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Kerr, Kate Moss, Tyra Banks, Naomi Campbell, and Gisele Bundchen ?
what do they have in common? Yes, that’s
right; they are world-famous fashion models. They are
young, beautiful, and of course fashionable. They are usually called “super models” because they
are very popular and highly-paid. Most people
naturally conjure up the image of slender young girls when
they hear the word “super model.”
However, there is a grandmother super model in England! In fact, she
is the world’s oldest super model!
 The
amazing super model’s name
is Daphne Selfe and she is 82 years old. She has been working in the
fashion industry for over 60 years.
She began her modeling career in 1950 at
the age of 20. She was working at a department store in Reading,
England. One day, her colleagues at the department
store recommended her to enter
a local modeling competition.
She went on for fun, but she ended up
winning the competition. That’s how she started her career as a fashion
model. She has modeled for many famous designers including Dolce & Gabbana
and Michiko Koshino. She was also featured in fashion magazines such
as Vogue and Marie Claire.
She married her husband Jim Smith, a TV floor manager, in 1954. She
became a mother of three children, but she continued modeling for
designers such as Alexon, a fashion brand for older women. Now she
is a grandmother of four, but she is still beautiful. She also has
a perfect, graceful posture. Plus, thanks to her long gray hair, she is now more
popular than she has ever been.
 “I
am very lucky and my hair is my fortune. I have never had
any cosmetic surgery and when
I started my modeling career, I weighed a lot more than today’s fashion
models. However, I was successful and no one asked
me to lose weight,” she said with
a smile.
The oldest super model in the world proves that you are never
too old to have a successful career. The gray-haired grandmother earns up to $1,600 a day working
as a model. “Other younger models admire me, but they are not
jealous as I’m not a threat. I will continue modeling
as long as designers want
me. I love my job. It’s fun and keeps me young,” she said.
“
When I first began working as a model, I did my own hair and make-up
for a shoot. Now someone else takes
complete care of me. It’s wonderful!” she added.
So, what are the secrets to her beauty and health? According to her, doing yoga
and eating lots of fruit, vegetables, and fish helps keep her looks and health. She also
drinks a lot of water for her skin.
Stay beautiful and healthy, Mrs. Selfe and keep modeling! |
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