Ashley Graham’s Current Must Haves and Tips For Hosting

Updated on Nov 13, 2024 at 9:00 AM

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Ashley Graham is a model and style icon who recently walked in the outdoor space into an entertainer’s haven, complete with a sectional overlooking the pool and a rustic bar cart. The end result is a monochromatic and effortlessly chic oasis, sprinkled with kid-friendly fun, like cornhole and a sand station for her little ones.

Balancing mom life and a social life for Graham means having to embrace her inner host. “I’m always inviting people over. We have a revolving door of people, so it actually makes it a lot of fun, and the kids love it when there are lots of people around,” Graham tells PS. She likes to welcome guests with a drink and, like a true seasoned host, has mastered the art of assembling an easy but delicious spread. Her go-to staples? Wasabi almonds, a variety of cheeses, gluten-free crackers, fig jam with prosciutto, and fruit. The vibe is set with music, naturally, and right now, Graham says she loves listening to Beyoncé.

Beyond backyard inspiration and hosting tips, Graham gave us the rundown on the must-have products she’s obsessed with. From the tea strips that help her fall asleep at night to her favorite pair of sneakers, these are the items she reaches for the most.

Ashley Graham’s Affordable Must Have

Graham appreciates a fancy coffee every morning, and with the help of the affordable Zulay Original Milk Frother ($10), she gets the barista-inspired experience right at home. It’s a handheld, battery-operated foam maker that will whisk your milk or creamer of choice into frothy goodness. Her go-to morning cup consists of a medium-strength coffee from her Breville topped off with frothy Oatly Barista milk and MCT oil for an extra shot of energy. If you want to know more about the Zulay Original Milk Frother we have an entire review on it. This milk frother is also an editor favorite.

Pro tip: “I don’t like my milk hot. I like it icy cold with the hot coffee. There’s just something nice about a cool milk and a hot coffee combo in the morning,” Graham says.

Ashley Graham’s Investment Must Have

One decor piece that Graham adores from her backyard transformation is an outdoor bar cart, very similar to the West Elm Portside Outdoor Bar Island ($699). “It just literally goes in my backyard so perfectly . . . I could have all of the things on a normal table, but this just adds an extra flair,” Graham says.

The moisture-resistant wooden island has an elevated, coastal look with a built-in ice bucket. It’s spacious enough for serving drinks and small bites. Graham loves serving her guests Arnold Palmers with a little crudités board.

Pro tip: “I don’t like to do a massive [crudités board] because not everybody eats it. So then it actually looks like people are eating it when it’s smaller,” Graham says.

Ashley Graham’s Morning-Routine Must Have

Graham’s morning routine includes the Fig.1 Pro-Retinol Eye Cream ($38). It aims to reduce the appearance of fine lines and dark circles using ingredients like retinyl palmitate, a gentler form of retinol, and peptides that help boost collagen production. It has a soft, velvety texture, providing a much-needed boost of hydration to the undereye area, which Graham appreciates. “If I don’t have anything on me, God forbid I don’t have a moisturizer, this is the ultimate eye moisturizer because it just has a little bit of the retinol, and it’s super-duper hydrating. I use it on my undereye area in the morning and night, but I will also just put a little drop in my hand in my morning moisturizer if I’m feeling a little dry in the winter,” Graham explains.

Pro tip: You can use this daily and nightly; just be sure to top off your morning routine with sunscreen.

Ashley Graham’s Sleep Must Have

The Olyxir Tea Strips Chamomile Lemon + Melatonin ($25) is a core part of Graham’s sleep routine, and she discovered it because of Kourtney Kardashian. Graham was sent one of the iconic Poosh wellness baskets and was intrigued. When she discovered it was tea, she was excited to try it out. “It looks like a big Listerine strip, like a business-card size,” she explains. The tea strips completely dissolve in water, so you don’t have to worry about a long steeping time, discarding a tea bag, or straining loose-leaf tea. All you need is one strip, a cup of water, and, if you wish, a choice of sweetener or milk. Each pack comes with 25 strips. This specific flavor has a blend of chamomile, lemon, and three milligrams of melatonin to help you unwind before bedtime. “I really like the melatonin one because it just gets you really chilled out. I drink it while I’m in bed, and then I pass out. I don’t wake up groggy or tired or anything from it. I love it,” Graham says.

Pro tip: These innovative tea strips can dissolve in hot or cold water, so you can enjoy a refreshingly cool beverage during a hot summer night as well.

Ashley Graham’s Must Have Pair of Sneakers

Graham loves a good pair of Nike Dunk High Sneakers ($95-$149). “They go with dresses, pantsuits. I mean, you can wear them with leggings. You can wear shorts. Just all year round a good pair of high-top sneakers,” Graham says. For the summer, she’s pairing these shoes with flared light denim jeans, a white crop top, and a colorful bag for a cute but casual vibe. Graham also points out that comfort level depends on which ones you get; some have more cushioning, and others have more of a platform. She went to a concert and wore her pair all night long.

Pro tip: Graham sprays her sneakers with the Jason Markk Repel Spray. “It keeps my sneakers white and clean and prevents them from getting scuffed up,” she explains.

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Anvita Reddy (she/her) is an assistant editor for PS Shopping. She has a passion for products and reviews home gadgets, cookware, tech, and more. Having dealt with acne as a teenager and into adulthood, her expertise lies in beauty. She tests skin care, makeup, and hair care, plus countless other beauty products.