Nicole Richie was spotted with daughter Harlow Winter and hubby, Joel Madden at the Granville Towers in Hollywood.  Harlow rode in the Orbit Infant Stroller in black. Daddy, Joel is pictured folding down the stroller.

Little Levi McConaughey has the same infant system in mocha.

Richie keeps it casual in a navy and white striped over-sized v-neck and denim with anchors on the back pocket.  Looks like she just had her iced Coffee Bean quota for the day.

Nicole is carrying the Balenciaga Giant City Handbag in black. Available online at Balenciaga for $1,595. Also available in a gorgeous Sahara.

Photos: CelebrityNet

There’s no doubt that  motherhood is a transformation, both physically and mentally. Strangely enough in Hollywood, motherhood is great for your public image as well.

Former wild child, Nicole Richie is a prime example of the benefits and blessings of having a baby.  Gone are the papparazzi pictures of her all too skinny frame stumbling out of nightclubs and causing trouble like some other notable Hollywood IT girls.  No longer are the gossip sites bashing her for DUIs and reckless behavior. The 26-year-old former Simple Life star has mellowed out and many closest to her have remarked at how “conservative and protective” she is now. Richie’s daughter, Harlow Winter Kate Richie-Madden was born on January 11, 2008.

Maybe having a baby makes you more human and your flaws acceptable. Maybe we can relate to her more as a mother.  Either way, there’s no question had she followed on the track she was on prior to Harlow, who knows where she’d be.  Richie even says herself that, “Harlow saved me.”

Very true, in more ways that one.

Richie shares her views on motherhood, Harlow and mellowing out in a recent Bazaar interview .

On motherhood: “It’s so surprisingly fun.  Everybody talks about how difficult it is in the first three months, but I absolutely love it.”

On her post-baby body: “Half my wardrobe is already stretched. Not all my clothes fit the same. I don’t even think it’s a weight thing; I think your body just changes after you have a baby. I don’t care either way, but I’m not used to having a tank top or bra underneath my clothes [regarding her new cleavage]. You always hear that people with blond hair or larger breasts get more attention, but I never really thought that was real! I like wearing shirts that are a bit see-through because before it didn’t really matter. But now it’s like, Uh-oh, I could get arrested.”

On her pregnancy style: “It’s not like I blew up overnight. It gradually happened, and then I wasn’t pregnant anymore. When my jeans stopped fitting, I wore the Balenciaga riding pants.” She is deeply in love with Balenciaga and brimming with excitement about the new boots she was recently sent. “I like to be comfortable,” she explains. “Luckily for me, I’m completely comfortable in six-inch heels.”

On Harlow’s dad,  Joel Madden lead singer of the rock band Good Charlotte: “He has a different way of thinking. But at the same time, he’s never tried to change me. And if anything, we were friends first. We just have fun together.  Joel is  the family diaper changer. He is a family boy and one of four children. He is very conservative. I want five children, twin boys and three girls. I’ve wanted that since I was a little girl.”

On how motherhood has changed her: “You know, I went through a stage of thinking that once you had a baby, you moved to Brentwood, had a white picket fence, and it changed your entire life. But I love where I am right now. Every single thing is for Harlow. Joel took me out last week, and he was like, ‘Why don’t we go out and have a shopping day?’ But I ended up only going to kid stores. I didn’t get to buy shoes or anything.”

Both are wary of bringing up a child in Los Angeles as it can be difficult not become jaded. Despite the papparazzi, Nichole loves Los Angeles and ironically enough shares that “it would completely break my heart if she got a tattoo.”

Funny how our perspective changes as parents.

Source: Bazaar

Ringing in the 4th!

Hope you enjoyed your holiday weekend. Here’s how some of our favorite celebrity Moms spent the  weekend - strolling, shopping, beaching, etc.

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren, already aware of the importance of couple time, leave daughter Honor Marie Warren (one month) at home as they enjoy a relaxing shopping day in Beverly Hills.

Jessica’s thoughts on getting her figure back. “I don’t feel a lot of pressure no because I haven’t got a film I’m committed to that I’m shooting right away so it’s just going to be when I feel the time is right. My looks have only been a part of my career because people publicize that but its never been my emphasis. I try to take care of myself and live a healthy life but I don’t put too much thought into it. It’s not that deep for me.”

Don’t we wish we could all be so nonchalant and look like her?

TomKat with Suri in Telluride. Not sure what to say about the flag headband, but Suri’s dress is cute. I think Katie could have been a bit more patriotic, don’t you think? Although photographers did claim that she said “Happy 4th of July” before Tom drove the family away in their SUV.

Katie, 29, will make her Broadway debut in All My Sons this fall. Preview begin September 18th and the curtain will officially go up on October 16th.

Tony Award winner Jane Krakowski told OK!I’m so thrilled she’s coming to Broadway, and in a great play, All My Sons. That’s wonderful.”

Should be interesting to see what kind of reviews she gets.

Nicole Richie left boyfriend Joel Madden and daughter Harlow Winter behind as she spent some girl time at a beach in Malibu. Cute white shift dress.

26-year-old Nicole is currently filming her guest-starring role on the hit NBC series, Chuck.

A source reportedly told People that Nicoe was “friendly [and] everybody loved her.”  She even has a great fight scene.

Nicole plays Heather Chandler, an old high school nemesis who made fun of Sarah, played by Yvonne Strahovski.

Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck and Violet (2.5) spend a sunny weekend day in Brentwood at the market.

36-year old, Jennifer is currently filming a TV movie version of the classic Cyrano de Bergerac. She will star opposite Kevin Kline (The Emperor’s Club).

Jennifer and Ben are one of my favorite Hollywood couples. Grounded and down to earth, which makes them not seem so “Hollywood.” I fell in love with them in the old days of Alias and Armageddon.  Jen always looks great, pulling off the casual Mom vibe in a crisp red top today, and you would even think she’s one of us, except for the Chanel bag that is.

Violet is wearing the Keen Roatan sandal in pink. Keen is an active outdoor company that specializes in footwear for men, women and children. They also sell bags and socks.  Great and comfortable shoes. $30 at Nordstrom.

Mom-to-be Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz spent part of the weekend visiting with friends in LA. Love Ashlee’s bohemian chic look. The 23-year-old singer has been sporting the hippie-inspired headband a lot lately.

29-year-old Pete confirmed Ashlee’s pregnancy on his official blog on May 29th of this year. He also celebrated the opening of his bar, Angels & Kings, in Chicago on June 17, 2008. Quite a busy summer for the two.

Baby store Petit Tresor is claiming that Ashlee is expecting a boy after a recent shopping spree of everything in blue. Petit Tresor is the same store which was sued by TomKat for selling fake stories.

We’ll see…

Christie Brinkley’s divorce trial started this weekend with estranged husbank Peter Cook.

Peter admitted to an affair with teenage mistressDiana Bianchi.

Christie’s lawyer told the court she paid for everything while they were married. They aren’t fighting over cash though. They are fighting over custody of their daughter Sailor and their son Jack . Jack is Christie’s son from Richard Taubman , but Peter adopted him.

What an unfortunate way to spend the holiday weekend.

Credit: celebrity-gossip.net and justjared.com

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