Fancies: Grace Achieng

Fancies is a Grapevine series where we highlight an individual with supreme style. Our latest subject is Grace Achieng (33), who is a fashion designer and influencer. You can follow her at @achigracie on Instagram.

today’s look

Grace is wearing:

Red jumpsuit from Fashion Nova. I like Fashion Nova because they make clothing for curvy women and therefore they dress my curves.

Jacket from Júník

Shoes from Zara

Bracelet from Michael Kors

Necklace from Sif Jakobs

Lipstick from Nars

style q&a

Describe your style in 5 words: Feminine, effortless, chic, contemporary and modern.

Favourite stores in Reykjavík: I like Zara because they emulate quality and I can usually get simple but fashion forward outfits and good shoes from them, especially heels. I also like Júník because they are always on-trend. You can get anything from a casual party dress to a red carpet look.

Favourite piece: I have a black skirt that I made myself, it’s high-waisted and all the way down to the floor with a thigh high slit. I love that, but to be honest, right now I love most of the things in my closet. I don’t have a lot of stuff but the stuff I have is stuff I love. I also have a lot of shoes. I would say I’m a collector. For me, to have a display of heels just makes me happy. My favourite right now are these deep red ankle boots with a hollow golden heel. Every time I walk on the street with them people are like, “I love your shoes!”

Least favourite trend: When I see people not trying, not putting in effort. When I see people in sweats on the street—especially grey sweats—that annoys me, or makes me want to ask if everything is ok… Just put a little effort! It makes you feel good. Put on something nice, a touch of makeup, just a little goes a long way. Make yourself feel good. I agree with Coco Chanel: “Life is too short for ugly clothes.”

Lusting after: I want a good feminine trench coat with a hood. I am very specific about the coat I want but I want something for all weather types. When it’s bad weather, I still want to have a nice trench to go with a good outfit.

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