look + feel / style
Local stylist Grace Kelly likes to keep a "playful" tune to the outfits she wears.
STYLE
Embracing eclectic
Stylist Grace Kelly suggests jumping out of your comfort zone. WRITTEN BY KELSEY DUNNEBACK
// PHOTOS BY MICHELLE CUPPY
Some people shine brighter simply by embracing their uniqueness. Local stylist and creative visionary Grace Kelly fully epitomizes this strategy. With a self-described “eclectic” and “playful” personal style, Kelly boldly wears an endless variation of inspiring outfits including hot pink tights, checkered pants and custom patchwork denim. 24
“We can so easily hide ourselves behind something that's comfortable or easy,” she said. “And it may seem insignificant, but I believe it impacts us as a whole. There are moments I get to witness where someone steps out of their comfort zone and into an outfit … It is incredible to see a shift in their confidence and embracing of self. That experience has allowed me time and time again to be reminded to play, to try new things and in turn continue to discover more parts of myself through the clothing I wear.” Kelly spoke with Grand Rapids Magazine about inspiration, style advice and more. Grand Rapids Magazine: Tell us a little about yourself. Grace Kelly: I describe myself as a dexterous spotted human. My freckles are pretty reflective of my weird, eccentric self. I am connected most to my passions when I'm working with my hands. I am a mother to two incredible kids, Cartney, 8, and Margot, 6, and one little dog named Willy. I run my own business, DXTRTY, as a wardrobe and prop stylist for commercial photo and video shoots.
GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE • MARCH/APRIL 2022
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