Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz Hit the Trading Post

Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz Hit the Trading Post

While celebrities are usually spotted checking out high-end boutiques and expensive department stores, Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentzwere all about being frugal yesterday (July 6).

The newlywed parents-to-be were spotted strolling around the Melrose Trading Post held at Fairfax High School, holding hands while looking for bargains.

Looking more pregnant every day, the “Little Miss Obsessive” songstress sported a black maternity tank top and a long black skirt, while her Fall Out Boy hubby stuck to his usual black t-shirt and jeans topped off with a black fedora.

Following their retail jaunt, Pete and Ashlee headed over to Toast Restaurant in Los Angeles to meet a girlfriend for lunch.  At one point, Mr. Wentz took off to give the ladies some time for girl talk.

Sophie Monk: Life After Benji Madden

Sophie Monk: Life After Benji Madden

Sure, her ex-fiancé has been gallivanting all around town with his new high-profile girlfriend Paris Hilton.  But don’t count Sophie Monk out just yet.

The Australian babe was spotted out and about with a pal at the Melrose Trading Post swap meet at Fairfax High School yesterday.  And she had no trouble attracting the attention of male passersby.

But the real news is that Miss Monk may have moved on fairly quickly as well, since her disengagement from Madden.  Insiders are reporting that she’s found love with a multi-millionaire video game designer.

Sophie was spotted having a romantic breakfast at the Griddle café on the Sunset Strip with Jason Rubin, a gaming guru who recently sold one of his companies to Fox Interactive Media for more than $20 million.

Maybe that’s why she’s been smiling so big lately!