Winter Kate – the middle names of Nicole’s daughter Harlow-features pieces that range from edgy: the little sexy leather jacket – to romantic: slip dresses and camisoles. I have to say, it’s not so bad…

I think she’s turning Japanese, I think she’s turning Japanese. I really think so.

Celebrity clothing lines are a dime a dozen nowadays, having become so unreasonably commonplace that it might be safe to say you’re not a real star unless you manage to churn out one (though you couldn’t even dress yourself without the help of a professional). I’ll be the first to say leave it the ones who know what they’re doing, but I will also say that there have been a few, very few that not only have managed to stay relevant as far as fashion is concerned, but exemplifies the true spirit of design: originality, creativity and quality–a rarity amongst the famous. Here are the exceptions:

1. Elizabeth and James by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen- because they don’t try so hard.

2. L.A.M.B by Gwen Stefani- the shoes are beyond dope.

3. J.Lo, Sweetface by Jennifer Lopez- even though Sweetface went belly up, she’s the one that started it all, and don’t act like you’ve never owned (or wanted to own) at least one pair of her jeans or one of those ghetto fabulous velour sweatsuits. Guilty.

4. Kate Moss for Topshop- a fashionista’s wet dream

5. House of Harlow by Nicole Richie- hate the girl, love the jewelry.

6. Benjamin Bixby by Andre 3000- gettin his grown man on.

7. Twenty8Twelve by Sienna Miller- Does she still qualify as a celebrity? Nonetheless spring/summer 09 is looking pretty good…

8. Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony- hipster chic at its finest.

9. The Victoria Beckham Collection- this shameless clotheshorse knows her shit.

10. William Rast by Justin Timberlake- I think we were all surprised that this didn’t turn out as bad as we had assumed.

Unless you’re a Broadway star, you most likely can’t sing as well as you act. In addition, if you’re dumb enough to sell your soul to reality television, you probably aren’t literate enough to write a novel, let alone spell your name. That being said, it is beyond me how today’s celebrities think they can be virtuosos and dabble in careers that require talent. Here’s a list of the ten most annoying, basically talentless, celebrity multitaskers. Read it and weep: 

1.) PARIS HILTON: Even though she’s only famous for being daddy’s little future trust-fund baby, Paris has unfortunately soiled the world as an actress, reality television personality, singer, model, fashion designer, perfumer, television producer and porn star. And people wonder why foreigners laugh at Americans. 

2.) KATE MOSS: Aside from blowing coke, Kate has flirted with modeling, acting, singing, designing for TopShop and writing a cookbook! 

3.) LINDSAY LOHAN: When LiLo isn’t taking part in bulimic vomit sessions, she enjoys acting, singing (poorly), modeling, designing leggings and pretending to be a lesbian. 

4.) KANYE WEST: When the people at the Gap send Kanye home after a long day of interning, the Louis Vuitton Don loves to rap, write songs, design shoes, attending shows at fashion week and shave Amber Rose’s head.

5.) LAUREN CONRAD: Although Lauren’s clothing line failed miserably, she avoids suicide by keeping busy with being a reality television personality, appearing in Family Guy, singing, writing her autobiography and attempting to sell the remainder of her clothing line. 

6.) HILARY DUFF: She hasn’t been in the tabloids lately, but Hilary’s repertoire consists of acting, singing, modeling, designing clothes and looking like a horse with those veneers of hers. 

7.) PETE WENTZ: Being a douche bag is tough work, but Wentz still finds time to sing, act in CSI, design hideous clothes and own several bars. 

8.) HEIDI MONTAG: Wiping Spencer Pratt’s ass is awfully time consuming, so props to Heidi for making time to be a reality television personality, actress, singer and model. What an ambitious girl! 

9.) FERGIE: Aside from being the universal spelling-bee champion, Fergie prides herself on her singing, acting and designing careers. G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S. 

10.) NICOLE RICHIE: With a second baby in her belly and a reality television, singing, acting, maternity-wear designing career under her belt, Richie is the ultimate mom.

Nicole Richie is designing a capsule maternity collection for A Pea in the Pod, among all the other things she’s doing!

For those of us who aren’t Oliver Sykes, we’ve made a list of our ten favorite tattoo spots (tramp stamp NOT included).

THE TEN:

1. Ribcage (Shanae Grimes)

2. Fingers (HannaBeth Merjos, Izzy Hilton, and Raquel Reed)

3. Wrists (My friend Rosser)

4. Feet (Nicole Richie)

5. Back of the neck (Rihanna)

6. Thigh (Peaches Geldof)

7. Inside of Lip (Raquel Reed by Dale May for Tattoo Life)

8. Behind ears (My friends Nick and Danny)

9. Chest piece (Dirk Mai)

10. Face (Lil Wayne)

What’s your guys’ feelings on tattoos? Where do you have/want your ink?

Pregnant with her second child, Nicole Richie still tries to be fashionable while showing off that baby bump.

Nicole Richie shows she’s the best representative of her own collection in the new lookbook for her House of Harlow 1960 accessories line.

In the Spring/Summer 2009 lookbook, a pre-pregnancy Nicole models her own vintage-inspired designs, which sell at Kitson and Shopbop, most for under $100.  

GALLERY: House of Harlow Lookbook

Not many of the Hollywood “It” girls can pull off this look, but Kate Moss, Madonna, Gwen Stefani, Angelina and Nicole Richie have all mastered the bad girl Winged Eyeliner. This is one makeup technique that just does not go out of style. Whether this look is messy or carefully executed it is always-GLAM ROCK.

The Winged Eyeliner look or cat eye which is what many girls call it, seems very hard to get right. So what’s the trick or should I say the tip to get this bad girl look?

You have to have a slant eyeliner brush, liquid liner shaped like a calligraphy pen or my favorite cream/gel eyeliner. The line should start as thin as possible on an angle and grow thicker toward the outer corner of your natural curve of your eye. I suggest taking the “wings” up to a few centimeters.

Another tip, but I can’t take credit for this one, is to trace a business card or an old credit card and angle your wings to match up. Makeup Artist Kathy Jeung likes to use this step when working with Gwen Stefani.

Just have a steady hand and practice, practice, practice. Try it out and let me know if it works for you.

WWD has reported that Nicole Richie has teamed up with manufacturers of Modern Vintage and Earnest Sewn to expand her fashion empire.

The expectant mom will develop a 20-piece footwear collection under the House of Harlow 1960 label. Small accessories like bags and belts will also debut in 2010.

For now, Richie has a jewelry and headband line available at Kitson

Is it just me or does Nicole Richie look like a carbon copy of Lady Ga Ga in the Blackbook Magazine April issue? The poker-straight platinum blonde hair is a fierce look for Richie (I’m used to the scuzzy dirty-blonde wig she wears) and to be quite honest, I think she does Lady Ga Ga better than the sorry excuse for a popstar herself! Kudos Richie…totally rocking this spread. 

Thanks Nitrolicious!

Nicole Richie got back to her trademark hippie/bohemian style Thursday night at a Jenni Kayne + Andy Lecompte Salon party in West Hollywood.

Her gold headband is from her House of Harlow line.

Photo from InStyle

The Good: Rachel Bilson

The Good: Paris Hilton

The Good: Nicole Richie

 Dolce & Gabbana had a little get together to celebrate the opening of their new flagship store in Los Angeles last night. The event was packed with stars, so of course we had to congratulate a few, and bash the others. The well dressed celebs this time, Nicole Richie, Paris Hilton (miracle I know) and Rachel Bilson. Rachel Bilson was a no brainer, the blue sequined D&G blazer looked great, and I was impressed that she even knew to get one that was a bit longer too! This was a shocker for me as well, but Paris Hilton looked good last night (with the exception of her wonky eye and stupid facial expression). I liked the prins and cut of the dress, and she even spiced (or slutted) it up with some fish-nets. Nicole Richie looked cute as usual, now if she could only get rid of her d-bag boyfriend/husband or whatever. She rocked the high waisted look very well, and I am intrigued by her little eyeball bag.

The Bad: Lauren Conrad

The Bad: Rumor Willis

This weeks bads, Rumor Willis, her chin and Lauren Conrad. Lauren Conrad is just boring. She is completely monotoned, with no changes in fabric textures. On top of all of this she’s rocking the bow still? I thought we all agreed that we were more or less done with the bow, especially a very boring one. Rumor Willis wore a dress that I don’t think looks too bad, but then her face had to go and ruin it for everyone. I don’t necessarily think the hair color goes well with the dress pattern and her skin tone. She’s getting better though, 2009 is right around the corner.

The Ugly: Nicky Hilton

The Ugly: Ginnifer Goodwin

The Ugly: Zoe Saldana

This weeks uglies definitely aren’t the worst we have ever seen, but they are by no means good either. Nicky Hilton decided to show up in her night gown. The dress she wore lacked a chest, a silhouette and color. I guess this is what happens when you are living a life in the shadow of your whoring sister, get out there and suck some dick Nicky, then you can get yourself the good stuff! Ginnifer Goodwin still has me confused as to whether that is jewelry or a detail on her dress, either way if we could figure out a way to make that go away that would be awesome. And last but not least, Zoe Saldana showed up in the worlds smallest quilt that her grandmother made her. 

Thanks Fabulousness for the images

House of Harlow 1960, Nicole Richie’s jewelry line with Mouawad, has hit Kitson. Pieces range from $30 to $150 and are made of everything from fabric, leather and silk, to chains, rivets and gold-plated metals.

Nicole Richie looked elegant in Reem Acra at the 30th Anniversary Carousel of Hope Ball in Beverly Hills on Saturday.

The cooler Paris Hilton is about to release a jewelry line called House of Harlow 1960. The collection consists of over-sized baubles that look reminiscent to nearly everything else on the market. Bangles and disc rings are blah and her description of the line as “eclectic” makes no fucking sense since you technically can’t be eclectic if your collection is inspired by one specific time period. Eclectic requires mixing it up and this collection does nothing of the sort, although I will admit, I do like the gold and leather headband, so maybe the collection won’t be another celebrity-backed load of shit.

Wouldn’t it be nice to sleep in an extra 20 minutes every morning and wake up to the perfect outfit, accessories and all, laid out next to a freshly brewed upside-down soy carmel macchiato? Yeah, I think I’ve had a personal fashion stylist on my Christmas list for about six years now…well Santa, I’m getting old over here! Since you probably don’t have the cash for a stylist and you still want some say-so in your wardrobe, here are a few fashion experts that can give you a hand. All you need is an open mind and an open wallet!

TIM GUNN: Be honest, who doesn’t love fashion consultant and Project Runway mentor Tim Gunn? As the chair of fashion design at Parsons The New School For Design and host of Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style, it is safe to say that this man really knows his fashion shtik. Gunn’s fashion advice always leads to the polished and classy. He’ll help you accentuate your features, hide your flaws and “make it work.”

NOLE MARIN: Former jude on America’s Next Top Model and current editor/stylist for Elle, Nole Marin too has a leg up on the industry. The guy has even worked with the average Joe, providing fashion advice and makeovers for desperate teens on MTV’s Made. Marin might not be the most edgy stylist out there, but he knows what is current and he knows how to style the average body.

MISS J. ALEXANDER: Sometimes it is hard to take Miss J seriously, a grown man in makeup, pigtails and sometimes stilettos, but as runway coach, judge and consultant on America’s Next Top Model, his advice is always spot on. He might be cocky and brash, but Miss J knows what women look good in and how they should “work it.” Trust his attitude, a confident look is always the best look.

RACHEL ZOE: If your goal is to look like a celebrity, then Rachel Zoe is the stylist for you. Noted for working with prominent celebrities like Cameron Diaz, Mischa Barton and Demi Moore as well as her Bravo TV show, The Rachel Zoe Project, Zoe has all tips for glamour and sophistication.

CRISTINA EHRLICH AND ESTEE STANLEY: You may not have heard of them, but this duo may very well be the most demanded stylists in the celebrity scope. They’ve made Penelope Cruz and Nicole Richie look like a million bucks, but even so, they know how to dress on a budget. Take their expertise and pay attention to details, buy high quality classic pieces, wear a variety of silhouettes and build off of a simple piece.

Thanks for the Interview About.com!

Jessica Biel.

Deep Coppers and Reds. If you want to go bold this season, look to deep coppers and reds to add some spice to your look. 

Victoria Beckham.

Soft, Muted Blondes. The bright blondes of summer are moving to the dark side. As fall comes closer, blondes are softening their look by adding muted lowlights. It’s important for blondes to add softer blonde lowlights to gradually change your colour from light to dark.

Audrey Tautou.

Dark Chocolate Browns. This rich colour still reigns supreme for brunettes who are sticking to the one classic colour of deep chocolate brown. No highlights or lowlights needed! 

Nicole Richie.

Melting from Dark to Light. If you really want to step up your look, try the melting technique throughout your hair. This offers a fun, edgy look that fades from darker at the top of the head to lighter at the ends.

Thanks Asha Salonspa, Marie Claire