I attended the  Whistler Film Festival opening gala Wednesday night with my husband, who worked on the opening movie Daydream Nation and there were dozens of gorgeous, fabulously dressed seniors. This woman is the aunt of Reece Thompson, one of the leads in the film. She told me she is a costume designer by trade and can always count on looking chic in her white cotton shirt.

Wayne caught my eye from across the room and when I complimented him on his look he said he’s not entirely happy with his haircut, as it used to be a huge fro. I told him his hair looks great, as is. I love his youthful look!

This sultry looking fellow refused to be photographed alone, so this lovely young woman with mile long lashes posed with him. He’s got that Neil Diamond look going for him: long scarf, silver chain and the most brilliant white teeth (and not just because of the flash).

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This woman knew “casual chic” long before Katie Holmes (see below).  Her high waisted pants and matching flats, patterned blouse and cardi pull together nicely to create a look that stars are now wearing.

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Equally as compelling as their fashion, the subjects that we photograph for GranPaparazzi have amazing stories!  Meet Gary Poirier, one of 5 survivors who lived through the collapse of Vancouver’s Second Narrows Bridge in 1958.  The accident is one of the worst industrial accidents in Canada’s history.  Gary was just 18 years old and an apprentice iron worker when the bridge collapsed while he was on the job.  In 1994 the bridge was renamed the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing.  It was great talking with Gary, and by the way, I think he looks superb! I especially love the suspenders.

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This Morgan Freeman doppelganger did not want to fiddle around! He gave me 30 seconds to capture his image.  I love his aviators and his got-no-time attitude.

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Hair flowers always make me think of Billie Holiday.  This one isn’t a gardenia.  It’s not even alive.  But it’s just right for an imaginary day in Honolulu.

She was supposed to retire in Hawaii but something kept her from going.  Her sundress, inspired by Aloha prints and muumuus, pays homage to what might have been.

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This woman caught my eye from behind.  Her belted brown swing coat with brown pants radiated a boyish 1920s style I don’t often see on older women.   Her daughter-in-law picked out the coat but the oversize sunglasses, neckerchief and beret make the outfit all her own — without compromising her up-to-date image.

Her Louise Brooks bob, complete with fringe, cinches the boom-and-bust look.  The white beret adds a dash of Montmartre.

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