L'OFFICIEL takes a look back at Nicole Richie's best looks from the 2000s.

American TV personality and socialite <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/travel-living/nicole-richie-home-inspired-by-chanel-store" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicole Richie</a> made a name for herself in the 2000s as the BFF of <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/paris-hilton-lindsay-lohan-reconcile-friendship-after-engagement-announcement" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Paris Hilton</a>. Fans watched the duo struggle at everyday jobs on their reality show The Simple Life, while they continued their party-girl ways at night&mdash;often captured in the pages of major tabloids or on the homepages of Y2K-era gossip blogs.
With so much media attention put on her and Hilton's style, Richie easily transitioned from reality TV into fashion. In 2008, she launched House of Harlow as a simple jewelry line. The brand has since expanded into accessories, apparel, shoes, and lifestyle products. However, with the resurgence in early-2000s fashion, many are looking back at her early years on the scene for wardrobe inspiration.&nbsp;
On her 42nd birthday, L&rsquo;OFFICIEL takes a look at some of the actress&rsquo;s best Y2K-style moments.&nbsp;

Tommy Hilfiger party, 2000. (Photo via Getty Images)

Maxim Lounge Opening, 2001. (Photo via Getty Images)

Outside The Lounge Club in Los Angeles, 2001.(Photo via Getty Images)

Family Jewels Inc. Tea Party, 2002. (Photo via Getty Images)

Paris Hilton's Birthday Party, 2002. (Photo via Getty Images)

2002 Glamour Magazine Don't Party.(Photo via Getty Images)

Pony and Nacional event, Los Angeles, 2002. (Photo via Getty Images)

Grand Opening of Social Hollywood with Lindsay Lohan in 2002. (Photo via Getty Images)

2003 Fox Summer Press Tour. (Photo via Getty Images)

Launch of True Crime Streets Video Game in LA, 2003. (Photo via Getty Images)

Teen Vogue Young Hollywood Party, 2003. (Photo via Getty Images)

Miss Sixty Energie, 2003. (Photo via Getty Images)

Launch party for 'How to Become Famous in Two Weeks or Less,' 2003. (Photo via Getty Images)

Avalon in Los Angeles, 2003. (Photo via Getty Images)

The Rip Curl Grand Opening in Santa Monica, 2003. (Photo via Getty Images)

'Simple Life 2' Welcome Home Party, 2004. (Photo via Getty Images)

2004 Teen Choice Awards with Serena Williams and Tyra Banks. (Photo via Getty Images)

Playstation 2, The Underworld, E3 Party, 2004. (Photo via Getty Images)

GQ Magazine All-Stars Party, 2004. (Photo via Getty Images)

Music Festival in Park City, UT, 2004. (Photo via Getty Images)

'War of the Worlds' Premiere, 2005. (Photo via Getty Images)

2005 Vanity Fair Oscars Party. (Photo via Getty Images)

Cipriani's Wall Street Concert Series with Lionel Richie, 2005. (Photo via Getty Images)

Create A Pepper Benefit, 2005. (Photo via Getty Images)

Grand Opening of Diane Merrick Boutique, 2006. (Photo via Getty Images)

Olympus Fashion Week, 2006. (Photo via Getty Images)

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, 2008. (Photo via Getty Images)

Opening of the first Los Angeles Equinox Fitness Club, 2003. (Photo via Getty Images)

America's Party Gift Lounge, 2003. (Photo via Getty Images)

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