Apologies for the lack of posts over the past couple days. My day job's getting in the way of blogging :)
But, I promise I'm back with some really good stuff for you today. Stories about the late Grace Kelly (style icon, oscar-winning actress, classic beauty, oh AND princess) are making the rounds in print, on the internet and in museum exhibits around the world this month.
London's Victoria and Albert Museum has opened a new exhibit called, Grace Kelly: Style Icon featuring dresses worn by Grace Kelly in a number of her films, and the gown she wore to the Oscar ceremony where she won the Best Actress award in 1955. If you know anyone caught up in the volcano mess and grounded in London, it looks like this exhibit would be worth checking out.
The Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco is featuring two pieces out of Grace Kelly's jewelry collection in their Cartier and America exhibit. I've read her engagement ring and the necklace from this portrait are included in the collection. My good friend from college, Petra, has been to the exhibit, not once, but THREE times. She says it's fabulous, so I encourage you to check it out before it closes on May 8th.
If you're like me, and you can only afford to "window shop" at Net-a-Porter, you might find that the coffee table book, Grace Kelly: A Life in Pictures is a more budget-friendly buy.
But, I promise I'm back with some really good stuff for you today. Stories about the late Grace Kelly (style icon, oscar-winning actress, classic beauty, oh AND princess) are making the rounds in print, on the internet and in museum exhibits around the world this month.
London's Victoria and Albert Museum has opened a new exhibit called, Grace Kelly: Style Icon featuring dresses worn by Grace Kelly in a number of her films, and the gown she wore to the Oscar ceremony where she won the Best Actress award in 1955. If you know anyone caught up in the volcano mess and grounded in London, it looks like this exhibit would be worth checking out.
The Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco is featuring two pieces out of Grace Kelly's jewelry collection in their Cartier and America exhibit. I've read her engagement ring and the necklace from this portrait are included in the collection. My good friend from college, Petra, has been to the exhibit, not once, but THREE times. She says it's fabulous, so I encourage you to check it out before it closes on May 8th.
If London and San Francisco aren't part of your travel plans, you can head over to netaporter.com for Grace Kelly-inspired clothing in the new edition of their online magazine.
If you're like me, and you can only afford to "window shop" at Net-a-Porter, you might find that the coffee table book, Grace Kelly: A Life in Pictures is a more budget-friendly buy.
Or, if you're looking for a freebie, take a look at these stunning photos of the stylish icon.
Finally, I just can't let a Grace Kelly post go to print without mentioning the timeless epitome of fine handbag taste, the Hermes Kelly bag. I have read that Grace Kelly popularized the bag by carrying them everywhere to conceal her first pregnancy. I keep a mental list of handbags I'd like to add to my own collection and the Kelly bag is at the top of the list!
So, if you're looking for a Grace Kelly fix this fine sunny Tuesday here are a few links to peruse:
1. Vanity Fair's May cover profile by Laura Jacobs
2. Vanity Fair's "Eternal Style of Grace Kelly" slide show
3. Inside London's Victoria and Albert Museum's "Grace Kelly:Style Icon" exhibit
4. The Victoria and Albert Museum's Grace Kelly online shop (stunning prints for sale)
5. San Francisco's Legion of Honor museum's "Cartier and America" exhibit
6. Net-a-porter's online magazine, "Amazing Grace"
7. Grace Kelly books on Amazon.com
images via Vanity Fair | net-a-porter | amazon.com | classic forever
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