The Best-Kept Beauty Tricks I Stole From My 'Nanny'

The colorful elegance of a stylish Georgian. "My grandmother's favorite quote was "Pretty is as pretty does." Nanny taught me that true beauty comes from how you make other people feel in your presence, not just from how you present yourself. Her look was all about the details, and these small details are what made her style special and unique. She loved to accessorize, especially with pearls, which she thought illuminated her face. Nanny also had a gigantic amethyst ring that you'd never catch her without, and my mom wears it now. She gave me a wide silver band etched with flowers and leaves; I wear it every day. My mom and I were both named "Best Dressed" seniors at Glynn Academy in Brunswick, Georgia, so it's clear that my grandmother instilled a love for fashion in the generations that came after her." —Cheri Leavy