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Which Look Did You Like Best This Week?

Apr 6, 2012 @ 4:00 pm

Taylor Swift, Gabrielle Union, Lauren Conrad, Nicole Richie, Brooklyn Decker

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Our favorite outfits of this week—pulled from our Look of the Day top picks—focus on floral prints and sexy cut-outs. Our top picks: Taylor Swift in a white J. Mendel gown with waist-high windows at the ACM Awards, Gabrielle Union in a plunging scarlet Bill Blass cocktail dress, Lauren Conrad in a sweet floral embroidered Lela Rose design, Nicole Richie in a vibrant rose print maxidress from her own Winter Kate collection, and Brooklyn Decker in a slinky femme d’armes black lace column. Which one is your favorite? Vote in the poll below and let us know! More

— Caitlin Petreycik

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Nicole Richie: ‘I Actually Don’t Know How to Put on Makeup’

Jan 6, 2012 @ 10:15 am

As a red carpet regular and House of Harlow 1960 and Winter Kate designer, Nicole Richie is a fashionista in every sense of the term. But when it comes to beauty, Richie admits she could use a few pointers. “I actually don’t know how to put on makeup—at all,” she told InStyle.com at a recent party for Dior Beaute. “I have to get it done every time I want to wear makeup. I do not know how to wear it at all. It’s so bad.” However, all is not lost: “I can do my own hair, but I can not do makeup. I don’t even own it. I only own undereye concealer, Maybelline mascara, and an eyelash curler.” Tell us: How do you feel about putting on makeup?

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MORE:
• Nicole’s Spring Winter Kate Collection
• Check out Nicole’s New Necklaces

— Lindzi Scharf

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Nicole Richie’s New Winter Kate Collection

Jan 4, 2012 @ 11:20 am

Nicole Richie’s new collection for her Winter Kate line is heading to stores soon! The spring lineup is filled with more of her signature boho-chic designs, including flowing maxi dresses, floral print pants, detailed geometric blouses, and featherweight silk tops. Preview the entire lineup in the gallery now, and find it in stores like Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, shopbop.com, and more for $86-495 starting next month.

— Caitlin Donovan

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Nicole Richie Turns 30 Today: See Her Transformation!

Sep 21, 2011 @ 12:10 pm

Happy birthday, Nicole Richie! The House of Harlow 1960 and Winter Kate designer (and the newest Fashion Star cast member) turns 30 today! In celebration of the milestone, we’re taking a look back at her transformation from curly-haired cutie to red carpet regular. Click through the gallery to see Richie’s beauty evolution!

Nicole's Transformation!

MORE:
• Nicole Richie Joins Fashion Star
• The Hottest Hair Makeovers of 2011
• Headbands Are Having a Moment!
• Try on Nicole Richie’s Hair

— Caitlin Petreycik

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Nicole Richie’s New Sunglasses, Nicki Minaj Wears Christian Siriano and More!

Feb 1, 2011 @ 1:19 pm

1. Sunglasses devotee Nicole Richie launches her first collection of eyewear this spring. [Racked]

2. Did you recognize Nicki Minaj’s dress on Saturday Night Live? The rapper wore a gown by Christian Siriano. [Just Jared]

3. Designer Charles Nolan passed away over the weekend at his Manhattan home. Nolan, who was 53, had cancer. [NY Times]

4. Model, author and Top Design host India Hicks will launch her first jewelry line this fall. [WWD]

5. Italian footwear company Superga named Alexa Chung as the face of its new campaign. [SassyBella]

6. Project Runway finalist Mondo Guerra designed two tees for Piperlime.com in honor of Valentine’s Day. Proceeds go to the amfAR Foundation. [Piperlime]

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Behind-the-Scenes With Nicole Richie, Lady Gaga’s New Song and More!

Jan 21, 2011 @ 1:49 pm

1. Watch Nicole Richie style photo shoots for her fashion lines in this new video. [People]

2. Lady Gaga’s released her exclusive new track for Thierry Mugler’s runway show this week. [StyleList]

3. Rebecca Minkoff is seeking stylists for her runway show. Do you have what it takes? [Racked]

4. H&M nabbed The Swedish Hasbeens to design a line of wooden clogs this spring. Clogs, you can’t escape ‘em! [H&M]

5. Black Swan turns to YSL: Actor Vincent Cassel and director Darren Aronofsky are collaborating with the label for a new short film. [WWD]

6. Christian Lacroix teams up with Spanish label Desigual. The result? Colors galore! [Fashionologie]

Nicole Richie Dishes on Spring Collections: “Very Lolita-esque!”

Sep 8, 2010 @ 1:17 pm

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Nicole Richie has her hands full fashion-wise, with two successful collections to her name: Winter Kate, a contemporary ready-to-wear collection, and House of Harlow 1960, a line of costume jewelry and shoes. We sat down with Richie to get the scoop on her new spring collections, her styling tricks and the plausibility of a children’s line in the near future. (Plus, check out our exclusive preview of the Winter Kate lookbook, above!)

InStyle.com: What was your inspiration for the Spring 2011 Winter Kate collection?

Nicole Richie: A lot of the inspiration was drawn from my mother–the way she dressed when I was growing up was very feminine and sexy, but in an innocent, demure way. I also love the way French gypsies mix, wrap and layer their look.

InStyle.com: So how did you translate that aesthetic into your line?

Nicole Richie: It’s very Lolita-esque, like jumpsuits, rompers, high-waisted shorts and girlie camisoles. But the Kimono-inspired piece is one of my favorites—it is truly a part of the Winter Kate identity. More

— Joyann King

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Nicole Richie’s Family Goes Green

Apr 22, 2010 @ 11:55 am

Nicole Richie kicked Earth Day off by getting crafty at West Hollywood boutique Satine last night. The fashion designer was on hand to support Dasani’s Green Cap program, which highlights do-it-yourself projects as a way to live greener. “We are actually pretty green over at my house,” Richie, who wore a vintage kimono, told us. “We go as far as taking out our phone chargers when we’re not using them. We turn off our power when we leave town…and we use recycled plates and cups.” Using everyday items from sweatpants to rubber bands, Richie created her own green knit cap, which she lined with studs. Does she plan to incorporate sustainable materials in her Winter Kate and House of Harlow 1960 lines? “We’re definitely exploring that option,” she said. “Obviously it’s the smarter choice so I think myself and most designers are working our way into that world.”

—Enid Portuguez, with reporting by Carolee McKay