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Monday, November 9, 2009

Harper's Bazaar: Motherhood looks gorgeous on Nicole Richie


photo credit: Peter Lindbergh for Harper's Bazaar

photo credit: Peter Lindbergh for Harper's Bazaar

If you've ever wanted to see how dramatically motherhood could change a woman's life, look no further than Nicole Richie. She's on the cover of the current issue of Harper's Bazaar and says of her daughter, Harlow, "I owe the baby my life."

After stints in rehab, serving time for a DUI (okay, all of 82 minutes) and dealing with an eating disorder, the one-time reality star has definitely changed her ways. Long gone are her partying days with Paris Hilton and jailbird-inspired fashion spreads.

Nicole's embracing motherhood like nobody's business.

Now living with boyfriend and baby daddy Joel Madden, the frontman for the band Good Charlotte, the two seem near picture perfect in the beautifully shot photos for Harper's Bazaar.

In the accompanying article, she dishes on how being a mom has impacted her style, her new, post-baby body and her man. She also mentions that we shouldn't rule out a duet between Joel and her dad, Lionel Richie (I'm pulling for a punk-inspired remake of "Brick House.").

Check out these gorgeous photos of Nicole, Joel, baby Harlow and grandpa Lionel.

photo credit: Peter Lindbergh for Harper's Bazaar

photo credit: Peter Lindbergh for Harper's Bazaar







My guitar-loving self is smitten with this photo of daddy Joel playing a riff for his girls.

photo credit: Peter Lindbergh for Harper's Bazaar

photo credit: Peter Lindbergh for Harper's Bazaar

























Can they be any cuter?







photo credit: Peter Lindbergh for Harper's Bazaar

photo credit: Peter Lindbergh for Harper's Bazaar
















If only little Harlow knew how much we all love the fact that her grandpa is wearing a jersey that says, "Hello."









You can also watch some behind the scenes footage of the retro-inspired photo shoot:




Related links from Harper's Bazaar:
Nicole Richie and Baby Harlow Photo Shoot
Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton Jail Photo Shoot
Demi Moore and her Daughters
High School Musical Starring Frances Bean Cobain
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  • Princess K's Avatar
    Posted by Princess K Thu May 22, 2008 7:06am PDT

    That sweet little baby looks just like Nicole. So cute! :-)

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  • Amanda's Avatar
    Posted by Amanda Thu May 22, 2008 7:28am PDT

    The picture of grandpa and baby is beautiful! They look a lot alike.

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  • Mayra R's Avatar
    Posted by Mayra R Thu May 22, 2008 7:31am PDT

    SUCH A BEAUTIFUL BABY!......NICOLE IS A WONDERFUL PERSON GOD HAS BLESSED HER WITH THIS BEAUTIFUL ANGEL

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  • Privacy Lady's Avatar
    Posted by Privacy Lady Thu May 22, 2008 7:38am PDT

    Nicole Ritchie is adopted. If Harlow looks like Lionel Ritchie it's all pretty coincidental.

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  • Elizabeth's Avatar
    Posted by Elizabeth Thu May 22, 2008 7:48am PDT

    It's amazing to see how a baby can change your life. The baby isbreath taking beautiful. Wish them best of luck.

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  • jen's Avatar
    Posted by jen Thu May 22, 2008 7:54am PDT

    What a beautiful, happy family!

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  • Rowdygirl's Avatar
    Posted by Rowdygirl Thu May 22, 2008 8:22am PDT

    I only hope that once the newness wears off, she will feel the same way. Having a cute and cuddly baby and raising a child are not the same thing.

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  • pixie's Avatar
    Posted by pixie Thu May 22, 2008 8:26am PDT

    I think the article would have been better if you hadn't used babby daddy. That sounds so uneducated and uprofessional. Please grow up and use the proper terms,such as father of her child,childs father....

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  • siri's Avatar
    Posted by siri Thu May 22, 2008 8:27am PDT

    I don't think babies change our life. I think we change our lives for our babies. It's called "the wake up" and it doesn't apply to everyone. I wish this family all the best. I hope she continues to receive whatever counseling/therapy she needs and (no doubt) this baby will be/is blessed.

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  • Bhava.Dharma's Avatar
    Posted by Bhava.Dharma Thu May 22, 2008 8:48am PDT

    The most earth shattering, life changing, incredible, beautiful moment of your life is when your baby is placed in your arms. It's a wild ride and I've loved every moment of the past 16 years with my son and daughter. Good luck Nicole and family. Wonderful article, beautiful photos.

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