Recently I saw a post on Facebook of a now deceased female classmate, which means we are the same age. I do not know what her life had been filled with but her obituary photo was heartbreaking. She looked like Mama on that Carol Burnett show. I know I'm no glamor gal but she looked like she could have been MY mother!
Speaking of appearances, I love the current Secret No Sweat deodorant TV spot where the beautiful older white haired woman is leading an aerobics class and she is ripped....muscles and confidence and a beautiful smile!
So it got me thinking: who do you, dear reader, want to be as you age?
A frail old looking woman in a sensible dress, boring shoes and little reading glasses on her face...
Or a strong confident woman who has a great set of biceps, standing straight and tall and smiles in her eyes and on her face?
I had made my choice a while ago. And being able to keep up with men and women of all ages in my yoga class makes me very happy to know my choices are working. And still wearing clothes that are stylish, fun and classic is definitely my continued choice.
Do you exercise on a regular schedule? Lift weights for bone strength? Walk to burn calories? Practice yoga for strength, balance and mindfulness? Do you get regular physicals with your physician to maintain good health? And than there's the whole appearance questions...
Do you accessorize your clothes ? Do you only buy and wear sensible shoes? Are your fabrics rich and deep or do you choose wrinkle free cottons, blends or (ugh!) polyesters?
It does not have to be expensive or a brain-drain to look up-to-date and fashionable. There are many magazines and websites that you can look to for ideas that will suit you.
Try one change this Spring....hair cut? Color? Lipstick shade? Eye makeup technique? Clothing color? Clothing style? A fun cute handbag? A killer pair of shoes? Amazing earrings? Try one or even two ideas that you think will make you feel better, newer and rocking.
Grandmas are not made like they used to....so don't look like they used to. You deserve everything exciting and fulfilling.
Give it a try and please let me know what you've done differently.
Until next time, I remain,
Stylistically yours,
Sooz
