viva la Grace

hats off to net-a-porter for this week's online magazine dedicated to the timeless elegance of Grace Kelly.
Read it here: http://www.net-a-porter.com/magazine

Though I do think they are on point with some Grace-inspired cardigans, pearls, and pencil skirts/dresses--at times they are also reaching a tad. I'm gonna take a wild guess that HRH would not strut around Monaco in a sheer applique shirt or body-con cutout dresses...but I guess it's the thought that counts.

Also, read up on the London exhibit focused on her fashion: http://topnews.us/content/217222-grace-kellys-famous-outfits-being-showcased-londons-va-museum

Reminiscent of HRH Princess of Monaco...

Claudia Schiffer, shown aqui in photos by Mario Testino for el nuevo Ferragamo campaign, seems to have been styled after Ms. Grace Kelly herself. From the hairstyle to the tastefully cut suits and minimalist accessories, Schiffer looks spot-on. Also--the sunkissed marina and boats in the background look awfully similar to the French Riviera, i.e. Monaco.

This One's Personal

The first real book I ever read was Grace Kelly's biography, Grace by Robert Lacey. I was so fascinated by her American Socialite-turned-real life Princess, and really what young girl wouldn't be.
She is so beyond chic it continues to amaze me. Sometimes I re-read sections of the book (I always stop when I get to deep into her marriage--so much of her charisma fades when she gains her royal title), but snippets of her young adulthood always make me laugh. Such an interesting person, yet another who was gone well before her time.

Sorry to be so depressing! I just wanted to recognize one of the greats.