‘MUM IS MY FASHION ICON’

Courtney and Marie want other Aussies to enjoy their wardrobes, whatever their age and budget

- Words: Sue Smethurst

Courtney Blood and her mum Marie have always loved fashion and spending long afternoons shopping, but neither of them imagined their favourite pastime would change their lives.

Just over a year ago, during a visit to a local Target store, Courtney filmed 82-year-old Marie styled up in the latest looks. Proud of her mum's zest for life and age-defying good looks, the former corporate executive-turned-stylist later posted the videos, of Marie playfully strutting an impromptu change room catwalk, to her social media.

“We had so much fun filming and I thought I'd share some of Mum's top tips for ageing well, because she is fit and fantastic and living a great life at 82,” Courtney tells Woman's Day.

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Within 24 hours, Courtney's Instagram had gone into meltdown, and “Granny M” as her family lovingly calls her, was trending around the world.

“I didn't even know what Instagram was, let alone becoming an influencer! One of my sons now calls me Insta-Gran,” Marie laughs.