but apparently I'm definitely the oldest model in in England meet the incredible Daphne self the true Timeless icon with her beautiful silver hair and an inspiring story to tell at 95 years young she holds the title of the UK's oldest working model a testament to her unwavering passion for fashion Daphne's Journey began at the age of 21 when she won a local modeling competition catching the eye of an agency and launching her career though life's responsibilities temporarily slowed her career down after marrying Jim Smith and raising their three children Daphne's dedication to modeling never waned
a turning point arrived in 1998 after Jim's passing from 43 years of marriage when Daphne was invited back to the catwalk at London Fashion Week since then her career has been nothing short of remarkable working with renowned photographers and esteemed Brands like Olay ayako and Dolce and Gabbana from starring in a documentary film to striking iconic poses Daphne's influence has been felt far and wide at 88 she even authored her own autobiography the way we wore giving us a glimpse into her extraordinary life in recognition of her remarkable contributions to the world of fashion she
received a British Empire medal in 2019 but the question remains how does Daphne maintain her vitality and energy we'll delve into her exercise and Beauty routines and her Daily Secret juice recipe so let's embark on this inspiring journey and learn from the wisdom of the Ageless Daphne self exercise Daphne's secret to staying healthy and happy at 95 years old lies in her daily exercise routine and I do exercise because I've got a discipline of horses and ballet and yoga and things like that I always exercise a little every morning embracing a variety of activities like
yoga ballet inspired movements gentle weights and cycling on a static bike she keeps herself active and vibrant recognizing her limits that she cannot do all the exercises every day Daphne ensures to dedicate at least 15 to 20 minutes each day to stretching a practice that has contributed to her beautiful posture and impressive flexibility to keep her workouts enjoyable she's crafted her own Fusion of yoga and ballet infusing her routine with the joy of dancing a passion she never abandoned even while raising her children just like the vivacious common which we covered in another video on
this channel Daphne also loves walking making the most of her surroundings with plenty of stairs to climb a scientifically proven way to promote longevity the study from Harvard Health published in preventive medicine reports involved over 8 000 men aged between 65 and 71 and found that climbing the stairs was associated with a lower risk of mortality from any cause at her Countryside home in balduck gardening becomes another gentle and fulfilling exercise for Daphne I walk a lot I Garden I do all my own housework take an interest in everything tea regime Daphne's Beauty routine is
a delightful blend of Simplicity and affordability reflecting her Timeless and natural beauty with cleanser moisturizer and night cream as her trusted companions she cherishes the importance of a clean canvas never going to bed with makeup on while embracing makeup during the day she swears by The Gentle Touch of rose water for its effective makeup removal refusing to succumb to societal pressures she gracefully admits I've never considered Botox why put poison in your face you are who you are get on with it like any of us she acknowledges those occasional moments in the mirror where she
sometimes thinks oh dear especially when she does not have her makeup on but doesn't dwell on blemishes relying on her positive outlook the trait inherited from her mother the resilience instilled by living through the war reinforces her ability to make the best of everything unfazed by the concept of age Daphne declares I never think about my age I always think when I get older I'll do this and that and the other but so far I haven't gotten old in a world that often fixates on youth Daphne's approach to beauty and aging is a shining example
of self-acceptance and embracing the Journey of life with unwavering Grace diet I've never had a diet I just eat sensibly and little and often I eat the right Foods really I I keep fit by drinking water eating mostly called healthily I've always very rarely eat packet food or bought food I used to grow all my own but it was when I had a big house and everything we were brought up in the war with very little and so we ate the right thing at home Daphne avoids packaged foods and relishes the goodness of raw fruits
and vegetables incorporating them into her homemade meals growing up during the war where they grew their own produce instilled in how the value of a strict yet nourishing diet a mindset she has carried throughout her life while she enjoys occasional indulgences in sweet treats like chocolate she maintains a mindful approach savoring them in moderation and now let's unveil her secret morning blend a delightful mix of half an avocado spinach almonds blueberries half an apple and half a banana let's dive deeper into the ingredient list avocado packed with healthy monounsaturated fats avocados are excellent for heart
health reducing inflammation and providing essential nutrients like potassium and vitamin K for seniors these fats can support brain health and cognitive function spinach spinach is a nutritional Powerhouse rich in vitamins a c k and folate its antioxidants can help protect against age-related diseases while the high fiber content AIDS digestion and supports gut health which can be essential for seniors overall well-being almonds full of healthy fats protein and vitamin E almonds are fantastic for heart health and reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases the vitamin E content also supports skin health and may contribute to maintaining a
youthful appearance blueberries known as one of Nature's superfoods blueberries are packed with antioxidants that combat free radicals reducing oxidative stress and inflammation this can be especially beneficial for seniors as it supports brain health and may help improve memory and cognitive function Apple apples are a great source of fiber supporting digestive health and Helping Seniors maintain regular bowel movements the antioxidants found in apples also contribute to a healthy immune system banana bananas are rich in potassium a crucial mineral for maintaining proper heart function and blood pressure levels they are also a good source of vitamin B6
which helps with brain health and mood regulation on hair people love my hair that's the thing they do love the hair I think the hair gets more work than I do really I suppose it's unusual for an older person to have their hair long actually but it's certainly a trademark you agree here seems to be a real treat am I a signature absolutely most people at my age cut it off I know and it pays to keep it long it's much easier too I know and the thing is you can do so much with it
you can put it up if you want to you can do the Madonna thing you can have it long you know I've seen beautiful photographs of you with long hair which looks absolutely terrific on fashion I love all the colors Daphne's tip for senior women's fashion is filled with friendly and inspiring wisdom embracing her silver hair she finds that beige no longer compliments her she says cream is okay and obviously Brown and things like that if you fancy it but I tend to wear different colors I do love bright colors I try and wear more
color now because people are always seem to be dressed in black these days it seems such a shame when there's all these lovely colorful things about over the years her style has become more adventurous now I wear whatever I like I can often find something that's very old and put it with something new and it's a new outfit it's very easy for older people to shock just by wearing nice clothes when Daphne was asked on her tips for feeling beautiful as an older woman she responded good health is the key to vitality and vitality is
beautiful that means eating well getting plenty of exercise and fresh air remaining curious about the world and being positive and you should never worry too much life is too short for that I was brought up in the war you get on with it you do what you're told and get on with it and enjoy it
