All too often women state they do not get better with age and constantly gripe their male counter parts only get better looking as time goes on. There is a challenge women face when aging in a society that puts such high value on youth and beauty. Many social media outlets put emphasis on staying younger, looking younger and feeling younger, instead of embracing aging and becoming a new you.

Instagram is one of the most influential social media platforms, allowing people to share pictures of their experiences. 59% of the users on Instagram are younger than 29 years of age. Among the millions of users there are women who show aging doesn’t mean losing one’s independence and self.

Meet the older adults of Instagram who show aging is not what it used to be

Sarah Jane Adams

Sarah Jane Adams is an Australian jewelry maker who got her start in the UK. Her page currently has over 175,000 followers and counting. She shares her bright eclectic style and fabulous adventures on her page.

In her Marie Claire interview she states ““I love my wrinkles and have no desire to get rid of them,” when asked if she every tires to cover her wrinkles.

Lyn Slater

Lyn Slater claims to the be an Accidental Icon. She is an associate professor at the Graduate School of Social Service at Fordham University. Lyn lives the New York minute lifestyle and her Instagram shows it. She started her blog for women who live what she calls “interesting but ordinary lives” in cities. Her blog discusses fashion, culture and life experiences.

To peer further into Lyn’s life read her blog at https://www.accidentalicon.com/.

Jenny Kee

Jenny Kee is a fashion designer who has over 40 years of fashion design experience. Her art is bright, playful and stunning. Kee’s scarfs and designs have been shown in museums all over the world. Her account has over 30,000 followers and is more than just fashion and art. She also shows pictures from her whimsical adventures around the world.

These women display their lives to the world to inspire not just young minds, but to inspire women of all ages to embrace who they are and continue exploring. Age should never keep anyone from being who they are or changing the way they live (unless advised by a medical professional). Get out there and explore don’t let the fear of society calling you old get in the way. Who knows you can be the next big influencer!

To get started and make your own Instagram account visit Instagram.