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i'm always on the lookout for role models. i'm interested in discovering older women aging gracefully, keeping a youthful spirit and a connection to culture. it was really exciting to watch The September Issue and discover one of the most powerful women working in fashion today is 70 yr old Grace Coddington. (she is the creative director of American Vogue).

Grace at Paris fashion week image from here

the blog Advanced style is full of inspirational women who don't intend to fade into the background as they age. my favorite part of the blog is the videos where we get to hear about these women and their thoughts on presenting themselves to the world. here i discovered the beautiful woman in the header image is Mimi Weddell . An American actress who began her career at 65. She died in 2009 but her 90's she was still working 14 hour days working, auditioning, keeping fit and learning.

Mimi Weddell (i think this image is from the documentary 'Hats Off' about her life)

Mimi Weddell at home(image from 'Hats Off' the documentary)

(not sure of her age in this photo, photographer Bryant Woodd via Advanced Style)

more Advanced Style ladies below

Lynn Dell 78 (pic Advanced style)

Ilona Royce 90 (pic Advanced Style)

Ilona creates her own false eyelashes using her hair!

British DJ Ruth Flowers, 69 year-old, mixes music at

a recording studio in Paris March 3, 2010.[Agencies]

Maybe I haven't left it too late to fulfill my DJing ambitions!