Nicole Ritchie has just signed a deal to design a range of shoes for her House of Harlow jewellery collection with the creators of the labels Modern Vintage shoes and Earnest Sewn jeans.

The news comes just weeks after the former reality TV star announced that she is expecting her second baby with her long term partner, Good Charlotte front man Joel Madden.

The 1960s collection has resisted the pitfalls of the recession and sales are reported to be strong, particularly with regards to it’s headbands and hair pieces.

The daughter of singing legend Lionel Ritchie signed a deal with designers Rick and Brian Cytrynbaum.

Despite the partnership, Nicole is said to have complete creative control over the collection.

Reports claim that the collection will include not only shoes but also bags and belts.

‘Nicole is designing everything herself. She’s totally devoted to this, and we’re creating a whole lifestyle around her aesthetic and what is true to her,’ says Rick Cytrynbaum.

I personally cannot get enough of Miss Ritchie’s laid back glamorous style; she works casual chic like no-one else, and is surely a contender for the yummiest mummy in showbiz land!

However I can’t help but remember the days of yesteryear when The Simple Life star was overshadowed by pal Paris Hilton. Before her days of boho glamour, Ritchie looked far more comfortable with ragged extensions and chavvy ensembles.

Thank God, those days are long gone…

Rick continues: ‘Nicole is by far one of America’s biggest fashion icons. We’re investing millions into this brand. This is like nothing out there right now’.

The new range will hit stores in Spring 2010 and I, for one, cannot wait!

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