vitality - the best tonic for ageing well...oh and good nails & hair help too...

Image:TLindaRodin

I've been pondering ageing recently.

In relative terms I'm still young; but changes are afoot.

Some I don't mind; like the thicker skin I've developed and the ability to speak the truth often.

I don't love the few extra kilos that creep on when I let down my guard for a minute.

I really dislike that it takes twice as long to lose them. 

Strangely though, as wrinkles appear and my hair begins to grey I actually feel better in my skin.

I have never shied away from the options available to maintain a semblance of youth.

I always said that if I needed it I would go under the knife,  hell I'd go the whole carving set if I thought it might help. 

But as that sweeping statement drifts closer to becoming reality I wonder if that is the path I will take...I'm beginning to suspect not.

I'm experimenting with growing the colour out of my hair.  The blond was becoming yellow and the darker options were ageing against my skin

I won't stop minimal injectables; I don't need to wear a frown line. 

But I don't indulge so much as to keep people guessing as to my real emotions. 

I have spent time recently in the company of older women.  All of whom look fabulous. Not just for their age, they stack up well against any number.

I leave their company and wonder what it is about them that I find so inspiring, so truly invigorating.

I've concluded that it is their vitality. Their total engagement - in the conversation, in their interests.  The effort that they make that seems almost out-dated.

Except it's not.

Elegance is timeless, as are manners and a quiet self confidence

Add to that great hair, groomed nails and a healthy fit body and you are pretty well set.

Develop a certain je ne sais quoi to your style. A sartorial elegance as it were.

Then you've got it nailed.

Like Linda Rodin pictured above.  Maybe a little thin, but so chic.

She is in her ‘60’s and beginning  a new career, developing a fancy, schmancy facial oil.  I think I have a girl crush - she nails it with her style.  And apparently she does it all with a minimum of fuss.

Oh and go and see The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel - these gorgeous friends of mine tell me it is a wonderful feel good tonic - whatever your age.

TheUrbanMum xoxo