Carmen Dell’ Orefice has been a model since, well, longer than anyone reading this blog has been alive. the amazing thing is she is still the epitome of class, beauty and poise. just take a look at this Rolex ad she did well into her 70′s … yes, her seventies (for those right brained people).

take a moment and click on her name (link/name above) and listen to an interview she just did on NPR. it gave some solace, comfort, and most of all offered a well needed dose of realism this recessionary world has strangely lacked for some time … and how true fashion comes from within and celebrates your individuality. its not about, what this author likes to call “the star bellies” and fighting desperately to look exactly like everyone around you.