Hello Lovelies!!!
Y’all loved our first post in this series about Audrey Hepburn and I had to bring it back! Grace and Audrey are amazing inspirations for classic style and living. I first saw Grace Kelly in the movie “High Society” and fell in love with her poise and style. Seriously, the costumes in this movie are just stunning. Below is a list of her favorite things so that we can all try to channel our inner Grace Kelly 😉 She was just as beautiful on the outside as she was on the inside. Actor Jimmy Stewart said of her, ‘You know, I just love Grace Kelly. Not because she was a princess, not because she was an actress, not because she was my friend, but because she was just about the nicest lady I ever met’.
After ya give this article a read, check out the favorites of Jackie Kennedy and Audrey Hepburn!
- Oatmeal
Whenever I wake up in the morning, there is nothing I look forward to more than a warm bowl of oatmeal topped with cinnamon, berries, and maple syrup. Grace Kelly couldn’t agree with this morning ritual more, as she was an oatmeal fan herself! Coming from a sports-focused family (her father was a 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist), Grace was all about eating nutritious foods. If Grace Kelly were alive today, I am CONVINCED she would be that health and wellness influencer on instagram! Sugary breakfast items were never her cup of tea, and she was all about eating a whole food, high protein diet. Oatmeal was her favorite breakfast to keep her full and nourished till lunch.
2. Creed Fleurissimo Perfume
One of the pros of becoming a princess was getting a perfume created in her honor! For Grace’s wedding day, Prince Rainier had gifted her a custom Creed fragrance for her walk down the aisle. Naturally, it became one of her favorite scents. Creed mass-produced it, and you can still purchase this perfume today! It can be quite pricey (perfume for a royal, what can you expect?), but I found a less-expensive bottle here.
3. Long Walks and Yoga
To get in her daily exercise, Grace Kelly would take at least an hour long walk (longer if possible). With a busy life in Hollywood and later as a royal, these walks gave her a time to relax and take care of her health. Grace also really enjoyed yoga as an alternative to high cardio exercise. She couldn’t stand to think that so many people were watching TV as a recreation, and preferred to be out-and-about in the outdoors. It is actually really interesting to hear about her views on laziness and physical activity. In the last article of this post, I linked an interview of Grace Kelly talking about everything from physical activity to opinions about political movements. She is so fascinating to listen to! You can really tell how her health conscious family made such a big impact on her wellness and exercise habits later on in life.
4. Poetry Reading
Grace Kelly loved the arts, and supported many dance, art, and writing programs throughout her reign. As a former actor herself, supporting young artists was very important to her. During her time as Princess of Monaco, she participated in many poetry readings across Europe and America. She even gave a poetry reading in my hometown, Dallas, TX, back in 1980 🙂
5. Hand Moisturizer
Grace Kelly was obsessed with staying hydrated and moisturized. Peter Lamas, a beauty expert who worked with Grace, was puzzled as to why she moisturized her hands so often. Grace replied, “A woman’s age shows on her hand much quicker than anywhere else.” I couldn’t agree more with Grace on this point, and am personally obsessed with moisturizing my hands 24/7. Despite hours of searching, I could not find the exact hand cream brands she used. Never fear, I have linked a few of my personal favorites here and here!
6. Erno Lazlo Skincare Products
Erno Lazlo was the skincare brand of Hollywood stars. At the time, Lazlo was revolutionizing the skincare scene with his natural, Made in America products. Along with many of her Hollywood contemporaries, Grace become a devoted Erno Lazlo fan. She had an incredible complexion and she achieved it with these products. This cleansing bar was one of her favorites from Lazlo’s skincare line.
I hope you enjoyed today’s post! If you want to learn more about this incredible lady, check out this interview of her here! I watched the entire interview, and it has made me love her even more. You can tell how well-spoken and kind she really was from this video. She doesn’t hold any of her opinions back, but delivers them with dignity and reason. If you are a TRIED and TRUE Grace Kelly fan, you have to give this interview a listen!
Happy Wednesday!
CHECK OUT Audrey Hepburn’s Favorite things HERE and Jackie Kennedy’s tried-and-true favs HERE!
Madeline Eliza
2 Corinthians 3:17