Nicole Richie's beauty looks: then vs now
Nicole Richie has come a long way in the beauty stakes. From the star's The Simple Life days to her current chameleon-esque brightly coloured locks, we chart the rise (and rise) of Nicole's beauty looks.
Getty ImagesIt's 2002 and a fresh-faced Nicole is spotted at the Shikiri Boutique in Los Angeles before the height of her The Simple Life fame.
Getty ImagesA year later, Nicole attends a concert with long dark extensions. She had just appeared in the first series of hit show The Simple Life with best friend Paris Hilton.
Getty ImagesNicole adds some bright, bold shades to her look in 2004, the year that The Simple Life was given a second series.
Getty ImagesJust a few days later, Nicole tones down her look and sticks to an up-do, kohl-lined eyes and a nude lip.
Getty ImagesMiss Richie was out again the next night with pink and yellow extensions and a bold bandanna.
Getty ImagesThe star ditches the pink strips in favour of a full-on yellow look. She combines her bold hair choice with some seriously sparkly earrings.
Getty ImagesJust months later and Nicole has completely changed up her look. She's gotten rid of the hair extensions and bright colours, and instead chosen a sophisticated up-do and some understated make-up.
Getty ImagesNicole goes all Farrah Fawcett on us with honey-hued highlights and a 70s style flicked-out lob. We adore her cute sweeping fringe, too.
Getty ImagesNicole rocks a sleek bob in New York in 2005... we approve.
Getty ImagesIt's 2006 and a serious feud has ensued with former bestie Paris, meaning the duo film series 5 of The Simple Life separately. Nicole is spotted here at the Roberto Cavalli Beverly Hills Store Opening with a chic up-do.
Getty ImagesShe did something similar later that month at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood. This time, she added in a cute Alice-band.
Getty ImagesNicole sports glowing skin, nude lips and a double-sided fringe at the premiere for The Devil Wears Prada.
Getty ImagesThis has got to be one of our favourite Nicole looks to date. In 2006, she starred in dad Lionel Richie's music video as a 1960s goddess. Beehive fans, take note.
Getty ImagesNicole debuts a drastically different beauty look in late 2006 at a Chanel event. The star's glossy chocolate-brown locks divided opinions.
Getty ImagesNicole shows off her dark locks in all their glory at the 2006 Victoria's Secret show.
Getty Images2007 sees Nicole filming the last series of The Simple Life after being reunited with her best friend, as well as her blonde hair.
Getty ImagesShe soon decides to hit the bottle again the following year, and combines her brunette locks with a classic dark eye and nude lip combo.
Getty ImagesWe love a good braid, and this pretty side plait works well with the star's flawless makeup look.
Getty ImagesNicole takes us back to the era of the flapper with this cute curled look in 2011.
Getty ImagesOur girl looks fantastic with a berry-red lip and smooth locks at New York Fashion Week in 2011.
Getty ImagesGoing back to her trusty plaited hairstyle, Nicole experiments with a hot-pink pout.
Getty ImagesBoho Nicole is back, and this time she is blonder than ever. The star unveils her House of Harlow 1960 holiday pop-up shop held at Fred Segal in Hollywood. We love the subtle coral lip, too.
Getty ImagesWith her hair edging on the 'bronde' side, Nicole looks gorgeous with a high-top bun and long fringe.
Getty ImagesShe later amps up the volume with another bun and some pretty smokey eyes.
Getty ImagesNicole dabbles with ice-blue eyes in 2013 to match her stunning gown. Her golden locks tumbled down her shoulders, and added even more to the overall look.
Getty ImagesShe's gone for the chop! The star appeared at the 55th Grammy Awards with a bronde sleek bob in 2013.
Getty ImagesGolden smokey eyes, bronzed glowing skin and a messy but gorgeous up-do: Nicole totally rocks this red carpet look later that year.
Getty ImagesNicole debuted her most drastic beauty look to-date at the Met Ball in 2013. She wore custom Topshop and rocked a grey 'do, berry lips and large lashes.
Getty ImagesShe also experimented with a bright orangey-red lip later that year, along with a slicked back hairstyle.
Rex FeaturesNew year, new hair colour: this is a beauty mantra Nicole takes very seriously. The star totally rocked a pastel lilac bob in 2014, much to her fans' excitement.
Rex FeaturesShe proved her bold new beauty look could work just as well for an evening 'do when attending the 2014 Met Ball just a year after sporting her grey-haired look.
Rex FeaturesClearly already fed-up of purple, our favourite funny-woman gives bright blue a whirl....
Rex Features... and then pink!
Rex FeaturesNicole fully showed off her neon pink locks and shorter 'do at the 2015 Tom Ford show.
Getty ImagesBack to blonde: Nicole's most recent beauty look saw her return to her shimmering golden-blonde locks. She looked stunning at the Candidly Nicole Season 2 Premiere Event at House of Harlow at The Grove.
Rex FeaturesNicole attended a party to celebrate 50 years of beauty brand La Mer, and opted for a sleek up-do with a slight quiff, and pretty sparkly eyes.
Rex FeaturesNicole has strayed from her blonde locks once more, and is currently sporting a grey wash dye, which she combined here with some excellent burgundy lips.
GettyThis golden eyeshadow look is totally dreamy. We also love the voluminous hairstyle she's rocking here.
GettySporting a similar hairstyle, Nicole shows off some seriously great large lashes.
GettyHow Great Gatsby is this 'do? Nicole tries out a light fringe for size, too.
GettyWe can't get enough of the bleach blonde wash, which suits Nicole perfectly.
Getty ImagesHow amazing is Nicole's purple smoky eye? It looks stunning alongside her slicked-back 'do and pink lipstick.
Rex FeaturesWe're loving this old-school disco diva golden look Nicole has going on! From the crinkled curls to the gold shadow, it's another win from Miss Richie.
Getty ImagesNicole is looking ultra fresh with a gorgeously glowing complexion. Jealous, us? Er, maybe a little.
Rex FeaturesWho said a 'hun' hairstyle couldn't look grown up enough on the red carpet? Nicole totally makes the half-up, half-down look work for her.
