Youth has No Age

“Youth has no age” – Pablo Picasso.

We are often reminded that youth is beauty almost daily by media and society. I personally disagree with the belief that beauty diminishes as age advances.

On the contrary, I believe that a person becomes even more beautiful as he or she goes through life and embraces his or her age, rather than fighting it. I feel a person’s age is a mental state, not a physical one. Feeling old is something that happens once we lose our drive to live life to the fullest and continue to discover daily miracles. Our eclectic cover girl Iris Apfel is an inspiration to readers of all ages. I love her intelligence, spunk and drive for life. And we can’t ignore her colourful spirit. Apfel is the epitome of staying young forever. Her beautiful eyes shine with anticipation of what this new day will bring, and her attitude is living each moment as she wishes and not by anyone else’s standards.

Sylvia Mantella is yet another dynamic character who defi es the socialite definition in a paparazzi-watching world. She is a living contradiction for anyone who mistakenly might think she lives an empty high-society lifestyle. Her love for her family is second-to-none; her passion for collecting iconic international designer wardrobe is a reflection of her love for beautiful things. Envy can easily creep up and overcome the soul. I doubt one can be jealous of Sylvia as he or she reads how this woman brings joy to anyone who is fortunate to cross her path.

This issue is full of inspiration and authentic ways to enjoy La Dolce Vita. Enjoy!