I would love to show you some before photos of my best friend Hazel. 

Before she changed her life.

Before she moved across the country…twice on her own, to places she had never been.

Before she started letting me style her. 

Before she lost some weight.

Before she changed her hair.

Before she got those glasses.

Before she bloomed so spectacularly later in life.

But she would not love me for that.

Instead I will show you the Hazel I always saw.

Fun, hilarious, spontaneous Hazel.

Fierce, fabulous, foxy Hazel.

Kind, compassionate, spiritual Hazel.

Intelligent, sparkly, vivacious Hazel.

Secret shoe hoarder Hazel.

Brilliant, bold, beautiful, best friend ever Hazel. 

Dress – Good Ol' Daisy Dress in Grass Mod Cloth, Shoes – Vintage Ferragamos

Who knew that the second half of life could be so damn great?

Thanks for sharing it with me girlfriend. You're my inspiration on how to grow younger and better with every passing year.