Nicole Richie flashes her toned legs in a skirt suit in NYC as she says her public persona is 'ridiculous'

Nicole Richie showcased her toned legs as she stepped out in New York City on Tuesday.

The  fashionista, 43, who has reunited with pal Paris Hilton, 43, for a new TV special, Paris & Nicole: The Encore, oozed glamor as she stepped out in a bright mango toned skirt and jacket ensemble.

The Simple Life alum wore sheer black stockings and black slingback heels. 

She wrapped a luxurious floor length faux fur coat around her shoulders as she stepped out in the Midtown area. 

The House of Harlow creative director had her hair styled in a sleek chignon and wore natural looking makeup.

She wore large dark framed sunglasses and accessorized with dangling gold and diamond earrings. 

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Richie, explained one of the reasons she decided to participate in the three-part reunion with her oldest friend. 

'I find it fun to play into the public’s perception of me, so that’s what I do,' she explained of her on-camera persona. 

'I make everything bigger, more ridiculous. That was never the plan, just where I landed in life. Because I’m not really interested in people knowing the real me. Why would I need that?'

While The Simple Life is not available for streaming, the reality show that seemed to launch all reality shows, is popular on TikTok. 

'My daughter asked me if I had any of my old tracksuits for her,' the influencer said. 'My God, who knew we should have saved them? The 2000s are, surprisingly, having a moment.'

Richie shares  Harlow, 16, and son Sparrow, 15, with her rocker husband Joel Madden. 

Both Richie, who is the daughter of Grammy winner Lionel Richie, and Madden have been protective of their children's' privacy, although they did accompany her to the April premiere for Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead. 

'My kids are amazing people who are very clear about what they like and do not like,' she told the publication. 'They are definitely people with boundaries, which I so respect. I’m just there to encourage them to lean into what interests them.'

The Summer Camp star is a big fan of Christmas, and looks forward to carrying on family holiday traditions. 

'I'm never going to say "There’s no Santa,"' she declared.

'I still move the Elf on the Shelf every night, and they just roll their eyes on their way out the door. 

'The eye-rolling is part of the joy, anyway.'

When it comes to acting, Richie said, 'I’ve noticed I always end up in a tight dress.' 

To remedy that, the multi-hyphenate has been working on a screenplay for a horror-comedy she hopes to star in.