I
WAS blown away when I first saw pictures of Irvin Randle on the Internet. The
54-year-old American who jealous men have termed “Uncle Bae” or “Mkhulu Bae” is
the reason why people say age ain’t nothing but a number! “Mr
Steal Your Grandmother” is one of the most stylish men I’ve seen and for
someone in his 50s, he’s pretty much got it all figured out. His
fitness and fashion enthusiasm has seen him melt hearts by the swag and
physique which he doesn’t hesitate to flaunt online. While
some were shocked by how good looking this guy is – I really wasn’t. I live
with a human being that has showed me that looking good is a choice.
My
mother turns 60 this year but you wouldn’t tell just by looking at her. The
other morning, she came to my room to ask how she should wear her Burberry
scarf. It was a little chilly and she had worn a black pencil skirt suit, a
pink cashmere top, black heels and silky pantyhose. The
scarf was that accessory that would keep her warm and of course add that extra
special touch. It
does take a certain kind of person to be able to look classy in a scarf you
know. As
she went about her business before she left the house that morning, I kept
thinking wow, that’s a gem!
She
has, over the years maintained a healthy weight – she might even weigh less
than me and I’m not overweight – maybe just a pizza slice away! She
doesn’t wear granny pants or viscose suits that drown her figure – she remains
age appropriate while embracing current fashion trends. Like
Uncle Bae, she’s just decided she’ll keep herself looking good and continues to
do that. For
some people, not being able to keep their weight in check or knowing how to dress
their body types well is what stands in the way of their next perfect outfit.
Although
there are ways around covering extra body fat, it’s so much easier and
certainly healthier for your wardrobe to exercise regularly and eat healthy. I’m
not quite the weight loss expert but I’ve started to make certain changes to my
lifestyle to enable my wardrobe to strive in its fullness. The
gym thing is still a struggle for me but let’s look on the bright side. I hardly
eat junk food or take fizzy drinks.
I’ve
given up things like margarine, bread and sugar completely, but that’s just me.
A
friend and I have even started calling them #SeptemberGoals. By
September, I hopefully, would’ve toned up and be ready to rock some butt high
shorts with a blazer and some killer heels! I
don’t know where I’ll be headed to but I’m so wearing that come September! There
are certain things about ourselves that we can’t change but there are some that
we can. Instead
of having to change your wardrobe every six months because your eating habits
are out of control, why not invest in your health and your wardrobe will take
care of you. I
often see people whining and mopping about how they can’t get sizes in the
clothes they want.
Why
not drop a kilogram or two and wear whatever you want? Nobody is saying you
should become model thin, trim to a weight you’re comfortable in and maintain
it. It’s
heartbreaking to see people hiding themselves in track pants and sweaters
because they are too embarrassed about their bodies. It has killed their
confidence and they don’t get out much because they feel they’ve nothing good
to wear. Why
don’t you get up and do something? Make yourself a fabric slayer and like Irvin
and my Mom, get to 60 while you’re rocking it!
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