I've been doing a lot of research into the older generation in relation to fashion over the past weeks; I'm starting to appreciate a well dressed older person far more than you're average 24 year old blogger. Labelled 'The World's Coolest Grandmother' Baddie Winkle has had in insane amount of media coverage over the past years especially after leading one of Missguided's recent campaigns - Baddie is now an official Missguided Babe. But how did she go from Helen Van Winkle to fashion icon and Instagram sensation Baddie Winkle?
Baddie sadly lost her husband to a car accident on their 35th wedding anniversary and her son to cancer in 1999, It's clear this lady is made of some strong stuff. Turning her grief into strength, Helen started a new chapter of her life as she took on the identity of Baddie Winkle. All it took was 1 viral image of Baddie dressed in cut offs, HUF socks and a Grateful Dead tie dye t-shirt to launch the Grandmother of 3 into the public eye.
I really admire Baddie; she's taken tragedy and used her new identity to move forward with her life. Many people struggle to do this and I think Baddie more than deserves the recognition she's receiving!
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