Nicole Richie's Fashion Timeline
Throughout her years in the spotlight, Nicole Richie has undergone many transformations, from rock royalty to reality star, from It Girl to fashion designer in her own right. But one thing has remained the same —she is a style-star that exudes a kind of cult of cool. From edgy rocker leather to shimmering backless gowns, Nicole always looks effortlessly cute. She masters the maxi and loose fitting details like they are her second skin, and her trend tributes are sophisticated and subdued. Be it a structured gown or a billowing blouse, she always ensures that her clothing feel as good as they look. To copy Nicole's look, pair a light printed long dress or fashionable LBD with a leather jacket. Most importantly, less is more. The simpler the outfit, the more room there is for adding accessories, one of Nicole's signature styling tricks. Don't forget to pull your hair back in a darling pony or bun and top off your eye makeup with a smoky shadow and you are ready to rock the runway Richie style!
1/21From It Girl to fashion designer, Nicole Richie emplifies California-cool style.
Photo: Fairchild Archive2/21Strapping style at the Rosa Cha spring 2005 show in New York.
Nicole Richie backstage at Rosa Cha's spring 2005 show in New York.
Photo: Fairchild Archive3/21Seductive in a sheer vneck dress at Fushia Designs Spring 2005 show in New York.
Nicole Richie (L) and DJ AM attend the Fushia Designs Spring 2005 show in New York.
Photo: Fairchild Archive4/21Delicous in a deep chocolate dress at Roberto Cavalli's Rodeo Drive store opening.
Nicole Richie attends Roberto Cavalli's Rodeo Drive store opening.
Photo: Fairchild Archive5/21A shining star in a shimmering pink gown at the 2005 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York.
Nicole Richie arrives at the Council of Fashion Designers of America's 2005 Fashion Awards at the New York Public Library.
Photo: Fairchild Archive6/21Freshly feminine in a white ruffled blouse at Oscar de la Renta's fall 2006 runway show in New York.
Nicole Richie attends Oscar de la Renta's fall 2006 runway show at Bryant Park.
Photo: Fairchild Archive7/21Sweet and sophisticated in a printed strapless dress at Marchesa's fall 2006 runway show in New York.
Celerie Kemble attends Marchesa's fall 2006 runway show at the Rainbow Room.
Photo: Fairchild Archive8/21Va va voom! Richie looks lush in her black velvet pants at the Michael Kors' fall 2006 runway show in New York.
Heidi Klum (L) and Nicole Richie attend Michael Kors' fall 2006 runway show at Bryant Park.
Photo: Fairchild Archive9/21High brow in a warmly embellished collar at Proenza Schouler's fall 2006 runway show in New York.
Nicole Richie (L) and Vanessa Traina attend Proenza Schouler's fall 2006 runway show at Milk Gallery.
Photo: Fairchild Archive10/21A perfect LBD with a pop of print on her pumps at the Prada's "Waist Down" party in Los Angeles.
Nicole Richie attends Prada's "Waist Down" party at Prada Rodeo Drive.
Photo: Fairchild Archive11/21Striped silly in an electric blue dress at DKNY's spring 2009 runway show in New York.
Nicole Richie attends DKNY's spring 2009 runway show at Bryant Park's Tent in New York City.
Photo: Fairchild Archive12/21Punky and Pretty at Proenza Schouler's spring 2009 runway show in New York.
Nicole Richie (L) and Vanessa Traina attend Proenza Schouler's spring 2009 runway show at Park Avenue Armory.
Photo: Fairchild Archive13/21Simply chic in a leather jacket and ivory scarf at Diesel Black Gold's fall 2009 runway show in New York.
Nicole Richie attends Diesel Black Gold's fall 2009 runway show at Bryant Park's Tent in New York City.
Photo: Fairchild Archive14/21Whimsical in a white textured frock at Zac Posen's fall 2009 runway show in New York.
Nicole Richie attends Zac Posen's fall 2009 runway show in New York City.
Photo: Fairchild Archive15/21A budding beauty at the EcoMom Sowing Hope in the Congo Party in Los Angeles.
Nicole Richie attends the EcoMom Sowing Hope in the Congo Party at Katie Traina’s Los Angeles home.
Photo: Fairchild Archive16/21Lady in red at the Fall 2009 Proenza Schouler show in New York.
Nicole Richie, Vanessa Traina and Victoria Traina front row at the Fall 2009 Proenza Schouler show in New York City.
Photo: Fairchild Archive17/21Glistening in a glam Reem Acra gown with hubby Joel Madden at the 2010 Academy Awards.
Nicole Richie (L) and Joel Madden attend the 82nd annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre. Richie in a Reem Acra gown, Bally heels, Lorraine Schwartz blackened platinum jewelry.
Photo: Fairchild Archive18/21Bow-eautiful at Marchesa's fall 2010 runway show in New York.
Nicole Richie attends Marchesa's fall 2010 runway show.
Photo: Fairchild Archive19/21Glowing goddess in this shining Marc Jacobs gown Richie wore to Metropolitan Museum of Art's 2010 Costume Institute gala.
Photo: Fairchild Archive20/21Majestic in this metallic gown at the 2010 Dior Party to celebrate the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Program in Los Angeles.
Nicole Richie attends a Dior Party to celebrate the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Program at the Soho House in LA.
Photo: Fairchild Archive21/21Dangerously dark at the Valentino after party for its creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli in Los Angeles.
Nicole Richie attends the after party Valentino threw for its creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli at the Soho House in Los Angeles.
