Older models: Daphne Selfe
How beautiful does Daphne Selfe look in this photograph? It’s so good to see an older woman portrayed in a glamorous way. The 83-year-old model has been in the news this week, ‘I’ve never had anything done to my face,” she told the Daily Mail. ‘Not that poison, not a face-lift. I think it’s a waste of money.
Anyway, I couldn’t afford it!’ Selfe has taken part in the Oxfam Big Bra Hunt campaign. Apparently the average woman
owns nine bras, three of which they never wear and Oxfam is asking for donations. Helen Mirren’s given some of her old undies and
I’ve sorted out my three bras – which aren’t all grey and skanky – and
plan to drop them off later this afternoon.
Anyway, the purpose of this post isn’t to give you three-day-old news but to take advantage of a trumpet-blowing opportunity. Blogger’s good for that, haven’t you noticed? During my magazine days, when I actually mixed with glamorous people and wore heels to work, I organised and styled a shoot with Daphne Selfe (and another model, whose name I’ve forgotten. That Is My Age!) She was in her seventies at the time, but an absolute dream to work with. Charming, smart and full of vitality. Here are a couple of the images. These are copies, sadly I can’t find the originals – and sorry, my scanner has cropped them – but as you can see, I’ve long been a champion of timeless style and diversity in fashion:
I’ll give myself a pat on the back, shall I?
If you have any fashion queries or are looking for style advice, please feel free to drop me an email at [email protected].
Have a lovely weekend.
First Daphne Selfe photo pic: Nick Ballon
Discussion (17 Comments)
I'm so impressed with Daphne and her message. Beautiful image at 83! Yes, pat yourself on the back. The photos from your magazine days are joyful and stunning!
you both look gorgeous. I love her outfits they still look fresh and up to date
Gorgeous photos — gorgeous women, both of you, then and now. I love the way you share a classic style in these shots that works so well for a wide range of ages and yet looks absolutely contemporary. Go ahead, blow that trumpet — you've earned the right!
Oops sorry – sadly that's not me in the photo with Daphne, it's another model. Whose name I have forgotten (That Is My Age). Don't think I explained myself properly there, but will go back and edit the post.
Terri – yoga!
How nice for someone to be so down to earth and positive. She looks fab and I love your shoot! x
Hello, hello,
I tried to e-mail you and my message refused to go through. If you could e-mail me at [email protected] I can tell you how thrilled I am by your suggestion.
Until then. . .
Warm regards,
TishShe is a very beautiful woman with a bone structure that defies age. And they are such happy photographs, a pleasure to see.
She is astonishingly beautiful. But you have know that for a long time. Xxxx
My dear, i so enjoy your beautiful blog…now I remember why it's on my reader…that is My age 🙂
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awww, what gorgeous photos of you both! truly beautiful, happy women who know themselves. i'm loving it!