When I finally grow up I want to look like my Mum. Here she is at 76 what a beauty eh? I am fascinated with how some people age more than others. Is it genes is it age or is it simply being able to handle what life throws at you and then chucking it right back?
My Mum at 76 !
Is it genes is it age or is it simply being able to handle what life throws at you and then chucking it right back?
My Mum’s top 5 tips on staying young at heart.
I asked her recently what her secret is and how does she stay not only young at heart but young in looks too? Here then are her top 5 tips for surviving life and looking fab in her mid 70’s and beyond…
1. On Beauty:
Moisturise, moisturise, moisturise and drink lots of water…
My Mum uses whatever moisturiser takes her eye either from the supermarket or the stores ‘nothing special’ she says. She also advocates protecting your face from the sun.
2. On Style
Keep it simple, make sure you are comfortable and use accessories to add a little sparkle.
My mum always wears earrings when she goes out and still loves to wear her jeans and t-shirts, and why not? , they suit her down to the ground and she looks great in them!
3. On life
Having had more than her fair share of tragedy and disappointments during her 76 years my Mums advice is simple…
Treasure your friends
Her favourite saying when life gets tough is ‘this too shall pass‘ something I always try to remember.
4. On Healthy Eating.
My Mum enjoys her food and has never counted a calorie in her life. she says…
Eat whatever you want, in moderation
5. On Attitude:
Enjoy what you have now, don’t pine for the past or look too far into the future…
I guess she is saying what we all know to be true, live in the moment while you can and appreciate all the little joys?
Mum’s top is by Vince Camuto she bought it from Dillards a dept store in the US.
Thanks Mum you are simply the best and we love you very much!
Will you add to this list? we would love to know how you survive life’s ups and downs. leave me a comment below?
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Ashley your mum looks amazing! She’s beautiful and has some inspiring words! Thanks so much for sharing this post Ashley – hope you had a super stay with your mum. x Jacqui
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Jacqui, so kind of you to say so!
Thank you, and yes we had a very relaxing stay and we are now back in the shivering cold weather of the UK!
best xx
What a lovely post, your Mum is gorgeous! x
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Thank you Natasha
She will be thrilled to hear this!
xx
I absolutely love seeing your mum here, Ashley!!
What an inspiration for us all!!!
And my hubby says the same thing…this too shall pass…how funny!!
XOXO
Jodie
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Hi Jodie!
Thank you, it has been lovely to see her again in Florida!
what a coincidence, it is a good phrase to live by however dont you think?
xxx
WOW! Your mum looks fabulous — you can certainly see where you get your looks from Ashley. I love her ‘attitude’ quote too — I might adopt that myself. What a lovely way of looking at life. CX
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Hi Caro How are you?
That quote has got me through quite a few tough times!
xxxxx
Hi Ashley, as you know your mum and I have been the best of friends for 45 years and long may it continue! We have helped each other through some tough times, but have had some fantastic adventures on the way. I have always admired her strength of spirit, thirst for knowledge, zest for life and she looks fab! Much love to you both, Kay x
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Hi kay
Great to hear from you! I have long admired the friendship you have and am so pleased she has a friend in you.
she does look fab I agree, and so do you! what you are pair eh?
lots of love
Ashley xxxx
Wow, she certainly looks absolutely brilliant so natural. She sounds a fantastic lady. Treasure the fact you have her in your lives.
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Thank you Carolyn
I can assure you we do!
xx
Mum looks bloody amazing! SPF has to be one of the key factors of anti-ageing That’s my mantra! Say hi to mum xx
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Will do Laurie and thank you. I have been telling her all about our adventures!
xxx
Your Mum is very wise and very beautiful! She has a great figure. Lovely post x
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Ahh Lucy Thank you so much you have made my Mums week!
Have a super Sunday
xxxx