Nicole Richie is NO Fashion Star in this Dress...

I think it has been proven on this blog, that designers can make some interesting decisions in regards to their creations.  And Nicole Richie, mentor on NBC's 'Fashion Star' is no different. Not only does Nicole have the jewelry line, House of Harlow, but she also has a fashion line, Winter Kate. And at this Fashion Star event in NYC, she combined both lines to make this look...and I wish she hadn't.

If  you have read 'To Burn or Fire' before, or are a first time reader, you will see I am big on patterns being proportional to size.  Nicole is only 5'1" and much too small for a big bold pattern like this and  the length of the dress makes her legs look even shorter than they are.  Finally the knot on the top of her head only adds to the upside exclamation point of this outfit.  Only thing I like, the reddish-orange shoes...

Hmmm, how to save the outfit?

So much to say, so little time.  I will keep this relatively short and sweet.  Change the hair, less is more with this pattern of the dress, leave it down.  If we have to wear such a wild design, which she obviously loves since she designed it, make it less.  I would shorten the skirt and remove the sleeves.  If she is dead set on the sleeves, I would add a belt to add some shape.  With her arms down at her side, they just blend and she looks shorter and wider.  Just what every girl wants to hear!
As far as bad decisions go, I am sure Nicole and I would agree-probably not her worst one.  But as she is growing up, she is quickly becoming a fashion icon due to her bohemian style.  I don't think this is the best example of her Winter Kate collection, or lets hope not.  With that said, lets BURN the dress (or grow) and keep the shoes.  And no need to FIRE anyone...today!!!

Not such a Simple Life in that Outfit

I know these celebs that aren't really famous for their talent, but more their partying skills have unique "style."  And Nicole Richie is definitely more famous for who she knows in Hollywood and for of course naming her kid Pigeon.  Okay, it was actually named Sparrow...not sure which one is better. (Insert pigeon noise here)

I found this winner in a album of airport pictures, this one in an Australian. I just looked up the weather in Sydney, yes it was in the low 60's as the high.  But this is the 2nd time in a week that she has worn a little sundress, leather jacket and dark tights.  Nicole, I can no longer let you pass...though I not sure why I allowed you the pardon in the first place.

Previously I have seen her in a white lace dress and this same jacket, same shoes and without the bonnet.  But what do they say, two wrongs don't make right?

Hmmm, how to save the outfit?

Okay if she is so concerned with being warm, dress accordingly.  She is a peanut, so less body fat means you run a little cold to begin with.  So I would say remove the dress, throw on some jeans and problem solved.  Or go to a warmer climate. It takes Mother Nature months to go through these seasons, Nicole  Richie tries it in one outfit.

So the pieces alone aren't terrible, we can all safely see that.  But just because they are all okay, doesn't mean we need to wear them all at one time.  Just because I like all my shoes, doesn't mean I wear a different one on each foot, that is just silly.  So Nicole, good name, I doubt you needed a stylist to help you go to the airport. I know you have a styling company, I saw you working with them on a MTV so show. So if one did help you out with your last weeks fashion choices, probably further back than that,  please put them on a plane, show them the emergency exits and FIRE!!!