Best of 2011

2011 was another great year for Nicole Richie.
At the Accessories Council's ACE Awards she was named "Influencer of the Year".

This year the designer introduced a brand new collection of handbags to her successful House of Harlow 1960 brand.
Nicole carrying the House of Harlow 1960 "Rey" bag in olive and black velvet

Phoenix tote, Riley clutch

Val clutch, Olivia clutch in red croc

Tilda clutch and Tilly

Marley and Olivia

NICOLE'S FAVOURITE TREND OF THE YEAR: velvet
Nicole in a Pucci dress and Sophie Theallet fall 2010 velvet dress

Winter Kate "Buttonquail" velvet dress, House of Harlow 1960 "Rey" bag in olive and black velvet

Winter Kate "Jasmine" silk velvet burnout cardigan, Winter Kate "Roque" top

BEST OUTFITS in 2011
Nicole wore many great outfits throughout the year and it was kind of hard for me to narrow all them down to just 10.
Here's my list, in no particular order:
1. In January at the celebration of her "Lucky" magazine cover in a Pucci dress and House of Harlow 1960 "Nell" pumps

2. Shopping in Paris in Jet jeans, Rick Owens leather jacket, Balenciaga shoes, Celine bag, Chanel sunglasses

3. At the 19th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing party in Halston

4. Boho chic in vintage Levi's shorts, a Winter Kate "Tilapia" floral bird print silk-chiffon blouse, Alaia booties

5. Co-hosting Beverly Center's Fashion's Night Out festivities in a Winter Kate "Kamakura" dress, House of Harlow headpiece and "Marley" clutch

6. At Ella Moss's 10 year anniversary wearing an Ella Moss "Papillon" dress, Givenchy sandals and House of Harlow 1960 "Rey" bag

7. Going to a business meeting in a Nation Ltd top, a jersey wrap skirt from Alexander Wang, Balenciaga bag, House of Harlow 1960 "Natalia" haircalf platform booties in leopard and "Linsey" sunglasses.

8. Parisian chic - Nicole shopping in Paris in a grey fur coat from the Australian brand Flannel

9. At the 21st Annual Environmental Media Award wearing a Keepsake "Lost without you" dress, House of Harlow 1960 "Tilda" clutch and Christian Louboutin "Luxura" studded heels.

10. At the 2011 UNICEF Ball in Osman, House of Harlow 1960 "Orlina" box clutch, Neil Lane earrings and bangles.

NICOLE'S GO-TO ITEM OF THE YEAR: the leather jacket
Wheter she was attending an event, going to the gym or shopping Nicole relied on her leather jackets
Nicole wearing Krisa and Rick Owens

Simone by Katie Nehra studded leather in black and white

Helmut Lang jackets

Simone and Burberry Prorsum

BEST GYM OUTFITS:
While leaving or going to Tracy Anderson's gym Nicole was seen in stylish workout outfits.
Over her gym clothes she threw on a denim or leather jacket, a colourful scarf and carried a designer bag.

BEST MAGAZINE COVER: Harper's Bazaar Russia
Nicole went vintage for a colorful spread in the March edition of Harper's Bazaar Russia

BEST HOUSE OF HARLOW 1960 PIECE: the khaki leather station necklace
A fresher version of the iconic black leather/resin station necklace

BEST WINTER KATE PIECE: the maxi dress
Nicole Richie's maxi dresses have been seen in magazines, at different events, on the small screen



This year I was so excited that my blog was featured on Nicole's official website as Site of the week.

Thank you everyone for visiting my blog, your comments, emails and ID's!
See you in 2012!

Christmas shopping with Harlow and Sparrow

Nicole and her lovely kids were seen doing some Christmas shopping at Toys R Us, on December 23.
She kept her outfit comfortable and chic pairing her Ksubi skinny jeans with a white tee and a Helmut Lang leather jacket.
House of Harlow 1960 sunglasses, shoes, rings, a tie dye scarf and a Yves Saint Laurent bag completed her look.

Arriving at the Andy Lecompte salon

Nicole Richie was spotted arriving at the Andy Lecompte salon in West Hollywood, on December 22.
The designer rocked a pair of Phillip Lim pants with a white tee and a leather jacket from Helmut Lang.
Nicole accessorized her look with a scarf, Givenchy bag and sandals, House of Harlow 1960 rings and sunglasses.

Courtney Love wearing Winter Kate

Courtney Love recently opened up her closet to Styleist.com and revealed her impressive designer items.
The rock star also proudly showed off a dress from Nicole Richie's clothing line.
"This is one of Nicole Richie's dresses, look at the prints on that and look at the way it's made, it's really nice!", she tells in the clip.

Courtney recently wore this crimson Winter Kate "Sweet Rose" silk maxi dress in Brazil (spotted by Nicole Richie Brasil)


Winter Kate "Sweet Rose" dress

In Nicole's closet: Artemis Wragge

The stylish Nicole Richie was spotted shopping at Maxfields and Hermes, on December 20.
To add interest to her look she wore the "Memento mori" ("Remember your mortality") scarf by Artemis Wragge.
Printed with traditional silk-screen methods onto a cashmere and silk blend it pays homage to Leonardo da Vinci’s anatomical sketches.
You can currently purchase this scarf here.

Sarah Harding wearing House of Harlow 1960

Sarah Harding stepped out for a coffee in London yesterday, December 21.
The Girls Aloud singer was wearing a House of Harlow 1960 gold plated khaki leather station necklace.

House of Harlow 1960 khaki station necklace

In Nicole's closet: customized Levi's

While leaving the gym Nicole Richie was photographed wearing a Levi's denim jacket custom made for her by Creative violence.

For inquiries contact creativeviolenceis@gmail.com

Nicole and Joel shopping at Maxfields

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden were seen shopping at Maxfields, yesterday, December 20.
Later Nicole and a girlfriend picked up a few things at the Hermes boutique.
She wore a pair of skinny jeans with her Helmut Lang shearling and leather jacket, a cashmere and silk-blend scarf by Artemis Wragge, House of Harlow 1960 "Nelly Kitty" ankle booties, three engraved stack rings and "Linsey" sunglasses and carried a Celine bag.








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Backstage at Disney on Ice Toy Story 3

Nicole Richie and husband Joel Madden took their kids, Harlow and Sparrow, backstage for a meet and greet with the characters of Disney on Ice Presents: Disney-Pixar Toy Story 3 at the Staples Center this past Saturday, December 17.


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