On November 2nd, Nicole Richie attended fashion website and brand Who What Wear‘s 10th anniversary celebration with her friend and WWW’s co-founder Katherine Power. Also in attendance was Jessica Alba, Hillary Kerr, Jeannie Mai and Jaime King.
Don’t forget to check out Nicole’s snapchat ‘itsnikkifresh’ for coverage from the night!
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Nicole Richie‘s appearance on Chelsea Handler’s Netflix show ‘Chelsea‘ is now available to stream. It’s a really funny and insightful interview. Click here to view it or search for the show manually! Also, you can check out the highlights below if you do not have access to a Netflix account.
Chelsea: Do you feel offended when people bring up your past?
Nicole: When I’m at home it’s more of a, you know, we laugh about it and we joke about it and it is kind of funny. But occasionally, someone loves to point out how dark or bad something was and how good things are right now. And I don’t really believe in that. Just as much as we have to allow time and space for amazing things to happen, we also have to allow time and space for us to go through changes and that’s part of the journey of life. If those moments are meaningful in your life and help you get to where you wanna be then they’re just as important as the good times and probably even more important.
C: When I look back at my younger self I’m like ‘God how did I do that? That was so scary, would I be able to do that now?’ Do you feel that way or do you feel tougher now than when you were younger?
N: No, I actually feel a little more sensitive. How about you?
C: What was going on with us where you think you can just do whatever the fuck you want whenever you want? And I try to hold onto it because I don’t ever want to change. I don’t want to be someone who over thinks something. But I almost feel more insecure in certain ways as I get older.
N: I’m the type of person – and I’m okay with this about myself – but I think that there are people that if you say ‘don’t swim because you will drown,’ there are kids that’ll be like ‘okay, I wont’ but then there are kids that are like ‘let me jump into this pool and wait and see what happens and for me to know ok I need to be careful.’ And I’m someone that has to try things in order to know what’s actually dangerous.C: Do you think you’re a good mummy?
N: Yes I do. I do think that I am. I hope I am.
C: Do you doubt yourself as a mum?
N: No.. what do you mean?
C: Like I would be nervous that I don’t have enough information for my kids when they ask me so many questions, about space and shit.
N: Oh all the time!
C: Like science questions, I’d be like ‘I don’t have an answer for you.’
N: There are a lot of questions and especially when they come home with like math questions and I’m like ‘ooh…’ and when they come home like ‘I have to do homework’ and I think to myself ‘ooh I never did that’ so I’m probably not the one to [come to].C: So tell me about your Pearl xChange. This is your second year of this conference and I know Cameron [Diaz], your sister in law, is your keynote speaker this year.
N: Yes, the first conference was last year and there six different speakers that came on with me [..] There were many different people, different walks of life and the throughline for it is that no-one can get where they are without collaborating with different people, who are different from them. I’m seeing so many young girls look at other girls that are different from them and think ‘okay that person is different from me therefore I’m intimidated therefore I don’t like that person.’ We actually need to be thinking opposite of that because it’s by surrounding yourself with people that have strengths where you have weaknesses that they add another layer to your life, that you teach them something, and that you can both evolve and grow together. And so it’s really a conference to explain how important collaboration is and how important it is to open yourself up to people that are different than you instead of feeling like it’s something we don’t understand and we hate it. We should say ‘oh that’s something I don’t understand and I would love to understand more about what that perspective is, and let me go and value myself to know that I have something to bring to the table and I’m sure that they do too. And let’s just all have fun, be friends and grow.
C: I don’t mean to say this in a negative way, I mean… you’re so eloquent and you’re so well spoken and I love this, like everything you’re saying is so true and you’ve obviously been thinking about it, it’s so thoughtful and I will bring up your past – I can’t believe you drove down the wrong side of a freeway and you came out the other side. It’s amazing.
N: Now to my defence it was a 134.C: So who are you most inspired by? I know you and Cameron are really close and inspire each other, but who are some other people in your life that you really feel connected to that have inspired you?
N: My mother is a huge inspiration to me and also I’m so inspired by my girlfriends. I grew up here in LA, so a lot of my friends have been my friends since I was 2 and 3 years old, some I met a little later but I’m talking like 13. And we all have gone down different paths and we all do different thing and you would be surprised at how different we all are and how many times we come together and are relying on each other. And also how many people I went to school with and thought ‘Oh my God, I have nothing in common with this person. I will probably never see them again’ and then you run into them when you are an adult and see how you guys can rely on each other then. So I’m hugely inspired by my friends and people around me.
C: What do you do when you have negative feelings? There’s always a competitiveness that girls feel growing up. Even when you start to become a professional there’s still a competitiveness. How have you handled that?
N: First of all it’s so easy and natural to have that feeling of course, and I find that it’s really about focusing your energy inward and understanding the value within yourself. And if you can take that time to just love yourself and not look outward for it, then you’re gonna feel confident enough to just love the person next to you.
Nicole Richie spoke to AOL about the Pearl xChange and why she strives to be open and vulnerable.
Nicole Richie has her own clothing and jewelry line, House of Harlow 1960. And she’s got a new TV show on NBC, “Great News.”
But she is above all an empathetic and incredibly funny mom who very much appreciates the insane juggling act involving work and kids.
“I so respect you for doing this interview during dinner!” she exclaims, during an evening phone chat to discuss her conference, Pearl xChange, taking place in Los Angeles on November 5.
Her conference, which she’s hosting, features a mix of experts, including author/actress Cameron Diaz and Julie Rice and Elizabeth Cutler, the co-founders of SoulCycle. Plus, the day includes her close friends, Who What Wear powerhouse Katherine Power and Sophia Rossi, one of the brains behind HelloGiggles.
“I wanted to start this conference to present information in a different way. It’s about collaboration. It’s about how we as women have to approach each other. We have to be open and vulnerable,” says Richie.
She relies on the women in her life for advice, laughter, support and everything in between.
“My friends have been my friends since I was three years olds. We’re all very different. We celebrate our differences. We don’t feel like we need to dress the same,” she says.
Her conference, which she’s hosting, features a mix of experts, including author/actress Cameron Diaz and Julie Rice and Elizabeth Cutler, the co-founders of SoulCycle. Plus, the day includes her close friends, Who What Wear powerhouse Katherine Power and Sophia Rossi, one of the brains behind HelloGiggles.
“I wanted to start this conference to present information in a different way. It’s about collaboration. It’s about how we as women have to approach each other. We have to be open and vulnerable,” says Richie.
She relies on the women in her life for advice, laughter, support and everything in between.
“My friends have been my friends since I was three years olds. We’re all very different. We celebrate our differences. We don’t feel like we need to dress the same,” she says.
Nicole Richie recently spoke to Refinery29 about her upcoming conference Pearl xChange, which she co-founded (with producer and talent executive Ramey Warren) and hosted for the first time last year. She discusses female empowerment in terms of when she feels most empowered, the ‘pearls’ in her life and how they help and also how she brings these lessions into her personal life, including motherhood.
Read the interview below or click here to read it on the website.
We love the idea of a day dedicated to women coming together to uplift one another and feel empowered. How did your own personal experiences inspire you to come up with this event?
“I go to conferences like this all the time. I go to [spiritual teacher and author] Marianne Williamson lectures and when [motivational speaker] Esther Hicks is in town, I don’t miss an opportunity to hear her speak. There would be moments when I was there where I’d think to myself, I wonder if I had had this information ten years ago, if I would have taken it in the way that I’m taking it in now. The answer is: No! I was young and my brain was working in a different way, so this conference is aimed at millennials, women like me back then who need this guidance. We’re really focused on having women understand that collaborating with other people is so important. I’ve realised that whether it’s in your business or your life or your friendships, surrounding yourself with like-minded people can only get you so far. It’s really by collaborating with people that are different than you — that have strengths where you have weaknesses — that will help you evolve and grow and learn.”Who are some of the women in your life that help you grow?
“Two of my girlfriends, who are speaking at this year’s conference: Katherine Power who started WhoWhatWear and Sophia Rossi, who founded HelloGiggles. Not only is it just so inspiring for me to watch these two powerhouse women build this insane business in areas that I know nothing about…but also to see how their knowledge and my knowledge can overlap at times and how we can rely on each other. They also happen to be best friends and they kind of do similar things, but instead of being in competition with each other they have done nothing but help each other throughout their entire careers. It’s so cool for me to sit and watch that from the sidelines.”Where does the name Pearl xChange come from?
“I call the girls in my life the ‘pearls’ of my life. It’s this idea of pearls of wisdom, a pearl on its own is beautiful, but it’s only when it becomes a strand that it becomes more and more valuable. That’s how I think we as women should look at each other.”’This is your second year doing this event. What’s been one of your favourite Pearl xChange stories so far?
“Marianne Williamson spoke last year about how we need to look at ourselves and say ‘What do I have to offer, how can I help?’ From that, my girlfriend Erin Foster was at the conference, and she had just seen this documentary called The Hunting Ground about college campuses and rape. She thought, ‘You know, this doesn’t have anything to do with me but it was this movie that I’m so inspired by, maybe I can screen it for my girlfriends and just help get the word out.’ I saw the film and was so moved and loved the [filmmaker] so much, her name is Amy Ziering, and she’s now one of my speakers for the conference this year. It’s one of my favourite stories because without Erin being at the conference and introducing me to Amy, I wouldn’t have even met her, and so you know when you are opening yourself up to that kind of vibration you don’t know what the world is going to bring you or who you’re going to meet.”Have there been any lessons from the conference that you’ve wanted to teach your own daughter or son?
“Last year, every time I wasn’t speaking I sat and listened to all the speakers and each one of them had a gem that I [wrote] down and brought home with me. It was to not only incorporate these ideas into my motherhood, but also just my life. I think as a mother, it’s less about what you say to kids and more about what you do. Teaching your children is definitely more about your actions.”Heading up a women’s empowerment conference probably makes most people assume you’re a feminist. Are you?
“Yes, yes. Absolutely. There’s a lot of different versions of that title, and I’m not one to lock myself into a title, but that’s one word I’m not mad at at all.”You are someone who’s known for always changing her fashion and beauty looks. How does your physical self-expression empower you?
“When I was 14 there was one girl who wore a lot of makeup, and I remember we all were like ‘Oh my god, she’s wearing makeup, so we have to wear makeup.’ Every girl goes through that of course, but it’s a big message that I tell my customers when I’m designing: You have to dress for you. It’s important to not follow trends and instead, wear what feels comfortable to you. You can use fashion as a form of self-expression and have a lot of fun with it, it doesn’t have to be intimidating. For me I need to be comfortable all the time, so I’m not wearing the seven-inch heels all day long, or the mini skirt because it’s cute. I need to be able to run around, to dance if I want to. I have things that are important to me, so I just dress around that.”When do you feel most comfortable in your own skin?
“When I’m home. We entertain a lot, so I feel my best when my girlfriends are over and I’m in my Free City sweats. And I’m not in formal hostess mode, but I am usually cooking. My friends are very casual so it’s not like I need to set some sort of mood. It’s very, very chill! Now that it’s fall, I’m looking forward to trying this brussels sprouts, bacon, and dates recipe on my girlfriends. ”So lastly, speaking of girlfriends, empowerment, and women, I have to ask: Who are you voting for on November 8?
“I’m voting for Hillary, obviously. I’ll leave it at that!”
The next Pearl xChange will take place on November 5th in Los Angeles. Click here to see the range of guests and also get your tickets.
Nicole Richie always surpsises us with her Halloween costumes each year! This year she teamed up with longtime friend and stylist Jamie Mizrahi (née Schneider) to go as Siegfried & Roy. The duo are former entertainers featuring magic acts who became known for their appearances with whtie lions and white tigers. Carlos Lopez also joined them as one of the tigers! They were also pictured with their friend and singer Katy Perry who donned a remarkable costume as Hillary Clinton.
For more of Nicole’s past Halloween costumes, click here! And don’t forget to see last year’s appearance as Jack Skellington here.
Nicole Richie wrote an essay for ‘Lenny Letter‘ where she accept herself for who she is and who he was. Nicole does not apologise for the wild past she had in her teens and early twenties, but instead feels that those experiences and how brave she was has truly made her who she is today; allowing her to be happy and free.
Read the full essay below or head over to Lenny Letter.
I turned 35 last month. It wasn’t what I had expected. I mean, we all remember watching Carrie Bradshaw turn 35 all alone in Il Cantinori. On the contrary, I had overwhelming feelings of excitement, gratitude, and eagerness for this next chapter. The next decade will be a time of growth, learning new things, meeting new people, challenging myself, and nurturing all the seeds I have been planting.
But a big birthday is also a great moment for reflection. And as firmly as I believe in the importance of looking forward, there are some moments when we should, and even have to, look back. Often for me those moments come while I’m on the couch with my girlfriends, or listening to my husband make fun of the younger version of me. The end result is sometimes smiles and laughter, and there are often moments of disbelief like I’m talking about someone else.
Other moments come when I’m out in the world, and that’s a very different picture, one of danger, darkness, and shame. Moments of congratulation and celebrating who I am do not come without strangers pointing out how dark my life once was. I hear a lot of “Wow, you once looked like this, but now you look like this!” and “You once were wild, and now you’re an angel!”
I was so used to hearing others’ views of my life that I found myself believing them. I sat and wondered, Why do I laugh at home, but feel shamed out in the world? With my family and close friends, I am owning my past, relishing in the absurdity, slightly flinching at my own naïveté, and giving myself props for the unabashed bravery that streaked through my youth. But not trying to hide from it, not trying to change it, just allowing it to help propel me forward.
When I am out in the world naked and vulnerable, I acknowledge that I was young, had a lot of freedom, and made some “bad decisions” … but how bad are they if it’s part of a journey to understanding who I am and what I stand for? I feel the need to support women loving themselves. It’s by loving ourselves that we give permission to others to love us. Life is a roller coaster, and we all have had times where we need to get back on the up, but we can’t do it alone. We need each other’s love and support.
I finally realized that taking on someone else’s vision of you can be very dangerous. People attempt to categorize and label so they can feel upright and comfortable. If you are hard to understand, they don’t feel safe, so they put you in a box that they recognize. I cannot tell you how easy it is to believe someone else’s picture of you. Is it because it’s easier to be agreeable? Partly. Is it because of laziness? Partly.
It is no secret that I have, at times, taken advantage of my time on this planet. And as much as I have to look at those moments and learn from them, as we all do, it’s important for me to have gratitude for that time, too. Not shame. Being ashamed of your life is not OK. I realized I am actually extremely thankful I was so beastly in front of the world for a few reasons. It’s so bad in people’s minds that there’s nothing that can embarrass me now. I got a little surprise gift of freedom! I also truly believe if I didn’t have so many eyes on me, it would’ve been easier for me to slip back into my reckless behavior. I had people rooting me on and watching me at a time when I needed that.
Mostly, the utter freedom I experience from having all of my past out in the open allows me to truly accept and embrace my former self, allowing her and every subsequent version of me to know that we are going to be OK, because we are not static. And I don’t have to worry someone is going to put an embarrassing picture up on Facebook — the worst is already in strangers’ heads. How cool is that?!
I could fall into the role-playing that some people seem to want and say, “YES! I am so sorry. I was bad. I am good now! I promise.” But I don’t believe in that story of redemption, a good-prevailing-over-evil story. It’s one I’m just not in. I am not going to apologize for being me so you can get your triumphant ending. I don’t believe the world operates in absolutes, in black and white and short and tall — I like living in the gray, in the medium.
That’s because all of these things I learned by being me in my teens and twenties are just more tools that allow me to live in a more peaceful, safe way. The simple yet difficult act of forgiving yourself is so powerful, because it’s all within you. We have to embrace ourselves and hold every part of our journey in some type of light. Instead of reliving my past as a point of shame, I’ve embedded the lessons into my skill set.
The biggest lesson? How to have the confidence to just go in there and be my own version of anything. Not somebody else’s, but mine. So as a mom at a school, as an actor on a comedy series, as a designer at Fashion Week, I don’t have to worry that I won’t fit into expectations, but rather, my inner acceptance and peace will allow my true self to shine through and carry me along. Because playing someone else’s version of you all the time keeps you from actualizing yourself.
I’ve been given many titles: Wild child. Reality star. White-washed black girl. Skinny. Rich. (I guess the last two aren’t so bad).
Now, at 35, the only titles I am taking on are the ones I give myself.
Nicole Camille Richie-Madden. Mother. Wife. Gardening extraordinaire. And I’m out.
Nicole Richie recently teamed up with Rocksbox Jewellery to create an exclusive new collection, curated by Nicole for her House of Harlow 1960 line. The HOH x Rocksbox collection puts a twist on her classic Sunburst shape.
Rocksbox: Can you share your inspiration behind the Sunburst collection?
Nicole: The Sunburst is one of the first pieces that I designed. I was inspired by the Art Deco movement, and continue to draw inspiration from that period to this day. I think that the reason for the longevity of the Sunburst is because of its simplicity and elegance.
Click here to view the entire collection on their website.
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