Lady of Style: Iris Apfel

It's rare for me to find fashion inspiration from a woman who could be my grandmother, but Iris Apfel is definitely an inspiration at any age.    I think it's  wonderful that Iris  pops up all over the fashion scene,  sitting front row at shows, inspiring designers etc. (Plus her role as what she calls 'geriatric starlet' is partlydue to street photographer Bill Cunningham, whom I adore.) There is something to be said for 80+ years of fashion experience.   Not to mention having a clothing collection worthy of display at the MET!    Iris says her mother "worshiped at the altar of the accessory" - and Iris very clearly learned a lot from her! She has an amzing ability to layer on a chic piles of jewelry.

I loved this recent Nowness video that featured her and some other wonderfully stylish older women:

Advanced Style: Age and Beauty on Nowness.com.

Advanced Style: Age and Beauty on Nowness.com.

 This video interview with her also has some awesome photos that show her style evolving:

"You only have one trip, you might as well enjoy it"

Here is another wodnerful article about her. It makes me want to never get rid of another piece of clothing or jewelry again!