Nicole Richie will forever remember 2008 as the year she became a mom to her daughter Harlow Winter Kate Madden. While the arrival of her little girl was “the best thing ever,” Nicole shared that “just in general, it’s been a really great year for me. All of my dreams are becoming a reality.”

This includes the launch of her jewelry collection House of Harlow, named after her baby girl. Nicole says she’s “not too caught up in [Harlow's] fashion at the moment,” but her daughter has already developed a sense of style.

“She likes to dress up. You can see it in her face. She just loves dressing up; she loves putting on tights and bows and stuff like that. I just let her wear what’s comfortable for her. But she loves those tights.”

It sounds like little Harlow could take after her stylish mama!

Joel Madden says he’s definitely inspired by the two ladies in his life: girlfriend Nicole Richie and daughter Harlow.

“When you’re in love, you write songs about it,” he says simply.

Don’t tell me the next Good Charlotte will be full of soppy ballads!

Joel is definitely enjoying a more relaxed lifestyle, adding that “whole life is centered around” baby girl. Aged 10 months, Harlow isn’t just meeting her milestones. She’s surpassing them! At least, that’s if you believe Joel who jokes that his daughter is “doing chemistry now.”

Look how much Harlow Madden has grown! Nicole Richie strolled around New York City yesterday with her beautiful eight-month-old daughter. Apparently Nicole stopped by Starbucks for an iced coffee and gave little Harlow her own empty cup to play with. How sweet!

Joel Madden said his first Fathers’ Day was “awesome.” He spent the morning at the beach with Nicole Richie and five-month-old Harlow, before catching the LA Lakers playoff game with Nic in the evening.

In an interview with Ryan Seacrest yesterday, Joel revealed his girls won’t be joining him on Good Charlotte’s summer tour, but they will “fly in for visits.”

He also said he’s in no rush to walk down the aisle.

“I don’t think it’s completely necessary to rush plans and just try to get it done. I think it’s gotta be special, and it’s gotta be the right time. We have a great relationship. Everyone else talks about [marriage] more than we do,” he said.

Joel’s twin brother Benji added that Joel, Nicole and Harlow are “the coolest family I’ve ever seen.”

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With a dad like Joel Madden and a grandfather like Lionel Richie, it’s no surprise that four-month old Harlow Winter Kate Madden is already a music fan. Apparently little Harlow “kicks her legs” in approval when her parents play something she likes, and that list is pretty eclectic!

Nicole Richie’s bub enjoys Disney songs, classical music, and her dad’s band Good Charlotte.

“And she likes her granddad’s music. She likes old stuff. She’s a Cure fan … she likes the Cure,” Joel told People mag.

Joel was keen to talk about the baby he was missing like crazy this weekend. He spent the Memorial Day Weekend DJing in the Hamptons, and would have enjoyed spending the whole summer if he didn’t have Harlow and Nicole waiting at home.

“I’m a dad now. I’d be staying if I didn’t have the girls at home. That’s why I’m going home,” he explained.

Awww, it’s so amazing to see how fatherhood has mellowed this punk rocker!

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