It has been a very busy, yet exciting time. I have been in a commercial, it has been NYFW, and I am putting the finishing touches on my book proposal. And you know the usual…teaching, living, spoiling my granddaughter and cooking soup. The ordinary still continues to exist within the surreal nature of my experiences and adventures as the Accidental Icon. I am so grateful they do. I am happy that I am still taking the subway during fashion week instead of cars. I am happy I still do my own makeup. I am happy that I decide not to go to an important party because it has been a very long day and I want to take care of myself because I am tired and the weather is terrible. I am happy that I am not taking myself too seriously. I am happy Calvin and I found a way to take pictures indoors so I do not have freeze in the cold. The photo I posted today was me sitting on my very own ottoman covered in faux fur sans blue lips because I was warm and content.
In trying to find my way in this amazing experience I am having as Accidental Icon it is the small everyday things I do that keep me grounded. Yesterday I went to work at The Wing, a beautiful dedicated space for women to work together and collaborate. On Sundays, it is quiet and peaceful. Set in a loft space in Soho, now two floors, there are large windows and skylights that let in the bright blue sky and sunshine. I took a break from fashion and social media. Sitting in a beautiful space I returned to a life of letters on this day. Taking my time, being thoughtful, feeling the warmth of my coffee mug on my hand. This feels delicious.
What do you do to stay grounded when life is serving up a bouquet of riches?
Love this and love your blog! I have been wearing my cozy, fleece boots sans socks lately. I feel like my toes have a snuggly secret and it makes the cold more bearable.
I like your attitude about “taking care” of yourself, about your new-found fame, and about doing routine things that keep us grounded.
When life is serving up its bouquet of riches to me, I dive into creativity to stay grounded. I try something new or work on a current project. Currently working steadily toward creating a brand, taking comfort in seeing that grow with thoughts and ideas is exciting and peaceful all at the same time. Thank you for the opportunity to share Lyn!
Joan
I just turned 50, and was feeling old….i saw your commercial and you have inspired me to be me, and im fabulous at any age!!
Thank you!! Thank you!!
You are Gorgeous and incredible!!!
I go to the beach, find a nice spot of sand to sit, wiggle in and let the inner me lead. Such a positive and beautiful environment brings forth gratitude, appreciation and humbleness. I recall adventures with dear friends and send them my gratitude for being in my life. I think about life events that brought me to present day and embrace my fortune or acknowledge the hard lessons learned and let them go.
I appreciate all my many good fortunes and the beach reminds me of the ebb and flow of life and our place in it.
I just love how present and real she is even though she creates the dream life of her own. She is fierce with being herself…for herself. Not appearing to try and impress anyone. Well Done! I’m 63 and still not dressing or acting my age. How boring a world that would be.
What a wonderful and thoughtful post.
Best wishes on all your exciting new ventures.
http://a-woman-of-a-certain-age.com/
This is definitely one of my favourite photos of you. I would much rather be taking photos indoors at this time of the year, but I have no blank walls or empty corners I can use as a backdrop.
Life has been pretty quiet lately, so no “bouquet of riches”, but I have learned that I need to get enough sleep and go to the gym at least three times a week in order to stay positive and feel healthy.
Reading your post grounds AND inspires me !!! I was a fashion executive in the 90’s and left it all to have three kids, now a breast cancer survivor in my early 50’s, I seek the energy of women who have prevailed in their life with style and grace .. continue to share your journey with a passion ..please !
SO GLAD I found you (saw the GoDaddy commercial). I am 62 and the only women I know who love clothes and stylish self expression are the marvelous, intuitive Carla Mathis (thestylecore.com), who taught me, and the women she has liberated to find their best representations of the message they wish to convey. You are FAB—and yet another inspiration that we are meant to blaze brightly throughout every stage of life!
Thank you, every stage of life holds challenges and opportunities, just need to respond creatively to both.
Hello Lyn,
I got your web site yesterday from your domain provider GoDaddy. I watched your remarkable story on a YouTube video. I think you are very brave and amazing and still grounded despite of your new glamorous career.
I am an academic myself and have been trying to get into fashion and modeling lately.. I am on the books of some modeling agencies but haven’t had any positive experience so far. I don’t live in a big fashion capital but traveling to a fashion show is not a problem for me. I have been thinking of creating my own brand and a blog but haven’t done any social media marketing yet apart from my web site and some youtube videos.
I would appreciate any advice you could give to someone very much like yourself who might need some luck too.
You are truly inspirational!
I head into out onto a trail or off to a beach and bring my watercolors along. Sitting on the earth works best. If it’s too cold outside, then I head into my always-very-messy-and-thats-ok studio. Especially if my boy cat wanders in to sit on my lap while I paint. A little music, no emails or social media, some purring and perhaps a cup of tea gives me the space I need to dance with my muse….
I agree with Shelley this is my favourite picture of you. I love this dress. Who created it?
Gabriella Hearst
First of all Lyn, I love you. You embody exactly how I want to age. I stay grounded by meditation and spending time with my family. I love the boots you are wearing in this picture. My life is a full bouquet right now. My wife is giving birth to our second son in April and I and embarking on a Master’s degree. Life is great if the damn cold and snow would stop.
Keep up the good work with your blog and thank you.
I vow to myself to be who I am and resist conformity. I knit/crochet to keep self grounded and aim for enough sleep with balanced diet for physical, mental health. Learning from each day and prayer is a necessity.
I think you are such a beautiful lady. I loved you in the very first picture I saw of you. I do not even remember which one it was. You just show so much strength and courage for a lady at your age. I do not mean any disrespect. Your gorgeous. Enjoy your life forever.
As we enjoy you. Renae in Livingston, Texas.
Why thank you!
Seriously, I put on some older clothes that don’t match. No makeup. Research and learn as much as I can about world events and others.
When the “bouquet of riches” is a travel adventure, I do not stay grounded. The exhilaration of new experiences means I’m floating on air. But at home, cooking a meal will always bring me into the present moment.
I stay grounded in my hectic life by buying flowers, burning my favorite candle and enjoying my apartment. I look at my cute puppy and cherish every moment I have with him.
Trying some flowers and candles today!
I read. Lots and lots and that completely distracts me from everything. I also knit – slowly and carefully and using a lot of colours. It is soothing and creative at the same time. I love that Gabriella Hearst dress. I’m not sure where I’d find one in the UK, but I’m searching!
Me too about reading. Always was and always will be my favorite activity.
From the first time I saw you on the GoDaddy commercial, I was mesmerized by you. Through you, I have been reminded of me and that it’s completely appropriate, if not an obligation, to continue to bloom into the beauty I am inside to the outside.
Thank you so much for the inspiration and breath of fresh aire.
I just discovered you today. So glad I did. I always knew there where other women out there like me. Always open to changes and challenges. I love fashion! I bought my first Vogue magazine when I was 28 years old, on welfare with a 2 year old daughter. Used the last few dollars I had to buy it. Best thing I had done in a long time. It opened up my life to fashion, style, people other than small town Midwesterners I had been surrounded by all my life. As a retired social worker you have given me hope and inspiration to realize I’m just getting started.
Every morning, I study in my faith. I learn, grow, reflect, challenge, and meditate on these things throughout the day…always returning to Him, my home base. Would never have guessed that beautiful photo was “homemade”.
Sitting here in Good old Germany I read your post and thoughts. This post could have been mine! Loving your style, your posts, your thoughts! Today I enjoy the light spring is bringing around the corner. Sending you a big hug!
Your T.V. commercial caught my eye…..or…I should say, You did. So, I had to find out more about you. Just now found your site……can’t wait to find out more about you…..very intriguing and inspirational indeed.
I found your blog accidentally and so I had to sign up. I am thrilled to see you lead the way for women to know it’s not over, no matter what age you may be. We may be 50, 60 or 70+ we still have that style we always had perhaps we wear it differently. The most important fact is staying interested in your passions, this will always keep you happy. It always puts a smile on my face. Thank you…for remindung me. Angela
It’s not over until it’s over. I am not delusional and I know one day it will be but until then I celebrate every glorious day.
In January I found You – Accidential Icon. After writing comedy for 6 years. After life’s intersection I rose up to do Stand Up Comedy. It changed my life. It was a dream transformed irl . I am in heaven. At 54, and waiting, I don’t anymore. Thank you.
Amazing photography, and post.
Hello
I am also a mature woman and appreciate all beautiful women… If you are looking and open to other women with mature beauty my style and look may be a good fit…. I’m a 72 year active and fashionable women. I love style and always on❣️
I would like to send you some photos…
I am an African American Seasoned Queen of 69. I strut my African & American fashion and style all the time.
Thank goodness for your tenacity, creativity, your ability to go against what age definition is for us.
Wondering how I can get started with my style/ fashion?
I too an very passionate perfumer and retired Social Worker.
I would love to work with you in some kind of capacity.
Send me an email and I will try and answer some of your questions.