Nicole Richie: I Work After Harlow Hits the Sack!

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When Harlow Winter Kate falls asleep at night, busy mom Nicole Richie adheres to a rigid schedule of designing jewelry, dresses, shoes and accessories.

“I’m a busy mom, but there are 24 hours in the day, and I have a routine down so I can fit everything necessary into my life,” Nicole tells PEOPLE at an event to launch her House of Harlow 1960 jewelry collection at the Fontainebleau Resort’s Ida and Harry boutique in Miami Beach.

Her jewelry — from about $30 for a ring to $115+ for a necklace — is a mix and match of bohemian, tribal, hippie and street-chic influences. “I started designing jewelry two years ago and can’t believe how much I love it,” Nicole explains. “That is why I am expanding into other fashion which I love. I get a lot done late at night.”

Nicole, 27, was joined by boyfriend Joel Madden of Good Charlotte at the event. The couple expect their second child in late summer.

– Linda Marx

Comments

That’s what I do typically, also. When my daughter goes to sleep I usually spend about 3-4 hours into the night working. However I also work full time outside the home as well so I’m pretty much exhausted all the time..and I’m definitely not doing something I love like designing fashions!!

- Rebecca on May 16th, 2009

I can relate trying to get stuff done after you put the little ones down, but when pregnant?! I could never stay up that long after. LOL

- Amanda on May 16th, 2009

Nicole, if you’re reading this, please make sure your new maternity range is out by early next year, as that’s when I’m planning to start trying for baby no.2, and I know your new range will be amazing!!

- ZaraB on May 16th, 2009

I also was pregnant with my second child when I was 27. But I didn’t have the energy Nicole does.. I take my hat off to you, Nicole!!

- Judith on May 17th, 2009

But when does Nicole have time to reconnect with her boyfriend, then?

- Anna on May 17th, 2009

Anna- As Nicole pointed out, there are 24 hours a day, and she’s worked out a routinue that allows her to do all the neccesary tasks in her life.

- CelebBabyLover on May 21st, 2009