My sister exemplifies what stellar after seventy looks like! She inspires me when it comes to style and individualism! Joan has had an adventurous spirit as far back as I can remember. Her personality is charismatic and full of life. When she enters a door, there is such an energy about her that she captivates the whole room. People who don’t know her have asked me if she is famous simply because of the way she carries herself.
I love all of who she is, but there are a few things about her I find incredibly endearing. One is her interest in people. She is never too busy to find out what is going on in a stranger’s life. She is genuinely fascinated by different people and their journeys. It doesn’t matter whether they are high society or blue collar; it is a joy to her to engage and connect with everyone. She makes one person feel just as valuable as another. I have gone with her to restaurants that she frequents in her charming city of San Francisco and noticed that the moment she walks in, you can hear, “Oh, it’s Joan!” And, of course, we get the best service because they all love her, whether busboy, manager, or owner.
The second thing I find endearing is her casual elegance. She has an excellent fashion sense and is very classy. But her general style reflects her unusual love and respect for people. She never tries to dress to impress, yet she is impressive. It’s a confident look with many interesting layers that distinguish her and set her apart and put together. She can glam it up with the best of them if the occasion arises. But one of her greatest loves is romping in a sweatshirt and blue jeans.
Lastly, one of my favorite things about my stellar sister after seventy is that she has gotten even more sassy with time. She dares to embrace the freedom of being a unique personality, making her mark in the world. A notable characteristic is that she has a whimsical side. She loves adding touches of playfulness to life, home, and style. Recently, she has added a red streak to her hair that has caused quite a stir, and she has enjoyed the various responses. These are the things that set her style apart as her very own. She is a wonderful example of how personality is reflected in style. The fact that she is not afraid to try different trends shows a type of fashion edginess that many of us wish we had. I will close in this thought of the whimsical with her own words: “Hair should be fun!”
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