I first saw this woman in a grocery store on the Upper East Side. I admired her gorgeous hair and elegant style, but she left the store before I could ask her for a photo. The other day I was walking on Madison Avenue and I saw her again. I knew that I couldn’t let the opportunity pass me by, so I ran up to her and asked if I could take her photograph. She was very gracious and I can’t wait until the next time I run into her. Doesn’t this make you a little less afraid of letting your hair go white?
I ran into Elise on Madison Avenue and was shocked when she told me that she was about to turn 100 years old. I asked her about her fashion philosophy and she replied, “I miss elegance. There was a time when everyone used to dress up.” I hear this sentiment a lot amongst the Advanced Style set. It makes me think of my grandmother’s, and how we used to watch old Hollywood films, filled with the most glamorous people. As a young boy I was inspired by looking through grandma Bluma’s scrapbooks full of vintage photographs.Everyone in the pictures looked so elegant and well dressed.
Sometimes the most simple fashion statements are the most elegant. This woman’s stunning appearance is highlighted by her pearl earrings and lovely makeup choices. I asked how she would describe her style and she replied,”Elegant Simplicity.”
