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  • Get Vogue Style Grace Coddington. Creative Director of Vogue. Anna Wintours right-hand woman. Show-stealer of The September Issue.

    With a look thats not easy to duplicate (read, long, fiery, frizzy hair), Graces clothes seem to tow the line between trendy and playful and timeless and sophisticated. Unlike her colleague, she almost seems to be a reluctant fashion icon, just someone who adores clothes. And we think that only makes her more charming.

    Check out our tips for getting Graces style.

    Brazen attitudes welcome.

  • Black, Black and More Black

    Heres the thing about black: its classic, its chic, but it can also be boring.

    Not on Grace, though. Why? (You guessed it) Because of her wild tresses. (Note Anna Wintour next to her wearing almost the same thing kinda boring, no?)

    Now were not saying for you to run out and dye your hair fire-engine red, but do one bold thing when youre wearing all black. Play up your eyes, wear a bright colored lipstick, wear your hair in a way you normally wouldnt.

    When youre wearing a muted color, its the perfect time to try something new and fun elsewhere. Otherwise, it can get too loud.

  • Crisp, White Shirts

    Because, really, nothing is more classic.

    Note the way Grace wears her button-down shirtstheres a laid back, totally un-stuffy air to it. She looks comfortable and relaxedat the front row of a fashion show!

    Try pairing a crisp, white shirt with something a little dressier than plain old jeans. (Remember when Sharon Stone paired one with a Vera Wang skirt to the Oscars?!) Tuck it into a skirt, throw a blazer over it or wear it with high-waisted, wide-leg pants.

    When you wear a classic white shirt one things always certainyou will never look back at a picture of yourself one and say, I cant believe I wore that!

  • Minimal Jewelry

    Or perhaps we should say understated jewelry.

    Grace doesnt do ultra-trendy or loud jewelry. She sticks with what works, and it looks anything but boring.

    Treat yourself to a nice (real) pair of hoops that youll have for years to come, or a long, silver necklace that youll be able to wear with anything. Cheap jewelry is fun, but real jewelry is forever.

    Were loving this modern, silver necklace from Linear Moons.

  • Red Nails

    Graces clothing is rather simplistic, so bright, red nails always look perfect on her.

    Yes, theyre hard to maintain (and when they chip, they look awful), but try a bright, red manicure every once in a while (not every week!).

    For a color like Graces, try a red that has an orange undertone instead of a brown. Traditionally, more of a spring red than a winter red, we think its the perfect antidote to the cold winter months. And we guarantee it will lift your mood!

    Weve yet to be disappointed with Essies Fifth Avenue.

  • Always Look Slightly Amused

    Okay, so you cant go out and buy this one, but we cant help but think of this when we think of Grace.

    Yes, Grace was a model, and yes, she works for one of the biggest magazines in the world, but we feel that Grace is on to something else

    Does she really think fashions silly? Is she tickled by Annas crazy demands? Or does she simply just not take her self too seriously?

    Our moneys on the last one, and that cant be bad advice.