maye musk

The trend today is we—whether, millennial, boomer, senior, other people group or considerate friend—must avoid looking like our grandparents. Vivian Diller, Ph.D. writes from her book, Face it: What Women Really Feel as Their Looks Change.

“This (the fact that we are living longer) would be good news except that women are bombarded by the message that a youthful appearance is what will keep them from becoming invisible (in a youth-obsessed culture).” “This (the fact that we are living longer) would be good news except that women are bombarded by the message that a youthful appearance is what will keep them from becoming invisible (in a youth-obsessed culture).”

Vivian Diller, Ph.D

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Vivian speaks a lot about the generational differences—millennial vs. boomer—and their opposing attitudes on beauty. According to current media—of which this writer is in full agreement—equal expectations fall on both the baby boomer as well as the millenarian. Below are two photos from Closer magazine of Jane Seymour and Maye Musk (Elon’s mother): Jane commented recently, “I feel sexier now than when I was younger.”

P.S. This blogger feels that what is happening for boomer women can easily be applied to boomer men. Sporting the young wife and a luxurious lifestyle is no longer enough; he must also look amazing—think George Clooney—more on him later!