Celebrity: Nicole Richie

Event: The celebration of Fashion Star at H&M’s Flagship store in New York City

Dress: Winter Kate dress in a bold black-and-yellow print

Jewelry: House of Harlow jewels

Shoes: Satin Brian Atwood platform pumps in red

Beauty: Flawless – neutral make-up palette and a nude lip color were combined with a cat-eye and an elegant top knot

Color Critique: I loved the bold black-and-yellow print on her warm complexion, it was great with her hair. The red platforms were an unexpected and welcomed bonus. -

Image via People Style Watch

The year 2009 is drawing to a close, and we are about to head into a new year.  Before we get into 2010, let’s look back at a few of the highlights on Fashion Rollcall in 2009.  It seems fitting to take a look back at some of the images that excited us most about style and fashion.

Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama at The White House dinner.  Mrs. Obama is wearing a beautiful sequin Naeem Khan gown.  She radiated glamour that evening. Michelle Obama Dazzles in Naeem Khan at State Dinner

Robert Pattinson and his cast thrilled us in Twilight and Twilight: New Moon.  The vampire story captured the imagination of millions in 2009. ‘New Moon” and the Talented Mr. Robert Pattinson

Alexander McQueen gave a runway show in Paris during Fashion Week Spring 2010 that we will not soon forget. Alexander McQueen’s Runway Show: A Visit to the Future

Michelle Obama caused a splash during her overseas visit to Britian.  She gave emerging designer Junya Watanabe quite a boost when she donned the designer’s cardigan on the world stage. Her Style Showdown

Sarah Jessica Parker and the cast have assembled once again, and we are looking forward to Sex and the City 2 in May 2010.  The excitement can hardly be contained.  The ‘Sex and the City 2′ Designer Label Breakdown

Arlenis Sosa made the May cover of Vogue Germany in 2009, and she was also named the new face of Lancome’s Laque Fever line. Having A Model Year

Matthew Williamson and several other well established designers returned to London Fashion Week. Their return rejuvenated London Fashion Week. Designers Revive London Fashion Week

Designer Jil Sander teamed up with Uniqlo to bring us +J.  They brought us the minimalist aesthetic of Jil Sander at an affordable price. Jil Sander’s +J for Uniqlo is Almost Here

Nicole Richie was extremely busy in 2009.  The mother of two has a maternity line, jewelry line, and she now has Winter-Kate, her own celebrity fashion line. Nicole Richie’s New Clothing Line: Winter Kate

Michelle Obama offered great dating advice in Glamour magazine.  The First Lady made our list a few times because of the effect she’s had on the fashion industry during tough economic times.  She has been a great support to many young designers and several well- established ones, and we recognize her efforts. Michelle Obama Lands ‘Glamour’ Cover

Photo By: Raquel Olivio

Nicole Richie is launching a new clothing line that will showcase her bohemian chic style.  The line is called Winter Kate, and will debut in spring 2010 in Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s and Saks Fifth Avenue to name a few. 

Ms. Richie is adding to her growing fashion empire which already includes an accessories line, and a maternity collection for A Pea in the Pod.  Richie has made our Rollcall list this week, but her debut on our list came last summer when she launched her maternity collection. 

Winter Kate is a 37-piece collection that will be a staple of tops, vests and bed jackets because that’s more aligned with Nicole Richie’s personal style.  Her line will also incude slips and maxi dresses, among other various dress styles. 

“Fashion should be accessible,” Richie said, and her prices reflect that strategy.  Her items are priced from $35 for a camisole to $110 for a long dress.  The leather pieces can go for as much as $598.  The mother of two, Harlow and Sparrow, has been very busy, and she shows no sign of slowing down.

Nicole Richie Launching Contemporary Line [WWD]