Another New Beginning

At 67 years of age, I have a new professional goal: to become a senior (super) model. To that end, last week, I interviewed with a top agency that specializes in representing models and actors. The head of the company shook my hand after our meeting and said, “You have what I am looking for; let’s move forward.”

Here I am in my sixth decade, hoping to help redefine what it means to age. When I started posting on Instagram about fashion during the pandemic, it was clear that my posts resonated. And not only with my age group, but women in their 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s were listening. Style is less about what you look like from the outside than it is about what you project from the inside. Also less about affordability than attainability; you will find that thrift stores are glorious boutiques for wardrobe building.

I can’t say enough about the importance of mindset. Have you ever noticed that many men feel a sense of innate self-confidence? For women, it is often the opposite. We question ourselves and our choices. And men? Their attitude is “I got this.” A eureka moment for me was when I realized I could adopt that same mindset, even if I don’t always believe it to be true. The result of this confidence-building exercise is palpable.

From time to time, I will share my musings on a variety of topics, including dressing with sustainability, living with a serious chronic illness, skincare (the dermis is our biggest organ, and we must treat it with the respect it deserves), aging with grace, and creating a network because networks and the social connectedness they create are the most important tool that we possess as human beings. You don’t need to love everyone or even like everyone, but it is essential that each of us has our “someones.”

Later this week, my journey as a new model continues with photo testing to determine my strengths and weaknesses. However it turns out, my mantra is "Have fun and enjoy this new journey!"

Please visit here and share your thoughts. Let’s let fashion and style bring us joy. And possibly new friendships.