Monday Love: Young at heart










Old, bold, BEAUTIFUL!
Aren't these women great? To me, they are proof that every season in life can be lived, enjoyed and celebrated in style. One of them is a legendary Yoga teacher, another one (1st. image) a famous model. But all of them are supertstars when it comes to giving  us new inspiration when it comes to staying attractive, fearless and young at heart. Also, they remind me of my own grandmother, who was an artist and a strong, beautiful woman, who kept being creative and interested in life for the whole of her 97 years. 

These are all photographed in New York City by Ari Seth Cohen, creator of the blog Advanced Style. "Respect your elders and let these ladies and gents teach you a thing or two about living life to the fullest." he says, and shows fashionistas that are up to a 100 years old. If you want to find out more about how good heels can look on 90 years old ladies and how to wear silver hair with pride hop over and have a look!

Photos: Ari Seth Cohen

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34 comments:

  1. ~*~ saskia ~*~June 5, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Your pictures make me smile! A lovely way to end the weekend to. The boat adventure was fun and rather relaxing, wish it lasted a little longer ;)
    Off to make my last cup of tea for the evening, the weekend, shall we drink one together, sweet Martina?
    Love to you, have a wonderful week ahead o xx o

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  2. SherryJune 5, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    These women aren't just beautiful..they are self-confident and self-assured and it shows. This is how I want to age -- gracefully and with style!

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  3. GloriaJune 5, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Beautiful! What an inspiration these lovely ladies are to me. I was just looking at some photos my husband had taken, and was thinking...oh my gosh, I am looking older. Ha! Your sweet blog has inspired me today, to enjoy each new stage in my life! To realize true beauty shines through at any age!! :)

    Have a lovely day, sweet friend!

    xoxo...Gloria

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  4. It's meJune 5, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Smiling from ear to ear darling...great woman !! great pictures !! lovely week......xxx,....

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  5. Fresh impulseJune 5, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    It`s soooo amazing! I like your blog!

    Please, visit my blog: www.freshimpulse.blogspot.com

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  6. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMJune 5, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    I such a positive attitude is the secret to a long and happy life Martina just like your grandma!...
    Have a lovely week,
    Susan x

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  7. Castles Crowns and CottagesJune 5, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Now THIS is a post to beat 'em all, Martina! All we ever see are the YOUNG struttin' their stuff, but here we have the MATURE AND ELEGANT showing they still have and even more so TEACH US how to live stylishly and with GUSTO!!! I LOVE THIS POST...this is SUPERB and has to be one of my favorites...THANK YOU for honoring an important part of our community that unfortunately gets passed up. What beauties here!!! And yes dearest, I soaked up the sun yesterday and today and it was so delicious...thank you for coming to share in my joy, and I am so glad to hear that you too enjoyed yourself in the sun. Now this week is my last and I am delighted!!!!! BIG HUGS OF LOVE TO YOU! Anita

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  8. michelleJune 5, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    They are gorgeous!! I love it that they live with their heart! Age is just a number our true self lies within us. Thank you for sharing these Martina, so inspiring!
    Have a wonderful week!
    XO

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  9. ArtiJune 5, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Great post Martina, the women inspire confidence and motivation in me... Have a great week ahead:)

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  10. LibbieJune 5, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    When I look at each of these lovely ladies I can't help but wonder what secrest their journals hold, what they have cried over, who they have loved, and what memories make them blush :) I am sure they could EACH write a book about thier lives that I would so enjoy getting my hands on. Thanks for sharing these ladies...they truly are beauties!

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  11. chitraJune 6, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    Awesome pics.'Young at heart ladies'.

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  12. Kirsty VittetoeJune 6, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    Oh my, those young ladies look gorgeous! Fabulous post Matina, thanks!

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  13. The Dainty Dolls HouseJune 6, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    Fantastic!! I want to be these ladies when I am their beautiful age!! Expecially the 5th lady, she is marvelous!! Well, they all are really!! Who says you have to grow old and stop living really, these ladies are proof that life always continues no matter what age you are!! Fantastic positivity for a monday!! xxx

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  14. Julie GastonJune 6, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    Die Damen sehen alle total toll aus,
    besonders die Dame mit dem Turban :) ich beneide sie um ihr Kleid...

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  15. OlaJune 6, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    good to see happy and elegant people, no matter how old they are

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  16. koraleeJune 6, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    I LOVE LOVE these images today! These women are spectacular! I sooooo want to be a hip grandma! Hugs of JOY to you today my sweet friend xoxoxo

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  17. UnknownJune 6, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    People have this fixated idea that when they get old they will wrinkle and they will lose their looks. The photos you showed say differently, when people get old most of them die, from the inside. That is the source of beauty, if you ask me.

    moving company

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  18. "Create Beauty"June 6, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Wow!!! These photos and your post speaks VOLUMES! I love the "Joie de Vivre" of these women, and the joy they share with the world reflected in their clothing and accessories!

    I am going to share this post with several friends! How fabulous Martina!

    ~ Violet

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  19. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEJune 6, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    They are absolutely fantastic! If only I could be half as wonderful as these women are at their age :)

    Hope your week is off to a great start! xoxo

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  20. m.fayJune 6, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    they are great! hope to have style AND a sense of humor when i'm their age.

    xo M.fay
    amateur couture

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  21. Castles Crowns and CottagesJune 6, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    GOOD EVENING MY DEAR FRIEND! Yes, my plan if I am fortunate enough to live long is to LIVE YOUNG at heart and smile....to dress to the NINES, to love....TO LOVE!!!! Ahhh, so nice to see you tonight dearest. WE ARE HAVING A HEAT WAVE TODAY and it will last til Wednesday. How is your side of the world?

    HAVE A FABULOUS TUESDAY DEAR ONE! Anita

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  22. One Woman's ThoughtsJune 6, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    They are ALL beautiful and unique! Notice the wonderful smiles they all have! So contagious.

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  23. Heather TaylorJune 6, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Amen to that! I can only hope that when I'm old and gray I'm rocking the fabulousity that these dames possess!

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  24. Poppies and SunshineJune 6, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    These are great!! I always want to be young at heart. And when I am quite older I still want to be wearing bright colors and fun styles!

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  25. francisJune 7, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    Those GIRLS look absolutely lovely .
    Do you know the DVD Young@heart ?
    You must see it .....so moving !
    Thank you for sharing .
    And have a cheerful week

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  26. MariaJune 7, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Hi Martina! What a beautiful post! Someday, I'll walk past the L'Oréal hair color and glow like these beauties!
    What a FABULOUS post!
    I love Heather's comment above :o) still smiling about that one!
    *happy week to you, Martina!
    *Maria

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  27. Fresh GardenJune 8, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful!

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  28. Draffin BearsJune 8, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Hi Martina,

    You have shared a wonderful post, and yes every time of life is fabulous and we need to celebrate every stage. thank you for sharing photos of all these gorgeous Ladies.
    I hope that you are having a lovely week

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  29. Castles Crowns and CottagesJune 8, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Precious Martina,

    The heat wave left us! TODAY IS WAS 65!!!!! Yesterday, 103 for the high! AND WE ARE GETTING RAIN ON THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL...we had scheduled an OUTDOOR EVENT FOR THE KIDS...teeeheeee...if it is indoors in the gym, it is going to be a teacher's nightmare! WISH US LUCK and keep a pretty and brightly colored umbrella with you dearest! The weather all over the world is acting strangely!!!!! BISES, ANita

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  30. S and OJune 8, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Haha, they are so cute!
    I love the bright eye catching colors :D
    Xoxo
    Sarah

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  31. Barbara von EngerJune 9, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    They are not only beautiful, but creative and so individual, too. xx

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  32. ElizabethJune 9, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    i want to be old like that... nice it will be.
    Greetings from Holland

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  33. Anna @ IHODJune 11, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    This post made me smile from ear to ear!! What a wonderful tribute to the young at heart!
    Hope you are having a great weekend friend!
    Anna

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  34. Jennifer DeDonatoJune 24, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    These ladies are totally rocking it...wow!

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