Does Nicole Richie ever not dazzle on the red carpet? (Rhetorical question by the way, we think we all know the answer to that!)

The socialite turned designer rocked up to Macy’s in California yesterday to promote her debut fragrance, and did so wearing a stunning intricate lace Alberta Ferretti dress.

Nicole made the look her own by adding some brown and gold Brian Atwood shoes which brought some edge to the otherwise overly feminine proceedings. We doubt everyone will love her footwear choice with such an elegant dress, but we think the shoes are perfect for showcasing her style credentials and proving that she is a fashion leader as opposed to a follower.

And speaking of Nicole Richie and Macy’s… check out the video below, where Nicole chats about her up and coming clothing collection for Macy’s Impulse. She talks about what inspires her during the designing process, and also mentions who her style icon is. Just an FYI – we don’t think you’ll ever guess! Enjoy!