Monday, January 23, 2012

beauty without grace is the hook without the bait.


Yesterday was the last day the Grace Kelly: From Movie Star to Princess exhibition was showcased in Toronto. In honour of this, I wanted to post about my experience. Unfortunately, photography was not allowed inside the exhibit itself, but I managed to take a couple of pictures outside of the exhibit.


This popular event featured some of Grace Kelly's personal letters, movie posters, and most excitingly - a number of her dresses and the famous 'Grace Kelly bag.' Everything was thrilling to look at! The dresses ranged from a high-neck lace dress from the 50s to dramatic, bright, bold loose-fitting gowns from the 70s.


The highlight of the exhibit for me, however, was her wedding dress. It was so breathtakingly beautiful! The details on it were exquisite. Being able to see that was such an awe inspiring moment!


I had such a wonderful experience seeing this exhibit. It was very well done, and a fitting tribute to this truly stunning icon.

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31 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    Oh wow! I am jealous. What a great experience. Her wedding gown is stunning. I can't stop looking at it. LOL :)

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  2. Amanda {feast.fashion.faves}January 23, 2012 at 11:18 PM

    thanks for sharing a tidbit from the exhibit! wish I could have experienced it!

    <3Amanda
    feast.fashion.faves

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  3. SHOP STYLE CONQUERJanuary 24, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    looks amazing!
    x

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  4. Crazy for fashionJanuary 24, 2012 at 12:45 AM

    Such a stile icon! It must have been great! Kisses <3<3

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  5. Fashion-BridgeJanuary 24, 2012 at 1:08 AM

    She's utmost elegant and beautiful! So great that you managed to sneak a few snaps for us! Thanks for sharing! I guess it was really special to see this exhibition!

    Xx

    Alexandra

    www.fashion-bridge.blogspot.com

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2012 at 1:33 AM

    Hi Shannon!
    I really like black and white portraits. The one of Grace Kelly with the wedding dress is beautiful. Good choice!
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  7. naiadJanuary 24, 2012 at 2:08 AM

    she's amazing!!!!! i love her looks and personal style!!!!
    xxx
    naiad
    http://stateofgracebynaiad.blogspot.com/

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  8. SharonJanuary 24, 2012 at 2:45 AM

    She looks amazing,love e wedding dress,lucky girl u got2attend the exhibition hun!

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  9. RomiJanuary 24, 2012 at 3:31 AM

    Grace Kelllly.. she's such a classic! xx
    Romiya Fashion Inspiration Blog

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  10. DianaJanuary 24, 2012 at 4:11 AM

    i adore her!))

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  11. Haus of StyleJanuary 24, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    Not only is she gorgeous, I also LOVE her name too!

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  12. NatalieCeJanuary 24, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    lovely!please check out this new post on feeling beautiful with cancer xoxo!
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  13. Jayme @ Her Late Night CravingsJanuary 24, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    Yes stunning is the right work for her! So cool that you got to see the exhibition. We need stuff like that to come to our city.

    Jayme & Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  14. UnknownJanuary 24, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    We just spoke about Grace kelly today in my lecture! Aimee
    www.new-yorkdoll.blogspot.com
    xxx

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  15. JadeJanuary 24, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    Wow that would've been so great! Grace Kelly is the epitome of elegance, refinement and beauty xx

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  16. OrlaJanuary 24, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    She's so beautiful...her wedding photos are incredible. So elegant and feminine.

    Orla
    http://aesthetic-junkie.blogspot.com

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  17. ayumelatijewelryJanuary 24, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    wow! I would like to be there too. hahaha

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  18. Fashion AddictJanuary 25, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    That exhibit sounds like it was so much fun and I'm so jealous that you got to see her wedding dress in person!
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  19. [[AguiLeons]]January 25, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    beauty and brain :)

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  20. UnknownJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Grace Kelly is absolutely pure beauty inside and out. Wish I could personally experience this exhibition!
    Great post ;)

    xx
    Erika
    http://www.erika-t.blogspot.com

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    amazing choice..i love it!
    xx,B

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  22. Milica i Marija MartinovicJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Awesome blog dear..i'm your newest follower now.

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    great post and awesome exhibit!

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  24. KimberlyJanuary 25, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    wow wish i could see the exhibit love grace kelly she is gorgeous beyond words!

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  25. The Fashion MoodboardJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    I would love to see this exhibit! Grace Kelly is beautiful!

    xoxo
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  26. Arushi KhoslaJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    I still believe she had the most stunning wedding gown ever. So elegant and incredible. Nobody can do class like Grace Kelly.

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  27. mojomadeJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    What a gorgeous post about a beautiful exhibition! I saw your comment on Lucy and the Runaways and don't worry about being jealous of living in Sydney at the moment - it's constantly raining! My BF has been filming on the Great Gatsby with Leonardo Dicaprio (squee!) and the whole movie is delayed because of the rain!

    Much love from Australia!
    ❤ Morgan from MojoMade
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  28. Joanne ReinhardtJanuary 25, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    I am so jealous you got to see this! Grace Kelly is so elegant and beautiful!

    xoxo, H
    http://givemeglamourplease.blogspot.com

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  29. CarolJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Looks like an amazing experience. She is gorgeous! The details on that wedding dress are incredible.

    -Carol
    http://declarationofcaptivation.blogspot.com/

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  30. GillieJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    I love Grace Kelly, I'm sure the exhibit was amazing! Your blog is lovely, if you want to take a look at mine it’s at http://grassettagillie.blogspot.com, if you’d like we should follow each other! :)

    xo Gillie

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  31. NiniJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    Wanna go there too!!! XX Nini

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