Of course, there is only one Paulina Porizkova but this doesn’t mean the rest of us have to look all sloppy either.

Picking the right swimsuit is half the battle. The fifty-year-old body is not like the forty-year-old’s. We’ve got some mileage on us, and we should be proud of it whether it’s because we’ve carried a couple of babies or drank too many bottles of wine. We may also have something soft and flabby here and there, and that’s okay. Age! Gravity! These are inevitable. We thus need a swimsuit that’s flattering and forgiving. Fortunately, there are now more labels catering to the Gen X set.

Strike a pose that you’re most comfortable in and speaks of your personality. I like goofing off in front of the camera. I can never be serious because I’m always making faces or sticking my tongue out. I like the “masakit-ang-ulo” pose because I can start laughing or giggling, and it comes out okay. Plus, it shows the hint of muscle definition on my right arm. Mwahahaha! Hey! I find it absolutely amazing that I could actually achieve any kind of definition at this age!

Didn’t I tell you about the significance of picking the right swimsuit? The crisscross back straps are a win definitely, and of course, the view!

If you must take a selfie, do so with the right light. This was taken during the golden hour, just before sunset when the light is soft and warm. Mind your color wheel, too. I like how my scarf matches the beanie.

Kimono from Michi Calica Live Sale

When all else fails, put on a cover up and dance!

Have fun!