We are Bold and Beautiful Members of Forever Fierce
Cindy (Arizona) , Lori and Julie (Illinois)
Ages: 56 Years Young
Fashion Trends and Friends is proud to be invited and participating in the second annual Forever Fierce Campaign! Today we come together with 50 bloggers over the age of 50 on the 50th day of the year to celebrate Global Forever Fierce Day and answer the question, “What does it mean to be Fierce at Midlife?”
This Year’s Mission:
The mission of this campaign is to create a collaborative, supportive community to celebrate woman at midlife and beyond. We intend to shift the paradigm and perception around midlife. Together we are creating a “new frame” around the perception of midlife showing that “empowered woman at midlife are cool!”
What does it mean to be fierce at midlife?
The three of us discussed what FIERCE means to FTF. Initially, we laughed and agreed that it means being able to survive an intensive week at work managing all we have to do throughout the week in our work and personal lives all while looking cute! HA! In all seriousness, midlife means being confident and comfortable in our own skin. We have a wisdom and confidence from our experiences. We agreed that many of our millennial co-workers and friends look to us for our experience and expertise in our fields and in life. Midlife offers a settled in feeling and conversely the willingness to tackle new things following our dreams and passions! We still have lots to look forward to and intend to be FIERCE all the days of our lives!
Previous Campaigns FTF Participated in:
Original Fierce 50 Campaign 2017
FTF is thrilled to share the voices of our FABULOUSLY FIERCE Influencers:
Meet: Donna (Oklahoma)
Age: 63 Years Young
Instagram: @grandlakestyle
“You’re as Young as You Feel!”
Oh goodness, “midlife”, ugh, dreadful word….I am 63 years old, how did that happen? I seriously feel like a 23 year old trapped in a 63 year old body! I don’t feel old or middle aged. I feel better now at this age than I ever have and that makes me fierce! I walk 3-5 miles every day, eat a healthy diet and no alcohol! My health has improved drastically following this regiment. I love fashion; and I truly believe fashion helps us stay young! Care about what you wear, how you look, wash your hair every day, makeup always and most importantly, exercise your mind, socialize, have fun and BE FABULOUSLY FIERCE!!!
MEET: Lynn (Illinois)
Age: 57 Years Young
“The meaning of life is to discover your gifts, and the purpose is to give them away.”
MEET: Paula (Montana)
Age: 62 years young
Instagram: @Paula.Darcy
Meet: Robin
Age: 55 years young
Instagram: @gracefilledglam
“Live each day in gratitude for the blessings in life are often found in the most ordinary of days.”
I can sum up being fierce at midlife in two words; authentic and confident. Looking back I realize that I wasted so many years doubting myself and worrying about what others thought. I was guilty of wearing a “mask” in order to fit in to the mold that society expected. I thought that if I was genuine and expressed my true self, I would be criticized and not accepted. It left me being an over the top people pleaser. It also left me feeling sad, and unfulfilled. Once I hit midlife, something clicked in me. I began a journey of self-acceptance. My body may not be perfect, but it works hard for me. I may wear leopard and heels to run errands but hey, it makes me happy. When you are filled with joy, it naturally spreads to those around you. Love yourself ladies! God only creates masterpieces!
Meet: Susan (Connecticut)
Age: 51 years young
Instagram: @looksydaisy
The devil whispered in my ear, “You’re not strong enough to withstand the storm.”Today I whispered in the devil’s ear, “I am the storm.”
What does it mean to be fierce at midlife…It means that I have the ability to accept that I am “flawsome”. Embracing my flaws and knowing that I am awesome regardless. It is a mindset that I have gotten to only by way of numerous birthdays celebrated and a lifetime of highs and lows, twists and turns, love and loss, and more bumps in the road than I can count. It has been a shift, a change in my thinking and being able to move forward. Letting go of what holds me back and of fears that keep me from being my authentic self. I have moved from assuming that my time here is a guarantee, to seeing it as a gift and an opportunity and making the most of it…I’ve now put myself in the mix of things to care about and that is a very good place to be.
Meet: Holly (Georgia)
Age: 33 years young
Instagram: @hollywoodscouture
“Life is tough, my darling, but so are you.” – Stephanie Bennett-Henry
Being fierce at midlife means being comfortable in your own skin and not trying to impress anyone but yourself! Women spend so much time in their younger years trying to impress other people and often feel inferior because they compare themselves to others. I think at midlife, women are wiser and know that they are fierce and fabulous on their own, and they don’t need validation from anyone else! I feel women are more accepting of their bodies (imperfections and all!), and can wear whatever makes them feel beautiful and happy. To hell with other people’s “rules.” White after Labor Day? Why not? Sequins and sparkles on a Monday? Sure! Women at midlife play by their own rules! With Hollywood’s Couture, I get the opportunity to create custom apparel to help women do this! It’s very rewarding to know I can play a part in making a woman feel fierce and fabulous through their outfit.
Meet: Renee (Arizona)
Age: 46
“Being brave does not mean you lack fear. It means that you are afraid but you do it anyway.”
For me, being fierce means being a warrior. In my 20’s and 30’s I was a warrior for myself. Fighting to figure out my way in this world and where I stood in it.
Meet: Celia (California)
Age: 53 Years Young
Instagram: @celiabration
Meet: Collette (California)
Age: 46 Years Young
Instagram: @coco_baisa
A woman that is fierce in midlife is a self-confident woman. This is a woman who is driven by compassion and faith. She is unstoppable. Women are the architects of society, which means we must empower and inspire other women to achieve their goals and dreams. Believe in yourself and what you’re doing. We must continue to unite and uplift each other, because together we are victorious and can conquer the world. Midlife women must always know “you’re never too old to reinvent yourself.” It’s not over until it’s over so keep pushing and reaching for the stars. We are capable of amazing things and never let anyone tell you anything different.
Meet: Susan (Illinois)
Age: 54 Years Young
Instagram: @fashionablyfifty
By definition, fierce means having an intense or ferocious aggressiveness. Fierce also means to be keen, strong, relentless, and even ass-kicking. In midlife, women need to embrace their fierceness because it is awesome. Midlife is a time to explore new opportunities with acute eagerness and enthusiasm. Pursuing these interests will cultivate inner beauty. A fierce woman fills her mind and heart with positivity. Midlife is a time to reinvest in yourself and chase your dreams. A fierce woman should participate in activities that make her feel strong. It is fierce to be a leader. A fierce woman demands recognition, stands up, and gathers that ferocious drive to guide others. This will take persistence. Being fierce is facing your fears and kicking their ass. These goals cannot be achieved alone. In midlife, it is important to create a strong, diverse community that includes, supports, and lifts all women of all ages and walks of life. Now that is fierce.
Join Forever Fierce: The Midlife Revolution
The Forever Fierce Community is fiercely disrupting the perception of woman at Midlife and Beyond!
Read About All the Other Amazing Woman
We’re sure you agree that these woman are FIERCE and COOL at mid-age! What does it mean to you to be FIERCE at any age? Leave us a comment!
Thanks a lot for the post.Really thank you! Much obliged.
I’m glad you enjoyed this post! Hope you enjoy further posts!
Julie XO
WOW – so many amazing women! I loved reading about all of them!
Hi Lana,
I totally agree! All of the woman are amazing, unique and beautiful! It’s been wonderful getting to read about each woman and their thoughts on being FIERCE at midlife!
Julie XO
Thanks for sharing such a great group of women from all over the country. I have enjoyed reading their stories. Such fierceness and courage! This has been a fun campaign. I feel inspired!
Regan
http://nifty50andfabulous.com/
Hi Regan,
Thanks for reading about the amazing woman we got to feature for the Forever Fierce campaign! It is an honor and privilege to participate! All the woman are unique and beautiful!
Julie XO
Hi Julie,
Thanks for introducing us to your fabulous and fierce friends. I learn so much from the inspirational words of fellow mid lifers.
Great job!
Xo Jonet
Hi Jonet,
Yes, I’ve for sure have enjoyed reading about all of our FIERCE sisters! It has been a great campaign!
Julie XO
Beautiful post! And I so relate to each one! Don’t you just love finding out there are so many women out there you feel you really connect with? You have fantastic friends and a very cool and relevant blog! Thank you for such a beautiful post and the contributions of your inspiring friends!
Hi Amy,
Thanks so much for your kind words regarding out blog, my friends and our FIERCE sisters! It’s been so awesome getting to know so many! We are more alike than different! Midlife is COOL!
Julie XO
Julie, I loved reading the stories of your featured women today. They are all so unique and inspiring in their own ways! I loved the quote, “Women at midlife play by their own rules! “..it seems to be a common theme today, we are not afraid to do, wear, say, love and act as we like…to be our authentic selves!
xx
Suzanne
http://www.AskSuzanneBell.com
Hi Suzanne,
I also loved reading the thought of all of the FIERCE woman on Forever Fierce Day! It’s so great to be a small part of something so big and amazing! It’s so freeing to be fully confident and authentic in midlife! Mid life is COOL!
Julie XO
Wow! So many brilliant and strong women! And all stunningly beautiful! I really enjoyed your post! It is so encouraging to see post after post of these women daring to make their dreams come true!
Hi Amy,
I totally agree…soooo many brilliant, strong, beautiful and inspiring woman! It’s so great to play a small part in such an amazing campaign! Making dreams a reality is possible no matter the age!
Julie XO
BEAUTIFUL! So enjoyed reading how awesomely fierce each one of you are! ty❤️💋
Hi Belle,
Glad you enjoyed our blog on these wonderfully FIERCE woman! Happy Forever Fierce Day!
Julie XO
Julie, these women you have featured are not only fierce, but they are FUN! What an amazing group of women with beautiful stores to share. And for me being fierce in midlife is also about having fun…unapologetically and with “cautious” abandon!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
Hi Shelbee, Thanks for your kind words! We agree that the woman are fiercely beautiful! I love how you define being fierce in midlife! I totally agree! Cheers to being fierce at all ages!
Julie x0
I loved reading more about these women you’ve showcased. Many of them I “know” from Instagram yet still don’t know much about them!!
Thanks for being such a huge part of our Fierce Day!!
You guys are truly the embodiment of it all!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Hi Jodie,
Thanks for your kind words! I love all the woman we were able to feature and share their words and beauty! I’ve truly enjoyed working with you on the campaign! Cheers to living fierce all the days of our lives! Now I want to know when I’m getting to try your Forever Fierce drink?! LOL
Julie x0