Fashion Advice From a 79 Year Old

 I met up with Joyce the other day to get one more shot for my book. I met her outside a department store on the upper west side, a few months ago, and have loved working with her ever since. At 79 years old, Joyce believes, ” To age is a privilege”. I have shared her  great style tips before, but for another reminder check out the fashion advice below:
1.”Gloves they make an outfit, if it’s the right glove it can do everything for you.”
2.”Getting a good black dress that you can fix up with different wonderful colored scarves.”
3.”Marvelous Jewelry, it doesn’t have to be real or expensive, a strand of pearls can make an outfit.”
4.”A wonderful large fiocco, a beautiful bow or boa.”
5.” The right neckline, if you have a beautiful Décolletage then by all mean shows it.”
6. “I look for the brightest colors in shoes, don’t be afraid to wear them with a dark dress. A bright scarf and shoes and gloves of the same color will stand out against the black background of a dress or suit.”
7. ”The older you get the more elegance you want, you can use great color, but in an elegant way.”
8.”Don’t be afraid to be unique to be different.”
9.”Fishnet stockings, Incredible.”
10. “The real secret is being in love with life and realizing what you have.”

“Don’t Retire-Retread Your Tires.”

I came across this wonderful video interview of Lucy Jarvis, while researching her for a story I am shooting. She has such a great take on life and aging. Lucy believes that life doesn’t stop at 65, in fact it just keeps getting more fun. My favorite things she says is ,” Don’t Retire-Retread Your Tires.” She is a great inspiration and I can’t wait to photograph and interview her next week.

100 Year Old Ruth Says,”Celebrate everyday and don’t look at the calendar.”

Ruth and I met up, the other day, to take some more photos for my book. She will be 100 years old next month and is excitedly awaiting her birthday trip to Bermuda.She lives by this motto,” Celebrate everyday and don’t look at the calendar.” If you haven’t already, check out the video below.