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Grace

ELEGANT, REFINED, CLASSIC & SOPHISTICATED

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Good Girl Hollywood Icon turned Classy High Society Princess

Back in the day, Alfred Hitchcock was so obsessed with Grace Kelly that he modelled all of his leading ladies after her – making her the definitive Hitchcock blonde. She lived out the fairy tale: glamorous movie star becomes a princess and was an iconic trendsetter. She even has a much sought-after Hermes bag named after her, which helped the Hermes already-known brand to soar to new heights. Yet despite being considered one of the most beautiful women that ever lived, Grace had a difficult time seeing her own looks and tended to hide her looks behind a bandana glasses. In fact, her family and friends were said to be surprised by her glamorous Hollywood makeover. In spite of her reputation as an ice queen and man-eater, she was the epitome of class at every turn.

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Grace

ELEGANT, REFINED, CLASSIC & SOPHISTICATED

bombshell-style-brand-guide-colour-palette-grace

Good Girl Hollywood Icon turned Classy High Society Princess

Back in the day, Alfred Hitchcock was so obsessed with Grace Kelly that he modelled all of his leading ladies after her – making her the definitive Hitchcock blonde. She lived out the fairy tale: glamorous movie star becomes a princess and was an iconic trendsetter. She even has a much sought-after Hermes bag named after her, which helped the Hermes already-known brand to soar to new heights. Yet despite being considered one of the most beautiful women that ever lived, Grace had a difficult time seeing her own looks and tended to hide her looks behind a bandana glasses. In fact, her family and friends were said to be surprised by her glamorous Hollywood makeover. In spite of her reputation as an ice queen and man-eater, she was the epitome of class at every turn.

IS GRACE YOUR STYLE GUIDE?

Elegant, refined, classic and sophisticated, Grace’s tend to be somewhat reserved romantics with a strong focus on quality. Despite their sophistication, they are unassuming and favour more gentle shades, Grace types don’t utilise colour to be flashy, preferring a more restrained touch, and attention-to-detail is of the utmost importance. Grace’s are the most formal of our bombshells. Highbrow and structured, they appreciate the finer things in life and maintaining poise in all occasions. Always graceful and stylish, never casual, Grace types are impeccable, with a good dose of luxury. They require efficiency, order and productivity. Due to their fairly conservative nature, with Grace’s it’s all about the quality and details.

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But underneath it all is a bit of a dark side. Just as loneliness and insecurities played on Grace Kelly’s mind they bring to life a rather stormy colour palette also. Think cool muted colours right before a thunderstorm. Grace types dislike change and lack the spontaneity of Marilyn and Audrey types. They have a reserved mystique, and tend to keep their ideas to themselves until they are asked for them. Often mistaken for being aloof, cold, and unapproachable, Grace types can be a little prudish at times – which is in keeping with Grace Kelly’s ice queen reputation.

YOUR COLOUR PALETTE

Grace’s colour palette is cool, subtle, and dusty – even a little dark and stormy. They favour flowing lines, triangles, traditional stripes, diagonal or chevron stripes, florals, matchy patterns, feminine and romantic flourishes and watercolours. A beautiful script font is a must to play up the romantic femininity.  Light images with a dreamy effect and somewhat realistic illustrations, featuring florals such as roses. All things quality and a light touch are all that is needed.

WILL SUIT:

Architects, jewellery designers, lifestyle bloggers, wedding industry services, influencers, graphic artists, interior designers, lawyers, accountants,  coaches, photographers, classical musicians and creatives, clothing designers, stylists, book bloggers, serious subject bloggers.

KEYWORDS:

Quality, poise, elegant, polished, graceful, romantic, lady-like, sophisticated, classy, mysterious, proper, expensive, structured, beautiful, restraint, proportion, responsibility, artistic, chic, traditional, understated, harmonious, attention-to-detail, perfectionistic, old-fashioned, icy, dusty, organised, flowing, soft, formal, stylish, luxurious, glamourous, logical, tailored, cultured, refined, high society.

Grace would have been a typical Instagram success, as external validation was incredibly important to her. She grew up craving love and attention, and felt that romance was an easy short cut to intimacy and validation; however she suffered from terrible loneliness and was made to tone down her celebrity after marriage. But in spite of that she is still one of the most beautiful and memorable women of all time.

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IS GRACE YOUR STYLE GUIDE?

Elegant, refined, classic and sophisticated, Grace’s tend to be somewhat reserved romantics with a strong focus on quality. Despite their sophistication, they are unassuming and favour more gentle shades, Grace types don’t utilise colour to be flashy, preferring a more restrained touch, and attention-to-detail is of the utmost importance. Grace’s are the most formal of our bombshells. Highbrow and structured, they appreciate the finer things in life and maintaining poise in all occasions. Always graceful and stylish, never casual, Grace types are impeccable, with a good dose of luxury. They require efficiency, order and productivity. Due to their fairly conservative nature, with Grace’s it’s all about the quality and details.

grace-kelly-bombshell-style-main-image
grace-bombshell-style-brand-guide-colour-palette-example

But underneath it all is a bit of a dark side. Just as loneliness and insecurities played on Grace Kelly’s mind they bring to life a rather stormy colour palette also. Think cool muted colours right before a thunderstorm. Grace types dislike change and lack the spontaneity of Marilyn and Audrey types. They have a reserved mystique, and tend to keep their ideas to themselves until they are asked for them. Often mistaken for being aloof, cold, and unapproachable, Grace types can be a little prudish at times – which is in keeping with Grace Kelly’s ice queen reputation.

YOUR COLOUR PALETTE

Grace’s colour palette is cool, subtle, and dusty – even a little dark and stormy. They favour flowing lines, triangles, traditional stripes, diagonal or chevron stripes, florals, matchy patterns, feminine and romantic flourishes and watercolours. A beautiful script font is a must to play up the romantic femininity.  Light images with a dreamy effect and somewhat realistic illustrations, featuring florals such as roses. All things quality and a light touch are all that is needed.

WILL SUIT:

Architects, jewellery designers, lifestyle bloggers, wedding industry services, influencers, graphic artists, interior designers, lawyers, accountants,  coaches, photographers, classical musicians and creatives, clothing designers, stylists, book bloggers, serious subject bloggers.

KEYWORDS:

Quality, poise, elegant, polished, graceful, romantic, lady-like, sophisticated, classy, mysterious, proper, expensive, structured, beautiful, restraint, proportion, responsibility, artistic, chic, traditional, understated, harmonious, attention-to-detail, perfectionistic, old-fashioned, icy, dusty, organised, flowing, soft, formal, stylish, luxurious, glamourous, logical, tailored, cultured, refined, high society.

Grace would have been a typical Instagram success, as external validation was incredibly important to her. She grew up craving love and attention, and felt that romance was an easy short cut to intimacy and validation; however she suffered from terrible loneliness and was made to tone down her celebrity after marriage. But in spite of that she is still one of the most beautiful and memorable women of all time.

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