on her face -- and some serious bedhead! And is she seriously looking this good in sweatpants and giant platforms?! Nice work...

While the 34-year-old star did a number of interviews and chatted about her latest endeavor in the fashion world, she also opened up about her personal life. From her hubby Eric Johnson to how she shed the weight after her second child, no subject was off limits.

When she stopped by The Today Show, host Matt Layer mentioned how Jess was slammed for her post-baby body, but she said she tried not to let it get to her. "[It] empowered me to rise above and stand up for all the women out there that do have trouble losing the weight," she explained. "It wasn't really my priority to please the public and make them feel like I'm supposed to be looking like i did when I was 25."

"I'm not saying they didn't hurt," she added. "I have feelings and hormones. I got emotional about it at times, but if anything I just kind of wanted to be a champion for other women and say, 'We can do this.'"

And it looks like it was still on her mind! Shortly after landing, Jess tweeted, "Thanks @WeightWatchers! I'm so proud to be at my goal and maintaining. What got me here is what will keep me here." She looks great -- and she's doing it the right way, so good for her! Now, if only we could forget that wretched plaid ensemble she wore yesterday...