Style & Beauty

This month’s “Golden Diva” interview is with the stylish Bernadine Baldwin. She will be 57 years old this October and she is simply fabulous! I have known Bern for 20 years now and I have admired the growth within her over the years. She is a single mother (with a very handsome son mind you) name, Murrell. Bern is that stylish diva with a heart of gold that you would love to get into her wardrobe closet. This woman will literally give you the world if she could, but mostly what I love about Ms. Baldwin is her faithfulness to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

In conversation with Bernadine Baldwin on Style & Beauty

C50: You and I came to know each other from a mutual friend (Rita Blake) when you and my brother use to model together. Who would have ever thought that we would have formed a lasting friendship for 2 decades now?

BB: Yes…funny how things happen. You’ve become a baby sister to me over the years. We share a lot of history together as friends and sisters in Christ. We have a lot in common, from church, friends, and fashion.

C50: Yes we do, starting with fashion. I love stylish clothes; especially yours, but do any of this have to change when you turn a certain age?

BB: Yes and No! I wouldn’t want to dress the way that I did when I was in my 20’s or my 30’s, even if I can still wear some of the clothes. It’s behind me now. Just because you can fit it doesn’t mean you should wear it. I do suggest that a woman in her fifties should dress age-appropriately. There are plenty of fashionable clothes out there for our age group. I would like to stress that all women should wear clothes that will complement their figure and find your signature style.

C50: I totally agree with you on that one. I believe every woman should have a signature style to what makes them feel pretty and a theme song. I’m just saying…

BB: We should have it together by now, we have evolved. So there’s no way I will still be rocking what I wore 20 years ago.

C50: Bernadine as a seasoned woman in your fifties what makes you feel empowered and beautiful?

BB: I feel empowered when I dress up. I love fashion and everything that comes with it, for instance, I love clothes that make a statement, clothes that will start a conversation even before I open my mouth. Clothes that are unique and clothes that are fitted well on my body. That is my “Beautiful” it makes me feel, grown, sexy, and pretty.

C50: How are you mastering living the golden life in your 50’s?

BB: Hummm.mmm. God has blessed me to still be here and I am very grateful. I’m living my life like its golden. Sure things have changed in my life since I turned 50 but I learned how to adapt to all of the changes. Heck, what other choice do you have? I can say this pay attention to the changes in your body because your body just like clothes can say a whole lot about you.

C50: Good point! Staying healthy in your fifties is a must. Bern, I have a couple more questions.

BB: Okay. Shoot!

C50: What are some of the daily rituals that you have adapted in your fifties?

BB: Oh wow…let me see. Drink plenty of water, get some exercises in, even if it’s just walking, keep your body moving, love yourself daily, and don’t eat a lot of sweets because baby…they will ignite those hot flashes.

C50: So that’s where the flawless complexion comes from, drinking a lot of water.

BB: Yes, water does the skin and body good. I barely wear makeup now, only on special occasions.

C50: And there you have it my first interview for Golden Divas with the stylish Bernadine Baldwin.  Thank you for sharing how you mastered “Style & Beauty” with Club 50.

 If you like what you read, check out my related posts below.