Nicole Richie is expanding her fashion empire.
After the launch in 2008 of her successful House of Harlow 1960 jewelry line, Richie is expanding with a Winter Kate apparel line in stores Feb. 15 and shoes for House of Harlow in mid-March.
A fashion line “was always something that was a long-term plan. I’ve always known I wanted to design clothes,” Richie says. “You really have to put all of your time and effort into it. That’s why I didn’t start with clothing, because I didn’t have the time.”
January 19, 2010: Nicole Richie and Joel Madden enjoyed a late lunch at Sushinozawa in Studio City, California yesterday. The couple ventured out on the rainy day without the kids. View a bunch of HQ’s after the jump:
Nicole is on the cover of the March issue of Fashion magazine. It reads “Joel is the best dad ever.” Aww! Really cool picture, can’t wait to see the rest of the shoot! Nicole is wearing an orange vest from her Winter Kate clothing collection.
Credit for the cover goes to: NRichieNews.com 
Here’s a video from the Larry King Haiti telethon special which Nicole and Joel appeared on. It’s not the best quality, but it’s watchable and the audio is fine. Check it out.
January 18, 2010: Following the recent devastating earthquake in Haiti, many celebrities are eager to help however they can. Always doing their bit for charity and using their celebrity status for good causes, Nicole and Joel were among the people at the “Haiti: How You Can Help Now” telethon on CNN’s Larry King Live last night. View more pictures after the jump!
Nicole attended The Art of Elysium’s 3rd Annual Black Tie Charity Gala “Heaven”, held next door to the Beverly Hilton Hotel, yesterday (January 16th). Nicole looked stunning and very sophisticated in her beautiful printed maxi dress, accessorised with a gorgeous patent red clutch. Nicole looked truly fabulous! View more after the jump for pictures of the event!
Nicole and old friend Paris Hilton have reportedly grown close again following the death of their mutual friend Casey Johnson.
In an interview with Life & Style, Hilton confirmed that she spoke to Richie when they both attended a private memorial for Johnson earlier this month.
She commented: “On such a sad day it brought a smile to my face to at least have one dear friend back in my life. I haven’t seen Nicole in a long time, and she’s been so busy with having her two babies.”
It’s always comforting to know that celebrities are doing their part to promote peace, charities and international natural disasters. Yesterday, Nicole tweeted about the unnerving tragedy which took place in the country of Haiti, asking for people to donate money for which will all go to the charities involved in helping the Haiti earthquake and the people of the country to aide them with housing, safety, food and other basic needs.
The country has an unfortunate economic stance and needs all the help it can get in order to normalize the disastrous events which have taken place due to the natural disaster. To donate, please visit: www.unicefusa.com/haitiquake
Nicole and Benji were spotted hooking up at Studio City, Hollywood just yesterday (Monday 11th January). The pair enjoyed lunch and swiftly dotted off home. Probably to spend the rest of the day with their daughter, Harlow who turned 2 yesterday! We hope she had a very lovely day.
Read more to view the pictures, after the jump…
Don’t forget to tune in to Project Runway tomorrow (14th January 2010) on Lifetime at 10/9c.
Nicole Richie will be giving the fashion designers advice on how to improve their garments and giving her overall opinions. As you know, Nicole takes fashion very seriously and is currently designing a new collection named ‘Winter Kate’. Following a statement Nicole made last week, in Vegas: “With every year I always try and learn something new and grow gracefully, and that’s just kind of my rule for every year.”