Willemijn

What do you do for work?

Istarted modelling when I was 50 and nowadays I work for several national and international clients.

What are you most proud of?

I am proud of my strength and perseverance in case of setbacks.

If you could tweet something to your younger self what would you say?

Be prepared sweetheart, nothing in life goes as you thought it would go. It’s always different from what you imagined… Go with the flow and remember that it is important to stay flexible, in that way you will be able to deal with it better.

If you had a warning sign, what would it be?

Make no mistake, you can also be nice to me …

On your bedside table?

Way too much. 🙂 A clock radio, some hand cream, toothpicks, lip balm, an extra light because I leave my Iphone on the kitchen counter at night. And some magazines under my bed.

How do you feel about growing older?

I have no problem with growing older, I love my life. I also don’t feel my age and honestly, I think it is a mindset, if you feel positive about aging you age in a positive way. Besides that, there are so many great and beautiful things to live for.

Any advice on how to age in a positive way?

My life hasn’t always been easy, I have experienced a lot, when I was a child, but also when I was a young adult. A few traumatic events have drastically changed lives, including mine and those of my children. Going forward and staying positive are important aspects and, you really have to hang the garlands yourself in life.

How old are you?

I am 66.

Photography by Denise Boomkens

Make-up & hair by Esther van Maanen

Jacket by Kappa