It’s amazing to think, but Gwyneth Paltrow just turned 40. She’s definitely one of the most stylish women in the entertainment industry and was recently named People magazine’s Best Dressed Woman of the Year, which she truly deserves. Her fashion sense is always on point, and she isn’t afraid to take risks.
Lately, I’ve grown to admire her not just as a style icon, but also as a mom and a fellow blogger. It’s pretty surprising that a celebrity like Gwyneth, married to the famous Chris Martin (one of my favorite musicians), would share so much of her personal life on her blog/newsletter, Goop. She gives us glimpses into her daily life, her favorite spots, and her health tips.
In an interview with InStyle UK, done by Diane von Furstenberg, Gwyneth is described as both serious and fun. Here’s some of what she shared:
– About her relationship with her father: She believes in herself because of him, feeling deeply understood by him.
– On her relationship with Chris Martin: She thinks it works because she focuses more on understanding him than on being understood herself.
– On balancing career and motherhood: She believes that as a wife and mom, you have to make choices and can’t have it all, regardless of appearances.
– On food and health: She was very strict about her diet for a while, following a macrobiotic diet, but during pregnancy, she let herself enjoy ice cream. She’s learned that enjoying life, including food, is important.
– On having good hair: She credits good nutrition and minimal styling, letting her hair go frizzy and big sometimes.
– On makeup: She admits she’s not great at it and is more of a natural girl, having a mix of preppy and irreverent styles, not caring much about it when not in public.
– On turning 40: She is taking stock of her life, trying to accept herself fully, and references a Rumi poem about welcoming all parts of oneself without being defined by any single one.
Gwyneth is also breaking trends by being featured in ads despite the usual preference for younger models. She recently appeared in high-profile campaigns for Boss and Coach and signed on as the ‘creative inspiration’ for Max Factor, starring in a six-month campaign. It looks like we will see even more of her as more brands start featuring women over 40 in their ads.
What do you think of Gwyneth Paltrow’s style?
