Nicole Richie's Stunning Style Transformation: From Trashy to Classy

The "Fashion Star" judge was spotted in Florida looking more like a model than the "Simple Life" reality star we knew her as.

By Sarah Maizes Mar 22, 2012 12:03 AMTags
Nicole Richie Seth Browarnik/startraksphoto.com

Making a departure from her standard boho chic and long, golden, braided waves and undernourished, dark circled look, Nicole Richie, was snapped in Miami Beach, Florida wearing a short, form fitting, long-sleeved champagne dress and we barely knew it was her!

It wasn't just that the House of Harlow jewelry designer was dressed in a sleek, simple dress—albeit a bit retro with the padded shoulder action—it was her strawberry blonde hair, glowing face and pronounced curves that really threw us for a loop!

For years, the reality TV star and mother of two was known for her super skinny frame. But from the looks of this photo, she's finally eating and sleeping and she looks amazing!

Maybe she's taking a cue from her latest gig...

The 30-year-old is back in the public eye as a judge on Fashion Star with fellow celebrity judges, Jessica Simpson, Elle Macpherson and John Varvatos, which airs Tuesdays on NBC. Seems like Richie has come a long way from trashy to classy since her Simple Life days, and just in time!

With this fresh, chic, healthy look it seems like she might be booking for some fan appeal and this time she certainly wins it!