Nicole Richie Harlow Jean the Malibu Kiwanis' 25th Anniversary Chili Cook-Off and Carnival
Nicole Richie Harlow Jean the Malibu Kiwanis' 25th Anniversary Chili Cook-Off and Carnival

Nicole Richie took her adorable daughter Harlow to the Malibu Kiwanis Chili Cook-Off and Carnival Saturday and the curly-haired cutie couldn't wait to hit the rides!

The hippie-chic mom was decked out in jean shorts, a silk blouse, suede moccasins and a felt hat. She guided her little girl to the giant slide, the mini-rollercoaster and the House of Mirrors. The pair stayed for less than an hour before heading home.

Richie will be back at work on her new reality show with Jessica Simpson on Tuesday (after the Monday Labor Day holiday). The former Simple Lifer is taking on a new type of reality with NBC's Fashion Star, acting as a judge in the Project Runway-type show. Designer John Varvatos will also judge and the show will be hosted by supermodel Elle MacPherson.

Meanwhile, Nicole's keeping busy with her own fashion endeavor, named after her daughter -- House of Harlow 1960. Check out a new promo for the reality star/designer's jewelry and accessories line ...