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These 5 Instagram influencers over 50 you should follow show us that 'greys' have more fun

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Yasmin Furmie
Yasmin Furmie

A good amount of people have heard of Iris Apfel, the 97-year-old style icon. Beyond Iris’ brand as an older ‘influencer’ there are more women who are stylish and age positive that will light up your feed with style, beauty and absolute glamour.

READ MORE: These fashion and beauty Instagrammers under 10 are taking over the influencer space

Assuming the role as the ultimate plug of Instagrammers, we introduce you to the fabulous fashion Instagrammers to follow older than 50 years. 

Vanessa Magauta Mqoco

“At my prime.”

A combination of travel, fashion and wholesome family content is what you will find on Vanessa’s Instagram feed. Vanessa has shared her guilty pleasure is shopping, so you can expect occasional shoe inspiration as well.

Yasmin Furmie

“Never act your age!”

Former social worker and model, Yasmin is the ultimate style crush. Her style epitomises individuality, with a shoe collection that will make you swoon. She describes her style as “boundary breaking, quirky and a bit outrageous”.

READ MORE: Kefilwe Mabote gives us the inside scoop on how to be a successful luxury influencer in SA's dynamic social media space

Lyn Slater

“I just really am okay being me.”  

Fashion blogger at Accidental Icon, the blog she founded four years ago, Lyn is a social work university professor and created the blog as an outlet for visual storytelling.

JoAni Johnson

“Some of us don’t even get an opportunity to age.”

JoAni is a certified tea blender and also a model and jewellery designer. She has been featured in countless magazines, campaigns and walked runways. On her Instagram page, you get a first look at high fashion.  

Deborah Darling

“Older and braver.”

Deborah Darling is a model and she recently walked the runway at Africa Fashion International for Hugo Flear. She is a respected figure in the fashion and modelling industry, and of course, the ultimate hair inspiration.

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