Nicole Richie's beauty evolution

Saturday July 21, 2012 - 09h15
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Nicole Richie tries a high bun in New York on 21 May 2012.
Nicole Richie tries a high bun in New York on 21 May 2012.
Nicole Richie tries a high bun in New York on 21 May 2012.

Rarely have we seen a style evolution as incredible as that of Nicole Richie.

A few years ago, Nicole was a reality TV star who embraced looks that were... let's say... less than classy. These days, the beauty is now model of distinction.

Radically transformed since her public debut, the star has overcome her many style demons and shows us that anyone can do so!

The "Simple" Nicole

When the world first discovered Nicole Richie in 2003, she formed a hilarious duo with her best friend at the time, Paris Hilton, in the reality TV show "The Simple Life". At the time, the two stars were eachother's fashion and beauty alter egos.

Nicole, the daughter of Lionel Richie, used and abused self-tanners, hair extensions and overly colourful make-up.

Rachel redo

In 2005, Nicole Richie crossed paths with the stylist Rachel Zoe, who ordered her to go back to the basics.

The star then adopted a radically different style, rocking a new bohemian look.

The chop

Nicole Richie decided to complete her transformation by cutting her hair into a smooth bob. She also limited her make-up to the bare essentials, just highlighting her lovely green eyes with a thick line of eyeliner. She now applies make-up reasonably, reserving smokey eyes, red lipstick and bronze blusher for evening looks.

For her hairstyle, the (now) beautiful Nicole dares more stylized buns, ponytails and other elegant waves. Her smooth and silky hair is always the perfect colour, which is a pleasant and welcome change.

The star is slowly becoming an icon, for beauty as well as style.


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