Kennedy Style.

After watching the SAG Awards last night I turned to TLC to watch Kennedy Home Movies, two hours of just that, a compilation of Kennedy movies from when JFK was a child to after Jackie married Aristotle.  I was so fasciated I watched it twice!  I came away so inspired by the innate style of the Kennedy clan that I wanted to post some of my favorite photos of the Kennedy/Bouvier women Jackie, Carolyn, and Lee.  

The first lady learning to do the twist with Oleg Cassini in her sister Lee's London home.

Jackie at a dinner in Washington D.C. when she was still single.  The arm to the left is JFK's.

Jackie as publisher.

Jackie on summer holiday with Lee in 1962

Stylish at the airport.

Lee at Truman Capote's famous Black and White Ball.

Lee in her Turkish drawing room designed by Renzo.

Carolyn Bessette before becoming a Kennedy.

Grace's Oscar Night

At the age of 25 Grace Kelly won the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in The Country Girl.  In honor of the nominations being released this week, I wanted to revisit some photographs from that night in 1955.  A little over a year from when these photographs were taken, Grace Kelly would become her Serene Highness the Princess of Monaco.  I am obsessed with all things Grace and have every book on her.  Expect quite a few posts on my favorite style icon!  Hope everyone is having a relaxing weekend!

Grace's Oscar Acceptance Speech: "The thrill of this moment keeps me from saying what I really feel.  I can only say thank you, with all my heart, to all whom have made this possible for me.  Thank you!"

Grace's Oscar gown was designed by Edith Head.

South of the Border: Papel Picado.

I’m from Texas and Mexico really inspires so much of Texans' surroundings.  One item from Mexico that I continuously marvel at is papel picado, which translates to “perforated paper”.  This type of Mexican folk art, usually made from colored tissue paper, is so intricate and fun to study.  Although this is a popular decoration for holidays and parties, I love the ways in which it may be used in invitations, in the home, and around your neck!  

You may buy these maps here

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These jewelry pieces are by Pamela Love.