As the devoted single parent to her two small children, Hermes and Helena, Kelly’s schedule appears almost implausible. The New York based actress is an advocate of multiple women’s and children’s charities, including Bugaboo project (RED), and StepUp Women’s network, and actively promotes environmental awareness through her support of the ’Healthy child, Healthy world’ non-profit organization. Kelly has also recently re-launched her own chic lifestyle blog, full of little tips and finds to take your fancy.
Best known in the fashion world as the star of cult television series Gossip Girl, Kelly’s on-screen persona, Lily Van Der Woodsen has often graced the screen with KOTUR in hand. In reality, with her own sartorial style much akin to that of her Upper East side character, Kelly goes on to prove that style is no substitute for substance – she clearly possesses both.
Multifaceted – actress, philanthropist, blogger, Mom – Kelly Rutherford is my muse this month…
KOTUR: How would your female friends describe your style?
Kelly: Classic.
KOTUR: What’s the most treasured item in your wardrobe?
Kelly: T shirt. Start there and build.
KOTUR: What do you wear to bed?
Kelly: Simple white above the knee nightgowns from La Perla or Hanro.
KOTUR: What’s in your make-up bag?
Kelly: Make up
KOTUR: Do you have a beauty secret?
Kelly: It’s a secret 🙂
KOTUR: You’re the fashion police for a day, what do you ban?
Kelly: The fashion police…
KOTUR: How old is too old for a mini?
Kelly: Never too old as long as its on a tennis court.
KOTUR: Have you ever worn anything you are now embarrassed by?
Kelly: Of course.
KOTUR: Have you ever worn anything you now regret?
Kelly: Of course.
KOTUR: Can you judge a book by its cover?
Kelly: Sometimes.
KOTUR: What are your bad habits?
Kelly: I am learning to not only be nice… but to be effective.
KOTUR: Do you have a cheap thrill?
Kelly: Window-shopping on Madison Avenue.
KOTUR: What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given?
Kelly: Focus on what you want instead of what you don’t want.
KOTUR: What’s your favorite smell?
Kelly: Rose.
KOTUR: What’s your idea of a great holiday?
Kelly: Traveling with my kids and seeing all of the great wonders of the world.
KOTUR: What are you most proud of?
Kelly: Being a mother.
KOTUR: What are you least proud of?
Kelly: Making uninformed decisions.
KOTUR: Yes or no to a nip and a tuck.
Kelly: I am definitely Pro choice on that issue 🙂
KOTUR: How would you like to be remembered?
Kelly: As someone who was an advocate for women and children.
KOTUR: Do you have a favorite KOTUR bag?
Kelly: All of them. Margo Hicks brocade is great!
